A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 457 My Greatest Treasures

Archer grinned as he complimented the sun elf, "Hemi, you're truly beautiful, you know that."

Blushing at his words, she smiled and replied sweetly, "Thank you, Darling. You're quite handsome yourself."

He leaned in and kissed her, catching the elf off guard. However, she quickly reciprocated the gesture until they were interrupted by a cough from behind them.

They separated to find Margaret standing there, holding a book and gazing at them with a hint of longing in her eyes.

Shaking her head, she handed it over with a smile before saying, ''Archer, this is a compilation of all the treasure legends in the Crownlands. I'm sure it will be more useful to you than an old lady like me. You may get lucky.''

As she spoke, Hemera, giggling, remarked, ''I'm sorry, but if you think you're old, what am I? You're still very beautiful because.''

Margaret regarded the elf quizzically, prompting Hemera to burst into laughter. ''I turned 46 this year. Well, that's in human years, but I'm still a teen by eleven standards.''

Upon hearing this, Margaret's eyes widened, but she smiled in response. ''Thank you for your kind words. I must get back to work now.''

She was about to turn around, but Archer swiftly grabbed her wrist, causing her eyes to narrow as she prepared to cast a spell.

But he cast Aurora Healing, and a white light enveloped the librarian, who let out a happy sigh while relaxing as she felt the spell wash over her.

Archer and Hemera heard a few pops until the light faded, and Margaret looked at him with shock as if he had just stolen her cat or favorite book.

As she massaged her lower back and repositioned her upper body, she started to cry, which worried them.

Hemera stood up and approached to comfort the woman, but Margaret extended her hand before speaking. ''Sorry, I'm just happy. I had an accident years ago and injured myself badly.''

When Archer heard this, he sensed grief and heartbreak but decided not to pry, understanding it wasn't his place to get involved.

That's when Margaret looked at him with a big smile as she spoke. ''Thank you for helping me, White Prince. You don't understand what you've done for me. If there's anything I can do to repay you, state your wish.''

He looked at the beautiful woman and smiled before responding. ''If you encounter any unusual or weird books, could you set them aside for me? I'll come back in a day or two.''

Upon hearing this, she smiled before returning to work, each step marked by a newfound lightness in her demeanor.

Archer couldn't help but notice the energy in her every move. As he watched her, he couldn't deny his admiration for her captivating figure and the elegant way her curvaceous backside swayed.

Her luscious light brown locks bounced playfully as she turned the corner, vanishing from sight, leaving Archer with a lingering fascination.

That's when he felt a pinch as Hemera spoke in a teasing voice. ''I know you don't care about race, but I didn't think you were into older women, Darling. Do I need to worry about Mother?''

Archer looked at her blankly, causing her to giggle, but he responded, ''Mature women have their own charm, and yes, I'm into them. But you don't have to worry about Mother; I don't see her that way. That reminds me that I've got to see her soon. It's been a while.''

When Hemera heard this, she smiled and suddenly kissed him, this time with a big smile.

Once they separated, Archer asked with a silly expression, as he loved it when they were proactive, ''What was that for? You surprised me.''

The sun elf giggled before replying in a voice full of care, ''You still call her Mother after so long. She will be extremely happy. All that woman does is talk or ask about you. See her tonight!''

Archer gazed at her and gave a confirming nod. ''After classes, I'll visit them briefly before returning to the domain.''

''Perfect! I'll inform her right away,'' she replied, producing a communication device resembling a small sun.

Hemera spoke into it. ''Mater!''

After waiting a minute, an exotic voice similar to her's replied. ''Yes, my little sun. What is wrong?''

She smiled before speaking. ''Archer will come to see you after classes end, Mater.''

That's when silence filled the air until an excited voice spoke enthusiastically. ''Good. I haven't seen my son in so many moons. He must visit me more. I miss him dearly!''

Archer couldn't help but chuckle when Cassandra's voice reached his ears while Hemera bid her mother farewell and stored the communication device in her storage ring.

Once she was done, Archer playfully used his tail to stroke her thigh, causing the elf to turn her gaze toward him with a knowing expression immediately.

But he didn't cease his actions, persistently rubbing up her thigh, which caused Hemera to shiver as she loved every second of it.

That's when a grin appeared on her face as her hand slipped under the table and started rubbing his member.

Her actions caused Archer to groan as he grabbed her arm and teleported them to his lair.

[Hemera's POV]

When they appeared In the large chamber, Hemera's eyes widened before she stood a massive mountain of gold coins, reaching a height three times that of Archer.

The glittering cascade of wealth seemed to stretch endlessly, and she couldn't help but gasp at the sight of it.

'There must be millions of gold coins here,' she thought, realizing the scale of his endeavors. It dawned on her what he had been up to during his adventures.

As she marveled at the sight, Archer gently took her hand, pulling her towards another part of the grand chamber.

Curiosity filled her eyes as they passed a large room, and what she saw left her breathless.

The room sparkled with an enchanting array of colors, illuminated by the radiance of countless gems. Hemera stood still, captivated by the breathtaking display of wealth.

Precious stones adorned the room, from dazzling diamonds to deep-hued sapphires and vibrant emeralds. She felt awed, realizing the mountain of gold coins was just the beginning.

With its untold riches in gems, the sparkling room vividly depicted Archer's remarkable adventures and wealth.

[Back to Archer]

As they made their way to his bedroom, Hemera suddenly stopped. Her eyes widened, and her gaze fixated on an even more colossal mountain of gold coins in the back.

This new pile dwarfed the previous one. The sheer scale of the wealth before her left her utterly shocked, wondering how many realms he must have bankrupted.

Sensing her astonishment, Archer turned to see Hemera standing still, staring at the monumental heap of gold.

He approached her with a knowing smile and gently touched her shoulder, causing her to come to and look at him.

She had a curious look on her face before asking. ''What will you do with it, Darling? There's so much here, more than you could ever use.''

"This," Archer began, his voice tinged with pride and amusement, "is what I've collected since I first ended up in the Southlands until now."

Hemera couldn't tear her eyes away from the vast treasure trove. The mountain of gold seemed to stretch impossibly high, gleaming in the ambient light.

It was a testament to Archer's countless adventures and challenges, each coin representing a story, a victory, or perhaps a narrow escape.

"I've only ever wanted to be free and live how I want," Archer said, his eyes shining as he gazed at his horde.

Archer chuckled before continuing, "But I'm greedy and can't help it. I love gold and taking it from people."

He turned to a smaller pile and said, "I want you, the girls, and our children to have the best, live happy lives. To make that happen, we need gold."

As the grandeur of the treasure-filled chamber surrounded them, Hemera felt an overwhelming surge of affection for Archer.

She moved close to him, wrapping her arms around him gently. Feeling her warmth, he turned to face her with a soft smile.

"I love you, Archer," Hemera whispered, her words carrying the depth of her emotions. "Not for the treasures or the adventures, but for the moments like these, where it's just us."

Archer's eyes softened, and he placed a hand on her face. "And I love you, Hemi. More than all the gold and gems in the world. You girls are my greatest treasures."

Leaning in, she gently kissed his lips, surprising him. In that moment, the world around them faded away, leaving only the warmth of their connection.

Hemera's gaze held a lingering affection as their lips parted from a tender kiss, but as she attempted to step back, a sudden stumble hinted that something had captured her attention.

Her eyes shifted toward the room filled with gems, and she approached it, disappearing inside as Archer looked on, his confusion evident.

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