In the morning, Seya woke up to a smiling teenager Aria.

- Good morning, sleepyhead! Seems that I tired you too much! Knnya… knnya… knnya… Sorry, but I hadn't so much fun for quite some time, so, I might have been a little too demanding.

- Even if I died of exhaustion, it was totally worth it! You surprised me, appearing to me like this! And I never knew that Examiner Tilia was always here with me!

- Don't worry. You heard her, she knows exactly when to leave. Well, I must go. I have some things to take care of. Don't put too many hopes on having more nights like this one. With all the fun that we had during this night, I can stay happy for a very long time.

- Yes, I understand. And I thank you, my cute Goddess, for allowing me to be 'stupid' with you. It was an honor and a pleasure. But before you leave, here's a small token of my appreciation.

Chuac!

A smiling Aria caressed Seya's face.

- See you later, my kind, and gentle Seya.

Aria faded away while still smiling. Seya did a very long stretch.

- I feel so, so sleepy! That girl was truly amazing… Well, it's time to get out of bed. I need to start moving, to wake up! First, a big and warm bath, and then, breakfast!

…

While Seya was still sleeping next to Aria, in the Human Conclave, Arthur Macleod was starting a meeting with his Count and some Nobles that always opposed the choices of the Emperor. Unknown to him, there were also some Nobles that while pretending to be oppositors, were, in fact, infiltrating that meeting so that they could find some kind of advantage to fill the empty Emperor's seat, with a Noble of their choice. The most influent of them, was Count Bill Sampson, the same one from whom Seya rescued two families of DogKind. Next to him, was Count Edward Simp, that got his territory cut by the Magic Border and lost most of his fertile lands, to Seya's side. Count Bill Sampson crossed his arms after Arthur Macleod finished telling everything that Seya told him.

- And you want us to believe that all those wonders that you say you saw with your own eyes, were implemented by a young Marquess, a mere boy? The only thing I think is believable is the death of the Emperor, because my sources told me that rumor also. And he said he could teach us how to improve the production of the land? And that he has some strange equipment that allows a single person to take care of one entire field? And the most unbelievable is that he's willing to give us weapons and Magic Crystals filled with Magic so that we can protect ourselves from the High Nobles that could wish to choose a new Emperor! That idea of a Nobles Conclave to rule this country sounds reasonable, but the Nobles will only be there four years? After that time, the people, the unprepared and stupid people, will choose the next members of the Nobles Conclave? Forgive me if I sound too harsh, but what you are saying is ridiculous!

Arthur Macleod looked around the table. Other Nobles were nodding their heads while others seemed confused. He picked the one-shoulder bag that he had on the floor next to him and he placed on top of the table.

- This bag was lent to me by my cousin, Frank Macleod. He's the Baron of Marquess Seya Hinamoto. It has a very strange Magic that allows it to be filled until the weight of one open wagon, and even when completely full, it doesn't weigh anything. This bag is being made by the women living in Marquess Seya's land and the Magic is his doing. This is just one example of the wonders that I saw when I visited his lands. Marquess Seya lent me two things that I put in here, for an occasion like this one, if the Nobles that I could contact to make the first Nobles Conclave, had any doubt.

- I believe this serves as proof that the Emperor is dead and a new form of Government needs to be created very fast so that the people don't suffer much. And all of us, too.

Everyone remained in silence, looking at the rocky Scepter with a hand still attached to it and at the rocky head of the feared Emperor. Count Edward Simp was the first to speak.

- This doesn't prove anything! Who will give me back my lands the Dark Barrier took from me?

Count Bill Sampson placed his hand on the arm of Count Edward, and he slowly shook his head. He knew very well that in face of such an obvious proof that the Emperor was dead, he had to make his next move, on trying to call upon himself as many supporters as possible so that he could become the next Emperor and stop that foolishness about the Nobles Conclave. Count Edward was surprised by the serious look of his partner, so he closed his mouth and he didn't say anything more. Bill Sampson smiled and he addressed the other Nobles at the table.

- Well, since the Emperor is in fact, dead, we really need to choose the next Emperor or do as Baron Arthur says and form the Nobles Conclave. Either way, we need to act fast, before the Emperor's Ministers get too comfortable on ruling our country or they choose the next Emperor among them. I suggest that we all go in four days time to the Castle and start our functions as the Nobles Conclave.

Arthur Macleod nodded while hiding his smile. He understood perfectly that those two Counts had an agenda of their one or they were following instructions from someone else.

- I agree. I can contact Marquess Seya Hinamoto to also attend on that day, I'm sure he will want to greet the first Nobles Conclave.

