Chapter 1218: What About North

Archer and Vivienne walked through Runefire City and noticed it was extremely busy as people filled the street. While exploring the city, the ant queen turned to him with a big smile. "This place is chaotic. Even with more people on your island, Dragonheart isn't this busy."
"It's because I built apartments in every city which goes up to twenty floors. They hold thousands of people, Vivi," he revealed the secret that kept Draconia growing.
The woman's red eyes widened in shock, but a smile soon appeared. "What are apartments? And where did you get the idea from?"
Archer used Mana Manipulation to create a picture of one building from Earth and showed them to the redhead which made her ask, "Yours look different though, these are too small."'
"That's exactly why I designed them, to accommodate more people," he explained as the two noticed a market in the distance and began making their way toward it.
They stepped into the bustling market. Stalls lined the narrow pathways, overflowing with vibrant spices, fresh produce, and shimmering fabrics. The air was thick with the scent of roasted chestnuts and sweet pastries.
Vivienne paused by a jewelry stand, her eyes catching the glint of a delicate silver necklace. "This is beautiful," she murmured, running her fingers over the sophisticated design.
Archer was scanning their surrounding with his mana and sensed no danger so turned back to the ant queen who was browsing the stall until stopped at another that sold a bracelet with a beautiful red gem that matched her eyes.
He bought it, which surprised Vivienne, but the older woman who was the stall owner smiled, "That piece would suit your wife's red eyes," she said.
"I agree, how much?" Archer asked.
The owner smiled before replying, "One gold young man, that's a blood diamond from the demon lands, very hard to get now days."
Without hesitation, Archer pulled out two coins and handed them to the old woman. Her eyes widened in disbelief, but he offered a reassuring nod. "Please, take it. The bracelet is worth every bit," he insisted with a gentle smile.
Turning to Vivienne with a charming smile, he held out the delicate piece of jewelry. "Can I have your hand?"
Blushing slightly, she extended her hand; her smile bright as sunlight. Archer carefully fastened the bracelet around her wrist, the gem catching the light as her eyes sparkled with delight.@@novelbin@@
"It's beautiful," she whispered, admiring the piece.
"Not as gorgeous as you," Archer said with a playful grin, earning a warm laugh from her. Vivienne slipped the bracelet onto her wrist, and Archer couldn't help but notice the radiant joy lighting up her face. She glanced up at him, her eyes shimmering with gratitude, before stepping closer and surprising him with a passionate kiss.
When the server heard this a frown appeared before he revealed the latest gossip in Runefire, ''I heard from a traveling merchant that the White Dragon King has invaded the southern part of Duskfire, we're lucky that they attacked Emberport because the Alliance has them
trapped."
"How so? Couldn't they fortify the passes?" Vivienne questioned.
Marcus chuckled as a sparkle appeared in his eyes, "They could, but there are millions of us against a million of them? The Draconian King was foolish to attack the empire. Our empress is a skill general and powerful fire mage."'
Archer nodded before replying with a knowing smile, "Seems like this Draconia has messed up. It poked the wrong monster and will suffer."
Just as he said that, his senses picked up someone watching them from the outside but ignored it so they could enjoy their date. While doing that Vivienne commented with a sly smile, "Looks like we've been spotted, my love. Thought they're not moving?" "Yes, let's eat first," he replied while eating some of the grilled meat that reminded him of chicken. "We can go for a walk and lead them into a trap using your assassins,"
When the redhead heard his plan, her eyes sparkled with excitement as she agreed, "We can summon them in an alleyway or something."
Following that, Marcus continued to bring food over while the couple ate and enjoyed every meal. Archer was downing the wine without a problem, causing Vivienne to comment with a curious expression, "Don't you get drunk like the humans?"
"No, it takes something special to get to me," he answered with a knowing smile, "Seraphina always has it. I'll get some of her next time."
The ant queen's smile grew wider as she teased, "Planning to take advantage of me, Master?"
Archer's eyes shone with lust but answered honestly, "Yes, it would be fun to drink with you before making love."
When Vivienne heard this, her cheeks turned as red as her hair, which made him smile. The older woman glanced at him. "Do you mean that?"
"Yes," he replied as the two got back to eating.
Afterward, Marcus approached the table when noticing they nearly finished the food and gave them the bill. When he saw this, it was eight gold, which wasn't as much as he expected. Archer paid for the food and wine before the two left the restaurant and started walking down main street. Vivienne wanted to see the river that snaked through the city, causing their
stalkers to trail them.
"We need to find an alleyway, Master," the ant queen commented.
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