With the emotional weight of Morgana's submission settled in her mind, Lyssandra could finally refocus her will on her true priority: strengthening Nazas dungeon.

Her blue eyes scanned the newly built structure, assessing it critically. "Hmm." She nodded once, sharply. "Excellent work."

Before her stood a sturdy, rectangular building constructed from dark, weathered logs and smooth, grey stones. It was simple, functional, and surprisingly charming - a stark contrast to the grim, martial feel of the old arena nearby. This was Nazas's first 'school'.

Lyssandra strode inside, her heels clicking on the wooden floorboards. The single, large room was well-lit by high windows cut into the thick stone walls. Row upon row of mismatched tables and chairs filled the space, each crafted to accommodate the wide range of inhabitants, from the nimble, swift goblins to the hulking hobgoblins. It smelled of freshly cut wood and damp earth.

She moved down the aisles, stopping at each table to run her fingers along the rough surface. On each one sat a flat, rectangular slab of slate, slightly polished to accept markings, and a sharp, chalky stone. "Stone slates and stone styluses," she murmured, a hint of pride in her voice. "Resourceful. Crude, but effective." It was far better than scribbling in dirt.

She turned to a small group of goblin workers lingering near the doorway, their yellow eyes wide as they watched their Mistress.

Lyssandra stepped onto the raised podium. Before her stood the massive stone slab she'd used yesterday, its surface still bearing the carefully etched lines of the alphabet.

"Settle down, everyone," she commanded, her voice ringing with clear authority. "Let's begin today's lesson."

The students – a motley assortment of swift goblins, towering hobgoblins, and even the pregnant Bloom Mothers Helena and Naya shuffled into the room. They moved quickly, surprisingly graceful for creatures in their condition, and took their seats at the tables.

A hush fell over the room, the only sound the rustle of fabric as they settled.

Lyssandra surveyed her students. "Impressive." A pleased smile curved her lips. "It seems the majority of you have retained yesterday's material." Her eyes flickered over the carved alphabet on the slate, then across the expectant faces.

Most were nodding, their expressions eager, a few even looking proud. "Very good."

But her gaze lingered on one figure in particular: the shadow goblin named Two, one of the trio. He sat at the front, his dark form almost blending into the wood behind him, he was the first one who memorized the alphabet.

"My, my," Lyssandra purred, a hint of sultriness entering her voice as she leaned back on the large teacher's chair, crossing her long legs dangerously.

The leather creaked softly beneath her weight. "It seems we have a star pupil today." Her eyes locked with Two's, hidden in the depths of his hood. "Come here, little one. You deserve a reward again."

Two hesitated for a fraction of a second, surprise flashing in the slits of his mask. Then, with a surge of pride evident in the set of his shoulders, he rose and approached the podium. He moved silently, his steps making no sound, stopping directly before her chair. His back was to the rest of the class.

Lyssandra uncrossed her legs, sitting forward. "Kneel," she commanded, her voice low and resonant.

Without a moment's hesitation, the shadow goblin sank to his knees before her, his head bowed submissively.

The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly. The other students watched, wide-eyed, a palpable tension humming in the air.

Some shifted uncomfortably in their seats. Lyssandra's smile deepened. 'Oh, this would be fun.'

"Good boy." Her voice was like honey as she reached out, her hand hovering over Two's bowed head. The anticipation was thick enough to cut. "Now, my clever little goblin… enjoy."

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