Looking at the sudden change of Maria's character, the who village was in fear of the out comes of the ravelled identity of prince Odeke.
When the rising sun cast arosy hue across the morning sky, Ocen was preparing to attack the jungle at any time. The hatred for Maria in Ocen's heart was unimaginable. After acquiring the vibranium suite and sword, he went to the king but unbeknownst to the king that he had associated with the forbidden deity Amun'ra.
Rather his heart was filled with merry in thoughts of destroying the survivors of Morungatuny once and for all, so that his slave trade would commerce again.
Warriors were assembled but the worry come looking at the one troup of remaining warriors, but Ocen's confidence wasn't shaken, for he trusted the weapons given to him.
Slowly they treked amidst a crowd who were seeing them off.
The blazing midday sun shone relentlessly on the ground. The roads shimmered in the heat of the midday sun. The sunlit trees pierced the hot, blue sky. The afternoon sun bathed the plants in its warm light. When the watchers in the west saw a group of Getom warriors marching towards them , they knew it would only be Ocen .
They hurried and informed the other watcher hence reaching maria in time. But she was so bewildered on what to do for the past few days has been a hell on her, one problem after the other. Even the relationship between her and the prince had elapsed.
What are we going to do? Akello asked, but the person she was asking was down spirited, " do what you think is right, she responded in a monotone lifelessly.
"This can't be the lioness that l knew, Maria! You you to pull yourself together, for your kingdom and your people. Akello said bitterly seeing Maria's unpleasant character. Only silence was the response. She knew it her time to help Maria.
Rushing to the knights, they made a stratege , same to the she warriors and the hunters but then Ocen who is coming is more powerful the they thought.
Laying their traps as usual but their heart were at the backs yet they kept a high moral.
A cold breeze blew through the basaltic dark trees in the jungle, followed by hissing sound in a highest speed and it suddenly silenced. Eager to know what it was the she warriors remained in panic and bewilderment.
Laying down on her bed hopeless desprited, the sword spirit started cracking laughter's at Maria who already seamed half dead.
" If Ocen fails, Amun'ra will come.
The name Amun'ra mentioned by the sword attracted Maria's attention, she immediately stood up from the bed and faced the sword in search for answers.
How did you know he works with Amun'ra! She asked anxiety filled her heart and mind.
"His the most dangerous thing you should fear and not Ocen. Only these words made Maria to come back to her senses.
But the only thing the sword spirit wanted was to possess Maria's entire body. But once it succeeds, it's plans are far different. For it's mind dwells in revenge on the families of those who betrayed her.
" I can't, l have responsibilities to take care of . She replied back to it. Hurriedly grabbed the hilt of her sword, placed it in it's scabbard and rushed out.
Coming out like a angry lions ready to devour it's enemies, her forehead tied with a red scarf, her presence brought hope and jubilations to her subjects.
" Hope everyid ready? She asked but all she got was gleefully looks in every warriors face.
Maria knew the safe houses ain't safe anymore since they have over used it, especially that the captives of Getom might be aware of it. Pondering what to do, an idea popped up,
" My late parents tunnel. She immediately informed Okirror to take all the vulnerable people back to their fallen kingdom for hiding since she was unaware of what disaster will become of that place during this deadly upcoming battle.
Feeling uneasy about leaving maria alone, Okirror wasn't so relactant to go. Yet still he couldn't reject her orders, he collected all the volunarable people and hit the road in a haste.
Envisaging about the prince's guards in the prison and Epiru. She deliberately went and released them since it was haphazard keeping them there.
You all are Free if you feel like leaving you can go now before it's too late. After these few words she left lickety split back to her warriors.
" It's been long since all the guards went . Search for the prince. Princess Asio wasn't settled at all for a long duration, contemplating about it day and night caused her mental state at risk, worrying her husband the king of Abela kingdom.
To please his wife, he organized a small group of warriors to embark on a journey inside the forbidden forest too, but his heart was at the back, ruminating on why the two groups that entered the forest didn't come out.
" Could it be that they were all killed? He thought but had no answer.
The warriors were ready immediately when the light of dawn seeped into the village. blessings was given by the king to them and they treked hastily.
Unbeknownst to them that where they're heading, unimaginable war was about to eventuate. Some were scared yet they had to tie their hearts and fullfil their obligations to the king.
Hours elapsed Maria was awaiting for Ocen toake an onslaught to the village. While Okirror was almost to reach the abandoned village of Morungatuny.
Trouble emerged as the watchers spotted warriors from Abela kingdom crossing the threshold of the jungle. And informed maria.
"What kind of nonsense is this? her head felt like exploding and nostrils flared as bitterness filled her throat, knowing it would be difficult for them to difereciant between their foes and the warriors from Abela kingdom.
Having no options but to send Epiru and Uben to provock them from penetrating deep the warzone.