You cannot pick the chest, because it will be opened by completing a task. In return you get rewarded by the Smith. I wasted alot of time on that chest.
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Larry,
Loyal guardian of the
OHF
Devoted member of the
Ironworks
Only member of the Elite Bodyguard to Rikard
(the fool that takes the bullet)
Ertai's back-up
Memnoch's chief look-out
Member of the
Ancients club