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!

Umlingo the Rogue Warlock is created by Khala Grace, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Umlingo the Rogue Warlock

The thought of Ihlathi brings emotions of rage and regret. While locked inside this chamber, I tend to think of him more than I would prefer. 'I'm sad and lonely.' My thoughts reason that I seek to remember a point in my life when I feel a sense of security. 'Those days are gone.' I shake my head. I do not know if I still can call Ihlathi my umfowethu. 


While emotions surge, I find myself in a state of confusion. Without having a pleasant solution, I begin to feel desperate. No, I do not want to marry Pautina. Yet, as the time passes, I find myself in her arms more often than I should.


"Ya tebya lyublyu," Pautina says while holding me. 


"But do you?" I reply with a sad smile.


"Of course!" She caresses my hair. "Though I don't understand why you're so stubborn."


I lean my head on her chest. Her heart beats steady then begins to pound faster. 


"I'm not stubborn." I sit up against the wall. "Pautina, I don't belong here."


Chapter 23: Nightmare