The two Counts nodded while looking at each other from the corner of their eyes. That would be a good opportunity to get rid of that boy which suggested that strange idea.

…

In Baron Frank's house, Seya has finished his bath and he was completely dressed in his normal casual clothes. When he arrived in the dining room, everyone was already there.

- Good morning! Seems Ryn is still with Xenya since none of them are here. Well, I hope you slept well, because today, I'll send you to Master Aku Kiro's Dojo, to learn with him the Three-Sword-Style. Make sure to take with you some Light Crystals, to create a LizardKind tail with Light Magic, so that you can use the third sword.

Myra was puzzled. She looked around the table, and there were many surprised looks.

- But Seya, we never did anything like that!

- Not my problem. You need to figure out how to make one, or you'll have a lot of work defending yourself. Heheheh! I'll give you one piece of advice. Use a Wind Crystal to increase your speed and a Light Crystal with Healing Magic, to protect you from the backslash of the sudden increase of that speed.

Arys nodded.

- Yeah, I did that, when I was fighting Heiji. I used a lot of Wind Magic because that brat was using Body Strengthening Magic. I just don't know how she didn't suffer any backslash, she was matching my speed so easily!

Heiji was smiling while eating some biscuits.

- That was not my first fight against a RabbitKind. You people are incredibly fast, so, I learned very early how to use Body Strengthening Magic together with Healing Magic. You really have no idea the type of training that I suffered over these past years, at the hands of my Big Brother! Until today, I still awake in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, because of my nightmares caused by that!

Seya smiled and he looked around the table, stopping when his eyes met Rose.

- Young Rose, do you mind keeping me company for today? I want to do some things while these guys are training. Until now, they have been doing a lot of Magic Control training, so yesterday and today, it's all about fighting skills. I'm sure that my mother will teach you some of her fighting techniques, she's an amazing fighter.

- Yes, Milord, she has been training me with a sword. I used to train with my brother Duncan, but Master Anna is truly impressive. I won't mind keeping Milord company for today. I'm sure it will be fun.

- Perfect. I think that Milady Margaret has some classes to give, but the Baron can come with us, right?

Milady Margaret smiled and her husband nodded.

- Yes, Milord. In fact, I must go to school immediately, I don't want to be late. But my husband will just love to be more time with Rose, considering that he couldn't yesterday because I totally monopolized her! Ahahah!

Seya smiled and he asked his friends that had finished eating.

- Well, if no one as second doubts, it's time to go, right?

- Seya, does the LizardKind use Healing Magic?

- No, John, but they use many kinds of potions and some of them have the same effect. They make them with some plants and cactus that grow only in the LizardKind prairies. They even have some very powerful painkillers and anesthesia.

John had his mouth wide open.

- That's why you were so good at the class of Potions, back in school! I bet you learned with them!

- Yes, I did. I had to learn Japanese, a very old language so that I could read their textbooks, but eventually, I managed to do that. However, since now most of them have Translation Crystals, it's easier. You just need to ask someone to help you translate some books. Take some notes, you can learn a lot with those books.

- I will, thanks for the tip!

Seya opened a Gateway to the office of Ryn's parents to get Leia Mycym. She was already there, fully equipped with light armor and her new long sword, the Odachi. Lando Mycym was at the desk, looking to some papers, but he raised his head and smiled as soon as he noticed the change in the light, caused by the Gateway.

- Seya! Good morning! You came to get Leia, right? She barely slept because she was excited most of the night! But… Where's Ryn? She's not there with you?

- Well, actually, she went to the LizardKind prairies after dinner, yesterday. My sister Xenya, took her. She was mad with Ryn because she fainted when I showed her a Demonoid. I think they were training all night and I bet that Xenya will also train her all day.

Leia Mycym looked at her husband and she looked at Seya, surprised.

- You mean, the Demonoids that are described in the Goddess Teachings? Those things are real?

- Unfortunately, they are. But don't worry, Ryn is with Xenya and with my Big Brother, Null Denar'an. She is very well protected. If you are curious about those nasty things, you can ask Master Aku Kiro to show you one. I'm sure he won't mind. I won't be there with you all day, I need to take care of some things, but later, I'll join you. My friends over here will keep you company. But please, come.

Leya kissed her husband and she quickly crossed the Gateway. Seya smiled and did a little bow to Ryn's father, while the Gateway was dispersing.

