Tempting Fate is the second Quest in Act 7 Chapter 4: Kangdom Come, and was released on March 23, 2022. It contains 6 paths and has 7 Opponents per path, with Crossbones 
, Sabretooth 
or Yellowjacket 
as the final boss.
It is preceded by 7.4.1: Manifest Destiny and succeeded by 7.4.3: Paradise Lost.
Dialogue[]
Caption: The Summoner awakens with a jolt in an alien location, though one stocked with essentials and flickering terminals.
Caption: Before a question can be posed, Ægon enters the room, his expression surprised, and then eased.
Ægon: It is good to see you awake again, my friend. You have been unconscious for only a moderate time, though much has transpired during your recovery. Ægon: This new Kang--this "Conqueror"-- has achieved a surprising amount in your absence. Ægon: An enormous armada constructed, and much of the Battlerealm controlled. Ægon: Carina, myself, and others have attempted to fight back, but he is a capable tactician. Shrewd, ruthless, and sharp. Ægon: Even Carina's immense power, and the considerable might of my ISO-Belt, have not been enough to lead to a decisive victory. Ægon: So we have remained in hiding otherwise, biding our time and hoping for your awakening.
- Transmission #1 - Upon starting the Quest
Carina: Summoner, good to see you back on your feet! Carina: And just in time too... I'm pretty sure our hidey-hole is compromised, Stardust. Ægon: It was but a matter of time. Can you walk, Summoner? Doubtless we will need the help of you and your team. Carina: Just keep the Summoner steady, Ægon. I'm sure we'll have the team's full support in no time. Ægon: Then let us face our pursuers.
- Transmission #2
Crossbones: Hydra failed to keep itself together in a challenging environment. Crossbones: Goes to show that even a genius like Red Skull can be undone by the unpredictable. Crossbones: But not me. I've always rolled with the punches. The Conqueror recognized the value of that adaptability. Crossbones: And now I've got the power to remind everyone exactly how dangerous Brock Rumlow is... Crossbones: STARTING WITH YOU!
Sabretooth: You’re a hard Elder to find, Carina Tivan. Summoner, I could pick up your stink a mile away. Carina: Working for a monster like Kang doesn’t seem to match your independent streak, Sabretooth. Sabretooth: Don’t act so high and mighty. I’m a survivor, always have been. I saw where things were going, and fast. Sabretooth: I’m willing to sell my skills to the highest bidder... and total destruction at Superior Kang’s hands is a sky-high bid. Carina: We aren’t going willingly. Sabretooth: I’d be disappointed if you did, sweetheart.
Ægon: As you can see, Kang has composed quite the force. Many dangerous elements have rallied to the banner of the Conqueror. Carina: Even someone like Doom or Red Skull could barely keep these kind of cretins in check... what's going on here? Ægon: Fear is often a powerful motivator for those bereft of a stalwart will. Carina: You really have a certain... way with words, Ægon. Ægon: I was known as a capable poet amongst my people. Carina: Okay, well now I have to-- Carina: Focus, Carina, focus. Another time. Let's move!
- Transmission #4 - On the final node