The wyverns struggled against the giants, but the relentless onslaught of mysterious spells caused them to stumble backward.
With continuous spells hitting the giants, the wyverns gained the upper hand and tore into the giant.
Archer directed Drakon to drag the defeated giants' bodies back to the nest.
The wyverns seized the pieces and flew through the portal Archer had opened. As the last wyvern entered, Sera appeared next to him in her dragon form.
Noticing that she was tired but Archer knew they couldn't rest as they heard more rumbling coming toward them and spotted a much bigger giant rushing toward them through the trees.
He walked away from Sera and let out a deafening roar toward the incoming giant, he unleashed a stream of violet fire, colliding with the charging giant.
Archer then charged forward crashing into the giant he started attacking with fierce his claws and teeth.
Meanwhile, the girls regrouped and surveyed the scene, witnessing students in distress, either fleeing or injured.
Teuila and Ella knowing some basic healing spells, immediately went to work assisting and tending to the wounded, while Nefertiti and Sera stood guard.
Nefertiti unleashed a series of Energy Blasts and Arcane Missiles, striking down many of the Rat-lings chasing after the students.
The girls spotted an elf girl with golden blonde hair rushing towards Archer and the giant fight.
After dealing with the remaining Rat-lings, Sera chased after her carefully observing the girl sprinting through the forest and casting spells at the giant.
The giant grabbed a hold of Archer by his tail and flung him into the distance, he came crashing down to the ground.
He quickly recovered and got up as the giant was charging toward him, that's when he cast Solar Flare Barrage that instantly fired at the giant.
But it dodged the first attacked but got hit by the second and third causing it to fall backward.
The giant stumbled backward and fell to the ground, but was soon hit with a powerful explosion that tore into the giant's body.
It let out a painful roar but Archer didn't waste the opportunity given to him and pounced at the downed giant and bit down on the giant neck and snapped it.
He plunged his claw into its chest and pulled out its heart and ate it, that's when he saw the girl who has been helping him.
Archer recognized her as a sun elf, slightly shorter than him in his humanoid form, with short and lustrous golden hair.
Her mesmerizing golden eyes shimmered with an otherworldly brilliance, reflecting the warmth of the sun.
Her beautiful rich brown skin glowed with a natural radiance. She possessed graceful curves, long legs, and a well-proportioned figure, though her bust was not as large as Nefertiti's or Teuila's.
She wore attire reminiscent of ancient Greek fashion, draped in flowing fabrics that moved gracefully with her every step.
Her dress, adorned in white and gold, accentuated her celestial beauty. Delicate golden patterns decorated the edges of her garments, adding an elegant touch.
Around her waist, she wore an intricately designed golden belt with ornate patterns. Her knee-high sandals showcased exquisite craftsmanship, exuding a sense of regality.
As she walked, her garments and accessories caught the sunlight, casting a radiant glow and highlighting her divine allure.
The girl stopped in front of him, her face beaming with a big smile, while Archer heard her mumbling something under her breath. "So it wasn't just a dream. He was real. That means the little girl was real too."
Archer reverted to his humanoid form, causing the girl to stumble back, her eyes wide with astonishment as she whispered, "It's you!"
He got confused when he heard her speak, Archer looked at her with a confused look on his face but soon his attention was caught by the side bag she was wearing and found it out of place.
So he asked. ''What's the bag for? Some sort of storage?''
The girl came to and quickly nodded before replaying. ''Yes, I keep the books I collect in here so they are safe. One of my brothers always used to hide them from me.''
He noticed the girl huffed when she mentioned her brother which made him chuckle, but he introduced himself. ''I'm Archer. What's your name?''
She was staring at him and spoke. ''Hemera Helios, fifth princess of the Solari Empire. Why are you out here?''
Archer let out a sigh upon hearing her words, and a thought crossed his mind: 'Another princess.'
Nevertheless, he responded to her question, "We were traveling to the capital to see what was happening."
The girl nodded, realizing the implication of his words, and sought clarification, "We?"