- Milady Leia, I guess you already know most of them, except maybe Zak Holstrem here, that recently became Hina's boyfriend, Princess Heiji Rohan that snatched John without giving him a choice, my cousin, Arys Denar'an, that conquered Duncan Macleod of the Clan Macleod, and these are his parent's, Baroness Margaret Macleod and Baron Frank Macleod, also, from the Clan Macleod. And Rose Macleod, the daughter of this fine couple and apprentice of my mother, Anna Hinamoto.

Leya Mycym did a gracious deep bow.

- It's an honor meeting you. I'm Leya Mycym, Ryn's mother. I'm a mere security guard and I'm married with the representative of the Mycym Merchant's Association.

Seya laughed.

- Ahahah! Yeah, right, like if Leya 'Two Sides of Death' Mycym can ever be called as a mere security guard!

Milady Margaret placed her hand over her mouth, to stop a scream.

- Ah! I know that name! I've heard some songs about her deeds! In fact, I'm reading a book with some of her adventures, to my students! Lady Leya Mycym, I think I may be one of your fans! Your seriousness and professionalism when working always inspired me!

Leia Mycym pretended to puke.

- Blargh! I hate fans! None of them likes me when they find out that I'm just a normal woman! Heheheh!

Milady Margaret laughed a lot.

- Ahahahah! Lady Leia, it's truly an honor meeting you. I regret not to be able to accompany you, but I have classes to give.

- The honor is all mine, my dear fan! Heheheh!

Seya was just looking at them, with a smile. Seems that it's not only him that likes Leia Mycym deeds and reputation.

- Well, before we go, be prepared to be probed by the guards at the gate. It will not hurt, they just need to see some of your memories, to recognize you and to see that you are not a threat. This is my fault, so I must apologize in advance. As soon as they detect the Gateway that uses Dark Magic, they must always check if it's not a Demonoid attack. I'll also make a tail with Light Magic to everyone, like this… to move it, just imagine it's just another arm. When bowing to greet a LizardKind, make sure to also lower your new tail. Let's try it for a while, ok?

Everyone was either surprised or smiling while looking at his or her new appendices. They tried to lower it at the same time as they bowed, but the Baron was having more difficulties with it. After another try, he was also able to lower it. Soon, he was even waving it, like if it was a real tail. He reached for a fork at the table and he easily picked it up.

- I could get used to this! I can even use it to pick up anything, like if it was a real hand! Amazing!

- Well done, Baron! For someone that doesn't use Magic, you learn very quickly! Well, please follow me.

He then opened a Gateway to near the front gate of the village where lived Master Aku Kiro. As soon as everyone crossed, Seya closed the Gateway. They started to hover at 50 cm of the ground and each and every one of them, except Seya, saw some memories of their own actions, over the years. As quickly as it started, it ended. The front gate opened and from there, came two very familiar LizardKind. At least to Seya. To the others, they looked strange. The Baron was smiling a lot and his eyes were shining. Leia Mycym on the other hand, was serious. Two beings were walking towards them, with snake-like heads, a long and muscular tail that was pointing to the sky and waved while they walked, light clothes only covering their waist, a chest armor, and sandals made of wood and straw. When the two LizardKind were at three meters from them they stopped, lowered their tail and did a deep bow. Seya also bowed, lowering the tail. Everyone imitated him and they heard a thought inside their heads.

- …|… me honored meet Master Seya again and friends… Master Seya need help?...|

- Hello again. Well, I want to visit Master Aku Kiro and ask him if he can find time for training my friends for this day.

- …| … for Master Seya, Master Aku Kiro always time. Me honor meeting Master Seya friends… me sorry for not allowed to say name, Master Seya mock me always… Please follow…|

The other LizardKind whistled a lot and Seya did the same.

- Yeah, your name is not important! Heheheh!

- …|… Look Master Seya friends, start mock. Always, for years…|…

The two LizardKind whistled and they pointed with their hands to the front gate and they started to walk towards it, followed by Seya and his friends. Leia Mycym was puzzled.

- Seya, the tail I get it, it's part of the formal greet. But this voice inside my head gets in my nerves! And what's that strange whistle?

- The way they communicate uses a very special type of Magic, called Mind Magic. I had some trouble to make a Magic Crystal with Ancient Dragonoid Magic, capable of translating their thoughts in the Japanese language, into the Common Language, so that they could be understood by other races. For Millennia, they couldn't interact with other races, except the Mermaids, because their vocal cords are not able to make the sounds for words like us. The whistling, it's just the way they laugh.

- You… Did you make this possible? But…

Leia Mycym started to wobble and she became pale. Seya raised one eyebrow.

- I think I now understand from where came Ryn's constant fainting. Are you really going to lose this opportunity to train with the LizardKind by fainting? I can send you home again, but I thought you would enjoy this.

