Sanibonani! Umlingo at your service. Who has the pleasure of meeting the future 'King of Knaves'? Krystallia holds many secrets and with secrecy comes hidden treasure. No, I'm not talking about mere gold, but magical amulets, weapons which are attuned to the elements, and other items that have been previously seen as myth. Unfortunately, in the search of one particular lore, I find myself captive by a beautiful, but intimidating, noblewoman of the Sumerki Elves. How can I rid myself of an enchanted tower? Alas, I must shake the hands of a Teufel and become indebted to a devil!

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Umlingo the Rogue Warlock

Time passes and I receive more head slaps. Apparently, Pautina has less patience for one with a mind that wanders. Our lessons are held in the library. There she provides me access to Sumerki texts. Initially, Pautina teaches me her language. The sounds are harsher than that of the Ukhuni tongue. I can note when she regards me with approval. 


"Good work, dorogoy," my unusual instructor will say when pleased.


Otherwise, I am lightly smacked on the head while being called 'sobaka.' Between darling and dog, I'll take the former. Though, the word does make me question our relationship as the days pass. Let's suggest that instructors are not supposed to regard their students with 'those' kind of eyes.


Chapter 19: A Lesson in Sumerki