Chapitre 87: Good words are hard to persuade.

"Eternal Life Emporium"

When Alice arrived, there were still many customers in the store, but the portly owner was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she was greeted by a young man.

"Where's your boss?" Alice asked, frowning as she entered the store. She had hoped that the owner hadn't died as predicted. She had instructed people to keep an eye on the owner of the "Eternal Life Emporium" since William had claimed that both he and Coleman, the grave robber who sold the pearl, would die.

The young man in the store recognized Alice from when she had bought a cup before – he couldn't forget that experience. "Our boss is inside," he said with a smile. "If you need anything, I can help."

"I came to discuss something with your boss," Alice replied, curious about the mysterious properties of the pearl that seemed to cause sudden deaths to those who came into contact with it.

The young man hesitated for a moment but eventually led Alice inside.