Just as Archer was about to answer, Sera emerged from behind a tree, soaring through the air and landing with a skid near him.
Hemera's eyes widened at the sight of the red dragon. Sera transformed back into her humanoid form but stumbled to the side.
Archer quickly caught her, realizing her exhaustion. He lifted her in a princess carry and continued speaking, "Sorry about that. She's just really tired after fighting so much."
Hemera watched the two of them and was curious about who she was due to the way they acted and inquired, "Who is she?"
Archer smiled and promptly replied, "She's my fiancée, Sera."
She maintained her gaze, a smile lingering on her lips. That was when he suddenly heard the approach of the three girls walking in their direction.
[Hemera POV]
She observed the young boy standing before her, who appeared to be half her age, and she found herself drawn to his short white hair.
However, she couldn't help but notice that he didn't display his usual dragon horns or scales, despite being a dragon.
Curiosity got the best of her, and she inquired, "Where are your scales and horns?"
Archer, hearing her question, wore a smile on his face as he summoned them back into existence.
Hemera watched in awe as four magnificent horns and white scales emerged, covering his entire body.
A recollection of her dream about a man and a little girl flashed through Hemera's mind. She couldn't help but think, "It's definitely him! He just looks much younger now."
She snapped back to reality upon hearing his voice. "Thank you for helping me with the giant. That magic you used felt incredibly intense."
Hemera smiled, drawing closer to him as she began to explain, "It's sun magic, an ability exclusive to the sun elf race, just as moon magic is unique to the moon elves in the north."
She started explaining sun magic to him as he listened to every word, Hemera could tell Archer was listening to everything she was saying so she got more animated.
[Back to Archer]
Hemera stood by Archer's side, ready to explain the details of the powerful sun magic she had employed.
However, their conversation was abruptly interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps. They turned their heads to find Teuila, Ella, and Nefertiti emerging from the nearby trees.
Teuila and Ella exchanged knowing glances, their eyes filled with amusement at the sight of Archer engaged in yet another conversation with a girl.
As they neared the pair, their arms crossed in a display of skepticism. Nefertiti's face contorted with anger and jealousy, convinced that Archer was flirting with the new girl.
In response, Archer swiftly used Blink to teleport to Teuila's side, handing her the sleeping form of Sera.
Her eyes blazed with fury as she charged forward, fully prepared to confront and even attack the pair. However, as she reached them, she witnessed a different scene unfolding before her.
"What's happening here?" Nefertiti demanded, her voice thick with anger and jealousy. "Are you flirting with her, Archer? Are you cheating on me already? I've tolerated these three, and now you're adding another one?"
Archer looked at the seething Nefertiti, realizing that her temper was escalating dangerously but for some reason found her extremely cute.
But he was concerned so he approached her, but his attempt to calm her down was met with lifeless eyes.
Nefertiti began casting arcane spells at him, her anger unrelenting. Archer managed to block the spells, but she showed no signs of stopping.
It became evident that her target was not only him but also Hemera.
With grace and agility, Hemera effortlessly dodged the incoming attacks, while Ella and Teuila walked to her side and introduced themselves, and started chatting to her.
Archer skillfully dodged Nefertiti's relentless attacks, his mind filled with concern as he listened to her distraught ramblings.
"He's already betrayed me. I allowed him to have those three, but now he wants more! He doesn't love me!"
Worried about her state, Archer moved closer to Nefertiti, his eyes filled with empathy. In a swift motion, he cast the spell Blink, instantly appearing behind her, and gently wrapped his arms around her waist.
However, Nefertiti's anger was not easily quelled. With a sudden twist, she turned around and scratched Archer's face, drawing blood. The pain brought a temporary halt to her assault.
Leaning in close, Archer whispered into her ear, his voice filled with sincerity. "I will always be yours, Nefi. No matter how many girls may appear, you will forever hold a special place in my heart. My pink-haired princess."
His words hung in the air, and for a brief moment, a sense of calm washed over Nefertiti as she locked eyes with Archer and spoke. ''I'm sorry but I saw red when I saw you talking to her.''
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