Merkle, Master Alchemist

Author Description: "The famed alchemist Märkl was suddenly summoned to appear before the king. He had heard of her ability to produce gold and demanded she do so at once. She warned him by stating that its invocation would bring out a horrible tragedy, yet the stubborn king threatened her with the guillotine if she did not cooperate. With an expression of indifference, Märkl relented and began the procedure. "But I doubt you are prepared to pay the cost ..."
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The famous alchemist Morkle was suddenly summoned to the king. He heard that she could create gold and demanded to do so immediately. She warned him that the order would lead to terrible tragedy, but the stubborn king threatened to chop off his head if the girl did not cooperate. With an expression of indifference, the girl began her transformation. "But I doubt you are willing to pay the cost."