Chapter 236 Mater
"I don't have a family apart from the girls. My family banished me when I was thirteen because I failed a test that is a tradition in our family," he explained.
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "They weren't nice at all. I got bullied by my siblings and neglected by my mother and father."
Archer glanced at Ella, who wore a sad smile on her face. "But I had Ella and my aunt Sia, who cared for me," he added.
He went on to explain how the Ashguards treated him and the abuse he suffered. When he finished, Hemera's sisters all had sorrowful expressions on their faces.
Her brothers showed pity, but the most emotional was Cassandra, who was in tears. She stood up, approached him, and asked Hemera to move over, which she did.
Archer watched as the woman hugged him. She felt immense sorrow for this abandoned boy. Everything suddenly made sense to her.
He wasn't being rude or unruly; it was just his personality. She realized he was never taught how to be a noble and was left to his own devices until they banished him.
All the girls, including Hemera, stared at Cassandra with hostile intent, but Agamemnon reassured them that she was simply being motherly toward him.
He explained, "Her brother was in a similar situation, but it didn't end well for him, and ever since she has regretted that she couldn't help him."
Agamemnon looked at his wife, who was treating their son-in-law as if he were her own child.
This sight made him smile as he continued, "It's one of the reasons I chose to marry her; she's so caring and kind."
The girls calmed down and realized how foolish they were being. It wasn't like Cassandra was trying to steal him away.
On the contrary, she saw him as one of her own and simply wanted to show him motherly affection.
Archer felt a warmth in his heart as he melted into the embrace of the gentlewoman.
She whispered to him, "You may have never had a mother, Arch, but will you allow me to be your Mother?"
He nodded, realizing it wouldn't be so bad to finally have a mother figure in his life.
When she sensed his answer, Cassandra smiled and said, "You are to call me Mater, as the others do."
With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she spun around to face the girls and exclaimed. "Oh, you feisty cats! Don't worry, I'm not here to steal your boy. But let's face it, he desperately needs a motherly touch in his life!"
She wagged her finger playfully as the girls exchanged bewildered looks.
"You see," she continued, leaning in conspiratorially, "I'm going to teach him all the secret ninja moves of motherhood. The legendary 'Fist of Discipline' and the fearsome 'Hug of Endless Love' – he won't know what hit him!"
The girls burst into giggles, and even Archer couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all.
"I promise," she declared with mock seriousness, "I won't replace you, my little feline protectors. But from now on, I shall be his Mater.''
Amidst the laughter and light-hearted banter, Archer felt a warm glow in his heart. He had stumbled upon this new mother figure who seemed like the perfect fit.
Cassandra playfully spun around, pointing at him with narrowed eyes, and asked, "Boy! Are you going to chase after every girl you see?"
Confused by the question, he glanced around and saw Hemera's brothers and sisters laughing at the scene.
He narrowed his eyes, prompting Agamemnon to join in the laughter. Archer turned to the girls, who all nodded in agreement.
Facing his new "Mother," he replied, "No, I just happen to appreciate the company of the girls who are with me. I've met other girls, but I haven't lusted after them."
She nodded with a proud smile. "So, you're not a pervert. That's good."
Upon hearing this, he chuckled, and Cassandra raised an eyebrow, questioning, "What's so funny?"
Glancing back at her, he cheekily retorted, "Oh, I never claimed not to be a pervert. I'm just a pervert with my girls only."
She shot him a look as if he were being utterly foolish, while the boys joined in the laughter, encouraged by their amused father, who received a warning glare from her.
The sight of her stern expression only made him laugh harder, and without thinking, he soon found himself at the receiving end of a playful bonk on the head from her.
"Ouch!" Archer rubbed his head, pretending to be hurt, but his eyes sparkled with laughter.
As the night deepened, Archer found himself comfortably settled in a cozy sitting area within Hemera's family's grand residence.
The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with the fireplace casting dancing shadows on the walls while soft laughter resonated through the room.
