The 1.000 year Great Sage ---> COMPLETED STORY

Noticing that the Queen was puzzled while looking at Myko, Seya introduced him and he even explained that having him as his shadow was a punishment because he was so annoying! While the Queen laughed and the King smiled, Seya looked at the Minister of Finances and explained the meaning of his visit.

- But now, let's take care of business, shall we? I have made some game tables that the Minister of Finances will love!

Hearing that, the Minister became curious.

- I normally just love things that can give money to the Kingdom…

Seya threw a small dark dot that expanded and when it dispersed, the game tables were in the middle of the throne room. Seya pointed at them.

- Well, these are gaming tables that people need to bet money to play. If they win, they receive money. If they lose, the owner of the tables gets the money. And if the owner is the Kingdom… You get it, right?

The Minister slowly opened his eyes wide.

- Oh! I get it now… that sounds really interesting! How is this played?

Seya explained every game and soon, the Ministers, the King, and the Queen were happily playing with them. After a while, the King went to talk to Seya again, with a smiling Queen at his side.

- These games are quite entertaining. I bet Heiji went nuts with them.

- She stayed behind to play with them, I don't know what she will do to me when I try to get her away from those games!

The Queen smiled.

- Yes, she always liked games. And she already tried and knows a lot of different ones, because of you. But how did you come up with the idea for these?

Seya slowly shook his head and he answered with a sad look on his face.

- They existed in this world, more than 2.000 years ago. But they were banned from the Empire, every book that talked about it was burned and anyone that knew anything about these games was killed. And like that, they were lost. Like most of the knowledge that the humans brought to this world when they arrived here… I managed to make these games because Master Inia saved a copy of every book that existed before they all got burned. I was waiting for the right time to put those books available to anyone. Maybe I should have done it years ago, but my mother prohibited me to reveal how much I was able to do or how much I knew, to protect me. And Master Eridan never allowed me to have those books, but Master Inia over-ruled him recently and gave a copy to me. I've placed them in my Library, in my new home. I think it would be better if someone from the Institute of Science went there, there's a lot of priceless information, concerning agriculture, engineering, mechanics, healing, astronomy, physics, and species characteristics. There are also some dangerous subjects, like poisons, weapons, explosions by mixing some peculiar substances, and different types of weapons that can cover great distances without using Magic. But I think these dangerous subjects won't have much relevance, in a world filled with Magic like this one. What's the need to build a Ballista to throw a huge rock to more than 300 meters distance, if that rock would be stopped or destroyed in mid-air by a slash of Wind Magic? But gunpowder, that's a different thing. It can be deadly because of some special applications and since it doesn't need Magic because it's created from a mix of substances, anyone can use it to make fireworks or killing weapons.

The King nodded, he was getting worried from some of Seya's explanations.

- Yes, I see your point. Maybe you should hide those because if they are as you say, they can be dangerous.

- It doesn't matter if I hide them because sooner or later, by following the guidance on those books about different things, someone will find a way to make them. No, I think it's better to release that knowledge to the Institute of Science, but have a close watch over everything that they test or learn. I suppose they won't like it, but I have some books with drawings that show very well the consequences to a city or to a human, hit by a Ballista or by a projectile pushed by gunpowder. Those will show them that they must be very careful. And I hope that in the future, if a person is facing something like those things, he doesn't get surprised and scared, without knowing what to do. Knowledge is power.

- Yes, maybe you are right. I think I'm starting to understand why the Empire destroyed that knowledge if it's as dangerous as you describe it.

- Yes, some are really dangerous. For instance, gunpowder can be used to push a projectile to kill a person, but it can also be used to do fireworks similar to the ones that I did at the end of Princess Heiji's show, in my Coliseum. And it can also be used to open a path through a mountain or to help in the making of new roads. It really depends on the use and also, on the person using it. But as I said, some knowledge on those books, are not as powerful as they are in a world without Magic. In here, some are unnecessary because Magic can do the same, and even easier or faster. For instance, what is the need for an Archimedes Screw Pump to retrieve water from deep underground, if we can use Magic to gather water from the air? Or use Fire Magic or Wind Magic to dig a deep hole to get to the water? Maybe if I didn't find out a way to make Magic Crystals, we could need and Archimedes Pump, but nowadays, it's one thing that we just don't have any use for. Except as an experiment or to try doing something without Magic…

King Rohan remained silent for a while, thinking.

