Chapter 973: Five Gold Each

After Archer spoke to Nathan, he left the sub and started exploring the Naval Base, which interested him greatly. He came across the new Deep Sea ships that would be used in the upcoming war.
'I can't come up with anything other war ships but more designs should come out of the kingdom thanks to the Ironfoot Family and Farrah,' he pondered with a smile.
Following that, Archer left the base and started walking toward the palace. He got a message that Elara, Ella, and Olivia returned there. When he saw this, he summoned his wings and flew home.
'I do love the wind against my face while flying,' Archer thought with a happy smile.
While doing that, he noticed the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows over the island. He glided effortlessly, the wind rustling against his face. Below, the lush greens of the Daconia's forests gave way to beautiful rolling fields and sparkling rivers.
The palace, his destination, stood proud atop a hill in the distance, its spires catching the last light of day. As Archer approached, the palace's brilliance came into focus. The setting sun illuminated the complex patterns of its turrets and balconies.
"The people who built this are skilled professionals, its so beautiful,' he mused while scanning the palace.
He angled his wings, catching a final updraft that carried him smoothly toward the palace grounds. With a gentle descent, Archer landed softly on the marble steps of the palace entrance, causing the Imperial Knights to kneel when they saw him.
Archer took a moment to appreciate the view-the sprawling gardens, the serene fountains, and the distant horizon that marked the edge of his kingdom. His heart quickened with anticipation as he went inside, eager to reunite with the women.
When Archer entered the palace, he spotted Leira, Llyniel, and Ashoka walking toward the dining hall. As the three women spotted him, they all smiled. He approached them before greeting the group with a kiss and cuddle.
"How are you, ladies? I haven't seen any of you in a few days?" Archer said while admiring their beauty.
Ashoka's eyes narrowed with concern as she observed her husband, her tiger's tail swaying behind her. "Why aren't you worried about the war, husband? You seem to smile as if you're celebrating every day, and your passion and love for us haven't changed since the first time we were together," she asked, her voice a blend of curiosity and worry.
Archer gazed at Ashoka, his eyes reflecting a deep wisdom. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke in a calm and measured tone, "The meaning of life is not found in seeking a destination, but in the journey itself, and I'm loving it so far."
He walked alongside the three of them, his voice tender but firm. "Why should I let worry consume me? Panicking won't change the outcome. If the soldiers and our people see a smile on my face, it will reassure them that we will win. The real challenge is to embrace each day fully and live as if it were our last. By doing so, we remain steadfast and prepared, no matter what comes our way."
When the three women heard this, they all smiled before agreeing. Ashoka stepped forward and hugged him, and she whispered, "We only worry about you, Arch. None of us want you suffering like the girls told me you were when you first arrived here."'
"I'm fine, my love," Archer said with a smile. "Let's get some dinner."
They all started walking again, only for him to ask, "Where is everyone else?"
Archer smiled before responding, "It makes me happy seeing the smiles on your faces. I love seeing each of you happy."
The petite wood elf beamed, "This is why I love you, Archer Wyldheart, Tyrant King of Draconia," she said teasingly.
He chuckled softly before leaning in to gently nibble on her pointed ear, eliciting a shiver from Llyniel. Archer delighted in her response, his voice tender as he whispered, "I love you
too, Lyn."
After that, he began preparing the tea, pulling out the cups he had bought for each. When the women noticed the cups, they all smiled, and Teuila remarked, "I love these! Where did you
get them from again?"
"A shop opened up in Drakemere City in the north that sells all kinds of things for homes, so I commissioned twenty-seven of them for each of you," Archer explained before picking up Maeve's. "Look at this one. It has an M made out of Sunfire Gems that I supplied myself, which matches my lovely warrior wife's hair."
When Maeve heard this, her face went red, but a smile appeared, causing Lucrezia to question with a curious glint in her red eyes, "How much did each one cost you?"
Archer briefly thought before answering, "Five gold each. The shopkeeper and his daughter were extremely happy with the order."
The women laughed, and Kassandra asked, "Is that the one who flirted with you and offered to be your personal maid, just like Meredith?"
"Yes, that's her," he replied. "She thinks I need a big sister figure around me and volunteered herself, which was surprising. It's not like she's unattractive-actually, I find her quite beautiful. But I'm not looking for any more women right now; I've already got twenty-seven
to care for."
The Kraken laughed just as the tea was finished boiling, and Archer started pouring it into the nine cups before giving them to the women. The women thanked him while gossiping with each other as it had become a tradition.
All the harem would meet here, and Archer would make them tea before wandering off. They spoke about clothes, makeup, and gossip about the love lives of the Draconian nobles, which
the women found intriguing.
Archer watched them talk before summoning his wings and taking off. He then started patrolling the kingdom, watching people go about their daily lives without knowing he was
above them.
While flying, he scanned the roads that crisscrossed the island with Waystations dotted the road. Archer saw Homeguard Soldiers marching down the road before making way for the nearby merchants and citizens.
Archer continued his flight until he reached an empty Waystation at the base of a mountain. He descended and landed outside, drawing the attention of the Homeguard on watch. [Drop some powerstones, comments, and gifts to help the novel grow; I appreciate all the support you can give]