Chapter 3.1

“May Zoe protect Murai,” a brother replied Jonah, as he joined his fellow brothers to search for the missing boy. They split themselves into four groups. Each group went their own way to search for him. They were still searching when another roar hit the atmosphere. It was a death throe. Somebody had killed another fellow. 

“That cannot be Murai. I will not downgrade Hugadah’s son. I am convinced he’s the man who killed his opponent. I hope and pray so,” a sympathetic brother uttered. 

The men were near the burnt palace premises now, following Jonah behind. There was the sound of someone coming through a partially charred door. It was kept ajar. A young man strode out from it. He stood a few yards away from the men. He was difficult to identify; for his face was partly covered in blood. When he came close, the men cringed in fright, for he wore a skirt of bearskin like theirs. From his belly to his head was bare save for the bl