Archer didn't let them flee but cast Celestial Arrows and Element Bolts made from Lightning and sent them after the creatures.

Each spell found its mark and wiped out the remaining swarm. That's when he opened a portal, and the five girls walked out.

They looked around and saw hundreds of bodies and chunks of ice everywhere. Ella approached Archer.

When Ella got closer, she spoke to him. ''Arch, are you okay? Why didn't you call us sooner? We've been worried.''

The other girls nodded when they heard the half-elf's question. He looked at them and spoke.

''Sorry, you lot, I got carried away when I saw the giants, but they all started to run in the same direction.''

That was when the nervous Hemera spoke up. ''They fled west towards the Republic of Delphosia and three kingdoms.''

Archer nodded and whispered, "Draco."

A bright light blinded the Lunarian soldiers, but the girls managed to cover their eyes as Archer returned to his dragon form and lowered his body.

They climbed up on his back while Sera also transformed into her dragon form, eager to fly with him. Once all four girls were on board, Archer flapped his wings and took off.

Soaring into the sky, Archer flew westward while the girls rested on his back. Sera flew around him, playfully nipping at his long neck.

He tried to nibble her back, but she skillfully dodged his large head, landed on him, and rubbed her head against him affectionately.

[The Lunarides Families POV]

Hecate and her maid, Eione, managed to make it back to the palace, thanks to the timely intervention of a white-haired boy.

Upon entering, Eione noticed Hecate's distant and contemplative demeanor. Gently tapping the Moon Elf, she brought her back to reality, even though Hecate mumbled something incoherent.

With excitement, Hecate shared, "It was him, Eione! It wasn't just a dream; it was real!"

As they walked further into the palace, their progress was interrupted by the head maid, who conveyed the summons from the princess's father: "Princess, your father has summoned all family members to the dining hall."

Acknowledging the message, Hecate turned and briskly made her way toward the hall. Eione couldn't help but notice that her mood seemed exceptionally good.

Upon entering the hall, she found her parents and siblings present. While some siblings looked concerned, others appeared unfazed.

Hecate took her seat at the end of the table, with Eione standing off to the side.

At that moment, Emperor Menelaus Lunarides, Hecate's father, spoke, "The battle sounds like it's calming down. I'm just waiting for the General to bring us news."

The children nodded in agreement, but the first Empress, Gorgo Lunarides, inquired, "Do we know who's attacking the city? They would have to be incredibly brave to attack Larissa so boldly."

Menelaus nodded in response to his first wife's question, "Yes, Gorgo, they are bold. They are attacking both the Solarians and us simultaneously. According to the intelligence reports, they have defeated the invaders with the aid of a star dragon."

As he sipped his wine, all eyes remained fixed on him, eager to hear more.

The emperor continued. "These creatures are known as the swarm, and they have emerged all over Mediterra. The Western Kingdoms are falling one by one to their relentless assault. However, the Delphosians managed to halt their advance at the Astraios River."

When Menelaus mentioned a star dragon, everyone's eyes widened. Hecate smiled because she knew the dragon he was talking about and the little dragons he gifted her.

Seeing her smile, her eldest sister, the first princess Acantha, spoke, "Why are you smiling, witch? Did you have another 'vision' of our doom?"

Hecate gazed at the black-haired girl, her bright red eyes shining. "He will not choose you," she replied.

Confused, the older girl looked on until her second brother intervened, saying, "Leave her alone, Acantha. You don't always have to bother her."

The youngest princess chimed in, "Agesilaus, she has a point. Hecate's visions may seem like a lie, but I have a feeling they were the truth. However, things wouldn't have gotten that bad."

Hecate, hearing this, spoke again, "It's because he got involved. The swarm would have overwhelmed us from the south, but he put a stop to it."

As she stopped, her second mother, Philomena, teased, "If he doesn't pick your big sister, who's he gonna choose? A witch with crazy visions of the future like you?"

