The 1.000 year Great Sage ---> COMPLETED STORY

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After dinner, Seya and his friends went to his Laboratory. In there, he explained every drawing that he had and the list of things to do for the future, that was on the board. They were taking notes in their school's notebooks, and asking about some parts that were still confusing. Seya answered to everything, making sure that they completely understood what were his ideas and uses for those drawings. Before they went to their room, and as a final goodbye, Seya warned them.

- I wasn't joking when I said I expect great things from you in a few years. Gaya and all that you did for Hina's Flying Carriage, is a good example. I think that next, we will be seeing a long Carriage for more than one hundred people, flying all over the place. One last thing, considering that the Flying Carriage now exists, you all need to think about rules for people to follow when using them. For instance, what to do when two carriages are going to hit? Should both turn right or should both turn left? What will be the maximum flight height? If one Carriage travels to the North, can it fly at eight meters high while making a Carriage that goes south, fly at ten meters high? What about the other directions? Can signs hovering in the sky be used to point directions? Or it's better to use long poles, stuck in the ground and going as high as ten-meter high?

Hina smiled.

- Already being taken cared of! Erza is doing that, she is amazingly good with rules and regulations. For now, I only have four carriages, but I intend to have a Company with a fleet of Carriages, going everywhere. And that long Carriage, it's in Zak's drawing board. Because of the traffic in the sky, Erza is thinking and writing the Flight Rules! For the Flying Carriages and to anyone that can also fly, by using their own Wind Magic. Or a Crystal. See? We were listening to you, during class!

- Perfect! That makes me very proud of you all. And also happy for me, I may be a better Teacher than I thought!

Heiji scowled, by rolling her eyes up while putting her tongue out, sideways.

- No, we are truly amazing. You are just like this.

They all laughed while leaving and Seya went to his table, to put the drawings in order. When he finished, he was hugged from behind. Lionelia's voice whispered in his left ear.

- You own me a Flow Connection. Or better yet, a couple of them, according to my source. But since we can't be in bed all morning like you did with Ryn, it's better if we go to bed early.

- Yes, my Princess, I'm at your command…

Lionelia giggled.

- Hihihihi! This will be so much fun! The last time we did the Connection, was more than two years ago. But now that we are older and we already reached a certain point in our physical relationship, I wonder how good it will be!

Seya smiled.

- Let's find out, shall we?

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 Special Note - Stopping the report for this evening!

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In the morning, Seya and his friends were having breakfast in the Dining Room and a happy Lionelia was humming a song while eating. Ryn smiled, she totally understood why Lionelia was like that because she was warned to not go to Seya's bedroom because it was her turn. When Arys was smiling and looking at Heiji, trying to beat her to the last biscuit, Gaya spoke.

- … ||… Father, Granny Anna, and Gramps Rolland have arrived in the Meeting Room, together with sister Xenya, cousin Null, aunt Cemil and uncle Sully. They are in there, talking with Teacher Titania, Princess Talya, and Teacher Aku Kiro. Gramps Barunger, the Elfian King and his son, King and Queen Denar'an, King and Queen Rohan, King Leonheart, Queen Athena and Princess Attina are already leaving their rooms and they are going to the Meeting Room. You are last. You will look bad, by arriving late at a meeting that you asked, right? …||…

Seya was puzzled.

- Granny Anna? The Kings and Queen are leaving their rooms? They are here?

Heiji tapped Seya's head.

- Seya, Seya, Seya, you were completely out while you were in your Laboratory, right? Their rooms were finished some days ago and they start to come here from time to time. Well, my mother is living here permanently, actually. She loves to play in the Entertainment Rooms, even after Miriam and Myko placed the prices for the betting chips. My mother also likes to watch the shows of the Geisha. My father comes from time to time, I think he misses her. And your mother is always here when she's not traveling with Rose Macleod. Your mother really likes Gaya, she told us that Gaya is like if she was her own real granddaughter! You don't remember greeting your mother and father during all this time? Have you been drinking again and forgetting what you did?

Seya scratched his head.

