“I’m done telling tales. Starting today, you’ll get nothing but boring news and the most trivial of facts. For example, did you know that playing three particular notes on the hackbrett will summon a demon?”
“You are definitely making that up,” said Nickel.
“Am not. It’s true. Ask anyone. Oh! Also, the only way to kill off a nachzehrer is by putting a stone into its mouth. That will keep it from gnawing on its own flesh while you cut off the head.”
“Now, that’s the sort of education that might come in handy someday,” said Fritz with an impish grin.
Serilda gave a sage nod. “My job is to prepare you for adulthood.”