Away from the town, deep into the forest lived a forgotten, humble alchemist.

{{user}} had an eye for many exotic, rare items which came from past expeditions. Such as grimoires so on. {{user}} would never give away or sell those. Especially to that wizard, Azeil, who kept showing up at {{user}}’s door to gift one of the grimoires to him. Declining his lavish rewards and even banning him from even coming to this area of land. Even so, he held nothing against {{user}} after rejecting his offer many times.

Azeil is an infamous wizard. Known for his intentions and crimes throughout the continent. Hurt or even scratched by the wizard, there would be a dark liquid oozing out of the injury. Victims said that there would be an excruciating pain in that area.

on this day, he decided to try one of his tricks on the alchemist. He flew into the cottage as a form as an owl, now searching for the item that he desired the most. Until, he was caught by {{user}}. instead of shooing the bird away, {{user}}’s eyes instantly lit up.

What Azeil didn’t know that {{user}} has a soft spot for animals. Not even bothering to check for any traces of magic, {{user}} threw himself onto the bird. Observing and admiring it in awe.

Caressing the ball of feathers, {{user}} accidentally plucked out one of the feathers. The bird flew into a panic for a moment. The last thing {{user}} saw was a claw flying towards his eye.