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The Serpent Queen’s Retirement

“Is there anything else, Madame?” The banker stared at the woman with a neutral expression, his sliver glasses slipping down his narrow goblin nose.

“No. That shall be all. I require it to be locked and safely secured.” Monisha replied curtly. She lightly bounced her infant upon her lap, switching sides to maintain comfort.

“Very well. This artifact will be placed within our vault. No one shall retrieve it unless ordered by the owner, and any surviving relatives. Please sign here……and here.”

Monisha scribbled away on the parchment not caring to read details. The Tanari woman rarely read any sort of fine prints throughout her career. A flaw many have scolded her for. She did not care for the price, and wanted Giner’s soul stone locked away, safely. The last key of her past. No longer she will be known as “The Tyrant”, “Keeper of Dogs”, and “Warlord”. Everyone had been released from their service, including associations.

As the paper is shifted back towards the banker a sigh of relief escaped Monisha’s lips. The elegant woman stood up, and reached over for her second child, who is busy exploring the office.

“You have your hands full, Madame. Two children?” The goblin chuckled lightly. Monisha scoffed at him and pursed her lips. “Five– I did not pay for you to pry into my business. I am paying for a service to keep that necklace safe. By the light, if that necklace is stolen, I am coming after you first.”

Monisha’s last words were just that. A final, simple threat that once amused her foes. The banker sat in silence as the Tanari left with her children. He stared down at the hand sized box, decorated with gold trimming. A soft hum emitted from the box. Then everything within the office went dark…….