Why Give Us This

The women remained silent as Archer continued, ''I will return and spend the next few years battling the Alliance until Thrylos is mine. After that,'' he continued, his gaze hardening, ''I'll turn my sights on the Swarm—and finally wipe them out for good.''

Everyone nodded, but Alexa asked curiously, ''Once everything calms down, can I join you?''

''Of course, you can come over whenever you like. I'll be able to open a Gate thanks to my mana,'' Archer answered before turning to Ashoka, Maeve, and Nyx. ''When we return, you three will help Nala while I aid Talila with the 1st Fleet.''

They agreed just as Nancy finally spoke up, ''Will someone teach me to fight with some of your fantasy weapons?''

Archer laughed before the tiger woman responded with a friendly smile, ''I can help you learn how to use a sword when you have time.''