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The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 49: Ije shares her story
Ije could not explain how she got to Ndikwe community. The last thing she remembered was seeing the three Ajonwa bulls coming towards her. She was preparing to fight the bulls when she stepped on a cold decayed object. She looked down, it was a decayed body of a tall man. He was quite huge and the whiff oozing out from the corpse was quite overpowering. The sight of the corpse sent some coolness down her backbone. She blacked out immediately and fell on the corpse. Ije opened her eyes in a strange room. She looked around, but she could not identify the new environment she found herself in. Perhaps the bulls took her down to the shrine, she thought. Ije sat down on the bed waiting for Ajonwa to come. She was ready for battle. A middle-aged man walked into the room and was happy she had finally woken up. "Thank the gods you are awake," he said with a smiling face. He bent to see Ije's face as she had her face lowered. Ije jumped out of the bed and grabbed his neck. She encircled
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 50: A new enemy
Mba stood up from his chair and ran into the house. Nwife and Ije were surprised as he told no one why he was so much in a haste. He came out with a cup of water and handed it over to Ije. This was a way of telling a visitor that he or she was well received. Ije took it and drank it hurriedly. It was as if he knew she was tasty. "When your grandfather told me his calabash water turned red, I knew something has happened. So tell me, what happened?" "My father died. The chief priest of Ajonwa deity cursed him," Ije replied. "Oh, it is a pity. You are the next seer of Ohanta, why is the deity after you?" Mba asked. "I guess he found out who I am," Ije said as she handed the cup over to him with her two hands. Mba passed the cup to his son. Nwife stood up and took it inside. "I wonder what she sees," Nwife mocked as he sat down. "Nwife!" "Father!" "Be nice for once. This innocent girl has not done anything to deserve this hatred from you," Mba said to his sons. "She almos
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 51: Living in a strange land
"Nwife is not the king's son, why is addressed as the crown Prince of this community?" Ije raised a question to break the silence as they walked down the narrow and lonely path that led to Nge river. "My mother raised him like a Prince," Ure said. "Why do I feel there is more to it?" Ije asked again. Ure stood still and stared at Ije. "You are young, but you think like an adult. No one has ever asked why Nwife was crowned the prince of Ndikwe. They all believe he deserves it since he grew up in the palace, and the king has just me. But just like you said, there is more to his coronation," Ure explained. "Is he aware that he was crowned for a reason?" "Yes, before he was Crowned two seasons ago, the king told him everything he needed to know about himself and his true identity," Ure said. "I hope I'm not being so inquisitive?" Ije inquired. "No Ije, I like your boldness." "Why was he Crowned?" "Before I was born, a priestess of Nge shrine visited the palace. She predict
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 52: The enemy
"We will be working on the plantain farm today. Some young plantain trees need to be transplanted, while some of the big ones are due for harvest. Nwife requested that we leave no stone unturned. Ije, you will be assuming your post as the Princess's maid tomorrow so you'll go with us," Nnedi announced. The slaves sighed. They hated to work at the plantain plantation. The maidens gathered all the things they would need to work on the farm and set out to Nwife's plantain farm. Ije became tired after toiling for more than eight hours without food. She lay down on the pasture and shortly fell asleep. Other slaves tolerated her because she was the newest and they were used to laboring all day without food. Working on the plantain farm was one of the most difficult tasks in the community and the maidens abhorred it. Since plantains trees are grown from long twelve to fifteen foot underground rhizomes, a large hole is dug before the new plant is transplanted. The slaves dug small pits
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 53: Ije is exposed
"Now, I know why Prince Nwife despises the new maid," Ndu, the guard who was pushed down by Ije told his fellow guards. The men stopped what they were doing and shifted close to Ndu. "What do you think is the reason?" Azokam, one of the guards asked. "She tossed me down today." "What...?" The men chorused "Yes, she pushed me and I fell," Ndu said. The guards laughed mockingly at him. "Please who pushed you down? That little rope-like girl? Ndu, you need to go see Ike, the medicine man," another guard suggested jokingly. "There is something strange about her. When she was pushing me, it was as if ten hands were on me. Her stamina is unimaginable. I'm still gaping how..., never mind," Ndu said. The guards laughed at him again. "The Prince said she is a witch, but he did not explain to us why he said so. What I experience today at the farm is a confirmation that the Prince is right. That girl is not ordinary. I think I might have also found out why she was banished from her
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 54: The story of a mysterious river
Ibezim and Ije were given the freedom to go anywhere they felt like going. This is to enable those to meet trainers that would guide them for the battle ahead. Ije enjoyed the freedom a lot as she went around the villages meeting new friends. They all admired her distinct gray eyes. She wished the freedom would last forever. She had never been this happy since she came to Ndikwe community. One beautiful morning, Ije woke up and decided to visit Mba. Nwife had warned her to stay away from his father, however, Ije left the palace without informing anyone where she was going. "Greetings father," Ije greeted. "Oh...oh...Ije, you are here? Come and hug me, my daughter. I wanted to come to the palace today, but since you are here, I will tell you why I wanted to see you," Mba said as he offered her a seat under the pear tree. "Father, you remind me of my grandfather every day. You treat me exactly the way he does. Thank you," Ije said. "Sit down Ije," Mba ordered. Ije sat down quie
