A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 413 Are You Crazy

When Archer heard them,, he nodded before introducing himself to the duo. ''I'm Archer Wyldheart.''

Harald and Thyra smiled before sitting on the opposite sofa after dismissing his advisor and guards.

The three of them in the room made Archer paranoid, so he cast Aura Detector and scanned all around him.

He got pings from around him telling him that guards were still there and keeping an eye on him, which caused him to get annoyed.

Grinning from ear to ear, Archer opened a portal to the domain and summoned the three Hydra sisters.

As they walked through the area, their inquisitive heads looked around the room, scanning the environment until they finally spotted him.

Without hesitation, the sisters darted toward Archer, their delighted chirps filling the air and their heads moving around like snakes.

Eagerly, they leaped into his welcoming lap. Their forms were akin to small cats, fitting snugly into the embrace.

Upon witnessing this scene, the king and princess exchanged puzzled glances, curiosity piqued. Just as Harald was about to voice his inquiry, Thrya broke the silence.

"What are these adorable little beasts?" she inquired, her curiosity driving her to approach the creatures.

However, her initial fascination quickly turned to startling surprise when she recognized their true nature.

With a sharp yelp, Thrya jumped back, her eyes wide with shock as she gazed at Archer, her realization dawning on her.

She quickly spoke as she backed off. ''Why do you have Hydras? Are you crazy?''

Archer looked at her with narrowed eyes before he noticed the soldiers move and rushed into the room, to the king's surprise.

He went to speak, but Archer whistled, and the three Hydras jumped off him and grew bigger until they were the size of lions.

The Hydra sisters, their forms elongated and menacing, closed in around Archer, emitting hisses and growls that sent shivers down the spines of the frightened soldiers.

One overzealous soldier made an ill-fated attempt to approach Sable, but her lightning-fast response resulted in a gruesome, jaw-dropping outcome as she tore the man in half, leaving the onlookers in shock.

Harald, witnessing the chaos, leaped to his feet, his voice thundering, "Stop! He is a guest in our kingdom! Treat him with respect."

The soldiers snapped to attention and quickly filed out of the room, leaving a sense of uneasy calm behind.

The Hydra sisters reverted to their small forms and hurried back to Archer. Upon their return, he gently scooped up each of the sisters, pressing a loving kiss to each of their heads.

Their joy was palpable, their delighted chirps filling the air as they reveled in his affection and bounced all over him.

Azura climbed up to Archer's head, her tail wrapping around his horn, while Sable settled on his shoulder, and Raven made herself comfortable on his lap.

Intrigued, Harald couldn't help but question, "How do these creatures see you as their parent? I can feel their affection for you."

As he lovingly stroked Raven, who playfully rolled over like a dog for a belly rub, Thyra couldn't contain her laughter when witnessing this.

Archer met their curiosity with an explanation: "I assisted these girls in hatching after I rescued their eggs from an exotic beast trader, and they've been with me since."

That's when Thyra spoke up. ''Where did they come from?''

He grinned at her before answering. ''It's a secret princess.''

The young girl's annoyance was short-lived, and a sense of calm settled as Harald hesitantly asked, "What do you want from my kingdom, Archer?"

Archer paused in his affectionate stroking of the Hydra and met the king's gaze with a neutral expression.

"Nothing," he replied. "You surrendered immediately and didn't attack me, except for that one castle."

To ease the tension, he produced a handful of truffles and extended them toward Harald, who politely declined.

On the other hand, Thyra eagerly accepted one and began savoring it. As the chocolate melted in her mouth, she couldn't help but moan of delight.

With a captivating expression, she inquired, "May I have another, please?"

He gave her some more before turning back to the king and speaking. ''I got enough wealth off the other kingdoms in your alliance, and the empire will still reward me. So I don't need anything from you, Harald.''

Archer saw the relief on his face, but before anyone could talk, an older woman had the same blue hair as Thyra but had emerald green eyes.

