Sia answered with a tired voice. ''Bad. There are too many beasts roaming the land. Orcs and goblins have overrun Ghostwood Grove.''
When hearing this, Archer asked curiously. ''Don't you have enough troops?''
Sia shook her head as she replied. ''No. We're waiting for reinforcements because the Duke can't spare any soldiers as they're being used to protect the towns and villages.''
Archer's grin widened when hearing this, and he leaned close to Sia, whispering into her pointed ear. "Well, if my wife requests assistance, I'd gladly clear the entire grove for you, provided the reward is worth my efforts."
When the older dragon-kin woman heard this, she shivered but nodded. ''Can you help me, please? If you do this, you can request anything, my husband.''
His grin grew wider before he leaned forward and stole her plump lips. The two kissed in the foyer as the maids and guards watched, feeling awkward. When they separated, Archer realized this and started laughing.
