While Archer explored the dark mountains that surrounded the bay and fortress, the seven won continued talking. "What rumors?" Alexa asked in a horrified voice.
The lion girl glanced at Talila, who gave a nod, prompting the silver-haired to begin as the others started listening, as anything about him always intrigued them to learn sothing
new.
"I t him when he was thirteen and absolutely reckless," she said wryly. "He had no common sense or fighting experience. Archer would just charge into battle headfirst and hope for the best."
Talila gazed up at the night sky, her voice soft and filled with emotion as it overwheld her. ''Seraphina found him when he was completely broken and lost. That little dragon... she did sothing none of us, , Ella, or any of the adults could do. She brought him back, saved him from becoming the very evil that could have torn this world apart."
"Larka will pay for what she did," Nala declared as her blue eyes blazed with anger. "I will teach that bitch a lesson."'
Alexa's eyes widened in shock, but the thought of Archer being hurt sparked a fierce
determination within her. With resolve, she replied, "I'll join you, Nala. I'm going to show her what happens when you hurt soone I love."'
All the won agreed as Nyx spoke while looking in the direction where he flew off in, "He's slowing getting over it thanks to our help, but it will take years to get over it. The abuse is etched deep into his soul, a scar that would never fade."
"Even in the College of Magic, he was unusual compared to the other nobles," Detra suddenly comnted from the side. "He's always lived how he wants to, even if it pisses everyone off."'
The won started laughing as Maeve revealed with a giggle and glowing grey eyes, "Husband doesn't care, he made an enemy out of the Avaloch Kingdom because he kidnapped from my wedding."
Alexa's eyes widened in surprise as she responded in amazent, "He kidnapped you? Why?"
"Because he loves ," the orange-haired woman said with a radiant smile. "That's why I adore him. He lets live the life I choose, follow my own path, and no matter what, he's always there to support ."
"I still rember how furious your father was," Talila chid in with a mischievous giggle. "He kept threatening Draconia, right until our husband raised the Death Mist. That finally made him back down."
"Fucking Alliance is annoying. I can't wait to burn more of them," Nyx said with frustration. "Those Anti-Dragon weapons hurt when they hit but my scales are thick enough to take a few attacks."
Everyone turned to the dragon woman as Ashoka replied, "I think Arch will deal with them when the ti cos. I know he doesn't want to get involved in the upcoming war unless Demi Gods appear."
"Why doesn't he destroy them himself? He's powerful and could do it?" Alexa questioned with a curious voice.
The tiger woman glanced at the navy-haired woman and answered, "You see, he wants the legions, navy, and air force to be independent of him. If they continue to rely on Archer, then they could only win with his help, but if he steps back, the legions can grow to beco the best."
Alexa nodded in understanding, but Maeve addressed the entire group. "We should all be there for him when he returns," she said firmly. "Let's show him how much he's loved-that will lift his spirits."
''I will smooch him until his smiling!" Nyx declared with a big smile which made everyone laugh.
The group of won continued their conversation, sharing plans and excitent about returning ho to Draconia. anwhile, Archer soared above the darkened peaks of the dark mountains, scanning the landscape for monsters to kidnap into the Domain.
Archer glided silently through the frigid night air, his wings cutting through the darkness like blades. The jagged peaks of the mountains below lood ominously, their shadows stretching endlessly under the moonlight.
'Reminds of the horror films back on Earth,' he thought as an idea ca to mind. 'I should go by a TV and horror films to watch with the girls.'
Following that, he shook his head to clear his thought before his eyes darted across the rocky terrain, scanning for anything. The landscape offered nothing but silence. The lack of monsters annoyed him.
Just as he considered returning, a sudden movent caught his attention near an outcrop. There it was a massive scorpion-like creature, its dark carapace gleaming faintly under the
moon.
The creature was the size of a compact car and was built like a tank. Spiked legs clawed at the ground as its venomous tail curled high, ready to strike. Its many eyes glinted like tiny embers, each fixed in his direction.
Archer grinned as he muttered, "Oh, so it sees already. Smart."
After that, he approached the monster and quickly scanned it.
[Ashfang Scorpion]
[Rank A]
'Interesting, these creatures will be an excellent addition to the Monster Army,' he pondered while stopping in front of it.
The stinger shot toward him in an instant, but Archer seized it mid-strike, a sly smile on his face as he asked, "How's life treating you up here in the cold, Ashfang?"
When the monster heard this, it went still, which made him laugh as he continued, "Yes, I can talk to you. Now answer my question or I'll crush your stinger."
'What are you? You are not like the two-legged prey we hunt?' a quiet man's voice echoed in his mind.
Archer's smile grew wider. "I am a dragon, but that's beside the point. Take to your leader. I want to make an offer which your kind will love," he said while claiming on the
monster's back.
The Ashfang Scorpion froze in confusion, its massive form motionless until he rapped firmly on its armored carapace, declaring, "Co on, Ash! Take to your boss. Let's work together. I'll get you all a better ho and endless food!"
"Ash?" the creature asked in a confused voice.
He shook his head before explaining, "It's your na, but let's get going. I've got things to do."
When the monster heard this, it darted off with a happy pep in his step. Soon enough, the scorpion dived into the shadows. Thanks to his dragon eyesight, he could see a horde of
different creatures.
Archer was sitting on the massive Ashfang Scorpion's back, its armored legs clicking rhythmically against the stone floor as they descended into the dim, winding tunnel. The flickering glow of bioluminescent fungi cast eerie shadows on the jagged walls.
Around them, smaller monsters skittered and growled but quickly scurried out of sight, their glowing eyes filled with fear. Following this, they entered a massive underground world with a primal forest stretching in all directions.
Darkness swallowed them but Archer comnted, "What is this place, Ash?"
"The Underworld dragon, it's a world below the surface where millions of monsters live," the scorpion answered.
Archer's eyes glowed with greed before he spoke. "Are any of the creatures as strong as you
are?"
The monster scorpion nodded, "Many, the king and queen will tell you everything," he replied as they approached another hole.
Following that, they entered it, and that's when Archer noticed several Ashfang Scorpions guarding it. When the creatures spotted him, they hissed and went to attack with their
massive pincers.
He cast Cosmic Shield that deflected the sudden strike, but Archer warned the monsters, ''If you do that again, I'll burn your colony to the ground."
When the scorpions heard this, they backed off, which made him smile as Ash continued traveling down the tunnel and passing by several chambers until arriving at a big one where thousands of creatures went about their business.
Archer quickly noticed the nest in the center that went further into the ground causing him to
think, 'The king and queen's ho, maybe?'
Just as they got close, a woman's voice echoed in his mind, 'Why have you taken my child
hostage, dragon? What have we done to you?'
A sly grin spread across his face as he heard the Ashfang Queen's rumbling query echo through
the cavern. With a confident gleam in his eyes, he replied, "I'm here to offer you and your brood a new ho, one where food is endless, and where your children can grow stronger than ever. All I ask in return is your loyalty. Serve , and we'll both thrive."
When Archer finished talking, he jumped off Ash's back and landed with a thud just as a giant
scorpion lunged out of the dark hole. Its pincers tried to clamp down on him, but all that happened was a loud crack rang out.
The monster's claw shattered when it connected with his scales, which made him laugh before informing the creature with glowing violet eyes, "You cannot hurt , but for fun, I will show you what power is."
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