As they approached,the anthill, Nengi muttered a spell and everywhere changed drastically. It was now covered with spider webs with smoke filling the air. Bless couldn't breathe as he struggled to grasp for air, he almost stumbled but Nengi held him by the waist.
He held unto her hand as she drew him close, she whispered some words to his ears, making him smile.
" I told you that I will be here for you, don't worry about anything else... Just stay close...". Nengi calmed him down.
There was a sudden shaking of the earth. It was followed by the emergence of spirit beasts and a black giant spider emerged from the earth surface. Bless screamed out his lungs as he buried his head into her chest. Nengi felt something that she has never felt before. Sasha held his stance maintaining a straight face, after all he once lived here before.
" I don't want to see...". Bless said still buried in her chest. Nengi had to bite her lips to stop herself from caressing his head.
The ancient spider was huge and scary. She was starring at Nengi and Sasha, and as soon as she saw Bless, she began to approach him. Nengi and Sasha bowed to her, while Bless was still glued to Nengi as if she was his lifeline.
" Ozu Ikuto, we ...".
" I know what brings you all here, and Sersi... I never knew you would come visiting anytime soon." Her voice amplified and firm .
Sasha smiled, bowing again. " Me neither, it was Nengi that made me come, due to some reasons..". He trailed off, casting a quick glance at Bless whom was still glued to Nengi.
" I see... . ". Her eyes were focused on Bless as she touched him, with one of her legs, he shivered.
Bless held unto Nengi as he refused to turn around and see . His heart was beating faster than usual, as he clunged to Nengi.
"Ozu... You see, he is scared of- of- you". Nengi admitted.
" The very moment he stepped his foot here, I knew he was the one. I just wonder why a powerful being will decide to take the body of a weak mortal". She sighed turning around.
Nengi and Sasha starred at each other in shock, wondering what she meant by that.
" Ozu... I don't understand what you mean by ' an immortal being'?. Is he a deity?. Or a reincarnation of a very powerful oracle before?". Nengi asked confused.
" Isn't that the reason why you are here in the first place, but... That reminds me, where is Ozo?".
Sasha decided to answer that question. " Ozu.. he- he's not even aware that we are here, honestly, we came alone". Sasha confessed.
" Your relationship with Ozo... Is it more flexible now?".
Sasha scoffed. Flexible?. That might be in the world to come.
" They are like oil and water... Even if they try to mix, they can easily be separated. Sasha's relationship with Ozo is more rigid than ever". Nengi answered.
She gave a slight chuckle. She already knew, but wanted to ask anyways.
" Young Warlock, will you look up and see where you are?". Ozu asked Bless, whom shook his head. Nengi whispered to him, trying to make him relax his mind.
" Trust me, Bless she's not harmful... She just wants you to see her.. remember, that was what brought us here. I know you are scared, but I'm here for you...". Nengi reassured him, with Sasha coughing as soon as he heard that part. Nengi was going really far... Really far.
Bless knew he had to stop hiding, and was about time to face his fears. After all, they were finally here, a place whereby he would discover and unravel the mysteries about himself. Besides, it was inappropriate of him to hold Nengi that close... She was a female.
Slowly, and gently he let go of Nengi's body, even though he was still feeling scared, there was a sudden braveness that engulfed him. He looked up at Ozu ikuto and starred deeply into her eyes. He found out that he wasn't scared at what he saw. Then why the original fuss?.
"I need to speak to him in person, so Sersi and Nengi if you don't mind?". Ozu asked.
Nengi felt a bit off why Ozu would want to speak with Bless, nevertheless, she looked up at Sasha and he nodded. Both of them together walked to the opposite direction, heading to the idraje hills.
Ozu approached Bless and bowed to him. Bless was confused as to why she would do something like that.
" You are the chosen one... Blessed Charis Ihedimma, the power to save the world lies in your palms... You have been blessed by Chukwuokike, to save us... For years we have been waiting for a saviour, and now redemption has finally taken it's cause."
Every thing she said made no sense to him at all. Chosen one?. By who?. This is just a weird dream that he hopes on waking up.
" Who am I?. And I don't understand what you mean by saviour?. Am I another Jesus?. Good lord I need your help here". Bless pleaded, looking up.
" You are a witch, a very powerful one at that. You and Nengi are of the same clan. The power to save the world lies in your palms, as your destiny revolves round the world ". She explained.
Bless shook his head, as if he was trying to say no to what she said.
" Magic isn't evil, you see, infact it is a blessing by the gods, to humanity. But you see, when power falls into the hands of the evil ones, it's usefulness into a destructive weapon. There is absolutely nothing wrong, if you are a witch Bless, accept what you are, don't try running from it, it won't solve the problem, most times, you feel your soul magic awakening right?". She asked calmly.
Bless was finally beginning to understand what was happening to him, he took a deep breath, and all the restlessness he had been feeling disappeared, turning to relief and happiness. He nodded" Of course... I feel it in me, sometimes I feel like unleashing my self". He finally admitted.
Ozu ikuto chuckled. " Then are you ready to testyour soul magic?".
Bless shut his eyes as he heard the sweet melodies of the spirit beasts, opening his eyes, he smiled contentedly" 100% ready ".