A Journey That Changed The World

Chapter 1272  Leave The Fool Be, Girls

Five minutes later, Hecate was better and finally opened her eyes, only to turn to him and smile. ”Hello handsome, what am I doing here?” she asked in a sweet voice.

Archer’s heart swelled with warmth as he saw her, a smile spreading across his face. Surprised by the sudden joy in his eyes, the moon elf watched as he gently leaned in, his voice soft and filled with emotion.

”They are coming,” he whispered, his words carrying the weight of a promise made many years ago. ”I saw a vision of the future. They are just as beautiful as you are.”

Hecate sat frozen, her breath catching as Archer’s words sank in. His words from years ago echoed in her mind like a soft, trembling song. Her eyes filled with tears; before she could stop them, they spilled down her cheeks.

She reached out, her hands shaking as they grasped his shirt, pulling him close. ”You,” her voice cracked, and she could barely speak through the rush of emotion. ”You saw them? They’re coming… after everything?”

Archer nodded, his forehead resting gently against hers. ”Yes. They’re coming. And they’ll know you, just as I do.”

Hecate’s breath hitched as a sob escaped her lips. It was hope. Genuine hope, the kind she hadn’t dared to hold on to for so long as she was giving up on becoming pregnant. She clung to him, her body trembling with the weight of the moment.

”I’ve waited so long,” she whispered, her heartbreaking and mending all at once. ”For this.”

Archer smiled when hearing this before giving the moon elf a passionate kiss that overwhelmed all her senses. Seconds later, the two separated as she finally stood up after feeling better.

”Thank you for caring so much, husband,” Hecate said with a love-filled smile.

Following that, he scanned Leira and Nefertiti once, knowing the moon elf was okay. The succubus stood strong, radiating power, but as his gaze fell upon the cat woman, his breath hitched.

He locked onto a faint glow that was shimmering from her stomach. Moments later, a realization struck him like lightning. There, within her, a tiny life was growing. ‘She’s also pregnant!’ he thought as happiness threatened to spill over.

A surge of emotion swelled in his chest, a mixture of awe, joy, and something deeper, something unshakable. Overwhelmed, he Blinked toward Leira, only to find her already smiling, her green eyes filled with warmth.

With his heart pounding, he leaned in close, his voice a gentle whisper against her fluffy ear, which twitched. ”Congratulations, beautiful. You’re going to be an incredible mother. Our kitten is growing as we speak.”

A sharp gasp escaped her lips as the realization crashed over her like a tidal wave. Her hands trembled as she instinctively pressed them to her stomach, her ears flattening in shock.

”A kitten…?” Her voice quivered, eyes searching his for any hint of a joke, but all she found was unwavering warmth and love.

Tears welled in her eyes before spilling over, and a choked laugh bubbled from her lips. ”A kitten,” she repeated, her tail curling protectively around herself.

Archer caught her tears with his thumb, his smile growing. ”Our kitten, my princess,” he whispered, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead.

Leira let out a shaky breath before suddenly throwing her arms around him, holding on tightly as emotion wracked her body. Fear, joy, disbelief. It all swirled inside her, but above all, there was love.

While the two were lost in their world, a soft voice cut through their moment. ”Did you just say… kitten?”

Nefertiti appeared beside them, her pink eyes glinting with something unreadable. Archer noticed the way they shimmered, but before he could react, Leira beamed, her tail flicking with excitement.

”Yes, Nefi! We’re going to be mothers!” she exclaimed, practically bouncing with joy. ”You can help me raise our little kitten!”

Archer stepped back as Nefertiti froze, her lips parting slightly in shock. For a moment, she remained still, until her eyes filled with tears. In the next instant, she threw her arms around one of her best friends, holding her tightly as raw emotion spilled over.

”Of course, I will!” she whispered, her voice thick with happiness. She pulled back just enough to meet Leira’s gaze, her smile radiant. ”Any child of our husband… is mine as well.”

