From: primeinsaneuniverse
Written by: Olusegun Ayomide Shedrach




Introduction

Even if in the toughest day,
we always have a way to stand up.
Though trials are strong
We are tougher
Our land plundered
We stand to defend it.
Now the story is different
Emi is gone
Our hopes are dashed
But we know the sun will
Surely rise again.
Emi son of the soil
He whose rage burn the mountain
Raise the hope in us




KING'S ORDER

Ancient times before now, Ayenireti had always had one hero or the other that faithfully sacrificed their lives, fought countless battles, plundered countless lands, claimed countless spoils. But it's now different, the enemies has found the only way to conquer unity: TREACHERY, and another bastard: GOSSIP.
Emi entered into the Kings personal chamber, and prostrated flat before him, a means of homage. The only source of light in the chamber was a little window directly above the Kings bed, barely enough to allow a child pass through.
"You sent for me" Emi said still laying flat on the floor
The King's room, was decorated with historical ancient paintings, beads hanged on the wall and neatly arranged traditional attires

Softly moving back and forth on the rocking chair, with an attractive horsetail in his hands the King smiled broadly at Emi.
"Rise my Son"
From a tender age, Emi had caught the eye of the King. It's tradition, every Orphan were the responsibility of the King, of which Emi was one. He began exhibiting the traits of a warrior, What they call the Spirit of the Warrior God. The Spirit is believed to be passed randomly to whom the gods saw fit, after the previous Warrior cease to exist, but something was different in Emi, even the Chief Priest when consulted found it hard to explain

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LEGEND OF THE HUMAN GOD (CONTD)

"Emi, I am getting old, and my days are near" The King said slowly
"The gods shall mercifully add more wine to your cup my King" Emi replied, even though they both knew he only said that to keep the King's heart at peace.
"I want you, Emi, to get married to my daughter"
Emi hastily raised to his feet, his body covered with sweat, he tried to be as calm as possible but all was vain.
"Let's call a spade a spade my Lord, you know it's an abomination"
"Until I say it's an abomination" The king said and continued "Emi I don't want to use the supremacy of the throne to force you into this I consider you a son"
Emi gave no reply, just then the Royal messenger made his way into the Chamber
"My Lord, the outcast once more has plundered the outskirt land, we need Emi to lead the band"
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The King had more than enough alliance to make, to some reasonable extent, his daughter could deal one by getting married to the Prince.
"Emi, what's wrong? " A soldier asked
"Nothing much, I will settle things don't worry" Emi replied even though the situation was out of his control.
"just to let you know we are always there for you" The soldier said as they got nearer to the outskirt of the village.
"This is where they were sighted"
Emi charged forward into the maize plantation, noticing some fresh cut. He slowly removed his sword from the sheath
"In the name of the gods I order you to come out, to prevent bloodshed" Emi shouted
"Am not in mood to kill today "He said to himself.
Right in front of Emi stood a little boy, who had rushed out from among the farm, he looked weaker and dirty probably from a long journey, or a victim of war.
"It's a boy" Emi said as the others laid back their weapon.
"Who are you? "
"Oyeniyi" the boy replied faintly and collapsed into Emi's hand.
"My Lord, we found them trying to run" A soldier said and forcefully pulled the man and the woman to the ground.
"Please have mercy, that's our son, Oyeniyi, war made us flee, please, spare our lives"
One attribute the warrior god possessed was a discerning spirit. But once they are disorganised, even their immortality would flee from them.
"Prepare the horses "Emi said.
"Emi, come closer" Ajanaku said, "Something is wrong with you, am sure your discerning spirit is far from you "
"No"
Ajanaku wasted no time in using his blade to cut Emi, giving way to blood flow
"The Emi I know in full strength can't get cut even by Sango's blade, your discerning spirit is not with you, your immortality is gone, Emi you are disorganised"
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LEGEND OF THE HUMAN GOD (CONTD)
Later that night, Emi found it difficult to sleep, if this continues, the lives of almost 3,000 will be at stake, finding it hard to sleep, he grabbed the oil lamp that illuminated the room and went out, he sat on a low stool and looked into the empty vast sky.

"I wish I was free" Emi said to himself.

He noticed someone approached him from behind, he knew who it was.

