A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1354 1354: I Didnʼt Want To Fight

Archer glanced at Talila before nodding. ʼʼYes, they are also Placidians that were experimented on by the Terravians,ʼʼ he revealed the shocking truth.

When the silver-haired elf heard this, her red eyes widened in horror. ʼʼTheyʼre people? What happened to them?ʼʼ

ʼʼIʼm not sure, to be honest,ʼʼ he answered with a sigh. ʼʼI can eat their soul and find out what happened, but that destroys a person forever, which is horrible.ʼʼ

ʼʼWhat do you mean?ʼʼ Hemera asked as she woke up with a small smile.

Archer glanced at the sun elf before explaining. ʼʼEveryone knows about the soul but most donʼt know that thereʼs something beyond. Iʼll call it the Highway of Souls, this pass distributes the dead to all different worlds so they can be reborn.ʼʼ

He looked at the creature and continued. ʼʼItʼs a second chance, but now Iʼm left with this creature that Iʼll recruit to the monster army.ʼʼ

Following that, Archer opened a portal back to the fortress, allowing the soldiers to retreat to safety along with Hemera and Talila. The two elves said their farewell before going to get some rest.

ʼʼIʼm staying with you,ʼʼ Ashoka said with a determined voice.

ʼʼThatʼs fine, my tigress,ʼʼ he answered with a charming smile.

Moments later, a portal opened only for Demetra and Kassandra to appear with big smiles. The Kraken quickly hugged him while speaking in a cheerful tone. ʼʼHello husband, we wanted to come to see you.ʼʼ

ʼʼYes, slaughtering sea monsters was starting to lose its thrill,ʼʼ the shark woman remarked with a smirk, leaning in to plant a kiss on him.

The pair then turned to Ashoka, exchanging warm greetings. The tigress returned the gesture with a nod before tilting her head, curiosity glinting in her eyes. ʼʼStill, too many monsters attacking?ʼʼ she asked.

ʼʼUnfortunately,ʼʼ Kassandra answered with a tired sigh. ʼʼThey keep attacking the deepsea forces which is annoying because the bases cannons tear them apart but the damn things keep coming.ʼʼ

ʼʼInteresting,ʼʼ he spoke with a smirk. ʼʼWell, luckily, Iʼve got some Ironclaw Crabs and Deepsea Squids growing in the Domain. Once theyʼre ready, Iʼll use them as soldiers to fight the monsters.ʼʼ

The two women were shocked but Demetra commented. ʼʼAnd you have those horrible Burrowfiends, they creep me out whenever I run into them.ʼʼ

Archer laughed when hearing that before asking. ʼʼHave they bothered you?ʼʼ

ʼʼNo, itʼs their multiple arms and beady little eyes that never leave you until they vanish out of sight,ʼʼ the shark woman replied with a huff.

Following that, the Jungle Beetle tried to attack, but he backhanded the monster, forcing it to explode. The three women quickly dodged the gore that sprayed everywhere as Ashoka commented with wide eyes. ʼʼThose things were tough, we struggled with it, yet you slapped it to death.ʼʼ

He turned to the brown-skinned beauty with a charming smile. ʼʼYou need to remember Iʼm a dragon power by the mana of the world. You beauties will become this strong soon enough, I donʼt want any of you dying on me.ʼʼ

The trio beamed before Kassandra teased. ʼʼWould you come to the underworld to save us?ʼʼ

ʼʼYes,ʼʼ he instantly answered just as more Jungle Beetles appeared.

Archer cast Cosmic Shield around the women while explaining. ʼʼStay here and let me know if any sneak up on me.ʼʼ

Moments later, a swarm of monsters rushed out and started swinging at him, but he blocked the attacks, causing shockwaves to wash over the clearing. He countered by freeing their souls to pass over.

The creatures dropped to the ground, which left an eerie silence over the battlefield. He grabbed one of the Jungle Beetles before speaking in a low, threatening voice. ʼʼTake me to where all of you are living, or Iʼll kill every single one of you creatures.ʼʼ

Archer watched as the monster trembled at his overwhelming power, forcing it to agree to his demands. He noticed the other beasts backed off when the one he threatened let out a strange chittering noise.

Following that, he returned to the three women who were staring at him with shocked expressions, prompting Ashoka to question. ʼʼHow do you do that? Itʼs like mind control, but itʼs not.ʼʼ

ʼʼMy dragonʼs aura, my love,ʼʼ he answered before leaving them and heading through the jungle.

The four of them followed the narrow pathway guided by the Jungle Beetles, but a growing unease gnawed at him. Moments later, his instincts proved right as dozens of towering guardians emerged from the shadows, surrounding them.

