Chapter 676 Do You Have It
Teuila watched as Archer finished his impassioned speech, rallying the soldiers with his words. The soldiers grew increasingly fervent, spurred on by the relentless barrage of mana cannon fire overhead.
The thunderous explosions supported Archer's silent declaration, fueling the troops' adrenaline as they prepared to charge into battle. Teuila stood nearby, her heart beating as she looked at her husband, whom she'd grown to love.
Cannons thundered in the distance, sending bursts of energy crashing into the already weakened defenses. Chunks of stone and debris rained with each explosion, weakening the fortifications.
As the walls began to crumble under the onslaught, adrenaline coursed through her veins. She knew what would come next—the Draconian army, fueled by a thirst for revenge, would charge forward, seizing the opportunity to breach the enemy's stronghold.
With a fierce battle cry, they surged forward, their ranks unyielding as they poured through the breaches in the walls. Teuila's heart pounded as she watched the chaos unfold. The clash of steel echoed through the air as the Draconian forces clashed with the defenders.
Swords clashed, arrows flew, and magic crackled in the air as the two armies fought for supremacy. Teuila's gaze swept over the battlefield. She knew victory was within Archer's grasp, but that's when she woke up and appeared back in the water.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))
Teuila shook her head and looked at the sea goddess before asking, ''Why did you show me that Oceana?''
"You, my dear, hold the pivotal role in guiding your husband away from the path of darkness. Trust your instincts, and you will know when the time is right to intervene. Now, go and enjoy yourself," Oceana remarked before fading away with the tide.
After the goddess had departed, Teuila shook her head once more before darting through the water with renewed determination. As she propelled herself forward, she leaped out of the water, only to collide with the wall with a resounding thud, causing it to tremble slightly.
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[Back to Archer]
Archer rose to his feet, his gaze settling on Sarina Kaba, Mohamet's daughter, with a curious glint in his eyes. As he watched her, he couldn't help but notice her long, white hair emitting a soft glow as it cascaded down in a ponytail.
Her smooth brown skin, reminiscent of chocolate, complemented her hair. Yellow eyes met his gaze, holding a mixture of attraction and something indescribable. Shaking his head slightly, he redirected his focus to her attire.
She wore a combination of black metal and leather armor, emphasizing her desirable curves. He commented with a grin as he took in the beautiful soldier, ''Hello, Sarina. What brings you out here?''
The white-haired dragonkin woman giggled as she replied, ''I lead a Brigade of the Homeguard, handsome. Father dispatched me to the southern wall, which I must admit is beautiful.''
After she spoke, Archer remembered something before turning to the wall but was stopped when something thumped against the wall, causing him to Blink to the top and look over only to see Teuila rubbing her head.
Her blue eyes looked at him, frustrated, before she pouted and sat there, making him feel guilty. He chuckled before Blinking next to her and embracing the Aquarian, who was soaking wet.
When he finished surveying the Southern Draconia Wall, Archer noticed a column of soldiers marching toward him, accompanied by wagons and other individuals. Spotting them, he swiftly flew towards the tower where Teuila and Sarina were stationed.
As he neared the tower, Archer dismissed his wings, allowing himself to fall freely towards the wall with a confident smile. The soldiers below watched in awe as he descended, their eyes widening with amazement.
But as he seemed to be on a collision course with the ground, Archer cast Blink and reappeared unscathed outside the tower's door. The soldiers erupted into cheers, exhilarated by the display of magic and skill.
Archer stepped into the tower, greeted by a spacious barracks-
like room. Large windows lined the walls, allowing morning light to stream in and providing a view of the surrounding landscape. Rows of neatly arranged beds filled the space, each with its footlocker at the end.
He noticed smaller rooms designated for artillery storage and maintenance along one side of the room. Weapons racks held swords, spears, and bows, while shelves were stocked with ammunition and other supplies.
The air was filled with the faint scent of oil and metal, hinting at well-maintained weaponry. Soldiers moved about the room. Some engaged in conversation while others tended to their gear or choose on their bunks.
When he entered the room, everyone present except Teuila dropped to their knees in reverence. But she greeted him with a loving smile and stepped forward, her gaze fixed on him as she inquired, "What will the soldiers' wages be, darling?"
Archer paused, momentarily caught off guard by the question. He hadn't given it much consideration before. After a moment of thought, he decided to imitate the Roman pay model.
"Two hundred and fifty gold coins per year, with additional bonuses and incentives," he replied. "But that's the current standard. I may need to conduct some raids on the Novgorodian Banks to procure more gold, but it's certainly doable."
When he finished, everyone looked at him with wide eyes, causing Sarina to comment sarcastically, ''You're going to steal from one of the richest empires on Thrylos?''
As she spoke, a large dragonkin soldier commented out of nowhere, making Teuila and Sarina jump, ''I don't mean to be rude, commander, but Thrylos is bigger than anyone thinks. There may be a bigger and stronger empire out there.''
Archer looked at the man with narrowed eyes, causing the soldier to shrink back, but stopped when he asked, ''Why do you say such things? And if you scare my women again, I'll rip your head off.''
The big man gulped before answering, ''I apologize, Your Majesty. But to answer your question, it was a book I read.''
''Do you have it?'' Archer asked.
When the soldier heard his question, he smiled before speaking, ''Yes. Let me get it.''
The man returned seconds later and handed Archer a book about Thrylos and the sea monsters that inhabited them, which intrigued him. Archer handed the man a gold coin, which shocked him, but he insisted on taking it for the book.
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