Fighting with a Dragon Story Guide — NTE 1.2 Main Episode

Overview

“Fighting with a Dragon” is the new main story episode introduced in NTE Version 1.2. The episode introduces Shinku and Iroi as central characters and takes place across both Hethereau and the newly accessible Warren Continent — the fantasy realm within the 999 Nights tabletop game.

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Prerequisites

To access the Version 1.2 main story, you must have completed:

• The Dreamwalk Corridor main story from Version 1.1
• Hunter Level requirement (to be confirmed on July 8)

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Story Summary

The episode follows the Appraiser (player character) alongside Shinku and Iroi as they are transported into the world of the popular DSD anomaly tabletop game “999 Nights.” Within this fantasy realm — the Warren Continent — the group must navigate multiple regions, complete quests, and ultimately confront the Crimson Dragon.

The story bridges the real-world events of Hethereau with the fantasy setting of 999 Nights, exploring how the characters experience the game world and what it reveals about their personalities and relationships.

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Key Characters

Character	Role in Story
Shinku	Central protagonist; her dragon-related abilities take on new significance in the Warren Continent
Iroi	Central protagonist; her lamb companions (Morpheus, Icelos, Phantasos) play a role in the story
The Appraiser	Player character; transported into 999 Nights alongside Shinku and Iroi
Mint	Also transported into 999 Nights according to the 1.2 preview
Crimson Dragon	The final boss of the Warren Continent storyline

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Connection to 999 Nights Game Mode

The main story episode and the 999 Nights permanent game mode are connected but separate:

• The main story is a linear narrative experience that introduces the Warren Continent and its characters
• The 999 Nights game mode is a replayable roguelite-style mode where you explore the Warren Continent with a separate progression system

Completing the main story likely unlocks or expands the 999 Nights game mode.

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Rewards

Exact rewards will be confirmed on July 8, 2026. Main story episodes in NTE typically reward:

• Annulith (pulls)
• Fons and upgrade materials
• Exclusive cosmetic items tied to the story

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Full walkthrough with step-by-step guidance will be added when Version 1.2 launches on July 8, 2026.