Archer and the girls embarked on their journey, leaving Aquaria City and heading north. While they were walking along he got attacked.


    His ear was being nibbled by the affectionate Sera who was sittingfortably, her tail wrapped around his neck.


    As they left the city behind, a trader approached them, suggesting they travel together. The group agreed and followed closely behind the caravan.


    Things took an interesting turn when they noticed a young woman with blonde hair and green eyes.


    "Hi, I''m Mary. Do you mind sharing your names?" she asked.


    E took the lead and introduced herself, pointing to Teu. "I''m E, this is Teu, and our fiancé Archer."


    Upon hearing E''s words, Mary''s eyes widened. "Teu? Are you Princess Teu Aquaria, the fourth Princess of the Aquarian Kingdom?"


    Teu nodded with a smile, and the astonishment reflected in Mary''s green eyes. The three of them exchanged nces and continued their conversation.


    "So, Archer, how do we reach the Zenia Empire?" Mary asked.


    Archer scratched his cheek, deep in thought, trying to recall the exact path.


    "I know we need to head north," He pondered, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "Flying would be faster, but where''s the fun in that? Although, once we reach that cursed jungle, I might consider taking to the skies."


    The girls grew curious, so Teu asked, "Cursed jungle? What is that?"


    Archer looked at Teu, his expression filled with curiosity. He shook his head and replied.


    "It''s known as the Howling Jungle. It''s gued by shrieking cannibals who pursued me for quite some time. They would leap out of the bushes, making me jump a few times.''''


    The two girls giggled at Archer''s reaction, they were traveling down a long dirt road with some wood off to the right and ake to the left.


    Suddenly, his Aura detector activated, alerting Archer to an imminent assault.


    Arrows whizzed through the air, aimed at their group, but he swiftly reacted by summoning a Cosmic Shield, enveloping himself and the girls in its protective barrier.


    The guards from the caravan deflected the iing arrows and braced themselves for an attack.


    Teu unsheathed her sword with practiced ease, while E swiftly retrieved her bow from a storage ring gifted to her by Queen Mele before their departure.


    Both girls poised themselves for imminent action. Meanwhile, Archer uttered a word he has started to love.


    "Draconis."


    Magnificent white wings unfurled from his back, stretching out to showcase their awe-inspiring beauty.


    His hands morph into ws gleaming with a lethal white hue. Further still, additional scales adorned his body, enhancing his already formidable appearance.


    With his dragon eyes scanning the approaching bandit gang, he quickly turned to the girls and gave them clear instructions.


    "Bandits areing from the front, and anotherrge group is closing in from behind. You two handle those up front, while I''ll take care of the rest."


    They nodded in agreement as Archer quickly cast Blink, teleporting himself in front of the group of thirty scruffy bandits.


    A confident smile yed on his lips as he initiated his assault. With swift movements, he conjured and hurled Earth Bolts toward the nearest bandits, piercing through their shabby armor.


    The projectiles found their marks, toppling some of the bandits and creating an obstacle that caused others to stumble.


    Archer''s grin widened, revealing his menacing serrated teeth that instilled fear in the remaining bandits.


    Swift as lightning, he engaged the bandits in closebat. His wings and scales became an imprable defense, deflecting their relentless attacks.


    With deadly precision, his agile tail imed the lives of the bandits, striking them down like a mythical bringer of doom.


    Taking advantage of the moment, Archer lunged at a towering bandit, sinking his teeth into the man''s neck.


    With a forceful jerk, he tore away a chunk of flesh, leaving a brutal wound. Spitting out the flesh, he swiftly shed the man''s throat, sealing his fate.


    Undeterred, a fresh wave of bandits charged forward, thrusting their spears in an attempt to breach Archer''s defenses.


    With lightning-fast reflexes, Archer swiftly responded, unfurling his majestic wings to shield himself against the relentless assault of the bandits.


    Effortlessly, he deflected their barrage of attacks, effortlessly parrying their every strike.


    As the bandits'' attack was stopped, Archer took advantage of the situation and cast Thunder Wave. The shockwave surged forward, striking the bandits and forcefullyunching them back into the air.


    Amidst the chaos, Sera leaped from Archer''s shoulder and started burning the stunned bandits.


    While evading the desperate strikes of the remaining bandits with agility and speed, she was too quick for them to hit.


    With the bandits dead, she gracefully returned to Archer''s shoulder, affectionately licking his cheek.