"Ajanaku, what brings you out this ungodly hour"

"Same as what is keeping you awake" Ajanaku replied and sat down next to Emi, placing his sword near him

"Which is? "

"Emi, the cap fits me but it's too beautiful even for the royalty"

"What do you mean? "

"I am in love with Adeshewa, but I wish to tell her before the day of the maiden contest"

Emi became dumb, he couldn't believe his ears, his friend Ajanaku was having feelings for who the King wants him to marry by all cost.

A strange world indeed, Emi tried within himself to consult his spirit, but the connection was lost, now all he had to depend on was, his fragile thinking.

"You are a great warrior any girl would kill to have, am sure she is interested in you, just tell her" Emi said

"I knew I could always trust you my friend and hope you won't be contest g on that day for the princess hand" Ajanaku said jokingly and left for his hut


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I pray you proof me wrong,I want you to proof me wrong,

Beautiful story line

BREAKING HELL
Emi rounded up the training and after receiving the message that The King urgently supine him. He knew what the King wanted to say and he strongly prepared his mind, over night during meditation, he had found the right answer to pull himself out of this love war he found himself.
Emi entered into the King's Palace, the King grafully positioned himself on his throne, on the right was the Princess, sitting on a well decorated stool, Emi found it difficult to ignore her presence, although he made himself as calm as possible.
Standing on the entrance was Ajanaku. Emi slowly stood next to him and tried avoiding the King's gaze that was fixed on him.
"What's wrong? " He said in a low tone, which was still audible to Ajanaku
"Emi, welcome, guards excuse us" The King ordered.
"Your highness, Princess" Emi greeted respectfully.
Ajanaku knew something was odd, the way the Princess smiled at Emi, was different.
"Could it be" Ajanaku thought within himself
"We might have a situation" The King said and raised from the throne.
What could it be, the two warriors thought within themselves. It was unlike the King to feel bothered, but they were sure this issue had great risk

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The King went silent for some minute and continued
"The Princess will be turning 21 years old in three days time, and the contest for her hand in marriage begins immediately after her celebration"
This should be good news Emi thought and glanced at the Princess, who caught him staring at her and replied with a smile from the corner of her lips.
"Shit, what is she up to"Emi wondered within himself
"But she is enthroned to Esu(The Devil)"
Emi felt his heart skip a bit, he looked deeply into Adeshewa's eye, Ajanaku on the other hand, held tightly to his shield, and immediately felt uncomfortable
Who would guess the beauty he day dreamed about was the wife of someone from the 2nd Order of the Gods Circle, he thought and slightly was becoming scared.
"Only two of you are the finnest of our warriors, I need you to save her and break this marriage, I want my daughter to have a normal life, like other kids" The King said, remorse in his voice.
Years ago, while the Queen was in labour, to save her unborn child, the King had no other option than to bargain, if Esu would save the child, he would get her married to him, but the King became furious when he discovered the Devil had taken more than they bargained, firstly he refused to save his wife soul, secondly he was married to his daughter whom he will make A Casted Soul at 20
"Your highness, we need not to waste time, our journey to outside world would take a day and we still don't know how long our struggle will be and we must be back before day 3" Emi said and looked at Ajanaku, who stood still, like he was glued to the ground
Truly a man hasn't gotten to the home of fear, that's why he could still consider himself strong

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The Princess slowly walked towards Emi, gradually advancing, Emi moved back knowing something was wrong. He drew out his sword and held it in defense position
"Stay back"Emi ordered, clearly he was not the one speaking.
Ajanaku rushed towards the King and pulled him behind.
"So, this is the flea that would be coming to hunt me? "The Princess said, her voice echoing and terrifying.
"You haven't attained the spirit of a human god, just a warrior god, even Ogun, wouldn't dear challenge me" Esu said through the Princess

In a flash she was already holding Emi up, His legs were about 7inches above the ground. Emi tried to free himself, but on second thought he would be harming the Princess. So it was useless struggling.
"Just a boy"
Ajanaku from where he stood, summoned hid Soul Beast and sent it forward, the impact immediately made the Princess fall to the ground. Emi gained his ground, panting heavily
"Thanks brother"
Ajanaku sat on the ground of the palace, his energy exhausted, at this point even a level 1 warrior could easily kill him.
The King felt relieved seeing the Princess rise up
"It happened again"She said and ran into her chamber.
"Let's prepare" Ajanaku said and led the way


