A year had passed since Claire's death and Okuagu was finally out of the dreaded forest. He passed many mountains, hills, forests and savannahs until he arrived at a small harbor town where he saw a lot of people moving in and out of massive canoes, "Those must be ships'' remarked Okuagu with a smile. He decided to have a look around the town before boarding a ship. "madam please could you direct me towards a ship going to any kingdom? Okuagu asked a fat woman who was selling some loaves. "Get away from me savage! The woman shouted as Okuagu really didn't look human at all with his leopard skin skirt, long unkempt hair and sharp canines which gleamed every time he smiled. "Rude'' Okuagu thought as he moved further into the town.
After much asking he eventually found a ship that was set to sail to a kingdom called Lionsdale towards the west, the following morning. Though to his obvious surprise he was meant to 'pay' a sum of fifty gold coins for passage. "I should have expected some sort of payment for the journey though" murmured Okuagu as he pondered where to get some coins from for even if he had spent a long time away from civilization he knew money didn't grow on trees.He decided to find something to do for the money, but for some reason nobody wanted to hire him at the moment.
"Must be my hair" Okuagu thought as he rested his head against a small tree to think. He stayed in that positon until nighttime but his thoughts were interrupted by the noise of approaching footsteps. He could determine by their footsteps, scent and 'heat signature' that they were four armed men and they seemed to be interested in him."Hey there'' said one of the men that was armed with a knife. "Hello" replied Okuagu as he observed the bag strapped to their sides. "Could you please hand over your necklace and bracelet? Asked one of the men as the rest brandished their swords. "No thank you" replied Okuagu as he made an attempt to leave." I don't think so "said one of the men as he aimed his knife at his throat."Big mistake'' Okuagu said as he kicked the robber in the ribs sending him flying into a cart. The rest of the robbers quickly attacked but after some minutes they were all sprawled out on the floor groaning and moaning in pain. Okuagu walked up to the first robber in the broken carts and picked up his bag where he found some coins and jewelry. "Thanks for the support" said Okuagu with a snicker."Die" shouted one of the robbers as he tried to attack Okuagu from the back. "Shut up! Okuagu shouted as he performed a round house kick which connected with the robbers face.
Okuagu got more than he bargained for, as he got an astonishing 100 gold coins and 20 rubies from the robbers. Though he felt pity for the robber he kicked in the face for by the looks of things his face will forever have an imprint of a foot. "So this is what Claire meant by 'fortune favors the brave'" reasoned Okuagu as he made his way towards the harbor."Kind sir I will like to board your ship" Okuagu said as he bowed towards one of the sailors. "Pay your fare to old scrawny over there" said the sailor nonchalantly while he attended to some other people. Okuagu paid his fare and after some time of preparation the ship reeled in the anchor and had begun to set sail for Lionsdale.Okuagu spent most of his time in his cabin as he was not yet used to the bumpy travel that was associated with sailing. Though he wasn't seasick he still felt queer for he had never seen such expanse of blue water. His cabin was quiet save for a few rats which served as snacks for him, Okuagu's only friend and talking companion was an old lady who was travelling to Lionsdale to visit her grandchildren. "So ma'am how is Lionsdale" asked Okuagu as he joined the old lady at the deck. "It is a nice kingdom that is renowned for its forests and wildernesses" replied the old lady. "What work do you think I could do there" Okuagu asked as he escorted the woman to her cabin. "Judging by your looks I will suggest you either join a hunting squad or start your own" replied the woman."Thank you for the advice and conversation ma'am" Okuagu said as he made his way to his cabin. "Hunting squad huh? Interesting" Okuagu thought as he went to sleep.