She stopped walking as her eyes and Archers met. He noticed she looked shocked and then upset as her eyes got wet.

Harald and Thyra turned around, but a woman hurried over to Archer before they could react.

He was initially puzzled but grew even more bewildered as she embraced him, repeating the name "Hallbjorn."

Harald swiftly clarified, "My Love. He isn't our son."

The woman, known as Liv, stepped back to examine Archer, her eyes widening as she moved backward.

She shook her head before apologizing to him, "I'm sorry, young man. You are strikingly similar to our late son; he had the same white hair but was human."

Archer nodded in sympathy and replied, "It's okay. I'm sorry for your loss."

Liv sat down next to him and spoke. ''We lost him during a Beast Wave. He managed to save a town with his royal guards, but by the time reinforcements arrived, he was the last standing and sadly passed away.''

When she spoke, the king and Thyra looked down. Archer could sense the pain coming from the family.

He looked at the older woman and smiled as her behavior reminded him of his Mother on Earth, causing him to smile as he remembered the caring woman. 

A hush fell over the room until Archer retrieved an item and tossed a simple bracelet he had fashioned toward the king.

Harald caught it, examining the bracelet with a perplexed expression. Archer chuckled at the looks of the three royals.

But before he could ask any questions, Archer explained what it was. ''This is a communication bracelet I created. It will allow you to contact me if there are any issues.''

Harald nodded and thanked him as he put the bracelet in his storage ring, but Thyra spoke nervously. ''What will the empire do to us?''

Archer grinned before replying nonchalantly as he looked into her red eyes. ''Nothing. I will tell them I like the king and will offer the Stonehaven Kingdom my protection.''

The three regarded him with expressions of disbelief, prompting Archer's hearty laugh.

"Don't think it's for free, I never do anything without gaining something," he quipped. "I want the Jungleheart Isle that lays off your western coast."

Upon hearing this, Harald, Liv, and Thyra's eyes widened in astonishment. They couldn't fathom why he would desire such a perilous location.

Liv quickly voiced her concern and cautioned him, "That place is sinister. Its depths are shrouded in mystery, and my ancestors initially laid claim to it but were eventually forced to flee by a mysterious and formidable presence."

Archer and the family continued conversing as they gradually became better acquainted. Time slipped away, and eventually, he departed the gathering with Thyra by his side, her grin beaming brightly. "We'll have to spar one day, Arch! Maybe when you catch a break from college?" she proposed.

Archer regarded the blue-haired girl, smiling before responding, "Certainly princess. But I must return to the mainland and sort things out."

Thyra nodded in agreement before inquiring, "May I have one of those bracelets, please? I'd like to stay in touch with you."

Archer raised an eyebrow but took one out of his Item Box and handed it to her. Seeing this, she couldn't contain her joy, and she surprised him with a warm hug.

After the unexpected embrace and a farewell, Thyra hurried back into the palace, and Archer watched her go.

Once she disappeared, he cast Gate to the domain and stepped through. He was in a quiet and dark treehouse when he exited the portal.

He sent a message to each girl, and only Ella, Sera, Teuila, and Nefertiti replied while he didn't hear from the rest.

Archer used the tattoos to track all but two and found out they were fine and busy with family.

That's when he realized that Leira and Llyniel were in the capital. So he cast another Gate to the Avalonian Palace and stepped through.

Upon stepping out of the portal and into the garden, Archer was greeted by the breathtaking sight of the setting sun, casting the floating island in a mesmerizing orange hue.

As he absorbed the scene's beauty, his tranquility was interrupted when several imperial guards noticed his presence.

They hastened towards him, their weapons at the ready. But when they got closer, they realized who it was and quickly knelt as one of them spoke.

''White Prince, we are sorry for our actions. You appeared out of nowhere, and we panicked.''

Archer looked at the man and asked. ''Is the Oakheart Queen and Princess here?''

The imperial guard commander replied. ''Yes, they are prince. The queen is in the study with the emperor and empress while the princess is with Princess Leira.''

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