Role

Chapter 10

All the riches in the world.
Added Sun May 31 05:08:26 2020 at level 40:

Vlalkon stepped back from his latest piece, the throbbing in his hands a
dull ache to match the sharp stab of longing in his chest.

This one had been easier, in many ways. He had gained confidence with the
technical aspects. But it had hurt far more, both physically and otherwise.

He gingerly tugged his gauntlets back over his blistered hands. Even his
heritage could only do so much, and melting the stone to shape it had left
its mark. Not one he could allow the council to see, yet. A perceived
weakness was dangerous at the simplest of times, and these were not simple
times.

So many had spoken to him of the throne. Asked how much he was looking
forward to taking it, if it was him. They didn't understand.

It wasn't about the throne. It never would be about the throne. It was just
the means. Power, prestige, riches and respect. Worthless in the end.

It was about her. It would always be about her.

He stared at his latest work, a bitter smile twisting his mouth.

The only thing he could not have.