A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1311: Those Crazy Bitches

Archer and Hemera entered the Last Resort Inn only to notice it was busy with people all over the place drinking and talking loud which annoyed him thanks to his hearing, causing the couple to glance around for somewhere to sit.

The blonde elf grabbed his hand and dragged him toward a nearby table. They sat down as an older man approached them with a friendly smile. ʼʼEvening customers. How can I help you today?ʼʼ he greeted in a professional tone.

Hemeraʼs yellow eyes gleamed as she scanned the menu, a spark of excitement lighting her gaze. She turned to the worker with a bright smile after deciding what to eat. ʼʼCan we get two of everything, please? One guard recommended this place for its food.ʼʼ

The worker glanced at Archer, who nodded in agreement, fishing a few gold coins from his Item Box. ʼʼTwo of everything, as the beautiful woman said,ʼʼ he confirmed, sliding the coins across the table.

When Hemera heard this, her smile grew wider as the man picked up the payment before rushing off toward the kitchen while the surrounding people looked at the couple with wide eyes.

Archer chuckled when seeing her dark cheeks grow even darker. Following that, he asked her about the projects sheʼd been working on back at Draconia. ʼʼSo howʼs the work with Llyniel coming along?ʼʼ

ʼʼItʼs going well, to be honest,ʼʼ the young woman answered while sipping some ale he gave her. ʼʼWeʼre working on a way to grow crops during the dark winter months, which are slowly approaching.ʼʼ

Archer sighed when hearing that as he muttered. ʼʼI hate winter. Itʼs always so cold and snow is everywhere. I bet it slows down the war effort and it all grinds to a halt.ʼʼ

Hemera giggled before nodding. ʼʼWell on Avidia, itʼs warmer, but the snow still comes and I think the Alliance will pull back to their castles as itʼs too dangerous to march as storms could suddenly appear,ʼʼ she revealed.

ʼʼThatʼs good, I suppose. It will help us regroup and come up with a better plan,ʼʼ he commented before looking at the young woman. ʼʼWhen do the storms start? I tend not to pay attention to such stuff.ʼʼ

The sun elf giggled as she answered in an amused voice. ʼʼI believe a month is when the cold arrives. The snow comes a few days after that. So we have four weeks to take Duskfire or wait at the river that splits the northern part with the rest of the empire.ʼʼ

Just as Hemera finished speaking, Seraʼs excited voice echoed in his mind. ʼSweetheart! Iʼve got us a new maid and she will be extremely loyal as I put a slave collar on her.ʼ

When Archer heard this, he choked on the ale he was drinking, which caught the elfʼs attention, causing her to ask. ʼʼWhatʼs wrong, handsome?ʼʼ

He shook his head before answering with a chuckle. ʼʼSomehow Sera has found us a new maid. I donʼt know what sheʼs been up to, but she amuses me to no end.ʼʼ

After listening to her explanation, he sent another message to the dragon woman with a mix of exasperation and curiosity. ʼWhat trouble have you gotten into this time? And whoʼs this new maid you mentioned?ʼ

Seconds later, a voice brimming with cheer echoed back. ʼDonʼt worry, handsome! Iʼll take the old Coya Empress back to Draconia. Aisha and Ella can question her. Itʼll be fine!ʼ

Archerʼs eyes widened when hearing this causing him to ask. ʼYou enslaved her? Why not just kill her?ʼ

ʼWould be a waste husband,ʼ she replied in a confident tone. ʼI want her to see how my life unfolds when I finally have your hatchlings!ʼ

He couldnʼt help but smile when hearing Seraʼs explanation, which made his heart race as he responded. ʼI love you Seraphina. Iʼll come see you soon.ʼ

Moments later, a sudden ripple in the air beside him. The dragon woman burst through a portal, her arms swiftly encircling his shoulders as she pulled him into a fiery, passionate kiss that sent a jolt racing down his spine.

Hemera and the nearby patrons froze, wide-eyed at the brazen display unfolding before them. The blonde elf broke the tension with a soft giggle, her voice light and teasing. ʼʼHello, Sera! Howʼs my favorite girl doing?ʼʼ

The redhead stopped kissing him and looked at the sun elf as her face lit up. ʼʼHemi! I havenʼt seen you in ages.ʼʼ

Following that, Sera joined them at the table as she continued with a giggle. ʼʼItʼs good to see you with Arch. Youʼre always in the lab with those crazy bitches.ʼʼ

ʼʼBitches?ʼʼ Archer asked with a raised eyebrow.

