A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 416 Snow Fall

Archer nodded before speaking. ''Thank you, Mele. To be honest I only did it for Teuila I wasn't looking for a reward.''

When Teuila heard Archer's heartfelt words, she initially looked at him in surprise, but her astonishment soon transformed into a joyous giggle.

She playfully teased, "I thought you were a greedy dragon who only did things for gold."

Archer shook his head with a warm smile and replied earnestly, "I did it for you and the others. You girls mean a lot to me."

Teuila's eyes sparkled with appreciation, and she reached out, taking his hand gently. "Thank you for saving me at Seastone."

Archer reciprocated her smile and proceeded to engage the trio in a conversation, sharing stories about his adventures and experiences since his last visit to the Southlands.

Lashure mentioned that they had expanded their influence, taking control of half of the Southlands, while the Zenia Empire had claimed the rest.

After chatting for a couple of hours, he was informed that the Avalon Empire had invited all the kingdoms in the Southlands and Mediterra to the celebrations.

The couple said they were leaving in a few weeks to start the journey north to join all the other royals.

Once the talking was done Archer and Teuila left after saying bye to the king and queen as he opened a portal to the domain and stepped through.

When they stepped through he was hit with a massive hug and his head was shoved into someone's large cleavage.

Archer instantly knew who it was by her sweet scent. Shortly after he heard a sweet voice. ''Husband! I've missed you.''

He lifted his head up to see a pair of pink eyes staring into his with a big smile. Archer quickly stole Nefertiti's soft lips which caused her body to jolt.

The pink-haired princess found herself taken by surprise before responding with a passionate kiss of her own.

As they shared their affectionate moment, the rest of the group couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Archer eventually broke away from the succubus, leaving her with a dreamy look in her eyes.

With a tender expression, he leaned in and whispered into her ear, "We have more than enough time to catch up, and I'll make sure to pamper you, Nefi."

Nefi nodded, a contented smile gracing her face, and she went to take a seat. Archer turned his attention to the others and noticed that everyone was present except for Sia and Llyniel.

His gaze met Ella's as she warmly greeted him with a kiss on the cheek before whispering into his ear, "I love you, Archer."

Archer's smile deepened as he understood the significance of her words. He met her gaze and replied, "I love you too, El."

Ella's excitement was palpable, and she eagerly pulled him closer for a passionate kiss.

Their lips met, and in that moment, their affection for each other was expressed through the intensity of their kiss.

After a lingering moment, Ella gradually pulled back, her eyes filled with affection. ''You need to spend more time with us.''

Archer nodded and then gave the half-elf's button nose a playful peck before heading over to where the Sun Elf was talking to Hecate, with Talila sharpening her swords nearby.

As he approached, Hemera's eyes met his, and she flashed a mischievous grin. In a surprising move, she began to sway her hips as she walked towards him.

He was caught off guard but pleasantly surprised. Hemera's laughter rang out as she circled her arms around his neck and planted a kiss on his lips.

Archer appreciated it when the girls took the initiative. He promptly reciprocated the kiss and, in a moment of passion, gently held her.

The feeling of her soft and silky lips, with a hint of fruity sweetness, was something he treasured.

Their kiss lingered for a while before Hemera stepped back, her voice radiating happiness as she spoke. "Now that there are no more wars or trouble, we can spend more time reading together."

Before Archer could respond, Hecate, who had been watching with a small smile, added, "Unless trouble finds you again."

He responded with confidence, "We'll face whatever comes our way."

Laughter filled the air, but he then turned to Hecate and, with a touch of desire, took her slender waist in his hands, initiating a passionate kiss.

Her body shivered, but she held his cheeks and returned the kiss with equal fervor. Talila couldn't help but roll her eyes, which elicited a laugh from Hemera.

After their passionate exchange, Hecate smiled at Archer and commented, "Come to the lab when you're finished with your greetings. I have some new potions to show you."

