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In a world where "Treasure World Online" (TWO) is the most popular game, players can find artifacts, treasures, and rare items that can be sold for real money. The game was created by a mysterious genius developer, and millions of people play it to get rich.

Our protagonist is completely broke. He dreams of playing TWO to escape poverty but can't afford the game. One day, he accidentally wins the lottery—but before he can enjoy his new wealth, he gets scammed, leaving him with only a little money. In frustration, he spends his last savings to buy the game.

But something weird happens. Instead of the normal version, he gets a secret Beta Version of TWO, which has:

Exclusive content that no other player has access to.

Unreleased hidden quests, NPCs, and secret locations.

A mysterious system that gives him strange "luck-based" abilities.

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I stared at the Rusty Dagger in my inventory, my brain struggling to process.

I was supposed to get a Beginner's Sword from the slime quest. That's how it worked in every guide I watched. But instead? I got this old, beat-up dagger.

"Did I just get scammed… by an NPC?"

Maybe it was a bug? Or maybe this was part of the Beta Version that no one else had access to? Either way, I wasn't about to let this slide.

I turned on my heel and marched back to the quest NPC, ready to demand some answers.

"Hey, Old Man, What's Up With This Dagger?"

The old man—who had just a few minutes ago smiled cheerfully while giving me a fetch quest—suddenly froze the moment I held up the dagger.

For a second, I swore I saw emotion in his face—like he was remembering something.

Okay. That was not normal NPC behavior i see in the tutorial.

"Uh, yeah," I said slowly. "You just gave it to me. You good?"

He didn't answer right away. Instead, he gently took the dagger from my hands, turning it over like he was inspecting an old friend.

"Where did you find this?" he murmured.

I blinked. "Again, YOU gave it to me."

The old man let out a soft chuckle. "So that's where it ended up…"

NPCs in beginner villages weren't supposed to have deep backstories. They were supposed to say one thing, loop their dialogue, and send you on your way.

But this guy? He looked like he was about to drop some tragic backstory on me.

"I once wielded this dagger in my youth…" he said, his voice filled with nostalgia. "Back when I was an adventurer, before I became a simple guide for newcomers like yourself."

That wasn't in any TWO tutorial video.

And before I could even process that, a new notification popped up.

Objective: Find a blacksmith capable of repairing the Rusty Dagger.

I had spent weeks watching pro gamers break down every beginner route, every efficient strategy, and not a single one mentioned this.

Was this because of the Beta Version?

I looked back at the old man, who was still staring at the dagger like it held his entire life's regrets.

"You want me to fix this?" I asked.

He nodded. "I would, but my time as a warrior has long passed… Seek a blacksmith. Perhaps they can restore it to its former glory."

And just like that, my brain exploded with possibilities.

In every MMO, hidden quests usually meant insane rewards—rare weapons, secret items, or even unique skills.

If I was the first player to trigger this quest… then I might be sitting on something huge.

"Alright, Old Man," I said, accepting the quest. "Looks like I just found my first jackpot."

The Hidden Quest