I let Sheena drive us the way back.

“Man they are really going to hate you Rama.”

We drove back with a heavy air hanging around us.

“Well there’s nothing I can do about it, I needed the materials.”

I rested my chin against the window staring off at the plains. I had mixed feelings about this event. The item obtained was one of a kind, but I had no idea to make use of it. Not only that, but I might have just made enemies with one of the top guilds in the game.

The most mysterious piece in my inventory was this newly acquired I.O.U. (Identity Otomech Unknown). This wasn’t something in the beginner’s guide, or any of the guides for that matter.

“Well what’s your plan now?”

“I don’t really have one right. It’s probably to see all these materials in hopes to get some cash.”

“Ohh...by the way Rama, what are you going to do with this thing?”

“You mean this vehicle? Not sure. It’s a good temp mech for now I guess. I can probably do some simple killing quests around this town for some extra exp and money.”

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We finally got to town.

The whole town had gathered to meet us at the entrance.

“AY HE’S BACK!”

“WOW! Our very own local hero!”

“You did it!”

Word traveled fast that I had slain Verodith.

Clearing a [World Event] instantly gives a player notoriety in the game. However, my fame in town rose to an incredible height due to the fact that I was close with almost every NPC in the city.

Even the beginner players there were excited for me.

We all went to the [Fuel Pump] to celebrate.

I ordered drinks for everyone.

“The bill’s on me!”

Everyone cheered.

It hadn’t been this lively in a long time.

“So what item did you get Rama?”

The other players gathered around me. I opened my inventory and scrolled down to the legendary item drop.

“Some type of rare material.”

I clicked on the material.

Verodith’s Obsidian Scales - Legendary Material

The Obsidian Scales of Verodith are said to be the hardest type of material in existence. The scales are jet black in color and have the smoothest texture.  Unprocessed

“Not sure how I’m supposed to process this.” I stared at the description.

“Well I heard next town over is a crafting area-” one of the players said.

“What! Really?” I jumped out of my seat.

“Yeah, apparently it’s a town full of NPC blacksmiths and player crafters. It’s currently a hotspot for getting the best items out there. There might be someone who can understand what that description means.”

“Ahh- I see...”

As we were all enjoying ourself the door creaked open.

“Oh my! Things sure have changed.”

We all turned our head towards the door.

“RIZA?!”

The whole place unanimously shouted.

END