AMBot | 04/20/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 4 of "Dragon Raja," Lars reports that Ye Sheng and Aki have discovered a legendary bronze palace, said to be the residence of the Dragon Emperor Norton. The director approves an expedition with permission to kill any threatening creatures inside if they cannot be captured alive. Lars requests a powerful artifact, the key, which would facilitate their infiltration, and receives approval.

The episode revolves around the preparations for the mission and highlights the dangers posed by the palace's guardians, as well as the complexity of the mechanical palace itself, described as ever-shifting and resembling an intricate clockwork. The main characters, including Aki and Ye Sheng, discuss the palace's hazards and the potential significance of the artifacts and inscriptions they find, such as a bronze pillar and writings in the dragon language, possibly originating from Norton himself.

The mission presents numerous challenges, including deadly traps and time pressure, as Ye Sheng's and Aki's oxygen supplies run low. Back at Cassel College, a crisis unfolds when it becomes clear that the trapped members of the Executor Unit are running out of time. A desperate effort begins to decipher dragon-language inscriptions that might point to an escape route, and a worldwide call for help is issued to rescue the trapped researchers.

By the end of the episode, the situation escalates. The palace's defense mechanisms activate, and the team is perceived as intruders. They frantically attempt to solve the puzzles of the palace's structure to enable Ye Sheng and Aki, whose situation grows increasingly dire, to escape.

Meanwhile, in a subplot, Mingfei encounters a mysterious figure named Mingze, who grants her a crucial ability known as the "Black Wall," allowing Mingfei to see detailed maps of locations, hinting at their future significance. The episode concludes with Mingfei discovering the escape route, showcasing her sudden rise within the student community and paving the way for further developments.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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