Chapter 63: The mystery is unveiled

"Wait, are those goosebumps I see all over your body?" Nwife asked as he lifted Ije's left hand.

"Father, you need to end the story, she is obviously scared," Nwife said.

"I'm not scared but I never knew how difficult my mission is until now," Nwife asked.

"Which mission are you talking about, Ije?" Nwife asked.

"I have been chosen by the gods to destroy the deity," Ije said staring into space. Nwife and his father exchanged glances.

"What did she say?" Mba asked his son. Nwife opened his mouth but could not say a word.

"The gods chose me to destroy the deity," Ije repeated.

"How? Nwife and his father said in unison.

"Who told you that?" Mba asked. Nwife looked at her with curiosity, waiting for her answer.

"The old woman of the cave, the great seer of Ohanta who was banished from the community told my father before I was born."

"Did you believe the prophecy?" Mba asked.

"I am a seer and I hear the voice of the gods. But since I came into this community, I haven't heard nor s