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Chapter 29: Eze
Igboland, 1810
"I love your accent," the hunter complimented as soon as Blackwheel accepted his offer of palm wine. "I have never heard a man of a different skin color speak Igbo in the manner you have spoken. Do you mind telling me who you are?"
"My name is James Blackwheel," Blackwheel said, trying to form a smile on his face.
"I have never heard of that kind of name before," the hunter admitted, pulling a stool close to him so he could sit down properly and see Blackwheel's face clearly in the dark.
"Do you believe in Igweka-ala?" The hunter asked.
"Who is Igweka-ala?" Blackwheel asked, feeling confused.
"He is a potent Igbo god that we worship. He grants us supernatural powers. He gives us the ability to see in the dark when no one is watching. He is our everything."
"I have never heard of such a god," Blackwheel said, draining the remaining liquid left in his gourd. "The w
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