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nWaking up to the sound of birds chirping and a screeching, eagle-like beast high above him, Archer rubbed his eyes and sat up.

nHe got to his feet and stretched his arms, feeling his stomach rumble. He pulled out some pastries and started to eat.

nArcher sat there enjoying a chocolate pastry, he suddenly noticed a strange-looking bird swooping down from the sky.

nIt was a Skytalon, with dark feathers that shimmered in the sunlight and a wingspan that seemed to stretch on forever.

nIts beady eyes glinted with a fierce hunger when it spotted a group of smaller birds flitting about nearby. 𝘪𝑎.𝘤𝑜𝘮

nWith a sudden burst of speed, the Skytalon dove toward its prey, its razor-sharp talons extended.

nThe smaller birds scattered in all directions, but the predator was too quick.

nQuickly snatched one of them up in its talons and began to tear at it with its sharp beak, devouring it hungrily.

nIn a matter of seconds, Archer watched in awe as the beast continued its hunt, its wings beating with powerful grace as it soared through the sky.

nDespite its fearsome appearance, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration for the creature’s raw power and beauty.

nArcher looked at his upgraded status

nExperience: 6200

/12000

nHP: 2150>2300

nMana: 7450>7900

nStrength: 1350>1500

nConstitution: 1550>1700

nStamina: 1350>1500

nCharisma: 1550>1750

nIntelligence: 1100>1250

nHappy with his stat boost, Archer stood up and stretched his wings as he entered his domain.

nWhen he did, he saw hundreds of Dragon-kin gathered around an old man, listening to his speech.

nSagana noticed him and made her way over, greeting him as she got closer.

n“My king,” she said.

nArcher stared at the woman before shaking his head and thinking.

n“This is going to be annoying.”

nWhile he looked at the man talking to the people, who were paying complete attention to him.

nThe older dragon-kin stood before his fellow dragons, his eyes filled with fierce determination.

nHe had seen too much suffering in his long life, and he was determined to make things right.

n“My kin,” his voice rang out across the crowd.

n“We have suffered for far too long. We have been hunted and persecuted, or forced to hide in the shadows like cowards. But I tell you now, those days are over.”

nThe crowd listened intently, their eyes fixed on the speaker.

nHe continued with a stronger voice, “The legend we once thought to be a mere story is now a reality, as the white dragon has returned.”

n“With him, we will rise again. We will no longer have to live in fear, and no longer have to hide from those who would do us harm. We will be free once more, to bask in the warmth of the sun and revel in the glory of our own kind.”

nThe dragon-kin let out a roar of approval.

n“While it will not just be our freedom that we reclaim.”

nThe old man went on.

n“We shall reclaim our dignity, pride, and rightful place as the rulers of this world. No longer shall we be regarded as mere beasts, but as the majestic and powerful creatures that we truly are.”

nDeclared the old man, the people roared in agreement when they heard him speak.

nTheir eyes shone with hope and anticipation.

n“Dragon-kind shall rise again, stronger and more united than ever before, all thanks to that boy.”

nPointing straight at Archer, who stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do. He only wanted to help them, and now they were declaring him a king.

n‘What the ** is going on?’ Archer just shrugged.

nHe was not going to think about it right now and spoke to Sagana as everyone watched him.

n”Do they need anything?” he asked.

nSagana thought for a second before looking at the man walking over to them.

n“Is there anything everyone needs?” she asked the old man as he walked over toward the two.

n“Yes, we need food and something to do to keep ourselves busy,” the old man replied.

nArcher nodded before closing his eyes and picturing fertile fields stretching far into the distance and a storehouse full of food that wouldn’t rot.

nChecking his mana, he saw that he had enough to expand his domain even more.

nHe created more grasslands, a jungle surrounded by a massive mountain range, and even more rivers.

nArcher couldn’t help but wonder how he was able to do all this.

nSagana and the man were startled as they witnessed the boy shut his eyes.

nMoments later, they felt a slight tremor ripple through the ground beneath them.

nThe unexpected sensation left them both speechless, unsure of what to make of the mysterious occurrence.

