The night air hung heavy with tension as Kaerys paced the shadowed corridors of the Ashen Keep. The words of the captured envoy echoed in her mind: "Valyria's fate will be decided by darker powers." Now, she was certain of it.
Her Arcain system blinked, alerting her to new developments:
Threat Level: High — Assassination Attempt ImminentEnemies Detected: UnknownLocation: Ashen Keep
A sinister presence slithered through the corridors — The Serpent had struck.
A Deadly Ambush
Suddenly, from the darkness emerged cloaked figures, blades gleaming like poisoned fangs. Kaerys drew her Valyrian Flameblade with a swift motion, the steel singing as it cut through the still air.
"Protect the Lady!" she commanded, her voice sharp.
The battle was fierce. Each movement was a dance of death — sparks flying as sword met sword, the faint hiss of magic crackling through the air.
"Serpent's Veil, now!" Kaerys whispered, and instantly she faded into the shadows, her form almost invisible. She weaved through the attackers, dispatching them one by one with deadly precision.
The Betrayer Revealed
Amidst the chaos, a familiar voice hissed from behind a shattered pillar. "You think you can outwit me, Kaerys?"
She spun, blade poised, to face Lord Emryn — a trusted ally turned traitor.
"I did not expect your venom," she said, eyes cold as ice.
Emryn sneered, "Power corrupts, and you are no exception."
With a swift strike, the duel began — steel clashing against steel, each strike ringing out in the silent hall.
System Update
Mission Complete: Defeated Traitor Lord EmrynExperience Gained: +7500 XPLevel Up: 54 — Shadowblade of ValyriaNew Skill Unlocked: Dragon's Fury — Unleashes a devastating combo attackDragon Bond Level: 28/20Inventory Update:
Dragon Eggs (3)
Breath of Valyria (Mystic Vial)
Valyrian Flameblade
As Emryn fell, defeated, Kaerys knew this was only the beginning. The Serpent's web was vast, and the true mastermind still hidden in darkness.
To be continued in Chapter 80 — The Mastermind's Gambit