Archer didnʼt speak but quickly appeared in front of the closest monster and unleashed a deadly dragonʼs breath. The violet flames washed over a few of the beasts as they turned to ash within moments.

Kassandra rushed forward with a gleam in her dark eyes and unleashed a deadly punch that sent one of the Jungle Beetles flying through the air. He looked at the Kraken woman, who was smiling at him.

ʼʼI wanted to see how strong Iʼve got and it looks like itʼs better than I expected it,ʼʼ she commented excitedly.

Following that, Demetra joined in, and the three of them ended up butchering the creepy humanoid insects with ease. Ashoke watched the scene with wide eyes as she muttered. ʼʼThey are so strong.ʼʼ

Archer grabbed the last guardian and crushed it before summoning an army of Chull Warriors who appeared around him while letting out an enraged chittering. The three women jumped back as Valariana stepped out of the portal.

ʼʼI can smell a queen nearby, and sheʼs hostile, my love,ʼʼ the blonde said with a warm smile before she turned to the other. ʼʼHello, ladies, itʼs good to see you three looking more beautiful than ever.ʼʼ

Kassandra beamed. ʼʼThanks, Val, itʼs been some time since weʼve seen you,ʼʼ she replied.

After the greetings the group traveled through the forest as the Chull quickly jumped the remaining Jungle Beetles and tore them apart. The three women wanted to check out the fortress prompting him to open a Gate.

Each of them pressed a kiss to his cheek before stepping through the portal to join Hemera, Talila, and Maeve, leaving Valariana standing alone. Archer turned to the muscular woman, his brow furrowing as he asked, ʼʼWhy didnʼt you go with the others? Did they invite you?ʼʼ

ʼʼThey did, but I wanted to stay with you,ʼʼ she replied while smiling. ʼʼI always get happy when spending time together.ʼʼ

Archer nodded before grabbing the womanʼs hand as she ordered the Chull into the Jungle Beetles colony. The lobster-like monsters barrelled through the defenders thanks to being stronger.

Their pincers crushed exoskeletons and destroyed the guardianʼs thick carapace with ease while letting out a creepy clicking sound. As this happened Valariana explained. ʼʼThey communicating with each other, I believe they are excited to be used in a battle by you.ʼʼ

ʼʼInteresting,ʼʼ he spoke while entering the dark tunnel, but thanks to his eyes, he was able to see.

While walking the Chull Queen commented while glancing around. ʼʼThese are strong but thereʼs something wrong with them.ʼʼ

ʼʼThe Terravians mixed the beetles with the people who used to live on Placidia and turned them into these beasts,ʼʼ Archer explained as he spotted the queenʼs chamber in the distance.

When Valariana heard this her dark eyes widened in horror as he stopped walking while sending the Chull back to the Domain which confused the woman prompting her to ask. ʼʼWhy did they vanish?ʼʼ

Archer raised his hand, conjuring an orb of mana that pulsed with energy. He channeled more power into it, supercharging the spell until the projectile trembled violently. With a flick of his wrist, he opened a Gate.

ʼʼHead to the fortress once I launch this,ʼʼ he instructed.

The blonde nodded, stepping toward the portal. Archer hurled the mana orb into the chamber, its raw energy crackling erupted as he pushed Valariana through it and the two of them were safe.

Just then, the fortress shook thanks to the explosion that rocked everything around them even though it was far away. The Chull Queen looked at him with wide eyes before commenting. ʼʼThat was scary, husband. That sort of power is dangerous.ʼʼ

Archer agreed with a nod. ʼʼLucky itʼs with me then?ʼʼ

Following that, Demetra, Kassandra, Talila, Hemera, Ashoka, and Maeve were sitting around the living room with wide eyes. The orange-haired woman was the first to speak. ʼʼWhat was that, Arch? Did you collapse a mountain or something?ʼʼ

He was about to speak, but Valariana interrupted. ʼʼHe cast a powerful spell that made my skin crawl before throwing it into the queenʼs chamber as she was wild and wouldnʼt be tamed like we were.ʼʼ

Archer laughed before nodding. ʼʼI didnʼt want to fight them. Itʼs tiring talking to monsters who are stubborn.ʼʼ

After speaking, he sat down in between Hemera and Demetra who welcomed him with warm smiles. Without warning, his head plopped down on the sun elfʼs shoulder while reaching over and playing with the shark womanʼs soft navy hair.

The two of them enjoyed the smell gesture but Archer soon felt relaxed and soon fell asleep which made the group gush over him. Kassandraʼs eyes narrowed at Hemera as she spoke. ʼʼLucky girl, he looks adorable like that.ʼʼ