A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 99 Be Honest With Me Archer.

She dragged him toward the coral reef, when they arrived Teuila sat down and motioned for him to join her.

He sat down next to her and looked out over the sea floor, they were perched on a rocky outcrop, his legs dangling over the edge as he gazed out over the colorful sea floor below.

The water was crystal clear, and he could see the different sea beasts darting through the coral reefs, their scales shimmering in the sunlight.

Rays of light filtered down from the surface, casting a warm glow over the scene. The sea floor was a riot of color, with vibrant greens, blues, and purples intermingling in a dazzling display.

As Archer sat there, he suddenly heard Teuilaʼs voice beside him.

”Do you like the view?” she asked. ”It used to be my favorite spot when I was a little girl.”

He nodded with a smile and turned his attention back to the stunning vista before them.

Teuila leaned in closer, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. ”Tell me about your family,” she said. ”Do you have any siblings?”

His expression darkened. ”I was banished from my family,” he replied. ”I donʼt have any siblings, at least not anymore.”

She looked taken aback. ”What happened?” she asked.

Archer took a deep breath and began to speak. ”In the Ashguard family, when the children turn 13, our father brings a wild beast for us to fight. But in my case, I lost and was seriously injured.”

As he spoke, he picked up a handful of pebbles and began tossing them into the distance.

Continuing his story, he said, ”Months later, I fell into a deep slumber, and when I awoke, I had undergone a complete transformation into the being I am now.”

Teuila felt a pang of sympathy for him and decided to change the subject. ”Your siblings, Do you get along with them? And how did your mother treat you?”

Archer cringed at the question, feeling embarrassed and angry as he recalled the bullying he had endured.

”They were never kind to me. In fact, my mother wasnʼt much of a mother at all,” he finished, his voice trailing off.

Teuila felt guilty for bringing up such a painful subject and quickly changed the topic.

”Iʼve heard the rumors about my father trying to tie you to our family,” she said. ”Itʼs likely to be either me or my older sister Noelani. What are your thoughts on the matter?”

Archer took a moment to consider his response. ”Honestly, I havenʼt given it much thought,” he admitted. ”While Iʼm not sure how I feel about being tied to any family, I wouldnʼt mind if it was you.”

Her eyes widened in surprise but quickly narrowed as she asked with suspicion in her voice, ”Be honest with me, Archer. Do you plan on having more than one woman in your life?”

He stared at her for a moment, contemplating his answer. After a few moments of silence, he looked away and continued to think. Teuila patiently waited for his response.

Finally, after five minutes of contemplation, he began to nod his head. ”Yes, I do plan on having multiple women in my life,” he said. ”But I believe that I have enough love to share with all of them.”

Her gaze fixed on Archer with a strange look before a broad smile stretched across her face.

Teuilaʼs voice rang out with a confident tone, her eyes fixed on him with a piercing gaze that seemed to see right through him.

”Ah, I see you are an honest man,” she said, a smile spreading across her face. ”We may not know much about each other, but why donʼt we start off as friends? Even if my father decides to betroth me to you?”

Her words were like a challenge, a test of his mettle. Archer felt a thrill of excitement course through him as if he had been waiting for this moment his whole life.

He met her gaze with equal intensity, his own voice ringing out with conviction.

”I accept your offer, Teuila,” he said, his words echoing through the air. ”Let us begin this journey as friends, and see where it takes us.ʼʼ

Archer was caught off guard as she held out her fist, but he quickly recovered and fist-bumped her.

As they celebrated their small victory, a massive creature swam past them. Archer was in awe as his heightened senses failed to detect any danger.

The creature swam past them, Archer couldnʼt help but notice its resemblance to a Narwhal from Earth.

He was surprised that the massive creature didnʼt seem to be bothered by their presence.

”Theyʼre the coral guardians,” Teuila explained, ”they eat many of the beasts that try to destroy them.”

Archer watched in amazement as the guardians swam off and grabbed hold of a large crab-like creature. Teuila then changed the subject.

”I want to meet Ella one day. If she was the only one who stuck by you, she must be a nice girl,” Teuila said.

Archer turned his head away from the whale and smiled at Teuila. ”Do you want to meet her?”

Teuila nodded eagerly, and her stomach suddenly rumbled. ”Are you hungry?” he asked.

”Yes, we skipped breakfast,” Teuila replied.

Archer nodded and opened a portal to his domain. He entered first, followed by Teuila.

She found herself inside a cozy cottage and looked around in wonder. ”What is this place?” she asked.

Turning to her with a smile. ”This is my domain, where the dragon-kin people are living for the foreseeable future.”

Her eyes widened. ”Thereʼs dragon-kin here?”

Archer nodded as a brownie creature suddenly appeared out of nowhere and greeted them. ”Welcome back, master and mistress. Can Teon bring some food?”

Teuila was startled by the sudden appearance of the brownie and asked, ”Why is a brownie calling you master?”

Archer reassured her, ”I offered them a place to live and be safe. Then they started calling me master all of a sudden. But forget about the details, are you hungry? They do make really good food.”

She nodded eagerly, and Archer turned to the brownie. ”Yes, Teon, please bring us some food. Weʼll be on the balcony.”

As they exited the cottage, Archer motioned to Teuila to sit down beside him. She gazed at the breathtaking views with a look of excitement on her face.

”This place is beautiful,” she exclaimed. ”How did you come by it? Itʼs no normal spell, thatʼs for sure.”

Archer smiled as he answered, ”It came to me one day after I evolved. It was plain and small when I first got it. But now, look. Thereʼs a massive tent city, forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Small beasts roam around, and the dragon-kin now live here in peace.”

As she gazed in amazement at the breathtaking scenery, she turned to look at the boy who had made it all possible.

She wondered why someone like him would be treated so badly and couldnʼt help but ask.

”You do all the amazing things you do, and I doubt it will be the last time you affect a kingdomʼs fate. So why would a family banish someone like you?”

But before he could answer a blur of red flashed from the forest and clung to him, the two heard loud chirping.

Sera clung to Archer, playfully crawling up to his shoulder and nibbling on his ear, causing both of them to laugh. Teuila noticed this and commented with a giggle, ”Itʼs like a wife who hasnʼt seen her husband in years.”

Archer hugged the cheeky fairy dragon and replied, ”Honestly, it does feel that way. But I love her company, so I donʼt mind.”

Teuila laughed at his response and observed the way he treated Sera, seeing the love he had for her.

For some strange reason, it made her extremely happy to witness the bond between them. Archer fussed over Sera, making the little dragon extremely pleased.

As she watched Seraʼs adoring gaze toward Archer, a thought crossed her mind.

ʼThatʼs the same look my Mama gives my Papa when he pays attention to her. Maybe Sera feels the same way about Archer?ʼ

As the two dragons fussed over each other, Teon returned with another brownie carrying two plates of food and some drinks.

Archer got curious about the drinks and asked, ”What are these drinks? Iʼve never seen them before.”

Teon smiled as he replied, ”Roscoe, the dragon-kin, made them. He found some fruits in the forest and was able to make this delicious drink.”

They placed the items down on the table and bowed towards the two of them. However, before they could leave, Teuila spoke up with curiosity in her voice.

”Why are you bowing to me? I understand why youʼre bowing to Archer, but not to me.”

Teon turned to her and quickly answered, ”You are the wife of our master, so you are our mistress.”

Teuilaʼs face turned completely red as she looked away, and Archer laughed at her reaction before bidding farewell to Teon.

”See you soon, Teon. Thank you for the food.”

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