A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 704 Moving On To The Knockout Stage

Chapter 704 Moving On To The Knockout Stage

Archer watched as the proud Nala swaggered back to them with a smirk because of her easy win. As she got closer, all his friends turned to him with narrowed eyes, and Lioran asked, ''What have you done with her? She was never this powerful.''

He laughed before teasing him, ''A trade secret.''

Lioran shook his head as Nala got closer and sat on Archer's lap, staring into his eyes, ''Did I do good, husband?''

''Yes. You were amazing, and even if it was a quick fight, you did well,'' he praised the lioness, who got excited.

She leaned in to kiss him before joining Teuila and Talila. In the next match, Leira faced off against a student from the Starlight Academy, a challenge she felt confident in overcoming due to how strong she was now.

After kissing Archer, she made her way to the stage, her eyes fixed on her opponent as the referee signaled the start of the about. Without hesitation, Leira surged forward, utilizing her fire magic to enhance her speed.

Closing the distance swiftly, Leira executed a spinning maneuver, delivering a powerful kick that sent her adversary skidding sideways, eyes wide in astonishment. But the onslaught didn't end there.

He watched Leira unleash a relentless barrage of fiery projectiles at her opponent, whose defense quickly crumbled under the onslaught. Witnessing this, Archer acknowledged the strength of all his girls and reflected on a skill Tiamat had given him a while back.

'Does sex increase their strength this much? I knew Dragon Synergy was overpowered, but not to this extent,' He mused with a smile as the referee announced Leira as the winner.

His friend's reactions were the same as before, which made him laugh. The next fight was Sera, who easily defeated her opponent using her speed and claws to break their weapons, leaving them defenseless.

As Sera accomplished this, the crowd erupted into excited cheers, causing the ground to tremble with their applause. With swift movements, the dragon girl darted towards Archer, leaping into his arms and enveloping him in a passionate kiss.

After the dragon girl got her kiss, she got comfortable in Archer's lap. The next fight was Teuila, who stood up and smiled at him before making her way to the stage, where a large Viking-looking boy was waiting.

Archer watched as the boy bowed his head to Teuila and said, ''Princess Teuila Aquaria, it's finally good to see you again.''

When hearing this, Archer was confused as his eyes narrowed and his aura flared, which caught Teuila's attention. She giggled before sending him a message through the bracelet.

[Don't worry, darling. He is one of my brother's best friends from a small kingdom allied to Aquaria. We've known each other for many years]

Archer nodded before watching the fight as Teuila replied to the boy, ''It's good to see you as well, Tariq. How's your mother?''

''She's doing well, thank you. Queen Mele is a powerful healer and managed to beat back Mother's illness, which I'm grateful for, but that doesn't mean I'll be going easy on you.''

The match commenced following the referee's command. Teuila surged forward so quickly that she generated a sonic boom, hurtling towards Tariq while wielding her sword.

Archer watched as the boy raised his shield to deflect her initial strike. Undeterred, Teuila deftly maneuvered and delivered a swift blow with her left hand.

Her fist connected with the shield, causing Tariq to stumble backward with a shocked look. Archer watched as Teuila's opponent shook his head with a big smile and said, ''When did you get this strong princess?''

''It's a trade secret,'' Teuila replied before continuing the fight.

Archer's eyes were fixed on the unfolding battle. She wasted no time, unleashing a flurry of precise strikes that showcased her outstanding skill. Each movement was a testament to her mastery of combat, and her sword sliced through the air with deadly grace.

Though valiant, Tariq struggled to keep up, his defenses faltering under the relentless assault. Archer watched, his heart pounding with pride and awe, as Teuila danced around Tariq with effortless agility.

With each clash of steel, it became increasingly evident that she was in a league of her own. Her strikes left Tariq reeling with every parry. Suddenly, Teuila executed a breathtaking maneuver, her sword flashing in the sunlight as she disarmed Tariq with a swift, calculated strike.

The crowd erupted into a cacophony of cheers and applause, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. Archer could hardly contain his joy as he watched Teuila, a force of nature incarnate, overwhelm her opponent with overpowering strength and skill.

In that moment, she was not just a warrior but a legend in the making, a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who witnessed her triumph. As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded into the air, Teuila stood victorious as Tariq was sent sprawling to the stage floor.