ʼʼYes, Llyniel and Halime!ʼʼ the dragon exclaimed. ʼʼThey are always trying to catch me for their tests! Iʼve had enough of it!ʼʼ

Hemera started laughing as she questioned in a knowing tone. ʼʼSera, itʼs not exactly like that, is it?ʼʼ

ʼʼOi!ʼʼ the redhead huffed, her face twisting in mock offense. ʼʼYouʼre supposed to be on my side here, Hemera, not those devils!ʼʼ

ʼʼLet me guess, this little gremlin was terrorizing the two while they were busy working and they snapped and captured her?ʼʼ Archer asked.

Sera nodded, causing her ponytail to fly everywhere. ʼʼYes, they made me eat some horrible foods while whispering to each other. Theyʼre pure evil, I tell you, they make tyrant rulers look friendly!ʼʼ

ʼʼIt was pure torture, husband! Please tell them to stop,ʼʼ she complained and pleaded in an annoyed voice.

Archer started laughing, which caused Hemera to join in as she commented with a giggle. ʼʼWell, youʼre notorious for annoying people, so they have to come up with ways to deter you, Sera.ʼʼ

Following that, the older man returned with two other servers who were wheeling three carts full of all kinds of meals toward the table before placing plates on the table. ʼʼHere you go, young man, some of our best food,ʼʼ he said before leaving.

When Sera saw all the food, her ruby-red eyes widened in surprise as she looked at him and asked. ʼʼCan I join you two, please? This place smells delicious.ʼʼ

Archer nodded and looked at the blonde elf, who had a big smile. ʼʼYes, Iʼd be happy for you, too. We can rarely spend time together.ʼʼ

Afterward, the trio started eating as the dragon woman explained that she was going to kill the Coya Empress but decided against it so she could suffer. Hemera was curious, causing her to question. ʼʼWhat do you plan to do with her and this, Duke?ʼʼ

ʼʼIʼll kill him. Heʼs useless, after all, but Xochitl will be an excellent maid. She offered to become one when witnessing me skinning her father,ʼʼ Sera answered casually before eating a slab of meat.

Hemera looked at the redhead with wide eyes until she started giggling as Archer shook his head. The three continued eating as more people poured into the inn, causing three Oathkeepers to appear from the Domain.

Thalion bowed to him as his deep voice rang out. ʼʼMy King, itʼs getting busier and you need protection. Three of us will stay here to keep people in line.ʼʼ

Archer nodded. ʼʼThanks, commander. I noticed more eyes were turning to us,ʼʼ he replied while looking around the inn.

Fenris and Valek stood on watch as Thalion scanned the place, causing the people to grow even quieter. A group of drunk merchants from the northern islands took offense and tried to say something.

He was moments from unleashing Mana Manipulation on the fools when Valek strode forward, planting himself between them with his sword and shield raised, which caught everyoneʼs attention.

ʼʼMove along,ʼʼ he growled, his voice deep and menacing as it reverberated through the air. ʼʼThis is the king youʼre approaching, human.ʼʼ

A tense silence blanketed the inn as the drunks eyed the scene with skepticism. One of them swaggered forward, jabbing a finger into the giantʼs broad torso, his voice dripping with arrogance.

ʼʼIʼm Theo Morrison, son of the renowned Duke Morrison from the Avalon Empire. Queen Leira lets my family do whatever we damn well please—our contributions to the homeland earned us that right,ʼʼ he declared with confidence.

Archerʼs ears twitched when hearing his womanʼs name, causing him to vanish only to reappear in front of the human. He grabbed the young man by the neck and lifted him into the air while growling.

ʼʼKeep my womanʼs name out of your mouth, liar!ʼʼ he warned before opening a portal.

Moments later, the purple-haired cat woman stepped through it and beamed when spotting him. ʼʼHusband! Whatʼs going on here?ʼʼ she asked with a confused expression.

ʼʼDo you know a Duke Morrison?ʼʼ he asked.

Leira nodded with a cringe. ʼʼYes, heʼs annoying and tried to offer his son to be my sisterʼs husband, but she rejected the offer,ʼʼ she explained.

He let out a low chuckle at the exchange before fixing the noble with a steely glare. ʼʼKeep my womanʼs name out of your mouth, or Iʼll skin you alive. Got it?ʼʼ

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