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 55: The long-awaited season
The combat between Ije and Ibezim ended with Ije emerging as the winner. It was indeed great entertainment for the people of Ndikwe community. Ibezim was very ashamed of himself. He became almost invisible at the Palace and would always hide whenever he saw Ije and Ure. Nwife's hatred for Ije had decreased all of a sudden. However, they don't talk to each other. The King had tried to reconcile them, but all his efforts proved abortive. Nwife would not talk to Ure whenever Ije was with her. He always go and came back when she had gone. When Ure tried to know why Nwife told her that he detested the sight of her. Ndikwe community gave freedom to their maidens once they turned eighteen. They believed at that age, the maidens were old enough to know what they wanted and would go for it. Those who wished to get married were allowed to marry the love of their lives. Ije had rapid growth and the men never stopped to ask how old she was. Many tried to be close to her but she would not give
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 56: The prince is in love
Ure walked coldly to Nwife's room. She sat down beside him. Since Nwife told her that he had no intention of becoming her husband, she had become free around him and her parents wondered what was happening. Two people who detested the sight of each other suddenly became friends. This was why the Queen sent Ije to spy on them and find out what they were up to.Nwife stared at Ure who sat behind him. He was too weak to talk. He had not been eating like he used to lately and it had begun to tell on his appearance. People noticed that he was troubled and had been treating everyone nicely. No one really knew what was wrong with him. Ure wanted to tell him about Ije's departure but she wouldn't want the Queen to know what was going on. She thought of the best way to tip him, she could not think out anything. Ure ascended the bed and laid beside him. They both supported their head with their arm as they stared up at the top of the room. The Queen who could not find her daughter in her bedro
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The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 78: The end of the deity
Ije took the enchanted sword and the wizard cloak around the whole communities. They all accepted to lift the ban. The traditional rulers had to search for a powerful sorcerer who would lift the ban. Ije stayed behind to make sure the people were extricated before going back to her community. The people organized a small ceremony for her and Nwife. They led them down to Ikpa land before bidding farewell to them. The youths of Ikpa insisted she must go with the four-wheeled donkey she won when she was on her way to Umuora. It was a straight journey back to Ohanta as they were already familiar with the paths. *********** "Where is the sword?" Ezeudo of Ohanta asked Ije when she had finished her story. "It has been taken down to the shrine," Ije responded. "By who?" The people chorused. "The only man I trusted with my life." The people looked around and saw Nwife standing at the entrance of the Obi with the Princess. Ezeudo could not believe he was looking at her daughter after so
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 77: The Enchanted sword
It had been four years already since Ije and Nwife came to Umuora, but the star had refused to show up. Oja had tried everything possible to make sure he separated both of them, but all his efforts proved abortive. He realized they were so in love the day he caught Nwife giving Ije a sponge bathe. It took him one full moon to be himself again. Since the solution to the problem of the two communities lay in the wizard's cave, Ije had decided to stay as long as the star appeared. Nwife also tried to convince her to go and return when the start would likely appear, but he gave up on her insistence. Soon they began to explore the community and were quite happy with the people. The people treated Ije with so much kindness. She found it difficult to leave without liberating them. The long-awaited day had come and Nwife and Ije were on their bed. Since he had been the one bathing and cooking for her, Ije got so comfortable around him. She could tell him everything and do everything while
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 76: The origin of the wicked deity
The morning dawned with low-hanging clouds. There was a calmness in the Palace as a result of the heavy downpour of rain. Oja who got his father's permission to speak with her in the early hours paused at Ije's door when he heard her talking to Nwife. He tried to eavesdrop but he could not hear what they were saying. He leaned against a wall and was lost in thought, trying to find a way of separating the two of them. A maid can with her breakfast and brought him back to reality. He took the food from her and knocked. Nwife let him in and tried to leave after greeting him. Oja waved at him to stop. Nwife knew he was jealous and would probably ask if he slept with her. "Thank you," Oja shook hands with him. Nwife accepted his handshake and stared surprisingly at him. "For what?" He asked. "For saving my brother last night." "She did; she is the healer," Nwife pointed at Ije. "You called her attention....em...one more thing...never mind, you can go now." Oja kept the food on a smal
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 75: Oja broke an oath
