Chapter 1103: Why Give Us This
Chapter 1103: Why Give Us This
The women remained silent as Archer continued, “I will return and spend the next few years battling the Alliance until Thrylos is mine. After that,” he continued, his gaze hardening, “I’ll turn my sights on the Swarm-and finally wipe them out for good.”
Everyone nodded, but Alexa asked curiously, “Once everything calms down, can I join you?”
“Of course, you can come over whenever you like. I’ll be able to open a Gate thanks to my mana,” Archer answered before turning to Ashoka, Maeve, and Nyx. “When we return, you three will help Nala while I aid Talila with the 1st Fleet.”
They agreed just as Nancy finally spoke up, “Will someone teach me to fight with some of your fantasy weapons?”
Archer laughed before the tiger woman responded with a friendly smile, “I can help you learn how to use a sword when you have time.”‘
The short-haired woman beamed as she thanked Ashoka as he stood up and informed the group, “I’m going to burn some mana in the National Parks, but prepare to fight as soon as possible.”
Following that, Archer teleported out of the Domain and appeared above Isabella’s house before soaring through the sky and heading for Yellowstone National Park as he’d seen it in a documentary as a kid.
Archer soared high above the American landscape, the ground a patchwork of forests, rivers, and winding roads far below. The wind rushed past him, crisp and cold as he cut through the clouds.
In the distance, the sprawling wilderness of Yellowstone came into view, its rugged peaks rising proudly against the horizon. Geysers sent steam plumes into the air, and dense forests blanketed the land, stretching as far as he could see.
As he flew closer, Archer found a secluded clearing in which to relax. When touching the ground, he quickly noticed a family of Grizzly Bears standing there. He smiled before speaking to the animals, “Do you guys want some food? I have delicious meat.”
With a wave of his hand, a chunk of monster meat crashed into the ground, causing the bears to back off. But a woman’s voice echoed in his mind, ‘Why give us this?’
“I don’t need it-I prefer human food,” Archer replied to the voice, “but I noticed your cubs are hungry.”
The large mother bear blinked in surprise, her wary gaze fixed on him as she limped forward. Seeing her struggle, Archer approached slowly, reaching out to touch her. She growled in warning, but he remained calm, “I’m healing you. I can sense you’re unwell.”
He cast Aurora Healing over the mother bear, a soft, shimmering light enveloping her. She growled again, uneasy, but as the pain eased, her cubs relaxed, realizing their mother was unharmed.
They watched with wide eyes, inching closer as her strength slowly returned. Minutes later, Archer stepped back and asked, “Feel better now? Can I check on your cubs, please? They are adorable.”
The mother bear shook her head as she replied, ‘What did you do? The pain has finally gone.’
‘I healed all your injuries, and I’m going to check on your cubs now,’ he said as he approached the four babies.
The bear cubs stared at him, wide-eyed and curious, as Archer crouched down, gently scooping up the nearest little furball. He stroked its soft fur, his fingers glowing faintly as he scanned it with his mana.
After a moment, he looked up and spoke to the mother bear, “This one will fall ill in a few months if left untreated.”
Following that, Archer cast Aurora Healing on the tiny animals, causing them to growl, but they soon got excited. Once he let go of the baby, it jumped all over him, making him laugh, as the other three bears did the same.
He let the baby bears nibble him as the mother bear watched as she spoke, ‘You’re not human? You smell like an animal.’
Archer revealed his white tail, causing the babies to climb on it as he lifted them while explaining, “I’m not. I am a dragon from another world, but that doesn’t matter. Your cubs are fully healed and healthy.”
The mother bear sniffed each of her four cubs, reassuring herself they were safe, while Archer playfully flicked his tail toward them. The cubs squealed excitedly, batting at it with tiny paws until their mother let out a low growl.
Obediently, they scrambled off and shuffled over to the pile of meat, eagerly digging in as they began to eat. Archer smiled when seeing this and spoke to the mother bear, “I can offer you and your family a place to live, but you will need more of your kind.”
‘I will think about it, dragon,’ she replied before eating.
Archer shrugged and sat down, pressing his hands into the earth as he sent waves of mana flowing into the ground. A deep violet hue spread outward, rippling through the soil and seeping into everything it touched.
Trees stretched taller, their leaves thickening and deepening in color; grasses and bushes flourished, taking on a lush, lively sheen. The energy seeped into the park’s creatures as well, revitalizing them.
Birds sang louder, animals moved with renewed energy, and even the air felt charged with life. Archer continued to expand his mana until he felt it running out, causing him to fall backward and relax on the soft grass.
‘I’ll rest here for a while before continuing,’ he thought with a tired smile.
Half an hour later, the baby bears lunged at him; one started nibbling his ear while the other three got comfortable on his chest. The mother bear’s laugh rang out in his mouth as she spoke, ‘Seems like they like you already; thank you for helping us, dragon.’
Archer waved the animal away, “Don’t worry about it. Have you made up your mind?” he
asked.
‘Can you guarantee the safety of my kind?’ she asked, her tone guarded.
Hearing her plea, Archer sprang to his feet and returned to his Domain. He appeared in a vast, empty stretch of grassland that rolled endlessly in every direction. Closing his eyes, he imagined a dense forest began to take shape, stretching for kilometers.
Towering trees, a winding river, and shaded clearings sprang up all around him, creating an ideal sanctuary for the bears. As the forest flourished in vibrant greens and earthy browns, Archer opened his eyes, a sense of satisfaction washing over him.
He knew this place would serve as a haven, offering safety and tranquility for the bear family to thrive in their new home. After finishing the forest, Archer constructed a sturdy wall to keep out wandering monsters.
Once satisfied with it, he returned to the real world. When he returned to the bear family, they were startled, their eyes wide with surprise. However, they quickly relaxed upon realizing it
was him.
“Your new home is ready. Do you want me to gather more of your kind?” Archer questioned the mother bear.
The animal glanced at him while replying, ‘How will you do that?’
Archer chuckled before summoning the Stone Men and ordered them to capture twenty other Grizzly Bears and any animals they could eat. The stone constructs rushed into the forest to hunt for the animals, shocking the mother bear.
“These things will gather food for you, but hundreds of monsters already live there for you bears to eat,” he informed.
The mother bear stared in shock as Archer opened a glowing Gate to the new part of his Domain. With a gentle motion, he beckoned the bears to enter. Hesitantly, they stepped through, and their eyes widened in awe at the untamed wilderness that greeted them.
Archer watched as the bears glanced at the lush greenery, towering trees, and noisy river, which overwhelmed their senses. The cubs bounded forward, excitement radiating as they explored their new surroundings.
“This place is peaceful and untouched by humans,” the mother bear remarked, her eyes scanning the vibrant landscape. “We can truly thrive here.”‘
As if on cue, the Stone Men reappeared, their massive forms carrying more grizzly bears, deer, and other animals that Archer had instructed them to capture. Once the new arrivals were gently placed on the ground, they paused, looking around in bewilderment.
The mother bear turned to Archer, her eyes gleaming excitedly as she addressed the others, ‘We have a unique opportunity to create a new home free from humans and flourish away from the
usual danger.’
After that, Archer watched as the animals hurried into the forest, searching for a new home. The bear family turned to him, but he urged them in a friendly voice, “Find a safe place; I’ll
visit you later.”
With that, they dashed away, prompting Archer to teleport to the treehouse. He gently scooped up the sleeping Midnight and transported her back to the clearing where he had been.
The black cat stirred in confusion but quickly became excited, purring as Archer stroked the little fluff ball. He sat down beside her, sending his mana into the ground while continuing to pamper the playful creature.
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