As Artemia continued her journey across the Drexia Empire, the news of her deeds spread like wildfire. Villagers spoke of the lightning goddess who had come to their aid, her power illuminating the darkness that threatened to engulf them. But amidst her travels, she felt a longing for companionship, for the strength that came from fighting alongside someone equally fierce.
It was then that she received word of another champion—a warrior known as Gracier, the crimson dragon who wielded fire with unmatched skill. Intrigued by the tales of Gracier's valor, Artemia sought her out, hoping to unite their strengths in the fight against the monstrous horde plaguing the empire.