Oja took Ije took home after exploring the community for some hours. Ozo loitered at the entrance of the Palace. He could not wait to see the chosen one who transformed his brother. Some villagers who heard what happened huddled at the Palace and were waiting patiently for her. Their joy knew no bounds. The women ran to her and hauled her up the moment she was spotted. Ozo stared appreciatively at her. He knew the end of their suffering had come. He had wished to explore other communities and bring in new knowledge. The people sang and danced for more than two hours. Food was served to them and they ate together and went back home. The king was surprised Ije ate comfortably with them. Soon she began to feel sleepy and needed to bathe before going to bed. Oja led her to the backyard, and Nwife followed them. He engaged Oja in a conversation just to make sure he was not stealing glances at her. They walked her back to her cottage when she was through. Nwife left them and joined Offia
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 74: The task
"What did they need from the chosen one?" Nwife asked. Offia stood up and looked outside again to see if anyone was coming. He returned and took off the plantation leaves he used to cover his genitals and tried to put the wrapper on his waist just like Nwife tied his. Nwife stood, helped him and they sat down again. "The neighboring communities want to be sure the wizard is dead, secondly they want his enchanted sword and everything that belongs to him out of this community before they would accept our peace offer. This is where the chosen one comes in." "Your people should do what they asked of them. It is a very simple task, I thought they were demanding a hundred heads in retaliation for what the wizard did. "They said the wizard has a cloak. Anyone who touches it dies instantly. Besides; all the magicians who have gone to the cave to check if the wizard is alive or dead did not come out till today. No one knows what is happening inside the cave." "Wait....wait....wait....were y
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 73: The secret
"Nice wrapper," Offia, the third son of the king said as he touch Nwife's wrapper. Nwife opened his eyes, he could not believe he has been sleeping for the past three hours. The sun had gone down and the weather looked as though it was going to rain heavily. Nwife rubbed his hand on his eyes. He was very very tired. He looked at the figure that stood before him and quickly came down from the chair. "I'm sorry for trespassing, I have nowhere to go." Nwife said. "No problem. You are the stranger that came with the Queen this morning right?" Offia asked. Nwife nodded. Offia brought his hand forward for a handshake Nwife shook hands with him. "You are indeed a gentleman. I can't perform such a task," Offia said as he took a seat beside him. "What task?" Nwife asked. Offia turned and looked at him. "You are so naive. Are you castrated?" "Hmm...no...I'm not," Nwife responded. "Leading such a beautiful woman down to this community without defiling her is one of the greatest tasks ever
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 72: kingdom in bondage
Ije turned was filled with empathy for Nwife. She stood still and held his gaze for some seconds. "Ife, I'm sorry, if....only they knew who you are.." Ije said slowly with a faint voice. Nwife drew her closer and hugged her tightly. He held her head on his chest. Her lips began to wander to his neck, sending his heartbeat into a frenzy. Nwife gently released himself from her arms. "The timing is wrong Ije," Nwife said as he walk her to the bed. He sat down and urged her to sit beside him. Ije sat down gently. "Each time I see you, I have a strong urge to do crazy things with you, I don't know why," Ije said as she held his gaze."I know, Ije, but it is not the reason for this move," Nwife grinned. "What is it?" "I'm scared; I don't know where we are and the plans they have for me. I don't know what to believe anymore. They know me as well as I know myself, but whatever happens, I want you to be my first." Nwife took her hand and rested her head on his shoulder. Nothing will happe
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 71: A Liberator has come
Ije and Nwife stood before Dike the traditional ruler of Umuora. The king stared at Nwife from head to toe. He took his eyes off him and stared admiringly at Ije. "Greetings your Highness," Ije greeted. "The chosen one! the great seer! And the healer of our time, you are welcome to my palace." Dike grinned at her. Ije and Nwife exchanged glances. Ije was confused already, but the presence of Nwife kept strengthening her. "Okemuo, the presiding deity of Umuora announced your coming five seasons ago. Since then we have been waiting for you. He described you very well," he grinned. "Welcome and please feel at home. There would be no ritual since you were sent by the gods. Oja, the first son of Umuora is your destined husband. Together you shall rule this Kingdom and break the barriers that stopped our people from stepping out of this community!" The people cheered and danced for joy. "Welcome, the chosen one! Oja!" Dike called. Oja bowed before the king."Do not provoke her. Remember
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 70: The prince's bride
"I'll advise you to do whatever that brought you to this community and leave at once before Oja sees her." "Who is Oja?" Nwife asked. "Ojadike is the first son of king Dike," Ene said. Nwife made eye contact with Ije. He noticed she was worried about him. "Father, would you mind if we stay with you? Please." Nwife said. "The villagers have seen you already they would probably be on their way to the Palace. Oja will be here in no time." Ije stood up from the boulder and went to Nwife. He held her hand. "What do you seek in our community?" "It is a long story, father," Nwife said. "Make it short, I want to see if I can help so you will leave at once." "There is a deity that is terrorizing our community. We traced the origin down here. We need help, please." Nwife said. "Oh very simple. Does it have a speaker?" "What is a speaker?" Nwife asked. "A mouthpiece...a...I don't know what you call it." "Oh okay, we call them Chief Priest," Nwife said. "Good, ask the mouthpiece what
