Ludovic Brant/History

### Freeing the dragaans

Following the defeat of demons Arachnes, Diamanta, Naga, and Amarok, Ludi became powerful enough to face his greatest enemy, Lord Viktor. As Team Mythic Beasts confronted the demon, Viktor expressed his glee that he was able to stand face to face with Jones and Ludi, and that he would not allow the last dragaan to slip past his chains a second time. Ludi smirked and told the Enslaver that he had messed with the wrong race. He unleashed the powers within his dragon blood, and began his revenge on the demon alongside his allies. They eventually defeat Viktor, who begged for Ludi's mercy, saying that he pose no further threat to him, and that his kind does not kill for nothing. Ludi confirmed the statement, but later added that he would kill his enemy for his essence and to lift the curse on his people. After explaining to Viktor the powers of his blade, he beheads the demon, giving him power and freeing the dragons and dragaans of Infernia.

### Gerhard the dragon

After slaying Lord Viktor, Jones assumed that Ludi's blade must be powerful enough to destroy the barrier between Skull Summit and Infernia, which the dragaan confidently confirmed. On their way to the barrier, Team Mythic Beasts was met by Gerhard Rysem, a fire dragon who is the Chief and Guardian of Infernia. This surprised Ludi, who had believed that his father was long dead.

### Trial of the Guardian

At his workshop, Ludi forged the sword billet into a promising prototype for Mikel, who was absolutely astonished by the craft. Ludi tells him that he must partake in a trial in order to complete the sword, to which Mikel quickly accepts. He then guides the boy to an empty hut and tells him to wait for the examiner to arrive. Soon, Luke smashes a bottle of Arthur's sleep-inducing gas, apologizing for his interference while explaining to Mikel that the examiner does not belong in the Mortal Realm. Ludi confirms his statement and advises Mikel to breathe in the gas, to which the boy agrees. Everyone in the room passes out as the gas fills the room.

Ludi and Mikel later awaken in the Dream Realm, where the Lord of Dreams, Alphix, awaits. Alphix introduces himself as the examiner of the Trial of the Guardian, much to Mikel's glee. The Lord of Dreams tells Mikel that he and Ludi will work together to confront a horde of monsters, but warns the boy that this trial would be significantly harder than the previous ones. Mikel assures that Ludi that he'll pass the trial in the name his beautiful new sword and their friendship. After Mikel and Ludi got into position, Alphix commences the Trial of the Guardian, sending in the monsters.

At first, Ludi and Mikel made easy work of the swarming monsters. However, the number of enemies on trial grounds soon overwhelm the two, sending both into their Bestial Drives. However, Ludi's energy-consuming Dragon Spirit soon exhausts him, making Mikel realize the point of the trial: protecting his allies. As the leader of the monsters arrive, Mikel confronts it alone, buying time for Ludi to recover. The two then defeat the final opponent, ending the Trial of the Guardian. Despite his satisfaction, Alphix could not announce the results, for the effects of the gas had worn off. Saying farewell to the two, Alphix watches the dream selves of Mikel and Ludi fade as they wake up in the Mortal Realm.

Ludi and Mikel find themselves back in the workshop, where Arthur complains about how their weight made him struggle to carry them. Ludi apologizes, while Mikel ignores Arthur and approaches an unconscious Luke, asking if he passed the Trial of the Guardian. Luke merely whispers the words "touch the blade", to which Mikel obeys. Ludi hands over the prototype to Mikel, whose soul resonated with the blade, changing into a stellar, battle-ready weapon. Spiritual energy flows through Mikel and his new blade as he "feels the power". Luke later wakes up, congratulating him for passing his brother's special trial.