- I see… but even without useful use, I would like to see one of those Archimedes… Screw… Pump? As a curiosity, I mean. And maybe it can be used in places where someone without Magic, lives. But ok, if that person has a Magic Crystal he can get water easier… but still… Yes, I see your point and I think you are right, those people in the Institute of Science would just love to learn new things. But first things first, we must take care of the proper documentation for the Ownership Laws for these games. And if I recall correctly, you said something about an invitation to your new home?

- Yes, let's take care of the paperwork and then if our Minister of Magic over here would be so kind as to invite a member of the Institute of Science and one from the Institute of Magic, I want to invite him also, to come with us. I want to see if he faints again. Heheheh!

The Minister of Magic made a small smile while looking embarrassed.

- One person faints one time over an entire life, and no one ever forgets about it! For Marquess Seya wanting to invite me, I bet it's something crazy again…

Ryn laughed, she couldn't remain silent anymore, after hearing that.

- Ahahah! You have no idea!

And Lionelia continued.

- Yeah, wait until you hear our daughter speaking to you! That will be funny! Hihihihih!

The Queen was puzzled and she frowned.

- Daughter? Since when do you have a daughter, Seya?

- Since some days ago. Well, it was the Goddess that gave her life and my grandfather, King Barunger, told her to call us as if we were her parents. And it stuck… but we are wasting time, let's take care of things and let's go! Oh, before I forget, it's better if the Minister, the King, and the Queen wear some casual clothes instead of those excessively rich ones. I don't want to make my guests nervous, by recognizing you!

That last remark granted him a punch in the head from the Queen.

- How dare you call my beautiful dress as an 'excessively rich', you stupid brat? Or do you think that becoming an adult granted you more liberty to trash talk about the amazing me, without proper punishment?

Seya shouted the last sentence before the Queen hits him again. She stopped her punch in mid-air and she tilted her head sideways with a menacing smile.

- Yeah, better if you become more careful in the way that you talk to me, you brat! Or else, your daughter will lose her father rather quickly!

Ryn and Lionelia laughed and they both accompanied the Queen to her room, to help her change. The Minister of Magic went to call the representatives of the two Institutes and to change his clothes as well. King Rohan went to sign the papers for the Ownership Laws, together with the rest of the Ministers gathered in there, to serve as witnesses, as the Ownership Law dictates.

…

After some time, they were in the throne room, and the Minister of Magic had two new persons next to him. Muryu, the Scholar that guided Seya and his group when they went to the Institute of Magic and another man next to him, with a very serious look and strangely dressed with a long white jacket. The Minister of Magic introduced them to Seya, Ryn, Lionelia and Myko.

- I think that Marquess Seya and Lady Ryn already know the Scholar Muryu, but I would like to introduce to you, Professor Albeyrt, one of the brilliant minds that work in the Institute of Science.

Professor Albeyrt raised one eyebrow and he corrected the Minister.

- I am not one, I am in fact, the most brilliant mind in this world, since the last Millenia!

Seya holds his laughter.

- Yeah, right, you didn't meet me until now, or you would be way more humble, for sure!

Professor Albeyrt laughed and he placed one hand on Seya's shoulders.

- Young boy, you are rather amusing, but you are no match for my brain! I have forgotten more knowledge than you will ever gather in your entire lifetime!

Smiling, Seya just tapped Professor Albeyrt's right cheek.

- This encounter is wonderful, I was looking all this time for someone to whom I could talk about Black Holes, Supernovas, Gravity, Antibiotics, Medicine, Chemistry, Bacteria, Microbes, Logic, Algorithm, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Anatomy and Blood Types! Just to name a few subjects that I know some things! Finally, I can discuss those subjects with someone that really understands me!

Hearing all those strange words and some that only the highest minds in the Institute knew anything about, made Professor Albeyrt to slowly open his mouth. He took off his hand from Seya's shoulder and he blinked his eyes a few times, completely perplexed.

- How… how do you know those terms? You said some that I don't know what they are, but a few are being studied in the Institute over the last centuries, but only as a theory… but the way you talk about them… it's… like if you know for sure what they are used for…

- Yeah, I always have this problem, people underestimate me at first sight… by the way, I'm Marquess Seya 'Taly' Denar'an Hinamoto and you should manner the way you address me. You are being very rude, treating me like if I was stupid or inferior to you. Which I'm not.

Hearing that, Professor Albeyrt became even more surprised and he turned to the Minister of Magic, asking for an explanation, only to see him nodding his head and apologizing on his behalf.

