The Ichies (Onowu and Ndulue) returned to the Palace with a solern face. The king came on to hear everything.
"Welcome Ichies"He greeted and sat on the throne while the Ichies bowed in greeting.
"So how did it go?" He asked them
Onowu cleared his throat and began "Hmm.. My King, there is a big problem.."He paused
The King urged him to continue. He gave signal to Ndulue to continue.
"My King, we visited Mbanta as instructed but when we got there, we couldn't get to meet the mouth piece of the gods"Ndulue said
"How? What do u mean u couldn't meet the mouth piece of the gods?"Afam asked impatiently.
"He went out for an assignment out of his village and when we inquired when he would be back, no one seemed to know."Ndulue said
The King heaved a troubled sigh.
"Indeed, there is trouble. What do we do?"
The place was quiet. The three of them where in deep thoughts.
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"My Queen.. The little prince is convulsing! He is convulsing!!"One of the maid said running into the Queen's chambers.
Ebere followed her into the Prince's Hut.
There was a feast of confusion as the maids ran here and there..
"bring spoon!"
"put it in his mouth!"
"Please give him space for air!"
Instructions fly here and there to save the little Prince.
After about 30minutes, the little Prince became calm and the people around heaved a sigh of relief.
The Queen sunk of the mat and shed tears of pain.
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THE DARK FOREST
Ulumma had become strong and narrated everything to Nku who nodded.
"Everything is happening as planned"Nku said nodding as smiling
"What do u mean?"Ulumma asked
Nku stood up and entered his shrine and then came out with a snail tied to a rope making it a necklace.
"Take this.."He said handing over he necklace to Ulumma who collected it.
"What do I do with this Great one?"She asked
"Wear it for you have a long journey to embark on"Nku said
"Long journey to where?"She asked confused
"To Ndi Mmiri Land"
Ulumma jumped up in fear and confusion
"Ndi mmiri? Why? What for? They would kill me.. Ajonwa would have a chance to kill me finally.. Great one do u know where you're telling me to go to?"She asked in fear
Nku laughed loud and long
"Oh yes you will go to Ndi mmiri and No! You won't be killed!"
Ulumma still had her doubts though she trusted that Nku was a great man of the gods but she couldn't help but fear.
"You will start your journey at sun down"He said
"What would I be doing there?"Ulumma asked
"You will know.. Now come with me, I want to show you something"
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NDI MMIRI LAND
Ulumma arrived Ndi mmiri land and headed to the Palace. True to what Nku said, someone else was seated on the throne! Ogoli!
Ogoli was with Anyanwu.
Immediately they saw Ulumma, they stood up in surprise
"Princess Nwaala?!!"Ogoli exclaimed
Ulumma nodded and smiled
"Yes it's me, flesh and blood"
Both Ogoli and Anyanwu bowed before her in total humility.
"Rise.. Rise please.."Ulumma said
They rose and ushered Ulumma to a seat.
"Where have u been Princess?"Anyanwu asked
"Somewhere far.. But am back now, for the main time though.. So tell me, what has been happening? Where is Ajonwa and why are u on the throne??"Ulumma asked
Ogoli and Anyanwu exchanged glances before they began to narrate everything to Ulumma.
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QUICK QUESTION ? What is the motive behind Ulumma's return to Ndi mmiri kingdom??
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