All Chapters of Lior Croft: The Storm They Never Saw Coming!: Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
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THE REWARDS
Sophia’s brows furrowed, her voice trembling with confusion as she asked, “Why?” Her words echoed faintly, drawing every eye toward Lior. Lior’s gaze was steady, his tone calm but firm. “Because it is fake.” Gasps rippled through the crowd. Governor Marcus stepped forward, his robes sweeping the floor with authority. His voice thundered, “Impossible! The Blood Moon Stone cannot be fake. I picked it myself, and I am one of the top artifact appraisers in the country. Years of experience do not lie.” Lior bowed slightly. “With all due respect, Governor, I do not question your identity or your reputation. But I know this stone is a forgery.” The governor’s eyes narrowed. “Explain yourself.” Lior gestured toward the glittering stone in the open box. “The True Blood Moon Stone has a deep crimson hue, almost alive, shifting faintly under moonlight, or under a torch light.Its edges are sharp yet smooth, like glass carved by divine hands. This one, however, is duller, its color
THE CEMETERY
Lior sat in his room, lost in thought. The drama in the palace had finally died down, and he was left to pick up the pieces of his shattered heart, and accept that his step brother would soon marry his first love.He needed a distraction, something to take his mind off, then he remembered the fact that his mother, Queen Laura Croft, was gone. Just then, a maid knocked and entered his room.“Greetings Mr Lior, I am Kara Danvers, the maid who will be working close with you, and show you around the palace. I was appointed by the chief maid to show you your duties as you work here in the palace.”“ Nice to meet you, Kara,” Lior smiled.“ Like wise,” Kara replied.Please, I know this is sudden, but before I get into any duties, can you take me to the royal cemetery?” Lior asked.“ I wish to see the grave of the late queen Laura Croft.”Kara's face dropped. “Mr Lior, I need to inform you that the queen wasn't buried in the royal cemetery," Kara said, her voice gentle.Lior's eyes narrowed.