Cassandra, being the ever-motherly figure, sat beside Archer, gently patting his shoulder as she shared stories of Hemera's childhood antics, much to the amusement of the girls.
Hemera's brothers, on the other hand, were soon engrossed in animated discussions with Archer, bonding over tales of their adventures and aspirations.
The night breeze gently rustled the curtains, and the family's conversation flowed effortlessly, creating an air of familiarity and camaraderie.
Archer couldn't help but feel like he belonged there, surrounded by the loving support of these newfound friends.
As the hours ticked away, the clock chimed midnight, and one by one, Hemera's family members began to yawn, their energy waning from the day's activities.
Cassandra playfully scolded them, "Alright, you sleepyheads! Time to hit the hay."
With playful protests and good-natured laughter, the family bid each other goodnight. Archer, ever the courteous guest, rose to his feet and expressed his gratitude to everyone.
She smiled warmly and patted his cheek affectionately, "Sleep well, dear. We'll talk again tomorrow."
She planted a kiss on his forehead before leaving the room. Archer opened a portal to the domain, and the girls followed him.
However, he waited for Nefertiti to enter and then gently grabbed hold of her, whispering into her ear, "Tomorrow, I'm claiming you, my pink princess."
Upon hearing his words, Nefertiti's whole body shivered with excitement, and her pink eyes glowed with lust as she kissed him passionately.
The other girls coughed, drawing their attention, and their romantic moment was interrupted.
Quickly, Archer stepped away from Nefertiti and addressed them, casting a Blink spell to appear in front of Ella.
He gave each girl a tender kiss, and their reactions were delightful. Ella let out a soft giggle, blushing as he held her waist.
Sera playfully pecked him and wrapped her arms around him.
Teuila's kiss was gentle and affectionate, her hand caressing his cheek, and Hemera's kiss was passionate and filled with love, leaving him breathless for a second.
He looked at the Sun Elf and wondered what got into her but she didn't say anything but smiled.
After kissing each girl he told them he wanted to relax in the bath as they went about doing their own things.
When he entered the bath chambers he stripped of his clothes and stepped into the hot water.
He found hiding his horns so much better for daily life, Archer decided he wouldn't hide his scales as they are for protection but he would hide his horns until he dealt with the dragon slayers.
After finished thinking about pointless stuff he sunk into the water and started to relax, that's when his dragon instincts kicked in.
''I need a dragon lair!''
He jumped out of the water and got dressed, he wanted to make himself a lair so he could keep all his treasure.
Archer made his way out of the bath and bumped into Sera who was chasing a Brownie around the treehouse.
But when he looked at the creature he decided to scan it.
[Maple Whiskers]
[Brownie]
[Novice]
When Archer noticed the Brownie's name, he couldn't help but let out a chuckle, causing the two little beings to stop in their tracks and look up at him.
Maple Whiskers quickly bowed down and spoke apologetically, "I'm sorry, Master Archer. I was just playing with Mistress Seraphina."
Archer smiled and nodded, reassuring the Brownie, "No need to saying, "Teuila is sleeping on the balcony. She mentioned feeling tired after the celebration."
apologize, Maple. Keep on playing."
Turning his attention to Seraphina, who was beaming up at him, he leaned down and gave her a peck on her rosy red lips.
She squirmed with delight and then playfully rubbed her head against his chest before resuming her game with Maple.
As he glanced around, he noticed Hemera, Nefertiti, and Ella engrossed in their books on the sofas.
Wondering about Teuila's whereabouts, Archer overheard Ella saying, "Teuila is sleeping on the balcony. She mentioned feeling tired after the celebration."
Acknowledging this information, Archer informed the girls that he was going to make himself a lair under the Brownie's home.
The girls nodded in agreement and returned to their reading as Archer teleported into the Brownie home. However, his sudden arrival startled some of the tiny creatures.
Once they realized it was him, they calmed down, and he took the opportunity to inform them of the changes and asked if they would like a new home.
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