A Journey That Changed The World.

Archer walked over and sat down, the weight of the day lifting slightly as the sun bathed the world in a soft pink shade, painting the sky in serene shades of dusk. While sitting there, he pulled out some hotdogs and started eating.

'It seems like the agents know about me,' he mused while spotting them patrolling the garden.

As a group passed, Archer nodded in greeting, prompting the men and women to politely return the gesture before continuing. An hour passed, and the sky had transformed into a breathtaking canvas of stars twinkling brightly above.

Feeling the calm of the night settles in, Archer pulled out some ale and began drinking, enjoying the quiet moment while the meeting inside continued. A little while later, Elizabeth appeared with a smile.

The older woman sat down and questioned, "That fight in Rosemary Beach was public darling; couldn't you have taken it elsewhere?"

Archer shook his head while answering, "No; he was too strong; I managed to win but was injured."

Elizabeth nodded in understanding before leaning against him as she spoke, "What did you want to show me?"

When hearing that, he held out his hand and a pure lump of Lithium, which shocked the older woman as she questioned, "How did you get that? It's rare and expensive, Archer."

"I got tons of the stuff; I took a whole vein of it when clearing out the Swarm tunnels,'' he responded with a chuckle. "Does the government want to buy it?"

Elizabeth jumped up excitedly as she took out her phone and tapped away. Then she grabbed his hand and dragged him to the entrance, saying, "We will go to the warehouse. Lithium is important for manufacturing, and I want to bring it back to the States."

Archer nodded in understanding as an SUV pulled up in front of them. Elizabeth gave him a gentle shove, pushing him inside, where a woman and a man were already seated. Archer glanced at the newcomers, but both avoided his gaze, clearly uncomfortable.

"This is my assistant, Mari," Elizabeth said warmly, gesturing to the woman. "And this is Benson Hailgate, head of manufacturing. He's helping me bring jobs and creativity back home."

He nodded at the two before turning to the window. The city passed by in a blur as they rushed down the street. Archer wondered where they were going, but Mari answered that for him: "Why are we heading for the warehouses, Mam? I know he has something for you."

Elizabeth's green eyes turned to the young woman as she answered, "He has a few resources that the other countries will want and do anything to get a hold of due to their rarity."

Mari smiled before writing something down. Benson asked Archer curiously, "What materials can you get? We need a stupid amount to get things rolling across the country."

"Anything that is below your feet," Archer answered. "I've got a few on me now, which include Lithium, Cobalt, Tantalum, and Rhodium. I was only down there a few hours but could get more."'

Everyone wore shocked expressions as Archer continued. "I would've suggested starting a mining operation down there, but the monsters lurking beneath your feet would tear apart anything you send in."

The three looked concerned, but it didn't bother him as he saw the passing buildings and people going about their day. An hour later, they arrived at a secured warehouse, where soldiers guarded the perimeter.

'They are paranoid, it seems,' he thought.

As the SUV pulled up, the vehicles following them spread out, securing the entrance with practiced precision. They passed through the gate and stopped beside towering metal doors, which swung open as they stepped out of the car.

Archer scanned the interior, noticing large bins ready to store resources. A satisfied smile crept across his face as he turned to Elizabeth. "It seems you've been prepared to receive whatever I bring."

She nodded with a knowing smile before pointing at one of the bins, "Deposit whatever you like into those, and once we've organized it, you will be paid."'

Without speaking, Archer summoned his wings and started flying above the metal containers, where he dumped all the resources. He kept the gold and diamond but gave the government everything else.

While doing that, Elizabeth, Benson, Mari, and the soldiers were shocked when the amount of Lithium poured into the bin. He continued to empty the Item Box of resources he collected in the Swarm's tunnel.

After nearly twenty minutes of unloading, Archer finally finished, wiping his hands as Elizabeth approached, her eyes wide with curiosity. "How much did you gather, darling?" she asked.

With a charming smile, he glanced at the brown-haired woman. "A few tunnels worth if I remember correctly," he replied. "There was plenty more, but I ran out of space in my storage to carry it all."

After that, Benson, Mari, and Elizabeth began sorting the materials. The older man's eyes widened in surprise as he inspected the haul. "This is pure," he muttered, astonished. "Not a single flaw."

The two women nodded in agreement, equally impressed. Meanwhile, Archer quietly approached the exit, stepping outside for fresh air. He stepped through the door only to see the soldiers rushing around.

Outside the entrance, a crowd had gathered, immediately catching Archer's attention. His curiosity piqued as he approached the scene, his expression shifting to curiosity as he tried to understand what was happening.

As Archer approached, he noticed people holding placards that left him completely stumped. He squinted at one, trying to make sense of it. "Monsters have... rights? What the actual fuck?" he muttered, baffled. "Did I miss a meeting or something?"

He shook his head before reading another, "Monsters deserve life! Leave them alone, murderer!"

"What is this stupid shit?" he mumbled while approaching the nearest guard.

The man turned to Archer and gave him a sharp salute, only adding to his confusion. Frowning, he asked in a baffled voice, "What are you doing, and why are these idiots protesting for monsters?"

That's when the guard looked down, visibly embarrassed, before sighing. "Some folks are just plain stupid, sir. They'll protest anything just to have something to complain about. Their

lives are boring, and they've got nothing better to do."

Archer nodded, "I will make sure they won't leave their homes anymore," he said with a

chuckle.

He stepped outside and summoned two hundred Shadow Creatures that appeared around the protesters, which made them panic. Their reaction made Archer chuckle as they started fleeing like headless chickens.

A man pushed a neon-haired woman who started yapping like a small dog. Chaos erupted, which shocked the soldiers. The creatures did nothing but stare at the people, but it was enough to clear the road outside.

'When confronted by the thing their defending they flee,' he thought with a chuckle as the last protesters vanished.

Following that, Elizabeth's voice sounded from behind him, "What are you up to, Arch?"

"People were trying to protect the monsters," he responded before turning to the older woman. "I forgot how stupid some humans are; it's shocking."

"'You're right," she answered with a laugh. "They protest over anything which makes no

sense."

Elizabeth then guided Archer to the waiting SUV, where Benson and Mari were already seated. Once they were on the road back to the White House, the group began discussing the newly acquired resources and strategizing how best to use them.

"They seem excited over it all,' he mused with a grin. 'Atleast I'll earn even more money.'

Archer tuned out of the conversation as he sent his Shadow Creatures worldwide to search for any more Swarm bases to destroy. Soon enough, they pulled into the White House as Elizabeth turned to him lovingly, "Are you spending some time with me? I've got a few hours before I need to sleep."

"'That's the plan; I wasn't just going to leave after dropping off the stuff," he replied, "I

wanted to see you as well."

The older woman beamed, and the other three in the SUV looked baffled. They chose not to say anything because they didn't trust Archer. As they pulled up to the entrance, he didn't care

about their opinion of him.

Elizabeth grabbed his hand before pulling her toward her room with a knowing smile. Archer happily followed behind while admiring her hourglass figure. She felt his gaze causing a shiver to run over her skin as she commented, "Wait until we're in private, I will show you

more than the pictures."

Archer chuckled and responded, "I can't wait, Liza. It's been a while since I've had a taste of you."

Elizabeth trembled at his words, but they soon reached her private quarters. As soon as they entered, she quickly pulled him into a kiss. Archer eagerly responded, his enthusiasm sparking her own as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders, pulling him closer.

The kiss deepened as Archer's hands found her waist, pulling her closer. But Elizabeth suddenly broke away, her lips trailing to his neck, where she began biting softly, sending

shivers down his spine.

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