A Journey That Changed The World.

Archer entered the treehouse to see a large group of girls surrounding hundreds of shopping bags. They gestured to each other while sorting them out, causing him to laugh at the scene.

His chuckle caught their attention. Each one greeted him with a kiss and cuddle before returning to their organizing while he watched the group handing out some of the bags to each of them.

Ella and Nefertiti started keeping the chaos in check. As this happened, Halime broke off from the group and walked over to him with a beautiful smile on her face.

''Hey Arch,'' she said while hugging him before continuing. ''We went shopping, and some of us spent too much. Now they're debating what to return to the stores after the fights tomorrow.''

''How much did you spend?'' Archer questioned.

''Four thousand coins,'' the snake girl answered. ''Most of us dipped into our savings to pay for our stuff, but we needed new clothes and other stuff that we lacked.''

'Damn,' Archer thought. 'No matter what world women are in they will always be the same.'

Without thinking, he took a weighty coin pouch from his Item Box and handed it to the snake girl, saying, ''Share it among everyone so they can put it back into their savings.''

Halime nodded with a smile before sorting out the coins and giving the girls their fair share. Some tried to refuse, but Archer forced the issue with kisses and sweet words, convincing them.

Afterward, the large group relaxed while Halime and Ella started making tea. The others wanted to show Archer the clothes they had bought. Nefertiti made him sit on the one-seater while they moved the other sofas around to create an ample space.

Once enough room was made, they began trying different styles and outfits, ranging from summer dresses and kaftans to pieces resembling leggings that accentuated their different figures and made all of them look gorgeous.

Much to Archer's bewilderment, they completed their ensembles with sandals, boots, and other shoes. He only saw the need for one pair until they were worn out, but each girl had at least seven pairs, which caused him to chuckle.

As the girls strutted back and forth before him, Archer noticed Ella and Halime returning with a cup of tea for everyone. The half-elf offered him one as he checked his status to see how much experience he needed to level up,

[Experience: 2853500>3760000]

[Mana: 751000>752500]

[Strength: 41500>41800]

[Constitution: 40300>40800]

[Stamina: 40000>40500]

[Charisma: 30300>30800]

[Intelligence: 35700>36000]

When seeing the experience, Archer got excited while he was close to leveling up and couldn't wait to grow stronger to prevent Tiamat's vision from coming true. With that thought, he started drinking, which sent a warm feeling throughout his body.

After drinking, Archer wanted some fresh air and got up before walking over to the balcony door and stepping outside, only to be hit with a nice breeze. He shook his head and started looking out over the domain.

He spotted flowers blooming below the treehouse, and beautiful colors lit up the grasslands that stretched as far as the eyes could see. Archer smiled as he sipped on the hot drink, sat on one of the chairs outside, and soaked in the peace as the sun set, causing him to enjoy it even more.

Archer gazed as the sky transformed into a stunning orange-pink hue, casting its radiant glow across the domain. He sat still for a moment, absorbing the incredible sight, until the sound of the door opening behind him interrupted his contemplation.

He turned around to spot Lucrezia walking out with a warm smile, ''Hello, Arch,'' she said affectionately. ''Thank you for saving me. I do appreciate it.''

''You're more than welcome, Luce,'' Archer replied. ''I wouldn't let you suffer like that when I have the means to help you.''

The Mosasaur woman beamed before approaching him and encircling his shoulders in a tight cuddle while thanking him again. Archer returned the hug with one of his own as she melted into his arms, feeling at peace.

''There are thousands of powerful monsters down there,'' Lucrezia quietly spoke. ''I didn't stand a chance as they ambushed me.''

''What happened?'' Archer questioned while running his fingers through her silky blonde hair.

Lucrezia explained that she was traveling through the underground sea and killing many creatures she had never seen before. As she got deeper, her senses started to warn her, but it was too late.

She told Archer that a massive whale-like monster appeared out of nowhere and slapped her with its tail, sending her soaring through the water until a creature that resembled a Shadow Shark bit into her tail.

It tore it off, causing Lucrezia to shiver when she recounted it. Archer soon told her to stop as it was affecting her, but the Mosasaur woman kept talking. He leaned forward and stole her soft lips, which shut her up and caused Lucrezia to calm down.

