Chapter 604 Aeris Redcliffe
Archer turned around to see a delicate-looking boy around his age looking at him. He raised his hand with a smile. ''My name is Aeris Redcliffe. It's good to meet the boy behind all the rumors.''
Looking at the boy's outstretched hand, Archer carefully scrutinized him. Jet-black short hair framed his face, and he had an innocent smile. However, what truly captivated his gaze were the boy's striking red eyes.
A deep crimson shade, they sparkled with an unusual intensity. He blinked, momentarily taken aback, but then extended his hand, initiating the introduction. "Archer Wyldheart."
''Yes, I know your name. I'm from a kingdom in the far south called Dunespire. My father sent me to the Starlight Academy to make friends. So here I am.''
''So you decided to approach the dragon minding his own business?'' Archer asked with a raised eyebrow.
Aeris chuckled. ''Why not? I see you talking to that lion demi-human and his friends. Does my presence bother you?''
''No. I was curious. I understand girls approaching me, but not boys, as they see me as a threat except from a handful of people. It's new to me.'' He answered the black-haired boy.
The boy chuckled, which made Archer laugh and tease his new friend. ''You laugh like a woman, Aeris. Maybe the gods cursed you?''
''Shut up! I was born with this laugh dragon!'' Aeris retorted but soon started laughing.
The two continued talking, and Archer soon noticed people staring at them with strange looks that were annoying, which caused him to ask in a curious voice. ''Are you the black sheep of Starlight Academy? Or did you use the Professor's cat in an experiment?''
''What are you waffling on about Arch? Of course, I didn't use any cats! They hate me due to my element.''
''If you continue mocking me, I'll eat you, Aeris. But what element do you process?'' Archer answered.
''Darkness and Summoning.''
Archer grew even more curious. ''What's wrong with that? I love the darkness. It's so peaceful and misunderstood.''
Aeris nodded with a sad smile before agreeing. ''It's a great element, but I don't have enough mana to use it for long, and I'm not good at summoning. Due to my mana, I've only contracted with horned rabbits and slimes.''
''Interesting.''
He stepped back and looked at Aeris even more closely, and thanks to his dragon eyes, he could see what no one else could. He saw that the boy's mana heart was underpowered and needed a jolt.
With a smirk, Archer stepped forward and placed his hand on Aeris's chest, which caused him to go red. ''What are you doing? You don't suddenly touch someone like that.''
When the pale-skinned girl heard this, she bristled with anger before speaking. ''Stop being nice to me. I don't know you and have no interest in knowing you. Now enjoy the rest of your day.''
After speaking, she turned on her heels and marched out of the observation deck, leaving a stunned Archer behind. He shook his head but soon heard laughing coming from behind him.
Archer quickly spun around to see a man sitting on a bench at the back. He was a mop of black hair and had a long black beard.
But the man was much taller and bigger than him. The man's eyes were green and blue, which he hadn't seen in this world yet.
He shook his head and commented with narrowed eyes. ''Who are you? And why are you creeping around like a stalker?''
When the man heard Archer's question, he started laughing but soon calmed down and explained. ''I'm Captian Morgan Highmore. Leader of the Magic Knights.''
Before he could retort, the man continued. "I've got the scoop on you, Archer Wyldheart. The maestro of mayhem, the connoisseur of chaos, a hooligan, and a bandit. Delighted to make your acquaintance at last."
Archer looked at the man who was smiling at him. With a shrug, he responded. ''Well, it does seem you know me, but why would I care?''
''You shouldn't. I mean, you no harm, boy. I was your father's friend long ago, but his pride got too much for me.''
When Morgan mentioned his father, he growled before warning him. ''Don't mention that human in front of me. He's lucky I let him live and didn't eat him.''
''Yeah, Leonard went too far with you. I did warn him, but he didn't want to hear it. But honestly, I'm glad you're okay now.'' Morgan commented as he stood up and stretched.
He walked over to Archer and slapped his shoulder as he asked. ''Have a drink with me, boy! I made sure the quartermaster stocked some strong Ale. I guarantee it makes your head spin.''
Before Archer answered, he sent a message to the girls telling them what he was up to. They replied, telling him to have fun and enjoy himself with his new friend. After that, he looked at Morgan and nodded.
The older man smiled and put his arm over his shoulder while guiding him to the Magic Troop section. They walked through the corridors as Morgan kept chatting to Archer, who was bewildered by the situation and wondered why the man was friendly with him.
After trekking for a while, they walked through a double door to see a similar common room, but this one had a bar with soldiers drinking. When the door slammed shut, everyone turned to them.
Archer noticed that most soldier's eyes widened in shock as two women rushed up. He saw one had very short white hair and glowing green eyes. She spoke while looking at Morgan. ''Father, who is this handsome young man?''
The second woman had the same short hair, but it was black, and had bright blue eyes, which caught him off guard. She quickly commented. ''Sister, he is a dragon. Look at his beautiful white scales.
Morgan chuckled before introducing them. ''Archer, these two beauties are my daughters, Giselle and Genevieve Highmore.''
[If there are any mistakes, point them out, and I'll edit it. Thanks]
