"Now that plan A has failed, let's move to plan B"Ulumma said.
"And what is this plan B if I may ask"Ebere asked
"Uhm.. We have to do something to instigate Ajonwa to take that staff from you. She just has to take the staff because we don't have time anymore on our side. We have to get this done with once and for all"Ulumma said
"So.. How do we go about it?"Ogoli asked further
"Call the guards n Palace maidens for me.. they all are getting involved in this too"Ulumma requested.
Immediately, Anyanwu summoned the Palace guards and maids who came before Ulumma and she dished out her plan to them.
"...so that is it.. Do we all understand our roles in this?"Ulumma asked looking from one person to the other
"Yes Princess"They chorused
"Now, we must take this serious.. Very serious as our lives depend on it. Any little mistake, Ajonwa might notice and then, she'd destroy us. Remember that the person we're dealing with is very smart and sensitive so we must be careful OK?"Ulumma stressed
"Yes Princess"They chorused
"Now let's get this over and done with.. To your position everyone, I sense her presence around. I think she's on her way here.."
Quickly, everyone took position waiting for Ajonwa.
*****************
UMUOZARA PALACE
The King and Ichies has summoned Nworie to thank him for liberating the Land. Since he casted away the spell from the Little Prince, he hadn't been sick anymore.. He was now a strong and healthy boy.. He eats well..
The Land has been cleansed also from sexual immorality and filthiness of the heart after he conducted his cleansing rituals.
"I want to personally thank you so much for all you've done for me and this Land. We are indeed happy and extremely grateful.. Thank u so much mouth piece of Agbala"King Afam said
"Like as the King has said, we are grateful.. Really grateful for all you've done for us and this land"Onowu said
"Thank me not for I am only doing my duty. I have only one mission in this Land and then at is to protect my people from all evil and guide them towards the path of righteousness in accordance to the will of the gods."Nworie said
"But something really bothers me"King Afam said
"Which is?"
"My wife. The Queen of this Land. She is not back yet and I can't help but worry about her even as you've said she's safe"
"My King, you cannot stop a cock from crowing neither can you stop a dog from barking so also you cannot stop the Queen from fulfilling her destiny. I assure you she is safe and sound.. She would defeat the evil child and bring Victory back to Umuozara.. So just throw away your worries, she'll be fine"Nworie assured them..
*****************
NDI MMIRI KINGDOM
Ajonwa appeared before the Throne room and was shocked to meet Ebere seated majestically on it. Two maids were fanning her while one other maid was painting her toe nails.
Immediately Ebere saw her, she ordered the maids to stop what they were doing.
"Surprise Surprise"Ebere said laughing
"You.. What are you doing here?"Ajonwa asked angrily
"Ahahn.. You've forgotten so soon?"Ebere laughed walking towards her "OK.. Let me remind you.. You brought me here"
"I meant what are you doing on my throne. My sacred throne!!!"Ajonwa screamed in annoyance
"Where is Ogoli.. Where is that fool. Ogoli!!!"She screamed
"easy young lady, you don't shout in my palace OK?"Ebere shouted at her.
Ajonwa looked at her from head to toe before she shouted Ogoli again.
Immediately, a guard brought Ogoli inside. Her hands were tied to her back and her mouth was also tied. It appeared that she had been crying.
"Whaat is the meaning of all these?"Ajonwa asked looking from Ogoli to Ebere who was smiling mischeviously on the throne.
Ebere signalled the guard to untie Ogoli's mouth.
Immediately, Ogoli started crying "My Queen please save me.. Plz save us.. I don't know how this Prisoner here"pointing at Ebere "I don't know how she managed to escape from the Prison. Then she came here and used some powers on me, collected the royal staff of authority from me, tied I and Anyanwu up and made herself the Queen"Ogoli was in tears
Ajonwa looked at both of them in anger
"Ebere how dare you?? How dare you take over my kingdom?"
"I have the royal symbol of authority which automatically makes me the Queen of this Land.. I am too smart to be taking for a ride"Ebere laughed hard dangling the royal staff in front of Ajonwa.
Ajonwa was furious. She made to collect the staff from Ebere but she hid it behind her.
"What is the meaning of all these nonsense? How can u leave your Kingdom, your Queenship, your family, your son!! Everything.. Just to become a Queen here? Don't you have sense?"Ajonwa screamed in frustration
"I did it to teach you a grave lesson. you are nothing but a selfish ruler.. thinking about yourself only and not your people.. Leaving your people just to go for a stupid revenge mission..I thought you were wise but I never knew you are so daft and stupid!"Ebere said laughing
"Give me the royal staff now!!"Ajonwa said
"And if I don't?"Ebere asked standing up
There was silence for some seconds.. "I will take it by force!!"Ajonwa rushed towards Ebere and grabbed her by the neck choking life out of her.. Ebere was slowly losing her breathe..
Ogoli gaped in shock.. she knew Ajonwa would strangle Ebere to death if there was no timely intervention and also, if she tried to help, the plan would spoil.. As these thoughts ravaged through her mind, Ulumma jumped out from her hiding and started dragged Ajonwa away from Ebere who was already weak. Ogoli joined her and they were able to pull Ajonwa away as Ebere fell to the ground.
Ajonwa turned sharply towards them as stared at Ulumma..
"You... What are you doing here?" She turned to Ogoli "I thought you were...."She paused as she now totally understood that it was a trap
"What is happening?? Ogoli even you??"Ajonwa asked in shock..
Ulumma jumped on Ajonwa and brought her down..
"Bring the staff! Put it in her hand!!"Ulumma screamed at a guard as she was still struggling with Ajonwa and just as they were about to put the staff in her hand, she disappeared..
"Ohhhhh.. she's gone and she now knows this is just a ploy to kill her.. I am finished.. she will kill me"Ogoli cried
"Calm down Ogoli. We all are in trouble so long as Ajonwa is still alive but we don't have to be afraid.. Ajonwa would be brought down very soon I promise you all but first, let's revive Ebere"Ulumma said..
***************
Ajonwa appeared at the bank of the stream in Umuozara. She was so exhausted as she dipped her legs into the water to cool off.
"How could Ogoli betray me this much after I entrusted my throne in her hands? I trusted her so much but she chose to betray me.. I will so deal with her"Ajonwa was in rage
Immediately, that little boy appeared to her.
"Your stupidity amazes me.. You should think of how to redeem yourself from your numerous sins and bloodshed but instead, you choose to add even more blood to your hands.. Ajonwa you are evil and your doom lurks around" He disappeared
"Who is this little boy and why does he keep following me?"She asked herself.. "Anyways, I must deal with Ogoli.. I must teach her a painful lesson"She said and disappeared.
***************
Quick Question ?Will Ajonwa truly be defeated?? Who is that little boy??
Cookies and similar technologies are used on our sites to personalise content and ads. You can find further details and change your personal settings below. By clicking OK, or by clicking any content on our sites, you agree to the use of these cookies and similar technologies.
GDPR
When you visit any of our websites, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and manage your preferences. Please note, that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.