Leia was still pale, but she nodded. She then took a deep breath and she slapped her cheeks with both hands. She smiled, afterward.

- I just got a little surprised, but I'm ok, now. So, this means that I must be prepared for a lot of surprises when I'm near you, right? Ok, bring it on! Heheheh!

- That's the spirit! Maybe there's still hope for you! Which means that maybe Ryn becomes a little more like you, with age. That's good to know! Well, it's better if everyone gets ready, the first impact when entering the city, is overwhelming.

Soon, they crossed the gate. And everyone understood Seya's warning. To anywhere they looked, LizardKind dressed in Kimonos, wooden buildings, females with beautiful umbrellas, and even a group of three bald monks in yellow robes. Seya approached them with a smile, bowing to them and kissing their hands and the monks placed their hands on top of Seya's bowed head like if they were blessing him. The monks looked at the others, they did a light bow and they smiled.

- …|… May Goddess protect all …|…

They made a deep bow towards the monks. The monks smiled again and continued their walk. They continued to follow the two LizardKind while smiling and giving light bows to any LizardKind that crossed their paths. There were even some LizarKind children, playing in a corner that waved at them. Soon, they arrived at the entrance of Aku Kiro's Dojo. The two LizardKind guided them through the doors and into the training room. In there, Master Aku Kiro was seated on the floor, right in front of the training tatami. On the tatami, there were a lot of young LizardKind and some BeastKind. As soon as Master Aku Kiro saw Seya, he got up. He sent a mental order and everyone stopped and went to the sides and they kneeled in there. Seya approached the edge and he bowed.

- Master Aku Kiro, I brought some visitors. I was hoping if you could find time to teach them one or two things, during this day.

Aku Kiro bowed in response and everyone could hear his thoughts, translated by his Crystal.

- …|… Master Seya, me honor… Me welcome visitors… Me one Clan Chief of LizardKind Ten Clan Conclave, me Aku Kiro, son of Aku Kiro, grandson of Aku Kiro. This me lineage…|…

Seya's friends bowed and they introduced themselves. Leia Mycym was the last, she was mesmerized, looking around her, and she was distracted.

- I… I'm Leia Mycym. It's an honor meeting you, Master Aku Kiro. This place is amazing! One can tell this is a place of training, one very old!

- … |… Aku Kiro Dojo here for many night lights. Many students come and go, Dojo always here. Master Seya, me honor receiving new students. Come, choose weapon, choose opponent. Master Seya join?…|

- Not yet, Master Aku Kiro, maybe later in the afternoon. I need to take care of some matters.

- Seya, before leaving, is there a way to contact my daughter? I want to know if she's alright.

- Yes, I'm also curious, Milady. Let me see…

Seya grabbed his Communicator Crystal and he tried to call Ryn.

- Ryn, are you there? Is everything ok?

- …

- Ryn, can you hear me?

- ' Sorry dear, can't… argh! Come here, you crazy RabbitKind! Sorry Seya, Null is giving me a hard time! He keeps on dodging my attacks! I'm furious! Hey! Let go! I want to slice his ears!'

- 'Hello, Seya! Null here! I'm grabbing this crazy girlfriend of yours with Xenya! This one is wild! Ahahah! I'm having a hard time dodging her Water Tentacles!'

- Water Tentacles? What's that?

- 'Seya, this crazy girlfriend of yours learned a very cool trick just by watching a Demonoid! You'll see later what I mean! Argh! Let go, crazy girl! Xenya, run! She got loose, I can't hold her…Ouch!'

- 'Sorry dear, I need to slap these two! We'll talk later! Come here, little Fairy! I'm not going to hurt you… much! Heheheh!'

Leia Mycym had her mouth open, like everyone else. A lot of laughs and whistling were heard, the LizardKind and the BeastKind in the Dojo heard Seya's and Ryn's conversation. Seya was scratching his head.

- Well, she's still alive. And she looked like she was having fun! Really weird. I thought by now, she would beg me to get her! By their conversation, there's some craziness going on!

Leia Mycym was smiling a lot.

- Heheheh! That's my girl!

Seya smiled, but he was still puzzled by Null's words.

- Master Aku Kiro, I bid you farewell. Everyone, I'll return later this day.

Seya opened a Gateway and he called Rose and the Baron to accompany him. After they crossed and while the Gateway was dispersing, they heard Princess Heiji.

- Master Aku Kiro, care for a rematch? Heheheh!

- …|… Little Heiji, me honor. Choose weapon…|…