Crossed Destinies: The Hour of Revelation
Volmeryn stood in the center of the room, his hands folded behind her back. His haughty expression had softened and his eyes were sunk into a mirror that showed a world in ruins. Flames touched the skies as routed armies desperately tried to survive a force they could not comprehend. Crack... Boom...
Volmeryn whispered to himself, almost inaudibly, «They have no idea... No way to understand what awaits them. »
His voice usually full of arrogance carried a melancholy. He looked away and clenched his fists.
A vision arose in his mind: a past conversation with the omniscient system that guided him, a dialogue that had marked him more than he wanted to admit.
—Do you think your strength alone will be enough for you, Volmeryn?
—Of course, he had replied with his usual arrogance.
—But what will you do in the face of what you can't control? The variables that even your power can't crush?
He didn't answer at the time too proud to recognize the truth in those words. But now, in the face of these chaotic worlds, he wondered if the system was right.
Back in the present, Volmeryn resumed his usual posture, straightening up as if nothing had disturbed him. But his eyes, staring at another mirror showing the dragon kings still debating in his absence, shone with a different glow. Thrum.
«Nethrath ... Lysandros... Sepharon... All so predictable. Still even the weakest players can turn a well-started game around if I don't stay attentive. »
Volmeryn : «Let everyone underestimate me. They will never see the time come when I turn their own arrogance against them. »
Volmeryn left the observation room, his arrogance carefully resettled on his face but a fire burned in his mind. He was a strategist, a manipulator capable of thinking several steps ahead even when a furtive doubt haunted his decisions.
A new era seemed to be emerging, one in which the dragon kingdoms would be united under a single banner. But under this alliance, invisible tensions were already beginning to form, silent conflicts that would shape the future of this world.
DING !
[Generated Quest: Forge an alliance with the other Dragon Kings. Reward: Ally empowerment, new skills, and powers.]
Volmeryn Vorthyx now stood atop the huge Hall of the Dragon Kings, a place where every decision resonated through the ages. The other dragons were gathered around him, each of them occupying a strategic place. The encounter that took place here would define the lines of force of the dragon kingdoms for centuries to come.
Lysandros: «So, we have an agreement. The union of a dragon king with his peers may seem unnatural but the circumstances of the world compel us to do so. »
Volmeryn: «It's not just a deal. It's a victory. We will rule together or fall separately. Unity is our only chance against the other kingdoms, the Demon Emperors and the mythological creatures who covet our power. »
Seraphon: «What if this union is not enough? What will we do then? »
Volmeryn (smiled slightly): «If unity fails then I will be the one to redefine this world. The other dragons will understand that they have no choice but to submit. »
Arelon: «You talk as if you are already invincible but you forget that the fundamental element of any dragon king is power. What do you propose to ensure that this power is in our hands? » He let out a low, unhealthy laugh.
Aleron's words were full of defiance. Hah! But Volmeryn was not naïve. He knew that this alliance was fragile. The other dragons like him were creatures of pride, power, and conquest. Alliances were often a balancing act and it was not certain that this fragile peace pact would last long.
Volmeryn: «I propose a quest. A quest that will test our powers and force us to cooperate. »
Eirlys: «A quest? That sounds wise. But it won't be easy. Each of us has our own ambitions. »
Volmeryn: «The quest will be about the conquest of an ancient artifact, an artifact that has the power to strengthen our domain and repel any threat. An artifact that even some Demon Emperors fear. »
The assembly was silent for a moment. Shh ! An ancient artifact, they said. It was not a simple relic or a simple treasure. Artifacts of such power were rare and sought after, and many had lost their lives trying to find them. But the mention of the fear of the Demon Emperors caught everyone's attention.
Nethrath (Suspiciously): «Are you talking about the Heart of Drakara?»
Volmeryn: «Yes. The Heart of Drakara. A legendary artifact whose powers can strengthen our dragon blood. If we want to guarantee our dominance, we must possess it. »
Silence was again settling in but this time it was less heavy. Each Dragon King seemed to think deeply as he weighed the consequences of such a quest. Volmeryn knew that the artifact was powerful but he wasn't sure of everything it entailed. If he found it, it would change everything. But if he failed... he did not even dare to contemplate defeat. Hmm...
Seraphon: «We'll have to prepare. This quest will be dangerous. But if this power is real, I cannot leave it in the hands of those who are weaker. »
Eirlys: «I will walk with you, but know this: if the power of the Heart of Drakara is as great as you say, it will change the balance of the world.»
Each of these dragon kings had their own ambitions, and Volmeryn wasn't so naïve as to believe that they would settle for a simple alliance. It wouldn't be long before their rivalry resurfaced, but for now, the goal was clear.
Volmeryn: «We'll leave tomorrow morning, get ready. What we do will define our future. »
The other dragons scattered, each preparing for the imminence of the quest. Volmeryn found himself alone for a moment immersed in his thoughts. He knew he was about to dive into a sea of challenges. While this quest would strengthen his power, it also risked introducing new threats that he could not yet anticipate.
But he had no choice. Crack Snap !
Volmeryn: «I never let my destiny be dictated to me. This world belongs to me, and if my allies are to become enemies, then so much the better. I will crush them all. »
Volmeryn knew that his rise had only just begun. And while the Heart of Drakara represented an opportunity to dominate this world, he would face even greater dangers than he had faced before.
The next day, they went in search of the artifact but what awaited them would be much more complex than they imagined.
The quest for the Heart of Drakara was just the beginning of a larger war...
Rumble — The ground trembled beneath their feet.
Crack — A sudden burst of energy sparked in the distance.
Volmeryn's eyes narrowed, the air thick with tension.
«Prepare yourselves», he said, his voice cool as always.
The sound of clang echoed as the warriors unsheathed their weapons, ready for whatever lay ahead.
The hunt for the Heart of Drakara had just begun, and they were about to enter a storm far greater than they ever imagined.
CHAPTER ENDED.