Walking into the small seemingly rundown one story bungalow. Alex in fact didn't have much expectation. He of course knew it was a blacksmith with a master blacksmith in it that had the talent and qualifications to reach the grandmaster level. However, in his past life due to being too poor during the early stages of the game. He didn't get to visit these luxury places.

If he wanted something of high quality he was gaining it only through grinding high level quest mission, handy downs or straight up collecting it from players trying to kill him.

Now though he was the world's first.

Stepping through the door though Alex was greeted with the sight of a well cleaned and a luxurious setting. Walls were draped in silk flags of many of battles. Every item was encased in a glass that shined beautifully in the well lit lamps that hung attached to the wall every 4ft. The floor neither creaked or moaned when stood on even though it was a delicate looking wood.

Standing in the middle of this grand scene of course was a simple looking blacksmith.

The blacksmith in question was a youngish male dressed in silver and brown common clothes. The only remarkable thing to his appearance was a shiny, clean and polished, hammer hanging from his waist. Paired with the gloves he wore on his hands. They were without a doubt not tools for beginners.

"Thanks for taking out the trash. They just don't bother leaving this place. Good for nothing's, the lot of them." Spoke the young man.

"Oh, were are my manners. Name's Daryl. If you need anything or want anything made let me know."

"My name's Zero and I'll take you up on the offer. I'm looking for beginner class armguards or maybe even a full set of armour depending on the price and quality."

"Beginner huh, based off your movements before you'd give me a run for my money. Surely you don't claim to be a beginner now do you." Daryl said sceptical.

"Well truthfully my body is lacking in what it used to be so for the mean time it's beginner but it won't take long for me to get back to that point. That's why I've came here. I heard your the best." Alex said while smiling mysteriously.

"Oh heavens no! I don't know who you bought that information from but you've been scammed, that's for sure. There are plenty of people better. Just look for those old fogies."

"I hate to admit it but I'm no where near there level yet."

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"Hahaha, oh well. You could say I've just got an eye for these things and something is telling me that I made a good choice coming here today."

After finishing scanning the floor for items that could be of use. It was as expected. They were all expensive.

Swords and shield that could fetch a huge price if auctioned were just sitting here on display. As if begging to be set free.

What did catch Alex's eye was a dagger of Rare class. Which for a blacksmith of Daryl calibre to be selling was somewhat strange.

[Nature's Wrath. Incomplete]

[Item level Requirement: ??.]

[Effects: For every damage opponent takes with this item [Nature's Wrath] is activated.]

[Nature's Wrath gives user HP when opponent takes damage.]

"Interesting how much for this item."

"Ouch, you picked the only item I didn't personally craft in the entire store."

"Haha I didn't think you would make this item after looking around the store. I guess that's what caught my eye."

"All fun and games aside though. I afraid this item isn't for sale in the same way that the others are."

"Oh? How come?" Alex interested by the development as he hadn't heard of anything about this sort of weapon nor hidden quest in his past life.

"Well, the old geezer said the one who can pick it up and still be fine after leaving the shop can have it for free."

"My guess is that it's cursed or something, so I've just left it be."

"Call me a coward if you'd like but somethings you don't mess with if you don't want things to get complicated."

"How peculiar, it seems like it's incomplete. Is that why you can't touch it as you please?"

After thinking for a moment Alex stepped up towards the dagger and slowly placed his hand in its grip. Grabbing a hold he felt the weight of the steel and could tell immediately that it was beautifully made. The dagger was balanced throughout and the blade was small yet deadly. Perfect for killing in fact.

After a second went past Alex felt a tug at his very soul as if he was being swallowed. Yet even in the moment of panic he was somewhat reluctant to let go for reasons he did not know himself.

Ding

[Do you wish to bind with Nature's Wrath?]

[Yes or No]

Clicking Yes Alex felt the swallowing feeling subside and then what followed was a bright light that filled the room with pure warm light. The kind of light that could give birth to life itself.

"Hmm what is this undescribed feeling of power?" Alex muttered to himself.

[You have binded with Natures Wrath. (Incomplete)]

"Well you sure aren't normal that's for sure, are you now Zero?" Daryl said as he giggled yet still had a face of surprise and shocked?"

"You didn't even mention that you were going to pick it up for starters. What if it went wrong."

Alex looking up from the status menu looked at Daryl.

"I don't know? I guess I just felt lie I would be able to picked it up."

"That reminds me, do you think you could complete the dagger if it didn't curse you?" Alex asked as he had a sudden realisation.

"Believe me I would love too and I have the materials to do it but I haven't been able to. Even though it's sat in the shop for the past 6 years."

"It's got the makings of a fine dagger, even EPIC grade perhaps but the curse." Daryl replied with a look of longing in his eyes at the chance to craft something powerful.

"What if you can now?" Alex asked with a smile.

[Do you accept the quest: Daryl's Dream?]