Ding!

[You have Completed the [Chain Quest]: [Find Kestrellius and learn about what he saw!]

[After having learned the truth behind the Dragon Nest's incident from Kestrellius, he has recommended you speak with his nephew, Richard, who might is an alchemist, biologist, and engineer, about the black scaled dragon and whatever myth there might be behind him.]

[The mystery of the Dragon Nest and the unsealed evil is becoming slightly more clearer, but further investigation will be needed]

[You Earned The Quest Rewards]: [100000 EXP] [100000 Gold] [New Chain Quest]

"Oh, there it is, looks like we completed the quest and"

Ding!

[A New [Chain Quest] has been generated]: [Find Richard and ask him about the Black Scaled Dragon's existence.]

[After learning about Richard, Kestrellius' nephew, and his on-going investigation on the various Dragons of the Dragon Nest, you find the idea of asking him about the Black Scaled Dragon a really good opportunity. However, as someone that is a biologist, alchemist, and engineer, he might be really busy There's a possibility it won't be so easy to get his attention.]

[Quest Rewards]: [EXP] [Gold] [Progressive Chain Quests]

[Time Limit]: [24 Hours]

"Alright! Did everyone got the quest?" I wondered.

"Yep, looks like this Richard guy might be able to help us more." Mark nodded. "Though, biologist? I never thought such a job would exist in this fantasy world."

"Well, with advanced magic tools, it sounds rather possible to me!" Acorn said. "I've always been interested in biology and how monsters and other living beings work and function. But I lack the tools to properly study and research such subjects"

"Hmmm, sounds interesting." I smiled. "Maybe we could make a lasting friendship with Richard, maybe? It would be nice if we could learn more from one another and progress the research and studies of such subjects for the forest of beginnings."

"Anyways, we should get going, the quest has a time limit for some reason?" Nieve wondered. "I still don't understand much about how they work."

"I'm having a blast just talking with little bearded men." Jenny giggled.

"Hmm, I am a bit hungry though." Lily sighed. "Oh, right, I've got lunch in my inventory!" She quickly took out a plate with curry and rice, and started eating it while we made our way to the Alchemy Streets.

It was a special and beautiful area of the city filled with alchemist ateliers and alchemy shops. We also saw some golem shops, though most were closed at this hour. Kestrellius also told us that Richard worked on his own study and shop, which we reached after a few turns here and there.

"We're here." Mark said. "Richard's Alchemy Study It is rather small and run-down though"

The building was really small, and run-down just as Mark pointed out. It looked like it had a green pain over it but it had already dried out and was slowly peeling off the old wood and stone bricks.

Yikes, he's probably not that far off his own uncle in terms of money.

"W-Well" I quickly decided to gently knock the door.

Knock, knock.

Nobody responded.

We waited for a bit, but nothing.

Again

Knock, knock.

Nothing once more

"Should we just forcefully open the door?" Jenny wondered. "Oh, I could also infiltrate the inside of the run-down place!"

"W-Wait, don't do that!" I reprimanded her.

Creaaaaak!

And the door finally opened. From the building's interior, a young dwarf greeted us. He only had a small mustache and was wearing circular glasses, he looked slightly older than his actual age due to all the wrinkles below his eyes, clearly showing he hadn't slept for a while.

"Y-Yes? My shop has just closed. Perhaps you could come tomorrow?" He asked politely.

"Oh, actually we came here due to your uncle Kestrellius. We've been currently investigating the Dragon Nest and the Black Scaled Dragon on it." I said. "We suspect it could have some sort of relationship with the Demon King, even, so we wanted to know more about him, or anything in particular from the Dragon Nest. Your uncle said that you even knew myths that could be related to it."

"A-Ah, my uncle brought you here?!" He asked in surprise. "W-Well, I would love to talk more about this, but I a currently very busy working on some potions and a research so Maybe if you could do me a favor or two to help me solve this problem quickly, I could aid you."

"Oh? Sure then." Mark said, nodding.

"Yeah." I smiled. "Ask away! We'll do it for free as well."

"Oh, you are too kind!" Richard sighed. "What are your names?"

After we introduced ourselves inside of Richard's run-down house, he went to the point of the entire thing and asked us to bring him a series of materials for his research.

"Recently, the Dragons in that area had become stronger and more aggressive, so many Players have stopped hunting them and they're multiplying really fast." Richard sighed. "So I would appreciate if you could bring me a few materials off these species." He gave us a paper with the indications.

Ding!

[The [Chain Quest]: [Find Richard and ask him about the Black Scaled Dragon's existence.] has been modified!]

[A New [Chain Quest] has been generated]: [Bring Richard the Materials he needs for his vital investigation!]

[In the last week, the Dragon Nest has become even more dangerous than normal, dragon monsters are becoming overly aggressive and even stronger, some even seen to be overflowing with dark auras Richard believes he could find out what's wrong with them if he gets a few samples of their blood, scales, and internal organs]

[Bring Richard the following Materials]:

[Lesser Blue Dragon's Blood]: 0/10

[Cave Drake Scales]: 0/20

[Little Red Dragon's Claws]: 0/5

[Poisonous Viper Drake Guts]: 0/10

[Quest Rewards]: [EXP] [Gold] [Special Item] [Progressive Chain Quests]

[Time Limit]: [3 Days]

"I know it is too much, so feel free to take it easy." He sighed. "I'll reward you for your efforts as well, not just with information."

"Alright! Let's get going then!" I said happily. It was finally time to hunt.