Chapter 144. A Stranger in the Nest

“What does that mean?” Giovanna asked in amazement.

“That's the gold of the gods. The gold that Hovar stole after the gods died.” Alice explained. “We are its guardians.”

“But... If Hovar stole that gold... This Luc from now on brought the gold so that you would protect it...”

“Yes. It now belongs to the Alphas and Lunas... But it's not all here. He keeps a quantity like it hidden in a pyramid rubble in the desert. Hovar says it's to protect against any eventuality...”

“You live in extreme poverty with all this gold here? That doesn't make sense.” Giovanna said and everyone fell silent. She bent down to put her hand in the lake and Alicia grabbed her wrist. Giovanna turned to her menacingly.

“Have you gone mad?” Luna asked furiously.

“We can't touch that gold, Luna. It's sacred. Everyone who has tried has immediately been turned to dust.”

Giovanna let go of Alice's hands and smiled debauchedly.

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