21st Century Archmage

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‘Huhu, but its not like theres no harvest at all.

There were still the unnamed territory Skyknights who attacked the beastmen and me without knowing their place, leaving behind seven wyverns, airplates, and one hundred Blessed Spears. The fools chasing us came all the way to the cusp of the Rual Mountains before turning back in unison at some point, and as soon as they retreated, I went back to collect whatever spoils I could before heading back to Nerman.

‘Everyone arrived ahead of me, I see.

I had commanded the beastmen to escort the guests to Weyn Covert. They had apparently touched down ahead of me, because eight pitch-black wyverns were situated on one side of the already cramped Weyn Covert.

Guoooooooooooooo!

We left the prey in the temporary wyvern hangars constructed outside the city before heading in. Flying above the covert, Bebeto let loose his characteristic deep and heavy cry.

Kiaaaaaaa!

Kuaaaaaa!

And then, I saw it. The wyverns sitting in front of the covert hangars or playing on the runway flapped their wings and cried out as if to respond to Bebetos bellow.

‘Argh, you enviable bastard.

Just how much had he captivated the females to receive such a passionate welcome? Bebeto flapped his wings gracefully as he made a cool landing. It was as if he were the master of this place.

‘I cant lose! How can a human be less than a monster! Bebeto, youre my lifelong greatest rival now!

I was pathetic for treating a wyvern as a rival, but the envy boiling up inside me wasnt easy to tamp down. The master worked and struggled half to death but still went to bed clutching a pillow, while a certain someone lived the easy life and received the attention of many female wyverns like an emperor. I was envious as hell. I wasnt asking for much, just five loving women and an awesome life with a harem, alright?

“Salute!”

As Bebeto and I touched down, the knights and soldiers standing by gave a resounding salute. It felt pretty good. Only someone who was welcomed like this after a long day of work would understand such a delightful feeling.

Derval came out to greet me, as if he had been waiting here for my return.

“My liege, welcome back!”

“Haha, Im a bit late to the party.”

“Perish the thought. Please, come inside. His Highness the Prince and Her Highness the Princess are waiting in the dining hall.”

“Is everyone safe?”

“They have no external injuries, and Saintess Aramis was kind enough to give them a blessing, so their minds should be settled now as well.”

‘Gosh, our pretty lady is kind as well.

It was impossible not to cherish Aramis, who took care of things without being told what to do.

“My liege, grilled pork belly, kimchi, and rice made with steamed kotiv have been prepared.”

“Ohh! Really?”

There wasnt much to life. As long as you could return home after working hard to those who greeted you warmly and a table of warm, tasty food, that was the epitome of happiness. Of course, if the person greeting you was a woman, that would be the icing on the cake.