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Ajanaku armed himself with what seemed diabolical, a snail shell hanging from his neck, he examined his sword carefully and drew it into its sheath, leaving his upper body bare, he hooked his shield on his back, looking prepared, although slightly exhausted he still had the strength.
"I never knew your Soul Beast was as strong as that" Emi said splashing water on his face.
"Esu was certain you wouldn't want to hurt the Princess, he would have used that opportunity to kill you"
Although Emi was immortal, but he stood no chance against a fellow god. Even his beast soul, was no match for Esu, they knew this fight was beyond them.
Every warrior had the chance of gaining a Soul beast, although, they don't have to choose the Soul, it choose them, if they had a Soul beast that was more stronger than they can contain, it would tear their mind apart. It was a privilege to share something in common with the gods.
"Am set" Emi said, pulling his dagger into its sheath that hanged from his waist.
Emi feeling charged, his hand glowing, he hit hard into the air, at impact the wind furiously ducked them into itself.
At the other part, they stood in what could be referred as The most beautiful world but the deadliest evil lived here. The walkway was laid with precious stone that illuminated into their eyes. Ajanaku made a attempt to touch, but was held back by Emi
"Don't touch, it sucks your Soul and drives you mad" Emi said as they advance towards a huge metal gate, which could be guessed to be huge to infinity.





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it does not have a complete version yet, but I will try to make updates as early as possible. Thanks for you interest.

As they approached the gate, about some meters from where they were, the gate began to close at a steady rate. Emi caused within himself and Ajanaku followed suit as they both picked up pace, and ran as fast as their legs could carry them. With great strength they both dived passing the gate, as it forcefully shut almost grabbing Ajanaku’s leg.
“That was close” Ajanaku thought within himself as Emi, stretched his hand to aid him up.

Right in front of them, was an endless corridor, which went on and on and on.
“What is this?” Emi cursed out, feeling frustrated
“Emi, that’s what he wants, to make you frustrated, and you know what happens when you are”

Emi knew what was happening, illusion of the mind, that was the greatest mastermind to win an opponent easily.
“We need to break this illusion” Emi said
Both Emi and Ajanaku placed a knee to the ground, as their hands began to move in a circular manner, giving way to their soul beast, the energy within them combined together, creating a strong force, in an instance they stood up and forced the souls to the ground.
A loud quake shook, making the corridors tremble, after some few seconds the reality was clearly seen.
The know stood right in the 2nd Circle of Hell, fearlessly they approached the throne, ignoring the gruesome looking creature that filled the hall, loud screams of tormented souls could be heard from every corner, even the creatures made it worse, water drooling from their mouths.

They both approached the Throne facing the one who sat on it.
Esu, this time he took the form of the Princess, seated on the throne, beneath him was a monster in form of a lion, it had wings that stood about 7 feet in height, with sharp talons.
“Haaaaaa, feel the energy that flows within you, it makes me thirst for blood” Esu said and transformed into his own image.


For someone with such bad reputation, he looked handsome, his face glittered like they were laced with gold, he held a staff in his hand, still seating on the throne.

“Seal off your marriage with the Princess” Emi shouted pointing his sword at Esu
Esu could only gaze at this weak Human God, who had taken such a huge task
“Indeed with great power comes great responsibility” Esu said and laughed heavily

“One on condition”
“Which is?” Emi asked feeling confident
“I challenge you, if you win, you can break off the seal, if you lose, your Power belongs to me”

Ajanaku held Emi’s hand, preventing him from going
“It’s not like we have a better chance, this monster wont let us even have a chance at him”

Esu moved closer and grinned wickedly
“You didn’t tell him the King wants you to marry his daughter, have you”
Emi felt embarrassed and at the same time irritated, the only thing he wanted so badly was to rip the filthy creature apart.

“What a world”
Emi angrily advanced towards Esu and swayed his sword, slashing Esu on the face, the slash ran from his right face down to the left cheek.
He made another attempt again, but this time, Esu was faster than he was, Esu dodged his sword and skillfully grabbed Emi from the back and stabbed him with his own dagger.
Ajanaku on the other hand, was becoming annoyed at Emi, even though his life was at stake, he couldn’t believe Emi would hid such from him, even he had gone to meet Emi and poured out how he felt to him.

