All Chapters of The Blood Of A Deity : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"The prophecy is not true, I don't believe it." Mazi Ileka said after listening to his son. "The woman is clearly confused, I think she might probably be insane. Ajala village crowns the king. We are the least in this Kingdom and no magic can change that. The throne of Ohanta is ancestral. A father passes it to his son. Cheer up son, nothing is happening." Mazi Ileka patted his son's back. "Tomorrow you will go and see an old woman, a beneficent and venerable old woman of the cave, full of wisdom and skilled in prophecy. She only reveals what she sees according to people's composure. If you can't handle the truth, she will hide it from you and speak in parables." "Papa, the same witch, and sorcerer you told me that was banished from this village? No, I'm not going." "She is not a witch, she was just gifted and the king misunderstood her." Mazi Ileka explained. "How?" "She was a great woman, a healer, a prophetess, and a warrior. She was more powerful than the king himself. Th

It had been two years since Ije was born. No one had ever heard from the king. The villagers wanted to know why he visited the family when the child was born. There was a rumor that the king wanted Ikenga, his son to marry the girl once she attend a marriageable age. Since the king had not come out to refute the rumor, the villagers believed the rumor was correct. While some were jealous of the child, some were happy for her. Onochie and his family were also worried. They needed to be clarified on some of the things the king said the day Ije was born. The messenger of the gods, the sacrifice, and the name he gave the child. The king knew something but no one was bold enough to ask him. The family, except Onochie's mother, knew there was more to the King's visit than engaging their daughter to his first son. "Who is here?" One of the Palace guards asked as he walked into the compound. Anine hesitated for some minutes before coming out. She was startled when she saw the new Palace c

Mazi Ileka lowered his gaze when Ezeudo threw his words back at him. He felt disappointed. None of them saw this coming. They knew their daughter was a special child, but they never knew how special she was until now. Ezeudo relaxed on his royal chair and waited patiently for him to speak. "Your Majesty, the gods are always right, but I disagree with them on this. No one wages war against a destructive spirit. She was born with the strength of three men, yes, the old woman told my son before her death. However, one does not need mortal strength to fight a spirit. The gods are wise but this time they failed by choosing the wrong person." "I was more devastated when I was told that the messenger is a girl. I was expecting a well-armed warrior like Ike, the chief guard. The gods are always wise. They see things we could not see that is why they know better than us. But one assurance I'm giving you today is that she will win the battle and put an end to this nightmare." Ezeudo assured.

“Yesterday, you told me you have a plan, please share your plans with me, we need to start carrying it out immediately.” Mazi Ileka’s wife asked her husband had gone deep in thoughts. “Ajonwa has disorganized my plans.” “How?” “I planned to marry her off after ten seasons.” Mazi Ileka said lowering his face. She has been chosen already, there is nothing we can do.” “Are we going to sit and watch our grandchild go down to hell?” Onochie’s Mother asked. “Do not worry about the child; let the gods protect their own. I am worried about Onochie. A curse has been laid on him; I need to do something about it urgently. “Nothing will happen to my son.” “If we act now!” Mazi Ileka responded. “What do you intend to do?” Onochie’s mother asked. “I will go down to Ndikwe community tomorrow, to ask for help from the greatest deity presiding over Ndikwe.” Mazi Ileka said. “Will you travel that far for a mere threat?” “You call that a mere threat? The chief priest laid a curse on him, Uzo!

"Mother I'm going ahead with our plans. Please do not try to stop me for no amount of entreaties will make me change my mind. I'm leaving this community, I have no reason to remain here." Anine said standing at the door of her mother-in-law's hut. "Come inside and have a seat let's talk." Anine walked into the hut sluggishly. "My daughter, I just lost a son, my husband is nowhere to be found. If I lose you and my grandchild, I would lose my sanity. Please stay with me." Onochie's mother held her hand. "No mother, everything reminds me of my husband and how he died unjustly. He was only trying to protect his child, yet the gods allowed the evil to triumph over us. Mother, I'm sorry, there is no god in this Kingdom." Anine lamented. "I'm disappointed too but they say the gods are wise." Onochie's mother said. "The gods are either sleeping or doesn't exist." Anine insisted. "Since your mind is made up, I'll go with you. When are you leaving?" "Tomorrow, at midnight." "Very