Archer gave her a nod in agreement, and as Hecate began to walk away, his tail playfully swayed before playfully smacking her bum, causing her to yelp in surprise.

The Moon Elf turned to him, but he blew her a playful kiss, prompting a smile from her. With a light-hearted gesture, she made her way towards the lab.

He shifted his attention to the lost princess, who fixed him with her striking blood-red eyes. Her silver hair was neatly tied in her usual ponytail.

With a mischievous grin, Archer approached her. She watched him intently, her gaze unwavering, but his playful spirit couldn't be contained.

In a swift move, he cast Blink and reappeared behind Talila, swiftly grabbing her by the waist and spinning her around in a joyful and unexpected twist.

Talila, initially taken aback by the surprise spin, had just been about to push Archer away. But before she could react, he seized her lips in a sudden and unexpected kiss.

The shock quickly gave way to a surprising reciprocation from Talila, who stopped resisting and responded with a passionate kiss of her own.

After a couple of minutes, they separated, and Talila wore a small, satisfied smile. It was at this moment that Archer broached the topic. "Will you help me train with Teuila?"

Talila nodded with a smile, kissing his cheek before replying, "I'm going to practice with my bow. I'll see you later, Arch."

Archer acknowledged her with a nod before she darted off. He turned around to find Nefertiti engrossed in a book, while Ella was busy preparing something in the kitchen.

As he was about to take a seat, Sera abruptly rushed into the treehouse and headed straight for the kitchen.

With enthusiasm in her voice, Sera inquired, "When will dinner be ready? The sun will be setting soon."

Ella glanced at the hyperactive redhead and responded with a smile, "It'll be ready in about an hour."

Sera sighed with impatience, but Archer swiftly came to the rescue, producing some chocolate truffles.

He called out to the cheeky dragon, saying, "Sera, here. Take these and share them with the sisters."

Sera eagerly accepted the truffles, devoured one, and couldn't help but let out a pleased moan when she tasted the rich chocolate.

Once she finished it, she looked at Archer with a curious expression and asked. ''Where did you get this food from sweetheart?''

Archer answered. ''From an island kingdom in the East. When I run out of the new food we can go back and buy some more.''

Sera's departure prompted a nod from Archer. He strolled out onto the treehouse's balcony and gazed at the snow-covered landscape, shaking his head with a hint of frustration.

In a low murmur, he questioned, "Why does it always have to be snowing? This is ridiculous."

With a sigh, he checked his status.

[Experience Points: 445,000/4,000,000]

[Level Increase: 612 > 613]

[Skill Points: 0 > 10]

Archer felt a sense of satisfaction upon leveling up, yet he recognized that the path to further advancement would demand more time and effort.

Deciding not to dwell on it at the moment, he resolved to let his progress naturally unfold over time.

He glanced skyward and watched the setting sun. The realization that the day was coming to a close spurred him to make a decision.

Archer decided to regularly visit the adventurer's guild during his free moments, intending to hunt down bandits and seize their treasures.

Leaning against the balcony rail, Archer received a message via the enchanted bracelet from Leira.

She conveyed, "Arch, Father mentioned that the celebration aligns with the upcoming Starfall Frostwinter Festival. Oh, and the Headmistress said we'll be able to head back to the college in a couple of days."

"Sounds good," Archer replied, his gaze fixed on the gently falling snow. Below, children frolicked in the winter wonderland, their laughter and playful antics filling the air.

Nearby, in the elf garden, Llyniel and Leira diligently tended to the mystical plants that thrived there. Further out in a nearby clearing, Talila honed her archery skills.

Taking a moment to himself, Archer reached into his Item Box and retrieved a bottle of ale he had acquired during his raids.

Archer took a sip from his drink as he gazed out over his domain, pondering the unpredictability of the future.

With a nonchalant shrug, he finished off the ale in his hand and reached for another.

[End of volume 3]

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