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SECRET N ° 258 The Strange Merchant chapter 8

Chapter 8

The Troubling Behavior of the Possessed

One thing became clear to Lucien: the coins did not have the same effect on everyone. In some, they exacerbated existing personality traits—greed, anger, paranoia. In others, they seemed to create an invisible bond, a dependence that made them unwilling to ever part with them.

In the streets, whispers began to spread. The coin holders formed a sort of silent group. They watched each other, exchanged knowing glances, as if sharing a secret only they understood.

And in the midst of it all, Gaspard remained nowhere to be found.

An Unexpected Encounter Lucien and Hubert, discouraged by so much resistance, found themselves at the village tavern, hoping to find allies. To their great surprise, they were approached by an old woman whose skin was parchment-like from time.

— "You are trying to recover the coins, aren't you?" she murmured as she sat at their table.

Lucien nodded.

— "You are the only one who understands the danger. You must help us."

She cast a cautious glance around before pulling out a small linen pouch. With trembling hands, she placed it before them and opened it.

Inside, a gold coin shimmered faintly, but unlike the others, its glow was dulled. It seemed… worn, as if its power had faded.

— "I found this under my late husband's pillow. Ever since he had it, he was no longer the same man… He spoke to shadows in his sleep, whispered things I couldn’t understand. Then one night, he walked out of the house and never returned. I know he's dead… but not here."

Lucien delicately picked up the coin. Instantly, a shiver ran through him. An unpleasant sensation, as if he were holding something ancient, something broken.

— "This coin is different," he murmured.

The old woman slowly nodded.

— "Because it was rejected by the Realm of Secrets. It no longer works. It is proof that these coins have a will of their own… and that they choose their bearer."

Lucien felt dizziness wash over him. Now he understood. The coins were not just cursed objects. They were alive, conscious… and they had a purpose.

But what was it?

Chapitre 8

Le Comportement Inquiétant des Possédés

Une chose devint claire aux yeux de Lucien : les pièces n’avaient pas les mêmes effets sur tout le monde. Chez certains, elles exacerbaient des traits de caractère existants—avidité, colère, paranoïa. Chez d’autres, elles semblaient créer un lien invisible, une dépendance qui les poussait à ne jamais vouloir s’en séparer.

Dans les rues, des murmures commençaient à se répandre. Les possesseurs des pièces formaient une sorte de groupe silencieux. Ils s’observaient, échangeaient des regards entendus, comme s’ils partageaient un secret connu d’eux seuls.

Et au milieu de tout cela, Gaspard restait introuvable.

Une Rencontre Inattendue Lucien et Hubert, découragés par tant de résistance, se retrouvèrent à la taverne du village, espérant trouver des alliés. À leur grande surprise, ils furent abordés par une vieille femme à la peau parcheminée par le temps.

— « Vous essayez de récupérer les pièces, n’est-ce pas ? » murmura-t-elle en s’asseyant à leur table.

Lucien hocha la tête.

— « Vous êtes la seule à comprendre le danger, il faut nous aider. »

Elle jeta un regard prudent autour d’elle avant de sortir un petit sac de lin. D’un geste tremblant, elle le posa devant eux et l’ouvrit.

À l’intérieur, une pièce d’or brillait faiblement, mais contrairement aux autres, son éclat était terni. Elle semblait… usée, comme si son pouvoir s’était affaibli.

— « J’ai trouvé ça chez mon défunt mari, sous son oreiller. Depuis qu’il l’a eue, il n’était plus le même homme… Il parlait à des ombres dans son sommeil, murmurait des choses que je ne comprenais pas. Puis, une nuit, il est sorti de la maison et n’est jamais revenu. Je sais qu’il est mort… mais pas ici. »

Lucien prit délicatement la pièce dans sa main. Aussitôt, un frisson le parcourut. Une sensation désagréable, comme s’il tenait quelque chose d’ancien, de brisé.

— « Cette pièce est différente. » murmura-t-il.

La vieille femme hocha lentement la tête.

— « Parce qu’elle a été rejetée par le Royaume des Secrets. Elle ne fonctionne plus. C’est la preuve que ces pièces ont une volonté propre… et qu’elles choisissent leur porteur. »

Lucien sentit un vertige l’envahir. Il comprenait maintenant. Les pièces n’étaient pas seulement des objets maudits. Elles étaient vivantes, conscientes… et elles avaient un but.

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