A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1582: Donʼt Say Another Word!

ʼʼLooks like Archer has already claimed you, Bel,ʼʼ Sasha teased, a smirk crossing her face. ʼʼNow itʼs time to give him your virginity that youʼve been saving for the right boy; thereʼs no one better than Arch, plus his children are adorable.ʼʼ

Belle nodded and looked at him. ʼʼCan I meet them one day? I want to see how cute they are?ʼʼ

ʼʼTomorrow, Iʼll bring over Freya,ʼʼ he gave in. ʼʼSheʼs old enough to deal with the travel. Maybe Kela and Neoma can, but Hecate hates them being away from her for so long.ʼʼ

ʼʼWhose Hecate?ʼʼ The blonde questioned.

ʼʼOne of my first wives. I met her when I was like thirteen many years ago, and weʼve been together since I turned seventeen.ʼʼ

Belle looked shocked, but stopped talking once the group reached the bench where Cece was sitting with her two friends. Moments after that, more cars pulled in and parked up, for more young men and women poured out and rushed toward the lake under the watchful eye of the gorgeous red-headed park ranger.

They exchanged quick greetings with the twins before turning to Belle, who clung tightly to Archerʼs right arm. He flashed a warm smile at the newcomers and introduced himself. ʼʼIʼm Archer, the twinsʼ boyfriend.ʼʼ

A ripple of hushed whispers spread through the group. A muscular young man stepped forward with a friendly expression on his face, extending his hand. ʼʼIʼm Ray. Good to meet the guy who tamed the wild twins of Colorado State College.ʼʼ

Archer gripped Rayʼs hand firmly, a grin tugging at his lips. ”Yeah, it wasnʼt easy. Took years to get it right.ʼʼ

ʼʼGood, Iʼve seen too many guys confess only to be rejected by both,ʼʼ Ray revealed, laughing as he slapped his shoulder. ʼʼBut boy, arenʼt you tall compared to the others.ʼʼ

Everyone laughed as Belle added. ʼʼI like the height, itʼs just right.ʼʼ

ʼʼFor picking you up and fucking your kitty silly?ʼʼ Lila teased the blonde.

Belleʼs face went bright red, making the entire group laugh as Archer leaned over and whispered into her ear. ʼʼIgnore her, Bel, thereʼs no need to rush into anything, plus you have to decide whether you can share me with other women?ʼʼ

When the young woman heard this, her face fell as she nodded. ʼʼI know, Iʼve tried to ignore that fact, but itʼs always there.ʼʼ

Archer rubbed her lower back, reassuring her. ʼʼGo enjoy yourself and think about it once you get a few drinks in you. Ceceʼs has the good stuff.ʼʼ

Following that, Belle wandered over to the other girls and boys before speaking as he sat. As the party unfolded, people were celebrating that the twins had someone and werenʼt making it up, annoying the two young women. He pulled out a bottle of dragon ale and started drinking for some time.

After talking to Ray and another boy called Fred, they were interrupted as another vehicle rolled in, drawing every eye. The lively chatter among the group of young men and women fell silent, all heads turning toward the new arrival. Belle moved closer to him, her voice dropping to a hushed whisper. ʼʼThatʼs a local gang. They always try to hassle us out here or in town.”

His eyes gleamed with interest at her words. He studied the five figures in the car. With a flicker of mana, he summoned invisible Mana Birds, their ethereal forms darting off to scout the gang leaderʼs home. Tapping into the faint threads of mana, he brushed against the humanʼs mind, gleaning his secrets.

When learning everything he needed to, his smile widened as a spark of recognition hit him about the gangʼs leader. The car screeched to a stop in the parking lot, and the group of five spilled out, their manic grins scanning the lively party, looking for the weak. The leaderʼs gaze locked onto him, his face twisting into a scowl.

Meanwhile, a couple of gang members started harassing a nearby couple, their words cutting through the festive chatter. He tensed, ready to step in, but the twins were faster, planting themselves firmly between the crew and their friends. Cece, her blue eyes blazing, jabbed a finger toward the gangʼs leader.

ʼʼWho do you think you are, crashing our night and harassing us again?ʼʼ she shouted, her voice dripping with defiance.

