Chapter 962: A Demoness

Archer smiled as Tim hugged him, which shocked everyone. Ashoka pulled out a sword and leveled it at his brother's neck, but he moved the blade while speaking, "None of you will attack him. He's my older brother."
The five women nodded and waited for him to explain, but the blonde young woman stepped forward while holding a spear at him. "What is the meaning of this?" she demanded, her expression confused.
Before he could respond, Tim spun around sword at the ready. "Emily, you can't harm him. He's my little brother, Archer. Even though I care about you, I won't let you take him away from us again. We have to bring him with us when we leave this world."
Archer watched the blonde woman waver, but he guessed this girl and his older brother were a couple, causing him to smile. He let go of Tim and approached her, saying, "Thank you for caring for my big brother, even if he's an idiot."
The woman's blue eyes flickered before she asked quietly, "Are you really his brother?"
He nodded before holding out his hand and speaking with a friendly voice, "If you want the proof, then take it."
She looked at his hand before gazing at Tim, who smiled as he said, "He won't harm you, Em."
Archer watched as the blonde took his hand, allowing him to use Mana Manipulation to show her one of his childhood memories back on Earth.
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[Flashback]
Archer and Alexa were fourteen and extremely close at this point, which caused both of their families to think they would become a couple. The pair were at the Bennett Family home and waiting for a lift from his older brother Carl.
After that, Alexa turned to him and said with a curious expression, "Do you think we can win that teddy bear, Arch? It's the last one I need for the collection."
He nodded with a determined smile before replying, "We can win it. The worker was the reason that we lost last time."
Alexa smiled at him, catching him completely off guard. Just as Archer was about to respond, Tim barged into the room with a grin, "Well, well, what do we have here? Two little lovebirds, planning their endless dates, I see!"
Before Archer could open his mouth, Alexa shot back without missing a beat, "Oh please, Tim. You're so hopeless with women that you'll end up old, single, and alone with a grumpy cat who screams at passing children for stepping on your grass."
Archer tried to hold back a laugh but couldn't help himself. "The cat sounds like it would be your best relationship yet, Tim," he smirked.
The older boy went red and started ranting at them, "I am not useless, you little demoness! I went out with Abby, didn't I!"
Alexa giggled, a mischievous glint lighting up her green eyes as she teased, "And you were too scared to kiss her! But don't worry, I'll have Archer here take care of it. He does have a thing for older women, and Abby's in her thirties."
Archer waved his older brother away, "It's up to you, Tim. But you will love this world, and when I get enough mana to return home, I will let you know."
The young man's eyes widened in shock, "You can return to Earth?"
Archer nodded before answering, "My soul was sent back there, and I know mom moved everyone to Florida, which is a good call."
"You've been on an amazing adventure, little brother," Tim said with a smile. "We will join Draconia. The Pope wants us to join the war against you, and we don't want to."'
"I understand. I will take you back to the island and give your group a mansion in the capital," Archer replied.
Tim smiled before handing him a gold device, "Here, take this. The Pope gave us this to contact him when killing you."
Archer chuckled as he took it and activated it, only to hear his enemy's raspy voice, "Tim, is that you? Have you killed the devil?"
Without thinking, he decided to troll the Pope again, "Oh, Jeremiah, it's good to hear your voice again. Sofia has been a very good wife and is wife material."
He heard the device drop on the other end, causing him to smile as an enraged voice echoed, "Bring back my granddaughter, you villain! She is innocent in our war.'"' Archer's laughter rang out, echoing with a confident and knowing edge. "Innocent, you say? Perhaps in your narrow view. But Sofia, oh, she's far from meek. A demoness with a wicked tongue and fierce spirit-such a woman, I'm honored to call mine."
The Pope's face twisted in fury, his voice trembling with righteous wrath. "How dare you defile her! You vile dragon, you will answer for this affront. I shall ensure that you suffer for
your insolence and disrespect!"
Archer's laughter angered the man even more before he spoke, "Oh, but it's not about tolerance, dear Pope. It's about acknowledging the inevitable. The world changes, and so do hearts. Natalia and Lysandra will become mine along with the Volkovitch women."
"As for making me pay," Archer continued, his tone now a calm, final challenge, "good luck with that. I've never found the idea of cowering to be particularly thrilling. Instead, I suggest you enjoy the view from your pedestal while it lasts."
With a satisfied nod, Archer stored the device in his Item Box and turned to the five women with a determined smile. "Let's head back to Draconia. We have important matters to address and preparations for the coming war."
The women nodded in agreement, their resolve evident. Archer swiftly gathered the beetles needed for the kingdom before shifting into his majestic dragon form. The women climbed onto his back with practiced ease while Natsumi and Tammy kept a wary eye on Jason, who
glared furiously.
Just before taking off, Archer flicked his wrist and used Mana Manipulation. A surge of energy hurled Jason off his back, sending him to the ground with a resonant thud. The other heroes scrambled to their feet, their voices rising in shock and outrage.
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