The two continued to share a passionate kiss and soon broke apart, with Archer seeing a bright smile on her beautiful face. After that, he sat down before dragging the blonde woman onto his lap, and the two relaxed.

Lucrezia looked up at the stars as her eyes shone. ''So beautiful,'' she said. ''Is that the real sky or the domains?''

She spoke of the fading daylight yielding to the brilliance of the stars overhead. They resembled a masterpiece painting by a genius artist, a sight that never failed to astonish Archer whenever he looked up.

With a shake of his head, Archer answered, ''It's the real sky, and the weather you feel is also real. I like the feel of the outside weather instead of the perfect weather conditions I can create.''

He clicked his fingers, and the domain turned to day, with a glaring sun high in the fake sky and a breeze on their skins. But Archer soon returned it to how it was, and the stars reappeared, illuminating the forests below.

Lucrezia nodded in understanding as the two sat in silence until they were interrupted by Halime bringing a tray. When Archer saw the snake girl, he smiled, ''Hello Hali,'' he said. ''What brings you out here?''

''Ella asked me to bring you two some tea and moon biscuits for a snack,'' Halime responded while placing the tray on the nearby table. ''Everyone knows Lucrezia needs some personal time and has started organizing their wardrobes anyway.''

Archer smiled at her before questioning, ''What are you up to? Want to join us?''

She shook her head, ''No thanks. I want to study and try to learn some new spells for the survival round.''

''Okay,'' Archer responded. ''If you need any help, just ask.''

Halime's departure left them in solitude once more. Lucrezia rose from her seat, sauntered to the tray, picked up a biscuit, and started nibbling. Archer watched a smile grace her lips as she savored the treat.

"Delightful," she remarked. "Whoever baked these is very skilled in the art of baking."

''That would be Ella. She loves everything about cooking,'' he commented while grabbing one of the biscuits and taking a bite.

Archer found them sweet but delicious and started eating more while picking up the tea, which differed from the one they had drunk earlier. It had a tangy smell and tasted fruity but gave him a little energy boost, which he felt through his body.

After that, the two continued to eat and drink while chatting about Archer's new journey to level up to fight Demigods, which excited him, and Lucrezia offered to train with him so he could get used to fighting someone of her rank.

He agreed, grabbed the Death Witch by the hand, and teleported them to the training ground below. When the duo appeared, Lucrezia looked baffled, but when she realized where they were, a grin appeared.

The blonde woman stepped forward with a coy smile, ''You're expecting me to fight in a dress? What a naughty dragon.''

Archer initially shrugged, but his nonchalance quickly turned to astonishment as she dropped her dress, unveiling her figure adorned only in red lingerie that harmonized flawlessly with her radiant red eyes.

His jaw dropped in awe as her hourglass figure came into view, emphasized by her perfect large boobs that the bra could barely hold in. When Lucrezia saw his reaction, her smile widened, and she vanished.

When he saw her disappear, Archer spun while raising his arms in defense as her long leg slammed into him. The force of the attack sent him flying backward, and he crashed across the ground.

Archer was baffled, but Lucrezia didn't give him a break and rushed toward him as he got up and cast dozens of Eldritch Blasts in her direction. That's when she dodged all but one, which she punched.

To his shock, the punch redirected the spell, and it flew directly at him. He tried to cast Cosmic Shield, but Lucrezia's magic destroyed it, allowing him to be hit in the chest, which caused him to cough up some blood as he stumbled backward.

He shook his head to regain focus, but Lucrezia's energetic movements made it challenging. Her bouncing caused her chest to sway enticingly, drawing his gaze. Despite his attempt to refocus, a suggestive grin formed on his lips.

Sensing his distraction, Lucrezia seized the opportunity to act. She dashed forward, unleashing a flurry of attacks toward Archer. Despite his efforts to dodge, he was caught off guard as her fist connected with his jaw.

Stars danced before Archer's eyes, but with quick thinking, he grabbed Lucrezia's arms, swiftly flipping her over him, and then utilized Blink to teleport safely.