The treasure chest's lid had closed again, and it sat there quietly, as though nothing had happened.
"All that for a talisman? Why is it only purple? Where's my legendary gold loot?"
The player circled the chest several times, trying to trigger something else.
Nothing happened.
The player tried attacking the chest.
Clang-the weapon struck it, and a lazy voice came from inside. "Quit it. I'm sleeping here."
The player: "..."
Fine.
Putting away the talisman, the player continued toward the bridge.
Upon reaching the middle of the Impassable Greatbridge, a golden summon sign suddenly appeared on the ground.
[Summon Yura, "Ronin"]
The player grew wary. Was there a big monster nearby?
The player chose to summon him.
Golden light flashed, and Yura appeared beside the player.
After they walked a little farther, a deafening roar rang out.
An enormous Flying Dragon descended from the sky and slammed onto the bridge, shaking the entire structure.
It was larger than any Flying Dragon the player had seen before. Strangely, its wings were covered in purple flowers, and faint purple mist spilled from its mouth.
[Ekzykes, "Lost in Dreams"]
The battle began.
The most obnoxious thing about this Flying Dragon was its sleep attacks. Every roar carried strange ripples that not only dealt heavy damage but also built up Sleepiness on contact.
Fortunately, Yura was there to help. The NPC seemed highly resistant to sleep, and while the player staggered about under its effects, he continued dealing steady damage.
Under their sustained attacks, the Flying Dragon's health bar soon hit rock bottom.
Ekzykes let out a shrill, mournful cry, struggled into the air, and fled the battlefield.
Obtained: [Dragon Scale Blade]
Yura's figure gradually faded away. Before the gates of Redmane Castle, he lay in a