The stone coffin was stacked with a dazzling layer of gold, silver, and gems. Even with just a sliver of torchlight, everything sparkled like a treasure chest straight out of a dream.

That scorching wave of greed surged up and filled every inch of Darius' mind and body.

"I'm rich… I'm filthy rich…" he muttered, practically shaking with excitement.

Shoulder braced against the heavy lid, he threw his full weight into pushing it open even more. Finally, with a series of harsh, grinding screec