ʼʼNow youʼve fucked up!ʼʼ Sasha announced, looking at him. ʼʼBabe, these are the idiots who tried chatting us up when we first got here.ʼʼ

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Belle watched Archer slowly approach the five gang members with a confident stride before saying a name to the leader. ʼʼAnna.ʼʼ

The man went stiff, making his smile grow wider as he continued. ʼʼTrevor came down as soon as you left.ʼʼ

When the crowd heard this, they went crazy, angering the gang who circled an unbothered Archer. The leader took out a knife and held it to his neck. ʼʼDonʼt say another word!ʼʼ

Belle watched the handsome dragon chuckle. He continued to humiliate the gang leader by revealing something only the young man would know. ʼʼTrevor is fucking her in the ass as we speak. If you head back now, youʼll catch them.ʼʼ

The gang leaderʼs eyes widened with pure rage. Moments later, he pinned Archer against a nearby car, the knife pressed to his throat. Panic erupted, girls screamed, and the guys surged forward, only to freeze as the thug bellowed. ʼʼShut up, or Iʼll slit his throat!ʼʼ

Her heart pounded as she watched the young man she was growing to like was eerily calm, raise a hand to the group, a faint smirk curling his lips. ʼʼKill me? Everyone wants me dead, you wonʼt be the one,ʼʼʼ he taunted, voice low and mocking.

A second later, his laughter rang out, sharp and unhinged, echoing across the still lake. In a blur, he seized the knife, his fist crashing into the leaderʼs face before anyone could blink. The thug slammed into the car with a sickening thud that echoed out across the car park, shocking everyone.

Her eyes widened in shock, but he didnʼt stop, grabbing another gang member, he delivered a brutal headbutt, the crunch of bone cutting through the chaos. The rest of the group piled in, fists flying, until the remaining three thugs were battered, bruised, and sprawled on the ground.

Archer watched as Ceceʼs and Sashaʼs friends beat up the gang until they fled back to their car, promising revenge, but was stopped short when Scarlet appeared from the range shack, giving the car a knowing look. The gang leader took off down the road, throwing him the middle finger.

Without thinking, he vanished, appearing high above the national park, and began following the car. His wings cut through the sky as he slammed down in front of the gangʼs vehicle, forcing them to come to a stop, but he growled. ʼʼYou threatened my women, now die!ʼʼ

Moments later, Archer used Mana Manipulation to crush the car into a tiny cube that caused the blood to pour out like a waterfall. He returned to the car park only to bump into Scarlet and the man named Ben, who was looking at him strangely as he questioned. ʼʼWhy are you in the middle of the road? And why are those girls going crazy over your disappearance?ʼʼ

ʼʼBecause heʼs the main character and theyʼre his women,ʼʼ the redhead giggled.

Archer couldnʼt help but laugh. ʼʼThatʼs it! Seems like my life is like a novel sometimes,ʼʼ he said.

Following that, Scarlet walked back with him. The older woman was watching him closely before she suddenly asked. ʼʼYouʼre something else, arenʼt you? The air around you is different than anyone Iʼve ever met?ʼʼ

ʼʼNone of the others have realized that,ʼʼ he admitted, looking at his hand. ʼʼBut yes, youʼre right.ʼʼ

ʼʼAre you an alien?ʼʼ

Archer began laughing and summoned one of his claws, scales, and horns, shocking Scarlet. With wide eyes, she backed off, mumbling. ʼʼItʼs you! The young man who controls everything from the shadows. I remember you attacking Europe years ago.ʼʼ

ʼʼIt was unfortunate that it had to happen, but the governments are stupid and attacked me,ʼʼ he revealed. ʼʼI did warn them, I didnʼt want to until they shot my women trying to capture them.ʼʼ

Just then, his phone pinged due to a message from Alexa asking if she could see him, which he agreed to and said heʼd come to her place in the morning, thanks to her being tired from work. She needed rest, so heʼd go tomorrow. After that, he glanced at Scarlet, who was watching him with a strange expression.

Once they reached the lake, Cece, Sasha, and Elle rushed in his direction before the trio gave him a tight hug. After they separated blue-eyed twin looked at him and demanded ʼʼWhere did you go, Arch?!ʼʼ

Archer showed them the cube that was the gang memberʼs car with them inside and revealed it. ʼʼNo one threatens the ones I love and will walk away.ʼʼ

ʼʼYou killed them!ʼʼ Scarlet exclaimed, horrfied.

ʼʼYes, they were low lives. The five of them donʼt add anything to society and threaten the woman I love,ʼʼ he retorted, his violet eyes glowed.