Albrecht’s Pearl · 26. April 2024
Chapter 4 *** The next morning. She went back to the Viscount, but it was in vain. The Viscount had not returned. This time, even his eldest son, Pietro, had gone to the police station, so Louise had to turn back without any further explanation. The funeral could not be put off any longer. Louise finally decided to give up on the pearl. She had to go to Helden's pawnshop to retrieve the loan note and three crowns she had hidden under the floorboards. She must hand over the money and the deed...
Albrecht’s Pearl · 26. April 2024
Chapter 3 *** Tony scratched his forehead, cursing himself for being so blinded by money that he had come all this way. "Your Excellency, I'll have to go back and trade again, I had my doubts about the authenticity!" Whoosh, another thin wisp of smoke filled the air between them. But the pungent cigar smoke was good, if only to escape the piercing golden gaze. Tony exclaimed in exasperation. "She had no idea what it’s worth, and I'm sure I could get her to sell it for ten times the money!"...
Albrecht’s Pearl · 17. April 2024
Chapter 2 **** "But if you're looking to borrow money for this, the amount available drops considerably. Hmm, maybe three crowns." "..................That's it? even if I’m just leaving it with you?" The man then showed her the loan deed. At the very bottom of the deed with the shop's name on it, it said it was notarized by the Imperial Bank. "All the safe pawnshops are like this; if there's a place that takes this and lends more, they're not going to sign this notarized document." Louise had...
Albrecht’s Pearl · 14. April 2024
Chapter 1 **** Burg, the northwestern tip of the Empire. Ferdinand von Burg, the silver-haired holy changeling, stood by the window of the room he had occupied not long ago, staring out into the deep night. His thick, gaunt lips took a drag from his cigar, and when he exhaled, a thin wisp of smoke hit the frosted glass, smeared it white, and then vanished. Ferdinand finally turned around and spoke. "You will have only one chance, Your Highness, and as soon as you reveal your identity, they must...