Synopsis

Having trained extensively in the spirit realm, the protagonist has mastered a brief but potent dragon transformation, though it has severe drawbacks. Upon arriving in Sudra, he encounters Jackson, a mage working undercover as a bar manager, who explains that Flame Tower scouts have gone missing near the dangerous desert ruins at the empire's border. While Jackson seems hesitant, the protagonist is determined to rescue the missing scouts despite the risks involved. It also implies there may be a larger conspiracy related to the Flame Tower.