I Only Tame Dragons

Even if Horizon could get his hands on the ingredients, the complexity of the crafting process was a different beast altogether.

Legendary equipment wasn\'t something you just hammered out in any forge; it required precision, mastery, and the kind of skill that only a few Forgers in all of Eternia had ever achieved.

Horizon knew he still had a long way to go—but with Nyx\'s knowledge and his determination, he would get there. Eventually. Stay connected via empire

Most players could only wear Bronze, Iron, and Silver Equipment, and if they were fortunate enough, they could don Gold Equipment if they met the necessary stats.

His own [Bone Armor] was a Tier-1 Silver Equipment requiring 200 CON to equip, while his [Drakescourge Scimitars] were Tier-9 Iron Equipment, needing 100 STR to equip. Both had been found in Drakha, but Mappletown only offered items up to Tier-5 Bronze Equipment. Was it because the town was small and tucked away in a backwater region?

Regardless, if Drakhan equipment wasn\'t available in Eternia, it meant Horizon had a golden opportunity. He could start forging Drakhan gear and sell it alongside potions and unique items found only in Drakha.

Not only would this give him a serious edge in the market, but it would also fatten his own coffers in the process.

It was the perfect way to kill two birds with one swing of the hammer!

Horizon had stored all the Forging, Crafting, and Alchemical recipes in his library interface after devouring every book Nyx had in her collection.

He had everything from common to rare, epic to Legendary Equipment, and even Tier-1 to Tier-9 magical scrolls and items.

Nyx had a complete set of those recipes, having been a forging expert herself.

Horizon could see a bright future ahead, one where he would not only create powerful potions but also craft exquisite equipment that would change the game for him.

Horizon continued rummaging through the herbalist\'s satchel, surprised at just how much it held. It was like an endless bag of wonders.

He pulled out a [Mintleaf Herb], cool to the touch. When chewed, it instantly froze the body for a minute—a perfect defense mechanism or temporary stasis for healing.

Then came a sleek [Herbalist\'s Knife] with a handle wrapped in tiny green vines. Plants cut with this knife would regrow the severed part within 24 hours—priceless for any herbalist.

Next was a real treasure: a [Sentient Satchel], enchanted to identify and catalog every herb or plant stored inside, listing their properties in neat, glowing text. Horizon couldn\'t help but grin—this would save hours of tedious research.

His hand brushed a small vial containing a [Darkberry Potion]. Drinking it granted the user Darkvision, but at a cost—any ordinary light would become blinding. "A double-edged sword," Horizon muttered.

Then he found a jar of [Firedrake Pearl Cream], derived from legendary drakes. It bestowed immunity to both fire and ice—perfect for the harshest environments or intense battles.

He pulled an [Acorn of the Pepemold Flower] next, treated with the potent extract of Adderwort Root. Consuming it would plunge the user into a day-long coma, but upon awakening, they would be fully healed and purified from any ailment—a powerful, if risky, tool for desperate times.

The true prize at the bottom of the satchel, though, was two incredible wondrous items: the [Bagged Biomes] and the [Herbalist\'s Case].

The [Bagged Biomes] was nothing short of miraculous. It looked like an ordinary big bag from the outside, but opening different pockets revealed miniature ecosystems within—each one a self-sustaining environment.

There was a desert filled with heat-resistant herbs, a lush forest brimming with rare plants, a murky swamp hiding medicinal fungi, and even a crystal-clear lake teeming with aquatic herbs.

Each biome contained the specific plants and resources naturally found in its environment, making it a mobile greenhouse for a master herbalist.

Horizon marveled at the endless possibilities—the ability to harvest rare ingredients from different ecosystems without ever leaving his camp.

While the [Herbalist\'s Case] was equally valuable. A sturdy, well-crafted box measuring about 20 inches long, it had an array of compartments and drawers perfectly designed to store fragile or perishable ingredients.

What made it truly remarkable, however, was its time-altering properties. Anything placed inside aged at an astonishingly slow rate—one day inside the case was equivalent to just one hour in the real world.

Freshly picked plants could dry and be preserved indefinitely without losing their potency, and ingredients that would usually rot within days or weeks could be kept for over 20 years, still retaining their full medicinal power.

These cases were heirlooms, passed down from one generation of herbalists to the next. The magic of the case was subtle, so much so that many were lost to time, mistaken for common storage boxes, their true worth unknown.

With both of these in hand, Horizon had struck gold—no, something better.

With the [Bagged Biomes], Horizon now possessed entire miniature worlds at his fingertips—each ecosystem a self-sustaining haven for rare herbs he could plant and cultivate.

And with the [Herbalist\'s Case], he held the power to freeze time for his ingredients, preserving their potency for decades.

Together, these treasures gave him access to an endless supply of powerful herbs, no longer bound by the limitations of seasons or spoilage.

It was more than just convenience—it was complete mastery over nature\'s bounty, a game-changer in the art of herbalism.

"You\'re still a dragon, don\'t forget that," Nyx reminded him with a pointed look, noticing the gleam of excitement in Horizon\'s eyes. "Don\'t let those two little trinkets turn you into an herbalist overnight."

"I know, and I\'m not planning to," Horizon said, shaking his head. "But at least now, I can preserve and cultivate my own herbs. Having the ingredients for most potions within arm\'s reach isn\'t exactly a bad deal."

Before Nyx could respond, Violet\'s voice echoed through the chamber. "Hey guys! There are some captive Lizardfolk over here!"

Horizon, Nyx, and Lydia barely lifted their heads, too engrossed in the piles of treasure they were rummaging through.

"What\'s this?" Horizon murmured as he pulled out a necklace woven from fragrant flowers. The scent was intoxicating, and a small inscription caught his eye. "When worn, you become irresistible to the next person you encounter . . . they\'ll flirt with you relentlessly."