Archer, Fianna, and Nyx reached Valoria City within twenty minutes; when the group saw the bustling streets below, they returned to their humanoid forms, apart from the blonde, who stayed in her dragon form, allowing the other two to stand on her back.
They approached the castle in the center of the city. They landed in the courtyard, causing chaos among the soldiers, but when the commander spotted Archer, his eyes widened in shock before sounding the alarm.
Without thinking, Archer used Mana Manipulation to destroy the horrible sound as people rushed out from the entrance. That's when he saw the Duke and the rest of the Everrose children appear alongside the crowd.
Archer could see the fear when looking at the reddish-gold dragon staring at them with glowing red eyes. Rylon stepped forward with a look of rage, "What are you doing here, wife stealer?"
He chuckled at the older man before answering with a smirk as he jumped off Fianna's back, "Uncle Rylon, it's good to see you! And sorry for all that business, but the Duchess is better off with me as she's always smiling now."'
When Archer said that, he watched the older man and the Everrose sons get angry, but a glow distracted them as Fianna transformed into her humanoid form before she draped her arm around his shoulders.
Rylon nearly lost it, but Lucius stepped forward with a horrified look as he spoke, "Are you no longer human mother? And what have you done with him?"Findd new stories at novelhall.com
Fianna's smile widened as she spoke, "I am not my son; I've transformed into something else, all thanks to my husband. But that's not why we're here."
With those words, her gaze fixed on Rylon, and in an instant, she vanished only to reappear before the older man. "Why did you deceive me about Leonard and Larka?"
Archer watched his uncle gulp, but Fianna slapped him, causing a resounding boom throughout the courtyard. Then she turned to the rest of her children, "Do you want to join me on Draconia? Many opportunities are waiting for you."
There were at least five children there, but all but Lucius agreed to come, which caught Archer's attention as the boy said, "Why would I live in the kingdom of the monster who stole my mother?"
Fianna looked hurt but asked again, "Are you sure you don't want to come, Lucius? I won't be returning anytime soon."
Lucius shook his head. "I will be staying with my father, unlike the others," he said while sneering at his siblings.
Archer watched the boy turn toward him and cursed him, "I hope the Novgorodians get you, dragon. You deserve everything coming your way."
"Do you want to get hurt again?" he replied to the blonde boy.
He saw Lucius's face pale, but Fianna got involved, "Husband, please don't let me deal with it, darling," she pleaded, which he agreed to.
Archer nodded, "Do you want to return to Draconia with your children? I don't want to see my parents," he replied.
The blonde woman beamed, "Yes, please. Now let's transform."
"You head back with them; they are not staying in the palace," Archer said, causing Fianna to
agree with a giggle. "Ask Aisha; she will get them set up."
He soon got comfortable on a group of chairs while waiting for Nyx, but she returned wearing a beautiful white and black dress that matched her hair. Archer found it adorable so
commented, "It's amazing on you, I must admit you're stunning."
The dragon woman beamed, and this happened a dozen more times. When Nyx was done, she purchased seven clothes before storing it in her storage ring. Then, the couple left the store and returned to collect their food.
Archer paid three gold for the food, which pleased the couple. Afterward, they found a park to eat in, settling on a bench beside a pond. He began unpacking the meals, which included spicy noodles that they both enjoyed and quickly finished, yet they were still hungry.
Glancing around, Archer suggested, "Should we find a restaurant to eat at?"
Nyx agreed with a smile before the duo began their search by strolling down the city streets where soldiers patrolled, and other people carried on with their day. Archer spotted a fancy- looking restaurant, "Would you like to try there?"
The dragon woman nodded as they entered the establishment and observed it bustling with other customers. A waiter approached them with a respectful smile, "Young master, mistress, how can the Hungry Horse help you?"
"We'd like a table for two and everything on the menu twice, please," Archer requested,
surprising the young man.
He led them upstairs to a balcony table, which impressed Nyx. The waiter excused himself to deliver their order to the chef. Once alone, the dragon woman turned to him with a beautiful smile, "Thank you for bringing me here, Archer," she said.
Afterward, they settled into their seats and began conversing about various topics. Archer shared tales of distant continents, sparking excitement in Nyx. This prompted her to ask eagerly, "Can I explore with you, please?"
"Of course, you can, Nyx," Archer answered without hesitation, which shocked the dragon
woman.
Twenty minutes later, the waiter reappeared alongside two other workers, pushing trolleys full of food onto the balcony. When Archer spotted all the dishes, his stomach rumbled, making Nyx giggle at his reaction.
Before eating, Archer turned to the waiter and inquired about the price, "How much for all of
this?"
"Eight gold, young master," the waiter replied.
Archer pulled out ten gold coins and handed them over, causing the waiter's eyes to widen. "Keep the change and give us some privacy; we're on a date."
The waiter thanked Archer gratefully before leaving the balcony. Nyx was already digging into
her food, which made him chuckle. He soon tried the ribs, covered in a sweet and spicy sauce
that he found irresistible.