As preparations for the alliance grew, spies brought alarming news. A figure known as Veytrax, one of the Betrayer's most loyal lieutenants, was amassing an army of corrupted dragons and other twisted creatures in the Ashen Expanse. This army threatened to overwhelm the alliance before it could solidify.
The system presented a critical mission:
[New Quest Available]
Title: Strike at the Heart
Description: Launch a preemptive strike against Veytrax's forces in the Ashen Expanse and eliminate him.
Rewards: +800,000 EXP, Obsidian Aegis (Mythical Item), 100,000 Gold Coins.
Erlan led an elite force of dragons and allies into the desolate Expanse, facing resistance at every turn. The corrupted landscape sapped their strength, and Veytrax's minions employed guerrilla tactics to delay their advance. Despite these challenges, Erlan's leadership and strategy prevailed.
Confronting Veytrax in the heart of the Expanse was the ultimate challenge. The lieutenant wielded dark powers gifted by the Betrayer, including the ability to distort time itself. For every second Veytrax manipulated, Erlan countered with devastating precision, leveraging his Eternal Rebirth ability to recover from near-fatal blows.
The battle ended in victory, but Erlan emerged with grave injuries. Veytrax's last words echoed ominously: "This is but the beginning. The Betrayer grows stronger with each passing moment."