Colestah and Nayeli watched the scene with wide eyes as Nefertiti dragged Hecate into the conversation. The succubus was fussing over the two women like a mother hen, which made him laugh.

‘At least she’s not jealous anymore,’ he thought while staring at the pink-haired beauty. ‘She’s grown into a wonderful woman.’

Noticing Leira shivering, Archer was about to act, but Nefertiti wrapped a warm cloak over her shoulders. The cat woman giggled softly, nuzzling into the fabric with appreciation. With a knowing smile, he guided the four women inside as the air grew colder.

Thanks to his senses, he could tell the temperature was dropping. Once in the warmth, Colestah spoke in a cheery voice as everyone sat down to get comfortable. ”Can I make everyone some famous Moonriver tea?”

”That sounds good to me,” Archer replied, crouching in front of the fire. Taking a deep breath, he exhaled a stream of violet dragon fire that instantly lit.

The flames roared to life, casting a golden glow as warmth spread through the building, driving away the bitter chill. Satisfied, Archer strode to the entrance, pausing for a moment as the wind howled outside.

Turning to the Oathkeepers, his tone was firm yet reassuring. ”Stay inside,” he instructed. ”The weather is only getting worse.”

Following that, the five women started gossiping like they were best friends as Colestah started making the tea. Archer scanned the Domain to count the beasts and was shocked by the number.

‘The monsters were uncountable,’ he mused, with glowing eyes. ‘Still not enough. I want more monsters.’

With that thought, Archer walked outside and summoned thousands of Stone Men before ordering them to go capture more creatures for him. He told them to bring the monsters back here so he could inspect the new soldiers they returned with.

Once the words left his mouth, the stone constructs rushed off into the desert, which made him chuckle. He watched them go as he let out a yawn. ‘Let’s go rest before the Stone Men return with my new monsters,’ he pondered.

While walking over to the sofa, he announced to the harem through the tattoo that Hecate and Leira were pregnant. Moments later, everyone exploded, which caused Nefertiti, the moon elf, and the cat woman, to jump as the congratulation flooded their minds.

They looked at him with a smile before Leira asked. ”Did you just tell everyone? They are going crazy and want to see us.”

Archer nodded while sitting down and closing his eyes as he started relaxing with the warmth washing over him. ”Yes. After Sia, I’ll be announcing it to everyone whenever one of you becomes pregnant.”

His three women beamed at the news, their joy radiating through the room. Colestah, watching the exchange, offered a warm smile before speaking. ”Congratulations on becoming a father, Archer. In the short time I’ve known you, I can already tell you’ll be a wonderful parent.”

He met her gaze, his signature charming smile appearing. ”Thank you, Empress. You’re nothing like the other Alliance leaders,” he replied smoothly, a hint of admiration in his tone. ”It seems you’re far wiser than most.”

The brown-skinned beauty’s cheeks went darker, which made his smile grow wider as he added. ”Beautiful too. I love the clothing you’re wearing. It reminds me of people from my hometown.”

Archer’s gaze lingered on Colestah as she sat by the fire, the flickering light casting a golden glow over her. His eyes traced the sophisticated beadwork on her deerskin dress, each pattern woven with meaning, the fringes swaying gently with her movements.

‘She reminds me of the Native Americans back on Earth, but an elf,’ he pondered.

The deep, earthy tones and rare feathers woven into her braids only enhanced her style, which he found unique. When the empress heard this, her blue eyes widened as a knowing smile. ”These designs tell the story of my people, of resilience and honor.”

He nodded, his admiration deepening. ”And they tell a story of you. A warrior, a leader… and a woman impossible to forget.”

”Why are you flirting with my cousin when two of your women here have found out they are pregnant?” Nayeli complained. ”You’re a scumbag, aren’t you?”

When Colestah heard this her eyes widened in horror but Archer ignored the woman, which surprised his women who were already on their feet closing in on the water elf, who realized what she just said and went pale.

”Leave the fool be, girls,” Archer said suddenly, his voice calm yet commanding.

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