A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1120: Meeting The Tomteʼs

Following his breath, Archer continued bombarding which caught the army off guard but soon enough several blasts slammed into him but dissipated but the shockwave still sent him flying and crashing into the ground.

When Vivienne saw him get hit by the attack her red eyes glowed with rage as she jumped off the branch and powered up her fist before punching the ground causing a mini earthquake to ring out.

This sent the enemy soldiers flying as he appeared beside the redhead woman and slapped her soft behind, ”I love how angry you just got Vivi, but letʼs get out of here before more appear.” Following that Archer opened a Gate back to the city where the couple stepped through and entered an eerily quiet city, he noticed rubbish lining the streets and doors swung open due to the wind.

Vivienne glanced around as she spoke, ”This place is creepy, did you save everyone?”

He nodded while scanning their surrounding but sensed something thanks to his dragon sense, ”Yes but things still live in the city, never felt these beings but it makes sense since itʼs abandoned.”

With that, Archer summoned an army of Shadow Creatures before ordering them in a commanding voice, ”Find any monsters that are lurking in the darkness and bring them here.”

The creatures bowed as they vanished into the shadows Vivienne questioned, ”What do you plan to do with the captured monsters?”

”Offer them a home in the Domain so they can thrive,” Archer answered just as the first Shadow Creature appeared.

It dumped two giant crocodile-like monsters causing him to scan it.

[Driftjaw Crodcodile]

[Rank A+]

ʼInteresting,ʼ he mused before approaching them.

The larger creature lunged at Archer, only to be met with a swift backhand that sent it hurtling into a nearby building. With a deadly calm, Archer warned, ”Try that again, and Iʼll turn both of you into rugs for my stables.”

Vivienne started giggling when hearing his threat but a raspy voice echoed in Archerʼs mind, ʼWhat are you human? And how can you talk to me?ʼ

The Driftjaw Crocodile said while climbing out of the rubble and shaking its ainʼt head. He laughed when seeing this before answering the grouchy monster, ”Iʼm a dragon fool, not a puny human, and itʼs because Iʼm one I understand every language.”

After speaking the creature walked over to its mate and nudged her causing Archer to notice that she was ill. Without speaking he approached the monster only to notice deep slashes down its body.

”Oh, sheʼs going to die,” he said to the bigger croc. ”But I can heal her if you serve me.”ʼ The maleʼs head swung in his direction while answering, ʼWhat does that mean?ʼ

”You grow stronger, raise babies, and bring more of your kind to my realm,ʼ Archer revealed as more crocodiles were dumped on the street.

As he addressed the creatures, Vivienne watched him with wide, astonished eyes. He doesnʼt care what kind of monsters we are, she thought, ʼMost would have killed these beasts on sight, but my husband is recruiting them into his army.ʼ

Her thoughts were interrupted as the Shadows ushered in two more creatures which caught his interest. Vivienne was shocked, but Archerʼs eyes gleamed. The large crocodilian creature finally spoke, its gravelly voice steady, ʼHeal my wife, and I will join you, Dragon.ʼ

Following that, he put his hand on the female Driftjaw Crocodile and cast Aurora Healing on it which caused it to start thrashing around as the injuries healed, the infection was pushed out of her body.

Seconds later, the monster roared up as the male approached and they butted heads, which made Archer laugh as he opened a portal to a remote lake where they could set up next. The male turned to it and spoke, ʼIs this our new home?ʼ

”Yes, thereʼs peace and food in there,” he answered the creature with a chuckle. ”You two can grow and build an army of Driftjaw Crocodiles as there in twenty of you fuckers.”

The first pair stepped forward, as one male let out a roar that caused all the other Crocs to follow him through the portal. Once they were gone Vivienne warned him, ”We have about an hour until the army reaches the city. I sent some scouts to keep an eye on them.”

Archer nodded, ”I wonʼt be long, after all these monsters are easy to convince,” he said, causing the woman to nod.

After that, he moved on to the next creature and went wide-eyed as it was a tiny humanoid that stood three feet tall and wore an oversized red hat with a big beard, but what caught his attention was the pointed ears and skinny frame.

He crouched down and spoke in a friendly tone, ”What are you, little guys? Iʼve only seen Brownies.”

The chubbiest one stepped forward and announced, ”I am Jirin and I lead these Tomtes. We hid in this human city when the war burned our land.”

”How many of you are there?” Archer questioned while noticing half a dozen looking at him.

Jirin stepped forward, ”One hundred and twenty-two dragon, why have you captured us? We mean no one any harm,” the little creature questioned.

He felt guilty and quickly explained his reasons, ”I want to offer your race a safe home where you can thrive and help with my kingdom when itʼs time.”

As Archer spoke, he waved his hand, revealing a secluded patch of woods encased within a formidable wall. The area was untouched by monsters, a sanctuary within his Domain that he created years ago in case he found any more Brownie-like creatures.

”This place is under my protection,” he continued. ”The woods you see will be your home. Itʼs rich with food, fresh water, and shelter, with plenty of space for farming.”ʼ Hearing this, the small Tomtes erupted in excitement, hugging each other with joy. At that moment, Jirins stepped forward and knelt before him. ”We accept this humble offer, Master,” he said, his voice filled with gratitude.

Following that, more Tomtes appeared thanks to the Shadow Creatures, and they all entered the portal and started exploring the woods that would be their new home. Archer smiled before turning to the last monster.

It was a small rat man that reminded him of a Ratling, but it wasnʼt as they hated him, and the creature before him trembled in fear. Archer turned to it and spoke in a friendly tone, ”No need to be scared little one, I am not here to hurt you but the opposite, what do you specialize

in?”

Before it could answer, he scanned the little monster to see what it was.

[Ratfolk]

[Rank F]

A soft womanʼs voice echoed in his mind, ʼWe mean you no harm mister, weʼre just scavengers looking for stuff.ʼ

Archer smiled when hearing this and pulled out a hamburger from his Item Box before handing it to the Ratfolk Scavenger as she replied, ”I do not plan on harming you, but do you want to loot the cities in my kingdom? The people throw away many things that you Ratfolk

could use.”

The creatureʼs beady little eyes lit up as her ears twitched just as the Shadow Creatures brought more monsters out of the darkness until there were thousands of Ratfolk littering the

street.

Vivienne yelped as some bumped into her but she brushed them away as the female Ratfolk finally answered, ʼIf we take this offer, what do you want from us?”

Archer smiled when hearing this before explaining as it ate the burger while the others stared at her, ”You can work on my warships and trains while setting up an underground city for your kind where youʼll thrive thanks to the abundance of food and junk youʼll receive.”ʼ The female Ratfolkʼs eyes widened as she spoke. ”Will you let me talk to the tribe leader?”

As he was about to reply, an older creature appeared from the shadows while it panicked, but the one he had been talking to calm it down with chitters and squeaks that made him laugh. Five minutes later Vivienne warned him, ”Master, the enemy vanguard has reached the city.

We need to move.”

Without replying Archer waved his hand and summoned an army of Shadows Creatures, ”Kill all the Alliance soldiers, stop them from reaching us,” he ordered.

Following that, the female Ratfolk turned to him and accepted his offer. ”We accept, the elders need a place to rest.”

Archerʼs expression softened with satisfaction as he opened a portal to his Domain. ”Enter this place,” he said, his voice firm yet welcoming. ”Make your home in the empty city. When I return, I will bring your kind out.”

The creature nodded, but before stepping through the portal, it let out a loud squeak of excitement, followed by the others, who hurried in after her. The older creature lingered for a moment, stopping in front of Archer, and nodded its thanks before vanishing into the shimmering portal.

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