- I'm sorry, Marquess Seya, I was so curious about what you wanted to show us, that I totally forgot to tell everything about you to Professor Albeyrt.

Seya smiled and while looking to Professor Albeyrt, he opened his Compressed Dimension and took his binocular from there.

- Don't worry, Minister, this way is funnier. I always liked to see people so full of themselves and see that foolish pride fall to the ground in seconds after I made something like this... here, you can have this binocular. Those five small Crystals along it increase the magnification if you place a finger on top of them. With this, you can truly understand the molecular world, instead of only having a glimpse with the binoculars that use glass for magnification. And if you use it at night to look to the sky, you can use it as a telescope and learn more about what's above our atmosphere. If the maximum magnification is not enough, you can talk with the Minister of Magic about the construction of a bigger one. I'm sure that if the Institute of Magic and the Institute of Science work together to make it, the people working there will learn a lot.

Professor Albeyrt and Scholar Muryu looked at each other and after, Muryu looked at Seya and he shook his head.

- I'm sorry, Marquess Seya, but I doubt something like that will ever happen. For centuries, our Institutes were rivals, with our members always arguing because Magic and Science can never work together. Those two areas always conflict with each other.

Seya shrugged his shoulders.

- Well, Princess Heiji already warned you what she will do when she becomes the ruler of this Kingdom if you don't change your ways and learn more about Magic. After we returned from the Institute of Magic she offered a job to our friends to be the next Scholars, as soon as she kills every single one of you. And since I have made a promise to the Goddess that I would help her to evolve this world, I can also warn the people that works in the Institute of Science that if they don't learn everything that I'm about to show so that they can help on my goal, you are all going to die when Heiji receives the crown.

Hearing that last threat, Scholar Muryu looked at Professor Albeyrt and then at the King, completely puzzled, but the King was looking very seriously at Seya, in complete silence. Seya noticed that those two didn't believe in what he said.

- Wait, maybe I should explain myself better, let me say it like this… if the Scholars or the Professors don't help this world to evolve faster, I'm going to kill every single one of you and find new ones. It's easier to understand like this? Didn't I sound too rough? Maybe if I shout or something? According to Princess Heiji, this Kingdom as been stuck without any new developments regarding Magic because of the stubbornness of the Scholars. And I bet that we didn't saw any advances in the Scientific Areas almost by the same reason, the Professors are too lazy or too coward to put in practice their theories…

While Muryu and Albeyrt were turning pale, the King was slowly shaking his head. The Queen was dumbfounded, she always saw Seya as a kind and funny boy, but hearing him threatening two persons right in front of her with so much darkness in his eyes, made her realize that maybe she was underestimating him for all these years and he is in fact, way more dangerous than he looks. The King finally spoke, trying to change the subject.

- Well, since you two have been properly warned, I think we can go now, right? Or do you want to cut one of their hands for them to see that you are not joking, Seya?

- Well, I only have one hand in my collection, two more would be nice… maybe another time. That reminds me, Baron Arthur still owes me a head and a hand with a Gold Sceptre! I need to ask him to return it to put it in my Room of Trophies! I need to make a room for that, first…

Seya opened a Gateway and he invited everyone to follow him. As soon as they all crossed it, they were in the Control Room and Queen Titania, Master Eridan, and Master Aku Kiro were there, teaching Gaya. Seya made them a signal asking for silence and he turned around to face his guests, after dispersing the Gateway.

- My King, my Queen and honorable visitors, welcome to my humble home. Gaya, say hello to my guests!

- …||… Hello, honorable guests, I am Gaya, the Magical Mountain. It's a pleasure to meet you. …||…

Scholar Muryu and Professor Albeyrt never heard a voice inside their heads by the effects of Mind Magic and like that, they were the most surprised ones of the group. The Queen was looking around, trying to find who was talking while the King was looking at Seya, wondering what he was up to. Seya smiled and he explained.

- We are inside a mountain, a living mountain, that the Goddess granted life. Minister of Magic and Scholar Muryu will surely be surprised by knowing that I and my friends turned this entire mountain into a Magic Crystal. We covered it again with rough rock, to disguise the Crystal and to protect it. But this is not the only surprise. We infused some Magical Programs that allow this mountain to float high in the sky and to fly. There's a helm over there, to control the direction if needed. At this moment, we are flying very slowly along the sky over my lands, and Gaya travels back and forth between the Dwarfs Mountains and the sea, by using a Magical Program. Like that, no one needs to be at the helm. There are windows all around if you want to check…