A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1242: I'll Always Stand By Your Side

Chapter 1242: I'll Always Stand By Your Side



Archer was staring at Aeris, someone he hadn't seen in a long time. Her jet-black hair was still short, the same length as his. But hers highlighted her bright red eyes that seemed to burn with intensity.

'She still gives me the same look even after all these years,' he thought with a smile.

Petite yet curvaceous, her figure was undeniably stunning, and her features carried a timeless beauty that captivated him. He found the young woman attractive and had spent some time with her over the last few years.

But lately he had been too busy to go see her. Archer shook his head before admiring the clothes she wore. Aeris wore a sleek black dress that fell just below her knees, paired with sturdy boots that hinted at her practicality.

Memories of their first encounter resurfaced, how she had cleverly disguised herself as a boy, leaving him utterly perplexed. Without warning, Archer stepped forward and embraced the Dark Wraith woman.

Aeris yelped, but quickly hugged him tighter while speaking in a reassuring voice. "Whatever you tell me will stay on this mountain. I'll be here for you until you chase me away or we grow old together."@@@@

He didn't reply straight away, but used Mana Manipulation to create a comfortable chair before picking the black-haired beauty up and sitting down. Archer placed her in his lap while leaning against her shoulder.

The young woman's smile grew as she ran her delicate fingers through his hair just while speaking in a caring voice, which made him smile even more. "Were you thinking about the past? I've heard about it from the others."'

Archer nodded while closing his eyes and resting against her, "Yes. It keeps coming up since the war started. It doesn't help that my father is fighting alongside the Alliance," he revealed with a tired sigh.

"Even if the world is against you, I'll always stand by your side," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion as she cupped his cheeks gently in both hands.

Her gaze locked with his, eyes glistening with sincerity. "Did you know I've loved you from the very moment I revealed my true self to you?"

"No, I didn't," Archer admitted, his voice steady as he gazed deeply into her eyes. "But if you're willing to give me a chance, I'd be more than happy to get closer to you."

Aeris's eyes widened in surprise, a shocked expression appearing on her beautiful face. "You... you want me to be your lover?" she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Instead of answering with words, Archer closed the distance between them, capturing her soft lips in a passionate kiss. Aeris stiffened at first, but soon she melted into his embrace, her arms wrapping around him as she reciprocated with just as much passion.

Following that, the couple spilt apart as the black-haired woman spoke with a beaming smile. "Can we go on a date? Even if it's a walk."

"Okay, let's go," Archer replied while jumping with her in his arms before taking off and glancing over Avidia.

To the north, vast open plains stretched out, dotted with rivers and forests. To the east, however, lay swamps, mangroves, and other ominous biomes, each more unforgiving than the last.

Archer turned his gaze to the south where the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fleets guarded the shore, their legions stationed across the coastline. "Let's explore the east," he suggested.

Without another word, he soared toward the swamps, landing on a narrow path that cut through the eerie landscape. As he gently set Aeris down, she shifted into her Wraith form before enveloping his body like a protective, otherworldly armor.

The transformation took aback Archer, but a smile tugged at his lips as she muttered with red cheeks, "I can protect you from the dark forces that dwell here. Some of them are strong."

Manipulation kept it in place.

'Don't move, brother!' the spider quickly warned in a concerned voice. 'He'll kill us.'

Following that, Archer spoke to the two Swampfangs, "Now that you both are listening. You will take me to your queen. I want to speak to her."

The female spider lowered its body to allow him to climb on its back as Aeris covered his body before kissing his cheek. A shiver ran down his spine as a smile appeared on his face as he got

on its back.

'You know they're scared right now? The one we're riding is trying not to tremble because of your power?" the beautiful Wraith revealed.

Archer nodded in agreement as the two spiders traveled through the swamp until reaching a fog covered forest. This caught his attention, causing him to think, 'I bet there are more monsters hiding inside here.'

Minutes later, Aeris spoke with an excited smile, "Looks like that's the entrance to the

colony, handsome."

The Swampfang Spiders entered it as other monsters rushed toward them but the other creature hissed in warning. One didn't listen, causing Archer to destroy it using Mana Manipulation to rip it apart.

This scared the remaining beasts, forcing them to back away. Afterward, they entered the tunnel only to travel down to the queen's chambers where a massive spider was sitting,

guarded by bigger versions of the ones he met.

'What brings you to my home, human?' a mature woman's voice sounded.

Archer looked at the enormous monster and realized it was sick and in danger of dying. This

caused him to approach it, which alarmed the guardian spiders, but the queen let out a

chittering, forcing them back.

Seconds later, he drew close enough to cast Aurora Healing, a soft violet glow enveloping the

creatures as the magic took effect. He watched intently as the spider's condition improved, its

eyes slowly shifting to lock onto him.

'Why are you helping me?' the queen asked in a wary tone.

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