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

Hearts beat as fear overwhelms the senses. In a game of numbers, the majority has the upper hand. I ride with Whinny as fast as she can gallop. The wolf pack assembles behind us. I notice a couple of large wolves bounding towards the sidelines. 'They're trying to assume a position to strike!' My mind races as blood pumps in my ears. 


"I'm sorry, Whinny!" I cry out. "I don't know what to do!"


I feel the rise and fall of her body. Her hooves pound through the grass. One of the beasts lunges at her and snaps his jaws. I glare at the animal. Yet, I am grateful that the bite is nullified. 'Whinny is faster. Perhaps they will give up the hunt.' My hope begins to diminish as I hear the mare wheeze from exhaustion. Her gallop falters to a trot. My heart beats faster. 


Within moments, Whinny stops. She turns to face the hunters. The wolves snarl and encircle the poor mare. Her stomps do not frighten the pack. 


"Get back!" I shout while waving my arms violently. 


Chapter 39: Kleiner Teufel