- I remember something about my mother pinching my cheeks, I thought it was a dream. Man, normally I lose track of time when I am working on some project, but this time I was really out! Weird… It's like… if I was sleepwalking… really weird… Well, it doesn't matter, I just need to be aware that I do that and avoid it. Well, shall we go?

They all went to the Meeting Room, greeting everyone that they crossed paths with. In the Meeting Room, besides the ones that Gaya warned Seya about, there were also the students of the Magic and Knight School, along with all the Teachers and the Principal. Strangely, there was also the Janitor and the Phoenix birds.

The Principal noticed that Seya was puzzled by the Phoenix birds.

- Well, this kind of happened. When Princess Heiji called and explained what this meeting was for, besides the Teachers, every student volunteered. And since the Phoenix birds act has the School's Security, they also came, because when the students go to fight, the Phoenix will protect them. All except the females that are hatching eggs.

Seya nodded while looking serious and thinking. The students were smiling and some were talking and laughing among them, it looked like a school trip. He was worried, they didn't seem to realize how dangerous the task would be.

The Janitor approached him and with a slight bow, he said in a low voice.

- Even if it doesn't look like it, they all know what they will be facing. Even my Phoenix were nervous when they heard what was going to happen. And yet, they still came.

- I see…

From his left, came a familiar voice.

- Milord, it's a pleasure to see you again. I'm also happy to report that everything is going well in the Human Conclave.

Seya made a small bow towards Baron Arthur and to the Minister of the Agriculture next to him.

- So, you two were chosen as the representatives of the Human Conclave. Very good, they chose well. At least you are someone that already knows me, instead of some Noble that would underestimate and annoy me.

Seya tried to smile and he opened a big Gateway directly into the Dragonoids Meeting Cave.

- Please, go ahead. I need to grab my speech and change clothes. I will arrive shortly.

When the others started to cross, Seya opened another one into his Laboratory. Heiji grabbed his hand while looking at him a little curious. He smiled.

- I know, I may not look like it, but I'm also worried. I will arrive in a few seconds, go ahead and take care of things in there. If any Dragonoid tries anything funny, chop off his head.

Heiji nodded and she increased her Fire Magic to such a level, that her hair turned bright red and there were flames surrounding her, moving and twirling as if they were alive. She pointed to the big Gateway and shouted, while Seya went to the Laboratory.

- Move, already, we don't have all day! Find a place and try to not annoy any Dragonoid! Most of them don't like Humans!

Seya went to the table where he left his speech. He took a glance through it and placed it on the table again. He opened his Compressed Dimension and put on his Mage Robe and the Staff with the Big Magic Crystal, put the hood over his head covering most of his face, grabbed the speech and crossed the Gateway again. Titania was near the big Gateway, waiting for him, in her Elfian form with her shining wings trembling in anticipation.

- Well, we are finally here. I thought you would die because of your reckless actions, before being able to accept your role in this world.

- It was never my intention to die before getting rid of the Demonoids. I'm sorry if my actions led you to think that way. Let's go, before I get too nervous about this.

Titania crossed first. When Seya did the same and went to the center of that huge cave, every being inside that cave, became silent. Titania approached him and placed itself at his right. Little Aria came from a corner and hugged him. Seya smiled at her.

- Thanks for coming. I may need the support of your complete form. Even I am a little doubtful if my speech will work.

- Don't worry, you got this.

- Greetings to you all. I'm the Half-Breed Great Sage of this Era! For those that still don't know this, I'm also the Protector of the LizardKind Race, the Right Foot of the Goddess!

Seya increased his Magic and a Dark Magic Cloud grew from around him and went up, forming the head of a Dragonoid, with four horns, two dark eyes and an enormous mouth full of teethes. Its roar resonated inside the cave, making some students cover their hears. He then turned to Inia, after dispersing his Magic.

- Elder Inia, can you surround this mountain with a Light Barrier? Don't forget to cut off the Magic Flow that comes from the world. I want us to be completely isolated.

Inia increased her Magic and she concentrated. After a few seconds, she nodded. Seya smiled and continued.

