Back in Stormbane, Kael sat beneath the stars, quiet… until his screen started to shake.
[Inventory: Hidden Reward – ???]
He tapped it.
A blinding flash exploded across his vision.
His entire status window glitched, flickered, then reformed—now framed in prismatic light.
[LIMIT BREAK EXCEPTION GRANTED]
The Dragon King has gifted you a flame beyond this realm. Your power is no longer bound by the rules of this world.
Rewards Received
• Kael Level: 40 → 65 Instantly
• Aurum Gained: 100,000,000
• Loot Unlocked: "??? Set"
• Name: Ashborn Sovereign Set
• Rarity: Legendary (Celestial Tier)
• Description: "Forged before stars were named. Armor worn by those destined to rival kings."
• Bonus: Adaptive elemental resistance, flame immunity, +50% weapon speed
• Effect: Glows with ever-shifting light, reflects identity of the bearer
• Weapon: Starburn Twinfangs
• Twin blades forged from fallen dragon stars
• Unique Skill: Limit Split – Divide flame and shadow into two realities for a short time
[LIMIT BREAK QUEST – FINAL PATH UNLOCKED]
Quest Name: Trial of the Six – Flame's Judgement
Only for the Chosen Flame. Defeat the six top dragon lords who serve the Dragon King. Each one tests an aspect of your soul: Strength, Honor, Will, Spirit, Rage, and Wisdom.
Objective: Defeat all six in solo battle
Location: Eternal Pyre Peaks – Sealed by time
Entry Cost: None – The Gate opens only for you
Rewards: Final Limit Break, Path of Flame Transcendence, Unknown Endgame Unlocks
Kael stood in silence as his new armor formed around him in glowing segments—his presence radiated power. Not just strength.
Purpose.
Riven stared, wide-eyed. "What… what even are you now?"
Kael looked at his hands, then out at the horizon.
"I think I'm the reason the Dragon King waited…