nThey exchanged puzzled glances, wondering what other surprises the boy had in store for them.

nIn the distance, mountains appeared with a massive jungle at its base, creating his own little world.

nThe old man stared at Archer with stars in his eyes, pleased with his work. He bowed to him before speaking.

n“My King, I can’t believe the legends were true all along, but here you are.”

nStaring at the old man, Archer spoke.

n“Well, yes, here I am, and here you are safe and sound. You can help me with the people who join us.” The man happily accepted his role.

nBeing called king made him feel uncomfortable and annoyed him, but he decided to put up with it.

nHe could see these people were a stubborn bunch, so he gave up before an argument even broke out.

nArcher told the old man where the storehouse was.

n“At the end of the row of tents, there is a storehouse available. However, if you plan on hunting, you will only encounter small beasts, so you may need to bring along some larger prey into the domain.”

nHe pointed in the direction of the storehouse, and the old man nodded as he introduced himself.

n“My King, this humble one’s name is Jethro, the leader of the Fireheart Clan, well, the former leader before we got captured.”

n“Jethro got a sad look on his face as he spoke of their capture. Archer got curious, so he asked.

n“Sagana told me you came from the Aquarian kingdom. Was it they who captured you?”

nShaking his head, Jethro replied, “No, it wasn’t them. It was a large group of mercenaries who come from the port city Sunhaven. It’s in the Northwest of the Aquarian Kingdom.”

nArcher nodded and asked Jethro to tell him more about the kingdom as they walked toward the biggest tent.

nAll three entered with a crowd of people following behind, just staring at him.

n“Well, the Aquarian Kingdom is a small but mighty kingdom located in the southeastern region of the Southlands,” explained Jethro.

n“It’s mostly composed of vast grassy deserts, wild forests, woodlands, and large lakes. However, to reach the Soundless Run River, which divides the Aquarian and Kagia Kingdom, you must travel through The Haunted Dunes after crossing, which is about 20 miles away from our current location.”

nSitting down, Archer took a good look at Jethro. He was an elderly man with a long beard and a kind, gentle face. 𝘪𝑎.𝒸𝘰

nHe wore a simple robe and a turban, reflecting his role as a spiritual leader and mentor to his clan.

nJethro’s appearance gave off a sense of wisdom, compassion, and humility as he sat there.

n“The journey to Sunhaven Port is long and treacherous,” Jethro explained.

n“You’ll have to travel through the Haunted Dunes, which are known to be quite dangerous. But don’t worry, halfway through the dunes, you’ll come across an Apia Castle. It acts as a stopping point and guards the road, ensuring the safety of travelers like yourself.”

nArcher listened intently, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension at the prospect of traveling through the Haunted Dunes

nHe asked about the royal family, “What is the royal family like?”

n“The King of the Aquarian Kingdom is a fair and just ruler,” Jethro replied.

n“His name is Lashure Aquaria. He rules with an iron fist, but he is also kind and compassionate to his people.”

nArcher listened with interest, wondering how the King could be both firm and kind.

nJethro continued, “The King has a strong sense of justice and will not tolerate any wrongdoing within his kingdom. However, he also has a kind heart and cares deeply for his people.”

nJethro went on to explain that the King had recently condemned the Dragon-kin hunts, realizing that they were cruel and unnecessary.

nHe had instead implemented new measures to protect his kingdom without resorting to violence against innocent people.

nArcher felt relieved to hear that the King had changed his ways and was now striving to be a more compassionate ruler.

nHe knew that there was hope for a better world, and he was eager to see what other surprises lay ahead on his journey to The Aquarian Kingdom.

nThe three of them spoke for hours as Jethro continued to tell Archer all about the people, culture, and traditions.

nThe more he listened to the better he understood them, they remind him of the Pacific island peoples back on Earth.

nWhich made him smile, as they were sitting there Archer created more white dragon tokens, which amazed the two dragon-kin.

nJethro mumbled to himself.

n”So it’s true, the last dragon king had such powers.”

nArcher heard him and his head snapped towards the old man.

n”What powers?”

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