Archer watched the boy smile as he congratulated Teuila, ''You've grown powerful, princess. Not even Triton could fight you now.''

She smiled before explaining, ''It's all thanks to my husband. He has helped me a lot during our time together and continues to do so.''

Following their departure, a man stepped up onto the stage. With a broad smile, he surveyed the audience before addressing them, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Oscar Avalon, brother to Emperor Osoric Avalon and the chief organizer of the Arcane Magic Tournament.

The man looked around as he continued, ''As we near the conclusion of this phase, we have but a few more bouts remaining before transitioning to the Knockout Stage in the Sabat Kingdom to the north, comprised of two segments: The survival round and the one-on-one matches, akin to those witnessed during the Qualification Round."

Archer noticed the man looked around and smiled when he had everyone's attention before continuing, ''But this time, it will be one match per combatant before they advance to the survival round, which will test all participants to their fullest.''

After that, Oscar bowed to the shocked crowd, cheering excitedly. It was so loud that it shook the arena, causing Archer to shake his head as Teuila commented, ''I wonder what this survival round will be.''

Everyone else agreed, but Nalika smiled, ''If I remember correctly, Father told me that we would be put into a dreamscape device to fight waves of beasts until you wipe them out or get killed in the process.

Ella spoke next, ''What if there is a weak fighter? Would that affect the beast ranks during their go?''

''I think they record your rank before you enter so they can tailor it to each competitor,'' Nalika answered.

Archer nodded as he mumbled, ''Interesting. I wonder what beast I'd get.''

''Either a Sea Drake or a Giant, I would guess,'' Leira answered before explaining. ''There's not much you can have a fair fight, and these two beasts have a good chance at it.''

''Damn Giants. I hate those things,'' he complained.

After that, the referee called Kassandra to the stage, causing her to jump up and stretch. She walked past Archer and leaned in to whisper in a low, seductive voice, ''I can still feel you inside me, handsome. If I win quickly, can we do it again?''

Archer smiled before nodding, ''Of course. I'll tend to you all tonight if you do.''

As the other girls heard the news, their eyes widened in surprise, but soon, various smiles graced their faces. They erupted into cheers for the Kraken Princess, whose own smile widened as she leaned in to plant a kiss on Archer's cheek.

With a happy smile, Kassandra strode purposefully towards the stage, her gaze locking onto a blonde girl sporting a smug expression. Archer watched the girls who hailed from the Starlight Academy bore the telltale signs of a mage.

Archer scanned both girls before they started fighting.

[Kassandra Tidewater]

[Level: 386]

[Rank: High Mage]

[Maria Sunweaver]

[Level: 84]

[Rank: Master]

'The mage stands no chance,' Archer mused. Shortly after the referee began the match, Maria started casting magic that Kassandra had just battered away as she rushed toward her opponent.

Maria continued to spam spells, but Archer watched as Kassandra dodged or blocked the attacks until she appeared before the blonde girl and threw several punches connected with a boom.

The mage screamed as she was sent flying out of the arena and crashed into the dirt with a thud. As this happened, the crowd went completely silent, but Talila questioned with a smirk, ''I bet it's the sex you had with her that's powered her up. Even I feel the difference now.''

After the silver-haired elf spoke, she leaned forward and started nibbling on his right ear, causing him to shiver with a smile. Once she was done with that, Archer turned around, grabbed her thick muscular thigh, and started working his way up.

He began to gently stroke her pussy through her panties, eliciting soft moans that caught the attention of the others. They glanced over with jealousy evident in their narrowed eyes.

Archer savored the envy directed his way as he smoothly slid Talila's panties aside and inserted a finger into her tight pussy, causing her to bite into her arm so she didn't let out a moan.

Unbothered by the presence of the other girls seated around them, Archer focused solely on bringing Talila to the peak of pleasure as he lavished her with his skilled touch, his fingers working their magic.

As Talila's body surrendered to the waves of ecstasy, she trembled beneath Archer's touch. His fingers danced over her pussy, skillfully coaxing her towards climax until she finally reached the peak of pleasure.

With a shuddering release, Talila climaxed, her body quivering as waves of pleasure washed over her. Sinking back into her chair, she wore a dazed expression, her senses overwhelmed by the intensity of it all.

[Please let me know if you spot any mistakes, and I will edit them. Thank you]