Hecate looked at the older woman and said, "He will choose who he chooses; fate will decide. Maybe it's me, maybe it's Chryseis or Lampito."

Just as Menelaus was about to speak, they heard a hurried knock on the door. He then called out, "Come in!"

The empire's top General rushed in and knelt before the Emperor. He reported, "Your Majesty, the creatures are continuing to appear and attack from all directions."

He went on to provide all the details of the ongoing events, prompting Menelaus to contemplate a plan to deal with the situation.

As the General finished informing him, another knock was heard. Menelaus looked towards the door and allowed them to enter.

The Royal Guard captain rushed in and knelt before speaking, "Your Majesty, the swarm is dying off, thanks to a stranger's help and his magic."

Menelaus eyes widened, and quickly asked. ''Who's this stranger?''

The guard quickly replied. ''It's a young boy with dragon wings and claws. His flying around the city, taking out many creatures while his Stone Men helped our troops.''

Everyone got excited upon learning they would receive the same help as the Solarians. Menelaus nodded his head and said, "Where is this boy now? He will be rewarded."

The guard was about to reply, but they suddenly heard large crashes, and the palace shield started making weird noises.

The whole family rushed to the balcony and looked out over Larissa. They saw massive giants throwing boulders that rained down on the city.

They saw something flying toward them, and a bright light appeared. After the light faded, a large white dragon could be seen.

It charged into the giants and started butchering them. They could see things blood from where they were.

After fighting for a while, the dragon vanished, reappeared shortly after, and took off.

Hecate watched all this and knew he was the boy she longed to meet. She only had to wait a while before he came to get her.

Three weeks passed, and there was no news from the star dragon, only that he appeared in the Solarian capital, Ravenna.

Emperor Menelaus sat in the palace garden with his advisor, a young man with grey skin and black hair.

"Your majesty, the Solarians have engaged Princess Hemera Helios to the star dragon. We should do the same and offer Princess Acantha as his bride," the advisor suggested.

After a brief pause, the advisor continued, "If one of our princesses marries the dragon, it will bring together the Sun Elves and us. This unity will enable us to rule over half of Mediterra together, rather than facing constant opposition."

Menelaus nodded in agreement, impressed with Tomos' suggestion. "Yes, that's a great idea, Tomos. When we manage to track him down, we shall offer Acantha as his bride."

However, Tomos couldn't ignore the rumors circulating within the palace. "Your Majesty, what if the third Princess's dreams are true? What if he chooses her?"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor sighed, doubting such a possibility. "I don't think he will. In Mediterra, she's known as a witch due to her cursed grey hair and red eyes, unlike other Moon Elves who have dark hair and eyes."

The Emperor despised that his third daughter bore these cursed features, prompting him to inquire about the dragon. "What can you tell me about this dragon?"

Tomos retrieved a folder from his storage rings and handed it to Menelaus. "We don't have much information, only what we gathered from the Solarian and Zenian traders. He's a young boy, probably around 16-17 years old, traveling with a group of girls. which includes three princesses, a maid, and a dragon girl."

This news confused Menelaus, and he questioned further. "Which three princesses has he got? How many kingdoms has he wandered into?"

The advisor swiftly replied, "The three girls are Teuila Aquaria, Nefertiti Sharifi, and Hemera Helios. Their engagement was announced a week ago. The first two girls are from the Aquaria kingdom and Zenia Empire in the Southlands, but there is no information about the other two young women."

Taking in the details, Menelaus pondered for a moment before asking, "What is the boy like?"

Tomos promptly responded, "He's greedy and aloof, but kindhearted. Moreover, he enjoys 'Bandit Hunting' as a pastime, but instead of helping the victims, he merely kills the bandits and keeps their treasure for himself."

Just as the Emperor was about to talk, the Captain of the royal guards approached and kneeled as he spoke. ''Your Majesty, he's returned and coming from the southern gate.''

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