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The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 29: Plans to unite the seer and the prince
"Ikenga!" Ezeudo's third wife called. Ikenga was the crown prince of Ohanta. He was very handsome, arrogant, and full of himself. Ezeudo was one of the best kings that had ever ruled Ohanta. People wondered if Ikenga was truly his flesh and blood because he was nothing like his father. At the age of fifteen, Ikenga hardly paid attention to anything that was happening in the Kingdom. His younger brother Ubaka was more conventional. "Mother!" Ikenga answered when he stepped out of the chamber he shared with Ubaka. "Come to my chamber now!" Ugo said loudly. Ikenga followed her immediately. He walked majestically to his mother's chamber. "What is it, mother?" Ikenga asked curiously. "I overheard your father telling your stepmother that you must get married to that little witch if you must rule this kingdom." "What?" "You heard me, Ikenga!" "Who is the little witch you are talking about?" Ikenga asked. "Who doesn't know Ije, the little witch in this kingdom? The only girl that inh
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 30: A seer and a warrior
Ugo and her royal maid set out to Mazi Ileka's house. She was astounded by the sizeableness of the compound. She stood still and admired the trees that made the compound quite cozy. "Greetings, My Queen," Anine who just came out of the latrine greeted. She was taken aback by the presence of the Queen. The elegant and proud Ugo had never visited Mazi Ileka since she got married to the king. Anine wondered why she visited them. "You are?" The Queen asked sarcastically. "Anine, My Queen." "Oh you are the mother of the messenger I have heard so much about, I see. Where is your daughter?" "I don't know, my Queen, but she is somewhere around the neighborhood," Anine responded looking at the entrance of the compound. "Where is your father-in-law?" Ugo asked. "He has been out since morning, but he would be home soon." Ugo walked closer to Anine. "Draw two seats, I want to ask you a few questions," Ugo said after looking around the compound. She wanted to make sure no one was at home w
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 31: The big leopard
Ije, who could not explain how she defeated the prince and his guard lowered her gaze when her grandfather threw the question at her. She did not know what came over her. There were so many things Ije was yet to discover about herself. This frightened her. Mazi Ileka was touched by her sudden countenance. He had never talked to her in such a manner. He knew Ije was holding up great responsibility. The least he could do for her was provide a sufficient backup for her. "Come to me, Ije," Mazi Ileka said softly. Ije went to him as she wiped her tears with the back of her palm. Her grandfather embraced her warmly. "Do not cry, my child. The gods are with you. Their strength succeeds when yours fails. This is your destiny." Mazi Ileka kneeled beside Ije and stroked her soft hair. "I'm sorry I did not inform you about your strength. I felt you are too young to understand. I feel so ashamed right now that you discovered it by yourself." "You knew?" Ije asked. "Yes, the old woman o
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 32: Back to the shrine
"Aku!" The chief priest called. Aku, who was carried away by Anine's story stood up quickly, waiting for him to deliver his message. The only message the chief priest delivered to wives of Ajonwa was; "you are needed in Ajonwa's inner chamber now." Aku waited patiently for him to let the words out. However, she was thrown off guard. "I need to speak to you now." The chief priest said. Aku stared at Anine before going with him. The call was quite unprecedented. Aku followed the chief priest to his chamber. Ajonwa castrated the chief priest and all the men who served in his temple. He did not want them to tangle with any of his wives. This was why Aku was bold enough to follow the chief priest to his chamber. "Sit down," The chief priest urged Aku. Aku sat quietly on the chair he offered her. She felt pain down her genitals, but she endured. The chief priest noticed she was not feeling alright. "Is everything alright?" He asked. "Everything is alright, I'm fine." "You have a
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 33: Second encounter
Ikenga had fully recovered from the injury he sustained during the fight he had with Ije. He had earlier warned his mother and all the guards who knew what happened to him to keep their mouths shut. The news was rather a shameful one. "How are you doing son?" Ezeudo asked. Ikenga was stunned. He was not expecting anyone that early. He rolled on his bed and came down. "Greetings, father" Ikenga grumbled. His father ignored his greetings, inspected the injured places, and confirmed that he was healed. "I see you have fully recovered," Ezeudo said. Ikenga stared at his father and looked away. He was still feeling drowsy. "Come to the courtyard at sunset. There is a crucial issue I would like to discuss with you. Very very crucial do not fail to come." "I will father," Ikenga responded. Ezeudo left the chamber and walked straight to his temple for his morning rituals. I think you need to tell your father the truth," Ikenga's personal guard, who laid on the floor and pretended t
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 34: A secret is revealed
Ikenga sat on the chair that was specially designed for him the day he was crowned the prince and the next King of Ohanta, waiting patiently for his father. He wondered why his father had not yet appeared in the courtyard. Soon Ezeudo entered. Ikenga stood up to greet him. "Have you heard from the guards who went in search of the leopard?" Ezeudo asked. "No father." "Okay... Em...I called you here today to tell you something you need to know as the future king of this kingdom. So you can commence adjustment. You need to scrutinize what you commend or confess. The people are watching you. He who the world stares at does not behave badly. The throne of Ohanta is time-honored. It is not for people without wisdom. My late father honorably handed it over to me. In the same way, I will also pass it over to you. There is a barrier between you and the throne of Ohanta." Ezeudo paused to take a deep breath. "What is the problem, father," Ikenga asked. "We are on the verge of losing the t
The Blood Of A Deity 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
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 36: The appropriate time
It had been more than twelve years since Ije was born. She had not done or said anything about Ajonwa deity. Ezeudo knew she would do the needful when the time comes. However, her grandfather was worried about her. Before prince Ikenga came into the picture, Ije had never failed to remind her father that she would leave the village. However, since the handsome prince became her best friend and a brother she never had, Ije relaxed and looked distracted. Mazi Ileka was excited about the prince's constant visit, but he thinks Ije was losing focus. She never really had a friend since she was a child. The presence of Ikenga gave her joy. He was the only one she talked to as none of the villagers talked to her. "Ije!" Mazi Ileka called. Ije, who had been sleeping all day walked sluggishly out of her grandmother's cottage. She rubbed her sleepy eyes with the back of her palm, yet she was feeling sleepy. "Your mother had been missing for the past four days. Yet you seemed not to bother
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