Archer nodded, and a bright light momentarily blinded everyone as he transformed. When the light faded, he stood before her in his human form. Seeing him, a beaming smile lit up her
face, and she immediately wrapped him in a warm hug.
"It's so good to see you safe," Cassandra whispered, her voice filled with emotion. Archer hugged her back, feeling a sense of comfort and belonging in her embrace.
Archer smiled as she let him go but spoke, "Find those silly girls; they've been worried about you."
''I will, Mother, I've just been busy making my way north," he revealed.
Cassandra nodded in understanding before she shooed him away with a big smile. Archer summoned his wings and took off while flying east. It took him an hour to spot the fort the girls were hiding in.
When Archer flew closer to the fortress and spotted a Swarm army besieging it as the defenders flung spells into the horde, he smiled before casting Plasma Missiles that lit up the afternoon sky.
He then sent the violet projectiles slicing through the air until they hit the center of the monster horde, causing a massive explosion. Once Archer did that, he summoned hundreds of Stone Men who had charged into the monsters.
Their giant stone fists crushed dozens of creatures. Archer zoomed forward and cast Blink when getting close to the wall. He reappeared next to a group of soldiers firing spells at the surviving monsters.
They jumped in fright, but Archer paid them no mind. Casting Aura Detector, he searched for the four ladies but located only three in a nearby building. He used Blink to move closer, and once he reached the command center, he slipped inside.
The guards initially stopped Archer, but they saluted and allowed him to pass upon recognizing him. He only walked a few minutes before spotting a streak of silver rushing toward him.
Archer halted and opened his arms just as Talila barreled into him. He wrapped the silver- haired elf in a loving hug. She was crushed by how hard he was cuddling her, but a bright smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"You do know I love you, Tali; sorry I haven't come sooner," Archer commented while the scent of lilac hit his nose.
"I love you too, Arch," she replied with a smile. "It's okay, we've been busy fighting monsters that have attacked Mediterra."
Archer nodded, "Good. When we're back in Draconia, Nala and Teuila want to start training together."
"Okay," Talila replied excitedly, grabbing his hand. "Let's go see Aunt Hemera and Aunt Hecate. They've missed you dearly, husband."
"Lead the way, beautiful," he said, flashing a charming smile.
Archer watched her brown cheeks darken as she blushed. 'She's so adorable when embarrassed,' he thought.
Talila led him through the fortress corridors, where soldiers rushed about tending to their duties. Archer glanced back at the silver-haired elf, admiring her beauty. He quickly noticed her hair was tied into a high ponytail cascaded down her toned back, accentuated by her red battle dress.
Talila's every movement exuded strength and elegance, growing his admiration for her even more. Soon, they arrived at a nearby courtyard, where Hemera and Hecate were talking while drinking tea.
"Of course, I do. I remember the little girl Hemi's going to give me," he said. "I come from a world that was engulfed by chaos, and I find myself in a world that is on the brink of chaos, but this time around, I have the power to make a difference."
Archer pointed south. "My legions are advancing north, obliterating the Swarm and liberating kingdoms in my name. We're freeing Pluoria from the monsters that have been butchering the people, strengthening my soldiers with every victory," he declared. "We will liberate the continent, proving Draconia's might to the world, and then, we will confront the
Novgorodians."
Just as he finished speaking about the area around them, a portal opened, shaking him to the
core. 'How!' he thought.
That's when a group of masked individuals stepped out and instantly attacked by casting unknown spells, but Archer moved in front of Hecate to defend the shocked moon elf and, thanks to his Anti-Magic, blocked it but sent them skidding backward.
Archer quickly recovered and scanned the newcomers to see what they were dealing with.
[Race: High Elf]
[Rank: Supreme Mage]
[Level: 550]
[Race: Human]
[Rank: Supreme Mage]
[Level: 510] The levels didn't bother Archer, but he knew where these soldiers came from, and that was the
shocking thing, 'What is the Nightshade Empire doing here!'
Archer knew he could fight them until Brooke arrived. While this happened, Hecate wasn't
idle. She started casting a spell, and thanks to it being night, she was overcharged with power.
He watched as her silver hair started floating, and a silver glow radiated from her body. While this happened, Archer rushed forward and struck the closest enemy, sending them soaring through the air and crashing into a nearby wall as the others launched their attacks using
daggers and swords.
Thanks to his scales, Anti-Magic, and wings, Archer blocked most attacks, but a few struck home, sending blood flying. Some splattered onto Hecate as he defended her, and something changed when the moon elf felt his blood.
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