She may be quite strong in the "physical" section, however due to less interactions with the opposite s.e.x, her "mental" ability regarding those where quiet low, just like Kazuma was…well in his case he was just not interested.

Now, the case was different since he got a taste of it.

…

"Allow me, to thank the three of you once again, for helping us, the entire village out, please do not hesitate to contact us, whenever you need" T'cheor spoke, in high regards, for the three.

"About Miss Akiko s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami and her maid, teleportation circle has been made, which will teleport both of you near the s.h.i.+p, your mother has given us the permission"

Instead of worrying or being afraid, Akiko actually was grateful for this, she had new plan for her position. She turns and looks towards Kazuma,

"We'll meet again, right?"

"We will"

Mai smiled as well, there wasn't any more need of words between those three people.

Mai and Akiko stepped inside the teleportation circle and bid their farewell to everyone.

On the other hand, Kazuma looked back to his trail, "I must go and get my materials from Thimaya…I will be leaving, thank you for letting me stay" Kazuma spoke with a polite tone, even though his face was expressionless, his words were kind enough.

Kazuma looks at Shala and nods slightly, their conversation was enough.

As the wind flew by, Kazuma left for Thimaya's lair.

….

At the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a large s.h.i.+p was situated…it had been docked there.

The s.h.i.+p was larger, than the normal ones. Pitch black in color and emblem of the lion on the flags and the body of the s.h.i.+p.

At the center of the deck, the teleportation spell takes place which bring forth Akiko and Mai.

Akiko looks forward, so does Mai…the moment both of them looked, they immediately bowed.

There was a throne placed on the deck, a lion shaped one. The one who was sitting was a woman, whose appearance was similar to Akiko however, her hair was gold and went till her waist. Even though she was wearing long queen-like clothes, it looked easily that the woman has athletic figure and without a doubt a stunning beauty.

She is the current head of the "s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami" clan, "The Lion Queen, Moka s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami". Akiko's mother.

Beside her in a chair, another girl was sitting. She had red hair which was tied as twin-tails and she was wearing a battle attire, her appearance was quiet close to Akiko and Moka. She was Akiko's half younger sister, Ruma s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami.

However, her gaze landed towards Akiko whom she looked down upon greatly, her older sister. Whom she had defeated multiple times, yet the former was just persistent.

The deck was surrounded by "s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami" elders and Ruma s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami's father, who was a member of the "s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami" side branch.

All of them were looking down on the failure of the "s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami" clan, Akiko…however, what she did next shocked all of them…including her mother.

"Mai, take them out"

Akiko pa.s.ses on the command, Mai nods as she takes out from the pocket dimension multiple stacks which were filled with gems and jewels.

"Throw it in the middle Mai, this is a gift from me to all the elders"

The moment the stacks threw in front of them, the jewels and gems scattered around, all of the elders were shocked by this, they started their insults,

"How dare you talk to us like that?"

"Do you have no shame, weak one?"

"You are a b.a.s.t.a.r.d daughter, not deserving to live"

Akiko kept quiet and then finally spoke, "Shut the h.e.l.l up, you all are just elders, not the leader, how about keeping your mouth shut for a change"

After looking around, watching their shocked expression, Akiko smiled and continued,

"I, Akiko s.h.i.+s.h.i.+kami, have brought souvenirs for all of the elders, you see all of you had taken such "good" care of me that I just had to pay back. However this is not the reason why, I'm giving this…mother…no, Clan Leader, I want a duel to reclaim my position as the family heir, once again"

….

Kazuma took all the materials he needed to construct his weapon, and then looked at the dragon in front of him,

"You said, you will answer my question as well"

"Ok, let me rephrase that, if you don't answer me…there will be consequences, and I hope you, as a "mother" can deal with it"

Kazuma's look was intense, Thimaya was at a very bad position…she would lie if needed, however Kazuma's way of speaking and words…she wasn't sure what future holds.

"Here's the first question…how did you get here?"

"Those who didn't come out of the light? Those who lurked in the underworld?"

"Tell me…about this woman, about this place…did you came here before "The Great Era of Magi"?"

""The Dawn"?"

"What happen to the G.o.ds and Demons?"

"The mythologies and the stories of the G.o.ds, aren't myth are they?"

Kazuma kept quiet, he knew perusing any further…however,

"Are you the only ones who came to this world?"

"Do not fool me, you shutter each time you speak that, what's the truth! Who else came with you?"

"Just speak, his name…"

A single name, a single name which caused unbelievable amount of power course through Kazuma's body, the entire place started to shake as another memory flashed through Kazuma's mind…

…

A white dragon, which could easily be considered little against a huge black dragon, in front of him…who had twelve wings, he looked at the kid with spite however, the little white dragon too emitted aura of hostility,

The black dragon sighs as he replies,

The little white dragon roared as it dashed towards the black one, however, the black dragon countered his attack by using its large claw cutting through his right arm…to the white dragon's chest…he started to bleed.

….

The flow of memories ends there, however regaining his composure Kazuma chimes down his aura and gets back in control,

"I'm sorry for that, I still hate that name…and the "dragon" who bears it…let's get back to asking questions, when did he arrived?"

"The so called woman? Do you know anything about her?"

"Hmm…I agree upon that as well, alright next question, there was a dead man lying around with the tag of "Are51" what does that mean? What happen in the forbidden place?"

"Ho…so you don't this only makes thing interesting…"

"One final thing…and you absolutely need to tell me, what the thing inside the core is"

Kazuma then explained what occurred, during his battle against the Heavenly Turtle, whom he met.

"That woman, gave you the order?"

"What kind of power does this "Trigger" have?"