- I chose to be the Right Foot because I want to stomp on some nasty beings that are a thorn in this world and are a threat to everyone living in it, since the beginning of time.

Seya uncovered his head and he looked around the cave. Some muffled shouts and some scattered voices were heard. He picked up his speech and he started to speak, looking at that paper from time to time.

- Everything that I am about to say, must not leave these walls. Don't you even discuss it among yourselves outside this barrier that Elder Inia made. For those that are still surprised, I'm Seya 'Tally' Denar'an Hinamoto. I was chosen by the Goddess, sixteen years ago, to help her on evolving this world. While I was growing up, I came to realize that the Empire was the smallest problem of this world that I could take care of faster and for the future evolution of it, I did it as soon as an opportunity arise. When I was eight years old, I started to think about a plan to deal with the major problem, the Demonoids. But I was too young, not powerful enough and I knew that I needed a lot of help. I tried to become stronger and more powerful each year. Along the way, I made a lot of friends, some enemies, and many allies. The enemies are not here, because you all know me, I don't like to leave enemies lurking in the shadows.

Some of you already know what I'm about to tell, either because the Goddess told you, or I did, when she explained to me all the sacrifices that she has been doing for all these Millennia. Every 1.000 years, she sacrifices her little girl form, by using all that form's Magic to make new barriers around the Demonoid Island. Three years before that, she is born as a baby, so that when the little girl form dies, the baby will be old enough to hold the barriers in place with her Magic. The problem is that I've met the baby and she is the cutest thing. I also know little Aria and over these past years, I consider her as my closest friend. Sometimes, as if she was my beautiful little sister. And knowing that my little friend was going to sacrifice herself for me and that cute baby will do the same in another 1.000 years, is something that I can't accept. So, for that, I want to use the power and authority that my position grants me.

Starting today, every Magical Being in this world must get ready to join me when I start my attack against the Demonoid Island in a few days. Instead of waiting for them to break the barriers, I want to take the fight to them. But this is not going to be a suicidal mission. I have a plan for it and also, a backup plan if the first one fails. And a backup for my backup plan. The Dragonoids and the Fairies will be our front attackers. The Mermaids will make a complete circle around the Island and drain the seawater. They will also be our last defense, in case any Demonoids escapes us. The Mermaids that can be excused from that task will also fight alongside the Fairies.

As for the Elfians, the Dwarfs, the LizardKind, the Humans, the RabbitKind, and the BeastKind, I can't order any of you. I can only ask for your help and support with Mages and soldiers, to protect the ones that are going to do the craziest thing that this world as ever seen, since the making of Gaya, the Magical Mountain. Me, Ryn Mycym, Lionelia Leonheart, Myra Calcym, Hina Motoama, Zak Holstem, John West, Arys Denar'an, and Heiji Rohan. We are going to turn the entire Demonoid Island into a Magic Crystal, we will make it float and like that, cutting its connection with the world. After that, I, Gaya, and Arys, will turn the Island into a Compressed Dimension, containing the surviving Demonoids inside of it, trapped forever and used as a Magical Battery, that will continue to provide Dark Magic to my creations that use that Attribute, as any new ones that anyone can create in the future. But you, my dear students, if you want to join us in this enormous task, you must realize that this is the most dangerous one. Because while we are concentrated on making the Crystal, we depend completely on the other fighters, to protect us. But with the Phoenix, you guys have a huge advantage over the Demonoids, because those beautiful birds like to eat Magic. And they have no problems on eating the Demonoids, in fact, they seem to consider them as a rare delicacy. The Fairies and the Dragonoids can also feed on Magic, but they think the Demonoids Magic is disgusting. Since the students of the 3rd-years are unable to make Magic Crystals on their one, they can join the Phoenix, to protect the other students.

After the Island is transformed and floating, I'm going to use my Fire Magic, Gaya and Heiji will join me and we will make a hole in the exact place where the Island used to be, to kill any Demonoid's remains. We will pierce the world until a volcano appears, that will eliminate every Demonoid little piece that could be left, after all that.

