"I—I don't know!" the attendant stammered, his voice breaking with panic.
"My lord, I swear, I don't know! The pendant—it was fine just this morning! But now it's... it's shattered!"
Geisler's expression darkened further, his fury boiling over. He raised the servant higher, his massive arm bulging with effort.
"You don't know? You don't know? Then what use are you to me? Perhaps I should crush your skull right now and save myself the trouble of hearing more of your drivel!"
The attendant shrieked, his eyes wild with terror. "Wait! Please, my lord! Please! I can show you! The pendant—it's here! It's here!"
The Baron froze, his rage momentarily halted by the man's frantic plea.
He lowered the servant slightly, his grip still tight, and barked, "What do you mean, it's here? Speak quickly, or I will send you to the afterlife without a second thought!"
