CMU Chapter 11

Chapter Eleven: Six Swords to One

At the Rainbow and Swan, Poleen Juvukis, as Contessa Polênu Juvilêus, learns from Sandorelê that Ezeldu is alive in Aprelêu’s prison and Galortêu’s fleet has arrived, raising risks. Her killing of six buckle boys draws citywide attention, complicating their plan to sell the indilus root. Sandorelê urges her to maintain her contessa guise, ordering costly dresses and a rapier from Montuchulê Rêd’s forge, a cathedral-like shop. Poleen trades the buckle boys’ rapiers, impressing Rêd with her boldness. She commissions a steel-îkoruv, edged blade with a clamshell hilt, etched with “Nostkwolum” (revenge), forgoing emeralds to afford it. Âvorê supports her, deflecting Rêd’s concerns about her enemies, including the Silk Devils and noble families. Poleen, embracing her vengeful role, vows her tale will be legendary, her focus sharpening on freeing Ezeldu and confronting the Berjer tê Aprelêu.

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