If by any chance, this plan fails and we are not able to turn the Island into a Compressed Dimension, I am going to use my and Gaya's Magic and I will order the retreat of everyone, before obliterating the entire Island. Not even a memory will be left, of that dreadful Island. And even if that fails, I'm going to use my body as a Collector for all the Magic in the World and I will blow up that thing. I may cease to exist, but you will be forever free of the Demonoid threat. But I prefer not to use that last resort, my mother won't like to see me dead and she may take her revenge on all of you. Believe me, she is someone you don't want to face!

Even with that last joke, the silence during the entire speech was overwhelming. While everyone was still thinking about Seya's words, his mother got up. She was boiling in anger.

- You… you rascal… why are you so willing to die with such a crazy plan?

Seya made a gentle smile while looking at her.

- To protect you, mother, as I always wanted since I heard you singing to me for the first time when I was very little. And helping the people is what you taught me, remember? That's why you are a High Healer. Helping everyone in this world is my responsibility as the 1.000 years Great Sage. That's what I promised to the Goddess, sixteen years ago.

Anna cried, but she nodded. She always suspected that Seya was going to be amazing. That plan of his to get rid of the Demonoids, besides being crazy, was the obvious choice, to help everyone. After Anna, no one spoke for a while. Master Aku Kiro took one step forward.

- …||… LizardKind own honour debt to Half-Breed Great Sage Seya 'Tally' Denar'an Hinamoto. Honor LizardKind duty, protect Goddess Races. LizardKind fights alongside Half-Breed Great Sage. …||…

King Rohan shook his head, still unbelieving what he heard and the Queen punched his head.

- Of course, the Rohan Kingdom will join! My King as the ruler, can't go, but all our Soldiers and Mages will help you, as do I! I want to roast some of those things!

Bicary Denar'an took one step forward.

- I will go, try to stop me! And by looking at the disbelief faces of my King and the other Queen, they are still in shock. But the RabbitKind will join the battle, of course! You all know how much we love a good fight! And this one will be amazing!

King Barunger and the Elfian King shouted.

- Dwarfs will join! … Elfians will join!

They looked at each other, in surprise. King Leonheart took one step forward.

- The BeastKind will join, of course. No BeastKind will let Princess Lionelia fight all alone! And to you, a Half-Breed that did so much for all the BeastKind slaves that were in the Empire, my Kingdom has a gratitude debt and I hope that with our soldiers and Mages, we can pay some of that debt.

Arthur Macleod and the Minister of Agriculture took one step forward. Arthur spoke after the Minister smiled at him.

- The Human Conclave will join. This time, it will not be a fight for expanding borders, but a fight to protect our future.

While Seya was looking around and smiling, a Dragonoid stood up and shouted.

- I don't want to ruin this outburst of courage, but who told you that the Goddess was sacrificing herself to make new barriers? There's not even one single note about that in all our History! And why we must obey you, on that plan that will for sure cause the death of many of us?

Elder Eridan shouted.

- And who are you, young one, to say something like that? Were you alive when the Goddess made the barriers for the first time? Or did you read every book in our Library? Or were you a personal confidant of the Goddess, over these last Millennia?

- Well… no… but…

- Silence! No buts! Sit down and let the grown-ups talk! Since the beginning, long before your grandparents were born, the Dragonoids made a vow to the Goddess! We swore to help her, her world, and the Great Sage, in everything needed. The Great Sage is giving an order, we obey! Any doubts in any of you, or it's just this stupid lizard that doesn´t know his place in this world?

Overwhelming silence. Seya took a deep breath and he explained.

- I don't like to admit it but he is right, many of you may die. But if this world is free of the Demonoids, what will the Dragonoids do? Because until now, your duty was to destroy any big Demonoid that could escape that Island. But once that duty is no longer needed, what will happen? Will the Dragonoids dedicate their power, intelligence, and long life to improve and evolve, or will they try to take over this world? Or destroy it? I don't know what you will do, but I'm hoping to see you achieve great things. You have the power and intelligence for that. Well, except that stupid lizard, of course…