To celebrate this memorable day, a daytime fireworks display was set off on the grounds. |
As many spectators watched, the Train Knights lined up by their nationality, all looking dignified as they stared at the podium. |
![Opening Announcement.jpg](/images/d/dd/Opening_Announcement.jpg) |
Islington |
"Fellow Train Knights, are you all on fire!?" |
Islington |
"So here we are at the start of the Athletic Meet of Five Countries, and I'm your hostess, the fourth daughter of House Elrond, Islington." |
Islington |
"It's been three years since Conductor's recruitment and the formation of the Special Steel Squad, and the birth of this miraculous unit that transcended national boundaries would not have been possible without the cooperation of all five countries." |
Islington |
"Previously, the world could only endure the Phantom Mist. But the birth of the Special Steel Squad brought hope to those who could only endure." |
Islington |
"From endurance to resistance. From resistance to offensive. The seeds of the tragedy caused by the Phantom Mist are being steadily nipped in the bud." |
Islington |
"However! We still know very little about the Special Steel Squad and what kind of brave soldiers they are!" |
Islington |
"Therefore, we would like to hold a grand athletic meet to let everyone know about it and to bring courage and strength to the people of all five countries!" |
Islington |
"And well, so much for the formal speech. Now we will explain the rules of the Athletic Meet. Now, Paddington, after you!" |
Paddington |
"Anything you need, even if I can't do it myself, I'm at your disposal! Hello, I'm Paddington, the assistant facilitator!" |
Paddington |
"I will now explain the general flow and rules of this athletic meet." |
Paddington |
"All Train Knights have been divided into teams according to their nationality, and will now take part in four competitions. The winning country will be decided by the total of the scores from all the events!" |
Islington |
"Decide within your team who will take part in which event. At least one person must take part in one event. As long as you keep that in mind, you'll be okay♪" |
Paddington |
"Also, please note that the number of participants will be adjusted to be fair." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Now, some of the events are graded by artistry and presentation. So I would like to introduce the judges who will be scoring the points for these events." |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"First of all, we have the second daughter of House Elrond, sis Kingst..." |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"HAWAWA! Take two, please!" |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"Err, second daughter of House Elrond, Lady Kingston!" |
![Story Kingston.png](/images/e/ef/Story_Kingston.png) Kingston |
"I am Kingston, whom was introduced just now. As Islington said earlier, this tournament will be a unique opportunity to showcase the Special Steel Squad." |
![Story Kingston.png](/images/e/ef/Story_Kingston.png) Kingston |
"I am honored to be a part of such a very significant event. That's all." |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"Lady Kingston, thank you very much!" |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"And now we have the third daughter of House Elrond, Lady Kensington!" |
![Story Kensington.png](/images/4/40/Story_Kensington.png) Kensington |
"Salutations, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Kensington of House Elrond. It is a great honour for me to be invited to such a glorious occasion." |
![Story Kensington.png](/images/4/40/Story_Kensington.png) Kensington |
"To all Train Knights, I wish you all the best. I will be grading you all very strictly." |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"Lady Kensington, thank you very much!" |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"Lastly, we have Nishiki's sorceress of Mt. Ooe, Lady Shimoamazu the First!" |
![Story Shimoamazu I.png](/images/e/ef/Story_Shimoamazu_I.png) Shimoamazu I |
"Introducing myself! Shi-chan's Haha!" |
Islington |
"Umm, Miss Shimoamazu the First's daughter is Miss Shimoamazu, a member of the SSS. We are looking forward to seeing your daughter's efforts as well~" |
![Story Shimoamazu I.png](/images/e/ef/Story_Shimoamazu_I.png) Shimoamazu I |
"Hopeful! Train Knights' interesting moves!" |
Islington |
"It seems that she is wishing them good luck~" |
Kinugawa |
"I don't think that's even a good translation..." |
Beijing |
"I'm not sure how they will grade it..." |
![Story Shimoamazu I.png](/images/e/ef/Story_Shimoamazu_I.png) Shimoamazu I |
"That's all!" |
![Story PaddingtonS.png](/images/5/50/Story_PaddingtonS.png) Paddington |
"Ye-yes! That's all for Shimoamazu the First! That will be all from here live!" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Yes, Miss Paddington, thank you♪" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Now then, we will move on to the first event. Once each team have chosen their participants, please hurry up to the Gate~" |
![Story DetroitSP.png](/images/d/d3/Story_DetroitSP.png) Detroit |
"Oh yeah, let's get this started!" |
![Story RouenSP.png](/images/d/df/Story_RouenSP.png) Rouen |
"Hmph, we're going to win!" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Well, it looks like the Train Knights are ready." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"And now, the Athletic Meet of Five Countries..." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"BEGINS!" |