Chapter 38: Journey Begins

Salem Pov

"So, we have to worry about her?" I asked my mentor as we sat by a roof looking at the sun set as she smoked.

"Yes and no." Morrigan shook her head. "Yes, because she has very powerful spatial magic and can teleport and watch a lot of areas in Earthland and I even heard that she can travel to other dimensions too." That one caught me by surprise. "And not because there was a reason why they mostly stay in the Northern continent or places close to them and tend not to meddle with other continents."

"Why? Are they hiding from Acnologia or something?"

"Well, that could be a valid reason but from what I know is the issue of the different beings divine or not which basically state their claim to different countries or continents and most of them really don't like dragons. So, the reason why Selene didn't do match was because by my guess she didn't want to bring unnecessary attention to herself despite her being just as strong if not stronger than most them."

"Wait, if these dragon gods are so strong then shouldn't they be having apocalyptic clashes with Acnologia as he was the one who killed most of the dragons 400 years ago and how many are there?"

"Dammit Junior, I'm not a history nerd or a dragon expert. Maybe Acnologia doesn't have an in-built dragon radar because if he did, he would have come after you due to your dragon form or it would have gone after itself and killed it before you got there. And I think between four to six"

Well, if she put it like that it does make some sense. I mean if Acnologia could sense the location of dragons or dragon slayers then he would have killed the nine dragon slayers who appeared in the series long ago, hell Irene had been around just as long as he was and he didn't notice. My friend in my past life told me that there was a whole guild with nothing but dragon slayers at one time.

'Man, Acnologia really got lazy huh.' I thought to myself.

"So, Junior, are you going to tell me why you're hunting creatures from other dimensions?" She asked.

"Will you tell me about your god slayer magic and Hecate?" I was a little surprised that the Greek goddess existed in this world. I wondered if more different versions of gods and goddesses from Earth existed here too.

"Hecate is the name of an old witch bitch who taught me god slayer magic happy?" She rolled her eyes and clicked her tongue in pure disdain. She then took notice of my slightly confused expression. "What you thought I would be dramatic about sorry to disappoint you." Sounds like there's a lot more in the story than she's telling me.

"Well, I guess a deal. My employer found a rift in space-time opened in Earthland that brought monsters from another dimension and so he asked me to take care of them." I shrugged.

"Sounds like there's more to the story than that but whatever." She blew smoke.

"Really just like that." I raised a brow a bit, maybe that weed is helping her stay cool.

"Kid I don't know much about dimension travel but there literally like six realms that I know of and they constantly interact with Earthland so I'm not really that surprised by otherworldly monsters."

"Wait there are more realms than the demon, divine and spirit realms?" I asked and Morrigan nodded. "Huh the more you know."

"So now what are you going to do from here junior?"

"I was thinking about staying in the country for a good while or until every monster on my lacrima found here is taken care of. Plus, I need to look into that Cerberus issue a bit." I answered, finishing my juice. "And you?"

"Hm well I did hear about some really exotic places around here but I can't stay in the country." She answered.

"Why?"

"Well, I have to go to Sin to check on some things."

"You know you usually leave for Sin around these times, why is that?"

"Special occasions I can't miss Junior, trust me."

"Well, it's your business so I won't judge."

Next day

It was the next day and we had just eaten breakfast and Raiden had paid us for our services and I was getting ready for my journey. Basically, I already had a map due to my phone but right now all I needed were some books on the country's history, animal life and geography. Since unlike the other countries besides Pergende if feel like I'm going to be here a while.

"So, got everything Junior?" Morrigan asked me.

"Up all packed and ready to go." I nodded. Then I saw Raiden and Kagura walking towards us by the entrance. Seeing them walking side by side like that they look like a sister or mother daughter pairing.

"Hello Morrigan-san, Shuipwe-san I see both of you are leaving already." Raiden spoke.

"So Kagura you're staying with Raiden for a little while or something?" I asked.

"Yes Raiden-sama wanted to take me to a dojo where they offer the best sword training."

"Cool good luck with your training."

"And good luck in your travels you better get stronger for the next time we meet." She smirked a little which I returned with a thumbs up and smirk.

"Before I forget Shupiwe-san there's still the issue of the Cerberus still roaming." Raiden reminded me.

"Yeah, you're right but we can still keep in contact with each other. You got any communication lacrima on you?" I asked her and she nodded. "Excellent, please let me take a look at it." I requested and in a flash of purple lightning there was the crystal ball in her hand and I took out my phone and connected us. "There you go."

"Very interesting." She said looking at my phone. "Where did you get something like this Salem-san?" She asked.

"Secret~." I said I was trying to be mysterious.

" Junior, let's go." Morrigan said. "I'll see you Harumi and you too Kagura." She winked and waved while walking away.

"Bye you two." I waved goodbye running after Morrigan and the two swordswomen returned it.

After a little while of walking Morrigan finally stopped.

"Alright Junior this is where me and you part ways for now." She spoke.

"Looks that way."

"If you're truly in any type of danger don't hesitate to call me okay and I'll come and assist you wherever you are." She patted my head.

"Yeah, Morrigan I got it thanks."

"Well see you around Junior." She grew wings and took off into the sky making a strong gust of wind. She looked to be flying as fast as a jet with that speed.

I looked at the path ahead of me and breathed in heavily and walked off in the sights of my next anomaly of Taiyo country. With how many seemed to be in the same area I assumed that they got captured. But I can only pray that not all of them are in the passion of dark mages and guilds.

End of pov

Elsewhere

We find ourselves at a large eastern temple somewhere in Taiyo. It was large, painted in red and gold, and was surrounded by thick and beautiful forest.

Inside the temple a handsome man was sitting drinking some Saki in the luxury room. He looked to be in his early thirties, long black hair tied in a ponytail, glowing orange eyes.

He wore a very beautiful red-black kimono. He opened his eyes and saw a man dressed in dark ninja-like clothes in front of him in a kneeling position. It was the same ninja who watched the battle in oak town.

"I apologise for the wait master but I bring urgent news about the creatures we deployed to oak town." The ninja apologised.

"Speak." The man demanded.