    Taking a moment to indulge in their bond, Archer lovingly petted his girl.


    She responded with delightful purring and chirping, her contentment evident as she stretched out on his shoulder.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    Archer continued tovish her with attention, yfully rubbing her tiny belly, causing a cascade of happy purrs, chirps, and other delightful sounds.


    With a broad grin on his face, he proceeded to gather 22 human hearts and all their coin pouches, storing them safely in his Item Box.


    Among the fallen bandits, Archer discovered one who was still clinging to life. Determined to extract information, he coerced the bandit into revealing the location of their hideout.


    The bandit, trembling and desperate, pointed towards the Howling Jungle, conveniently aligning with their journey.


    [E and Teu''s P.O.V]


    As Archer charged into battle, the girls swiftly sprang into action. E unleashed a volley of piercing arrows picking off the iing bandits one by one.


    With grace and precision, Teu closed the distance. Drawing her sword, she expertly parried an attack and swiftly plunged her de into the neck of a bandit, taking him out of the fight.


    The caravan guards sprung into action, their des slicing through the ranks of bandits with fierce determination.


    Teu wore a smile on her face as she gracefully moved with agility and finesse. Evading attacks effortlessly, she swiftly eliminated the bandits with lethal strikes.


    Meanwhile, E''s arrows soared through the air, finding their marks with remarkable precision, bringing down multiple adversaries in rapid session.


    Thebined efforts of Teu and E left a trail of dead bandits in their wake.


    Even as the numbers dwindled, E continued to unleash her arrows upon the remaining foes, ensuring no escape, while Teu dealt the final blows to eliminate the remaining threats.


    As they finished, a voice sounded behind them. "Thank you for your assistance,dies."


    Teu and E spun around to find Mary approaching, wearing a forced smile as she surveyed the lifeless bodies.


    Stopping in front of them, she engaged in casual conversation about the battle and any other topic that crossed her mind to distract herself.


    [Back to Archer]


    After collecting the hearts and storing them away, he made his way back to the caravan and noticed the girls conversing with Mary.


    When Mary spotted him, she abruptly ended the conversation and retreated to her carriage.


    He observed the girl, perplexed by her avoidance, he chose not to dwell on it. Approaching the two girls with a smile, he dismissed his Draconic Form.


    "Hello, my girls! How was the fight? Did you have a good time?" he asked.


    E eagerly responded first, "It was a st! I got to unleash my bow skills and take down several bandits."


    Archer found her infectious smile captivating, finding her absolutely adorable. Her warm grin spoke of death, but it didn''t diminish her charm.


    Shifting his attention to Teu, who also wore a smile, Archer asked, "I had a great time, Arch. It''s refreshing to battle against humans once in a while. I even picked up a new trick along the way."


    Nodding at the girls, Archer suggested something, "I''ve discovered their hideout. Would you two like to join me in raiding it?"


    The two girls looked at him with questioning eyes, and E asked, "Raid it? Why?"


    Teu nodded, curious about the answer. They both awaited his response, Archer simply gazed at them before smiling.


    "For gold coins. I want their wealth."


    Upon hearing his proposal and realizing his greed, they both rolled their eyes. E took it a step further and yfully pinched Archer''s side.


    "You greedy dragon! Risking yourself for mere coins!" She eximed.


    Archer yelped and hopped back, attempting to escape the mischievous half-elf.


    Teu observed their antics, finding amusement in their silliness. E ceased her yful attack and spoke up.


    "Yes, we''ll go with you, but you better be careful, Arch. Otherwise, you know what will happen," she warned, shing a mischievous grin while mimicking a pinching motion with her fingers.


    Archer looked down at E, just staring at her, finding herpletely adorable. She wouldn''t say no to him, but she would always worry about him.


    He smiled as he replied, "Yes, I will be careful. Plus, I have you two with me. We need to head north to reach the hideout."


    The two girls nodded in agreement. E headed towards Mary''s carriage and informed her that they would catch up if possible.


    Sera flew over to Teu and sat on her shoulder, which caused the girl in question to smile. With that settled, Archer whispered themand, "Draco."


    Transforming into his dragon form, he disyed a breathtaking sight. His scales shimmered in a pristine white, emitting a radiant glow.


    Adorning his head were four magnificent white horns. His massive body featured four sturdy limbs and a pair of grand white wings.


    Archer''s tail was swaying behind him, the people in the caravan were taken aback by the sudden appearance of this colossal dragon, their astonishment evident on their faces.


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