The wind blew with a strange stillness. The light of the moon shimmered against the Otherworld Gate, cracked open and leaking raw magic into the skies.
Kael stood before it—his armor dimly glowing with the power of the six dragon lords, his crown resting heavy with destiny.
Riven stood behind him, silent.
The final quest screens had appeared:
[Solo Quest: King's Burden]
Objective: Seal the Otherworld Gate and protect your realm from outside forces.
Status: Critical.
Failure: Catastrophic.
Rewards: Unknown.
[Riven's Choice: Return or Rise]
Objective: Choose your path—Return home to the world before, or remain at Kael's side as Queen of Realmsfire.
Rewards: ???
Time Limit: Until the Gate is Closed.
Kael turned, his eyes filled with fire, purpose… and something gentler.
"Riven… this gate shouldn't be open. If we leave it, other realms—powerful ones—might come through. Ones worse than the Dragon King. My quest is to close it… alone."
"But before I go, I need to ask you…"
He took a step closer, voice lower, more human than any had heard him in a long time.
"You could go home. Live a peaceful life. Or… you can stay here, by my side—not as my ally—but as my queen."
"You've always been more than just a fighter to me."
Riven's heart pounded. Her hand trembled over her dagger, not from fear… but choice.
"Kael, I—"
He interrupted gently.
"Don't decide now. When I close this gate… it'll change everything. If you're still here when it shuts, your choice will be made."
He turned and walked toward the gate, shoulders squared.
The Solo Trial: Gatefall
The gate pulsed with hostile energy. Shadows of other worlds clawed from the edges. Creatures, unknown and hungry, reached through—Kael stood alone against them.
The screen flashed:
[Engaging: Gatefall Combat Sequence]
[Waves Incoming: Unknown]
Lightning split the ground. Rifts burst open.
Kael fought. Alone. For hours.
Each wave stronger than the last. Each cut, deeper. But he stood.
Riven's Choice
Behind him, Riven stood at the edge of the hill, watching.
The world she once knew—peaceful, simple—was calling.
But so was the one standing in fire, defending the realm that gave them both a purpose.
"Queen, huh…?"
She closed her menu.
She ran.
End of the Trial
Kael, panting, fell to his knees. His blade stabbed into the final beast.
[Seal Protocol: Initiating Gate Closure]
The gate began to shut, stone by stone, light dimming—
"You didn't think I'd let you close this thing alone, did you?" Riven said behind him.
He turned.
She stood beside him, bow drawn, eyes sharp.
"I'm not going back. My quest is done. I choose you."
Kael gave a broken smile.
"Then let's end this. Together."
They placed their hands on the core crystal. Magic surged.
The gate groaned, screamed…
Then sealed.
System Alert:
[World Quest: The Gate is Closed – COMPLETE]
Realm Status: STABLE
Title Unlocked: King and Queen of Realmsfire