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Chapter 12: Guiding Fate
“Ifunanya, meet Ikenna. He's going to be your brother now.”“Brother?” Ifunanya asked, her brow furrowing in confusion. “How is he my brother, Papa?” She cocked her head to one side, curiosity flickering in her bright eyes. Obinna opened his mouth to respond but faltered. He glanced at Onyeka, silently asking for help, but his brother only offered a nonchalant shrug. Obinna sighed. “He has no family, Ifunanya. No one. So I thought he could become part of ours.” His voice was patient, but firm. “You always wanted someone to play with, right? Now you have a brother.” Ifunanya considered this, her gaze drifting back to Ikenna. Tentatively, she approached him, her sandals scuffing the dusty ground. Her eyes narrowed with curiosity as she inspected his white hair, lightning-shaped scars, and cloudy eyes. “Why is your hair this color? What happened to your skin? Can you see me?” Her questions came in rapid succession as she circled him like a little investigator. Ikenna shifted
Chapter 11: A New Beginning
The horses trotted forward at a steady pace, the grand palace slowly fading behind them as they rode through the streets of the noble district. Ikenna clung to the horse's mane, his back resting against Obinna's strong and reassuring chest as he stared around in wonder. The streets were wide and well-kept. He saw traders haggling their wares with customers and servants attending to their masters' or mistresses' needs. One detail caught Ikenna’s attention as they rode: no matter what they were doing, everyone turned to stare at Obinna in awe and admiration. Some waved at him, while others whispered and pointed as he passed, but Obinna ignored them all. “Ahh, the great Obinna, the people’s champion. They wave and cheer for you, yet you ignore them, brother. That is unlike you,” Onyeka said, his sharp eyes cutting through the crowd as though they were a nest of vipers. “I have other matters to handle. I have neither the patience nor the time to entertain the antics of these two-f
Chapter 10: The Generals Son
"My king, I want to adopt this boy, Ikenna, as my son."—-You could hear a pin drop in the courtroom as everyone stared wide-eyed and mouth agape at Obinna. No one had expected this from the general—not even his brother Onyeka or Ikenna, the boy in question. Onyeka’s one good eye looked like it was going to pop out of its socket, and his mouth hung wide open in shock. "What! Why would you do that?" Onyeka asked aloud. Ikenna stared up at Obinna in surprise, awaiting his response. The entire courtroom awaited his answer, and they didn’t have to wait long. "Your Majesty, as you well know, my wife died during childbirth with my daughter, and the gods have not blessed me with another wife. I need a son to carry on my legacy," Obinna said. "If it’s a son you need, Obinna, why don’t you take concubines like the rest of us? Any one of them can easily give you a son," the king asked. "My wife’s death still haunts me, my king. I can’t imagine having another woman in my bed. Beside
Chapter 9: Shocking request
Seeing Ikenna standing before the king when other kids were still kneeling shocked everyone, still Obinna couldn’t help the small smirk that appeared on his face as he was once again impressed by the boy foolish bravery.“How dare you!” One of the chiefs closest to the king yelled.“How dare a worm, stand before our king!,” the man continued with a furious look, as he stepped forward to approach Ikenna.“That’s enough Amaobi,” the king waved it off with a smile. Ezeibe had to admit he too was impressed and intrigued by the boy, where others knelt and trembled in fear, he stood defiant, and his unique looks also captured the king's attention. His white dreadlocks and lightning pattern scars were something he’d never seen before. “He is just a child and does not know our customs,” the king said with a benevolent smile. “I am sorry for this incident, my king,” Obinna said with a small bow. “ I promise it will never repeat itself again,” he promised.“It better not happen again Obinna,
Chapter 8: Arrival at Orlu
Tall red walls stretched as far as the eye could see, built from hardened earth and reinforced with stone, wood, and iron. The walls towered high, crowned with sharp stakes at the top. Thick wooden gates, carved with intricate patterns, stood proudly at the entrance, guarded by soldiers in gleaming armor.Ikenna slowed his steps behind the carts, his cloudy eyes widening as he took in the grandeur. Even he, who rarely showed emotion since his mother’s death, couldn't hide his astonishment. The walls were like nothing he had ever seen before—sturdy, unyielding, and majestic. Only the gods could bring down such walls.The wall wasn't just high; it was also wide and thick enough to accommodate soldiers patrolling on top. As they walked past the gates, he saw wooden and clay steps built into the walls, allowing soldiers to move up and down easily."Is this... all for one kingdom?" Chizaram whispered beside him, her voice filled with wonder."It must be," Ikenna muttered. "No village needs
Chapter 7: Journey To Orlu Kingdom.
Onyeka stood before the villagers with a face as cold as stone. His single eye, sharp and calculating, scanned the crowd. He saw no people—only problems to be solved and tasks to complete. "Line up the children," he ordered, his voice hard. "We move now." The soldiers wasted no time. Mothers clung to their children, crying. Fathers glared and quivered in silent rage, but no one dared challenge Onyeka. The soldiers pulled the children away, pushing them into a line. Onyeka counted each one with quick, precise glances. "Get them moving," he commanded in an emotionless tone. Obinna stood to the side, his expression unreadable. Onyeka's gaze landed on Ikenna. His white hair gleamed under the harsh sun, and the lightning-shaped scars that ran across his dark skin stood out like marks of power. His cloudy eyes seemed distant yet sharp. Ikenna led the line of children, following behind the carts carrying the supplies and resources plundered from the village. Despite the uncerta
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