Chapter 35: Being the seer's friend

Ikenga had not been himself since the last meeting he had with his father. He felt an enormous responsibility had been assigned to him.

His reclaiming the throne of his forefathers solely depends on his proficiency in making the messenger his best friend. A friendship that would lead to marriage in the future.

The task was quite huge for Ikenga because the child was one of the most stubborn children ever delivered in Ohanta.

With his eyes fixed on the roof of his chamber, Ikenga wondered how she would destroy the deity. A woman who could fight a deity and won is more of spirit than human.

"But, some people are really heartless. How could you choose power and fame over the lives and safety of your subjects?

They were aware of what our maidens go through in the hand of Ajonwa deity, yet they chose to ignore it as if it was nothing.

Of what benefit is riches and affluence when your people are suffering? May the gods forbid I do such a thing.

I'll try my best and leave the res