The World Is Mine For The Taking

Chapter 1098: Chapter 168 - The Origin Of The Republic Of The Great Forest (1)

"Leon!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Trill’s voice rang out the moment she spotted me, clear and full of emotion. Before I could even properly react, she was already moving—no hesitation, no restraint, just pure momentum aimed straight at me. It was obvious she intended to tackle me, full force, like she always did when her emotions got the better of her.

I didn’t resist. Not even a little.

I simply planted my feet and braced myself. Trill was strong—ridiculously so. Anyone else might’ve stumbled or been knocked flat on their back. But my body had long since been tempered and forged through training. When she crashed into me, there was impact, sure, but I didn’t budge. Not even an inch. I wrapped my arms around her instinctively, catching her like it was second nature.

"I missed you!" she said, her voice muffled as she pressed her face against my stomach.

She clung to me tightly, almost desperately, her arms wrapping around my waist as if she was afraid I’d disappear if she let go. Her cheek rubbed against me, and she pressed herself closer, breathing me in like she needed to confirm I was real—that I was actually here.

I didn’t complain. How could I? I just let her hold onto me however she wanted. There was no point resisting even if I wanted to—though, truthfully, I didn’t want to. Letting her do this felt right.

"I missed you too, Trill," I said, smiling as I gently rubbed her head.

My fingers slid through her hair in slow, steady motions, calming and familiar. I could feel her relax just a bit under my touch, though she still refused to let go.

"Fuhahaha!"

Lionel’s booming laughter cut through the moment. He was watching us with clear amusement, arms crossed as his sharp eyes took everything in.

"This is the first time I’ve ever seen Trill this vulnerable," he said, clearly entertained. "You really do have a way with women, Leon. It’s like you turn every woman you touch into a completely different person."

I didn’t bother denying it. There was no real point. If anything, that comment only cemented what was already obvious.

"Well," Trill said, lifting her head slightly but still clinging to me, "Leon is a very nice man. It’s only natural that any woman he comes across would fall in love with him."

She said it with complete confidence, like it was an undeniable fact rather than an opinion.

"Is that so?" Lionel replied, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Then I suppose I should be concerned. If your harem keeps growing and growing, to the point where you can’t possibly make time for everyone, I’d hate to see Trill get neglected."

It wasn’t an unreasonable concern. If anything, it was a fair one. I understood exactly where he was coming from.

"You don’t have to worry," I said, a confident smirk forming on my face. "I’m not that kind of guy."

Lionel studied me for a few seconds, his gaze sharp and assessing. Then, slowly, his expression softened, and a broad smile spread across his face.

"That’s good," he said, clearly satisfied. "In that case, I’ll be expecting around fifty cubs from the two of you. So make sure you get busy, alright?"

"Father...!" Trill snapped, shooting him a sharp glare.

Lionel laughed it off, raising both hands as if surrendering before turning around and walking away, leaving us behind.

As Trill and I stood there, still locked in our reunion, another familiar voice joined in.

"You’re not forgetting about me too, are you, Leon?"

I turned to see Artemis approaching, her posture composed as always. Aegis stood beside her, alert and watchful, staying close to her princess like a shadow that never left her side.

"How could I forget someone I care about?" I said with an easy smile. "Didn’t you hear what I told Lionel? I’m not that kind of guy."

"That sounds a little questionable," Artemis replied calmly. "The last message you sent me was... two days ago."

Two days. That alone had been enough to worry her.

"The service in the Kingdom of Dwarves is terrible," I said honestly. "The fact that I managed to send you anything at all was already a miracle. Some of my messages didn’t even go through two days ago. I’ll talk to Agneis about it."

She exhaled softly. "I suppose that explains it. Still... you had me worried. I thought you might’ve started neglecting me."

She paused for a moment before adding quietly, "I don’t think I could handle that."

"That’s not possible," I said firmly. "I could never forget the first elf I’ve ever had a relationship with."

I leaned forward and kissed her.

She didn’t hesitate—not even for a second. She kissed me back smoothly, naturally, like it was something she’d done a thousand times before.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Aegis. Her face turned bright red as she quickly averted her gaze, clearly embarrassed. But despite that, her body betrayed her—she shifted her weight, squirming slightly, fingers curling at her sides.

I knew that look.

I looked directly at her. She glanced back at me, then immediately looked away again. A moment later, she peeked at me once more, conflicted, before turning her head aside yet again.

"Aegis," I called.

She stiffened and looked at me. "Y-Yes?"

"Come here," I said, opening my arms.

"W-Why?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Well," I said casually, "you want it too, don’t you?"

Her eyes flickered. She looked away, then back at me. After a brief internal struggle, she finally took a step forward. Then another. Slowly, she walked into my arms.

She was tense, uncertain, like she wasn’t sure she was allowed to be there. But she leaned in anyway. Rising onto her tiptoes, she closed the height difference and kissed me.

She was hesitant—clearly not as confident as Artemis—but she kissed me regardless. Her lips parted, and her tongue slipped into my mouth, intertwining with mine.

She tasted good. Sweet, warm, familiar in a different way. The heat between us built quickly as we exchanged saliva, neither of us pulling back until it became overwhelming.

When we finally separated, a thin strand of saliva stretched between our lips before snapping.

Honestly, I really wanted a fuck right then and there. Maybe later, once things settled down, I could have a foursome with the three of them. Or add one more and turn it into a fivesome.

That could wait.

For now, there were more pressing matters—like building proper housing for the lamias.

***

Agneis and Artemis now stood face to face.

The air between them felt tense, heavy with history. Solaris and Agneis had been at odds for centuries, and I couldn’t tell whether that animosity extended to Artemis as well, given that she was Solaris’s daughter.

"I appreciate you agreeing to meet with me, Queen Agneis," Artemis said respectfully.

"Well," Agneis replied evenly, "if the next queen of the elves requests an audience, it would only be natural for me to accept. Wouldn’t you agree?"

The conversation had begun.