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Chapter 51: Living in a strange land
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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
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 57: Plans to go back home
It was morning and Ije had finished packing her things. Ure was still in bed because she went to bed late last night. Eze Ife was in his palace offering his morning incantations when Ije walked in without her things. She had left it in the room in case the king turn her request down. Ije, turned when she saw the king murmuring. Eze Ife waved at her and she halted. "What do you seek in my throne room this early hour of the day." Eze Ife asked. "Long live your Highness," Ije prostrated before the king. Eze Ife patted her back gently and she stood up. "The new moon appeared yesterday," Ije began. "Yes, my daughter; I saw it when I came out in the early hours." Eze Ife affirmed. "The new month ushered me into a new phase of my life." "A new age?" Eze Ife asked. Ije nodded. "Oh...this is the first time you are telling me about your birthday and we are going to celebrate it. Tell me how would want it to be celebrated?" Eze Ife asked. "I will like to make a request," Ije responded.
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 58: The prince goes after her
Nwife woke up and caressed his eyes gently. He could not believe he slept in the early hours as he was awake all night. He knew when the early morning cockcrow filled the compound. He could not tell when sleep stole him away. He rolled out of the bed, washed his face, and headed to the bathroom. He likes to greet the king after washing himself up. He looked at the food that was carefully placed on his table, it was as though they kept bitter leaf juice for him. He frown and took his face away. Nwife washed properly and applied his oil which had a nice fragrance. One of the visitors who visited the community gave it to the Queen as a gift and she gave the oil to Nwife and Ure. He put on his royal apparel and walked toward the throne room. He had planned to go and see Ije in her room after greeting the king. Since Ure had told him to be a man, that man was what he was ready to be. The king brought forth his hand to accept his greetings. Nwife took his hand with his two hands and bowed
The Blood Of A Deity Chapter 59: The mysterious gully
Ije stood up and began to take some steps backward as Nwife took some steps forward. Mba kept quiet and was short of words. He kept looking at them simultaneously. It was as if a whistle was blown. Ije took off and Nwife ran after her. Since Nwife came in through the entrance, Ije had to use the back door. Nwife used the back door too. The back door led to a narrow farm path. Ije was not familiar with the path, but Nwife knew every nook and cranny. Ije diverted to the path that led to the dry stream bed. Nwife began to scream her name. He knew she might fall into it since she did not know a gully was there. Ije did not look back to know why he was screaming her name. She could not control her speed when she saw the gully. She fell inside and hit her head on one of the stones in the gully and she passed out. Nwife jumped into the gully and squatted beside her. He lifted her slightly up and discovered she was bleeding. He knew some herbs that controlled bleeding, Nwife ran out of the
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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