Ajanaku summoned his beast soul, this time in form of an arrow and shot it towards Esu, Emi used this to his advantage. He swayed his body, and managed to grab Esu from the leg, pulling him towards the direction of the incoming arrow.
WHACKK!! The arrow pierced into Esu’s heart, making him let out a loud groan, the creatures in the hall began to advance annoyingly, but stopped on command.
“Stop” Esu said and handed over the seal to them.
Ajanaku wasted no time in receiving it, and looked wickedly at Emi.

“Ajanaku, wait, that was too easy to call a victory, he wants to put enmity between us” Emi said
Esu only smiled where he laid, he never had it in mind to put on a fierce fight, afterall none of them could defeat him, even with their power combined together.
Ajanaku didn’t alter any word as he left the Realm, back to the Palace.

NOT A CHOICE

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Pls keep it coming,nice to have @sosa993 here,I know this is her kind of story

NOT A CHOICE
After the ritual of breaking the marriage seal, the King felt happy and relieved, apart from his daughter having a normal life, now nothing could threaten to take her away from him. Although he had great doubt they could defeat a god from the 2nd circle, only if he had known that a greater danger was lurking around the Kingdom, a danger that knows the Kingdom so well, a danger that was born and breaded in the Kingdom.

Emi found it had to knock on Ajanaku’s door, nevertheless he found the courage of doing that, some seconds after the third knock, Ajanaku came out to meet him.
“Can we at least go inside”
Ajanaku only nodded his head sideways, signifying to Emi that it wasn’t possible
“I know how upset you are with me, but trust me, I have no interest in marring the Princess” Emi said, trying to be as open as possible, the maiden contest was the next day, how would he try to make the King understand him.

“The only reason am angry, is not because of whatever the reason the King gave you, but Esu telling me for himself, and even I told you how I felt about her and you told me nothing about having the upper hand, in this situation”
Ajanaku without waiting for any reply, closed his door, right in front of Emi like nobody was there.

Emi sadly made his way out of the Warrior’s compound and had it in mind to go to training ground, since it would be easy for him to think over there, all warriors we preparing to fight for the maiden they loved, so the only thing they needed after training was to get themselves fortified, so literally the ground was free to think, and that was what Emi needed at this time,
He found a spot to sit placed his hand on his chin, and sighed aloud, just then he saw someone he knew coming from afar.

PRINCESS!! Emi heart shouted aloud, he began feeling worried and tried the next exit, but was void.
“Emi” The princess shouted from afar and ran up to him
Am done for, Emi thought within himself, but he had no choice than to wait, at least this authority was greater
“Where were you off to, trying to avoid me” The Princess said trying to fake her anger
"Huh am sorry Princess, I didn't see you earlier"
"Hope you will be contesting for a maiden tommorrow"
At this question, Emi could tell his legs were no longer willing to carry him, he just sat down and seeing the Princess sitting next to him, made his heart beat faster than normal.
"It's a little complicated Princess"
Don't I look beautiful enough, the Princess thought within herself
"What's complicated? "
Emi had the urge to look at the entrance of the training ground and saw Ajanaku, he quickly looked another direction
Idiot, this complicated, Emi thought, know things just got more than complicated.
"Am sorry Princess, I can't answer that" Emi replied a mix of hate in his speech..
He raised his head and saw Ajanaku was no where in sight




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dawno2008:
Nice update, and it's getting more intriguing,but you need to watch out for some typo errors,it kills the flow,all the same what do I know?

Pls keep it coming,nice to have @sosa993 here,I know this is her kind of story

Thanks brother, I will try to give more to modifying before the update.

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Oboi eehhhh,battle of the warriors,it's gonna be badt

Pls keep it coming

It was only few hours to the next day, Emi honourably dressed walked up to the huge round table that was filled with more than enough food to go round for twenty people back and forth. Kings, Cheifs, Rich men from different part of the Kingdom were already making themselves present as the King took on the stressful duty of hugging and welcoming them.
Emi sat down on the seat allocated to him, just then Ajanaku walked up to him
"Watch your back during the contest" Ajanaku said and made for his own seat. Emi was surprised how quickly Ajanaku had bitterly despised him.
Emi! He looked towards the King direction and was signalled to come
"Emi, meet my friend, Ogunsanmi, and here is Emi" The King said patting Emi proudly on his back
"My son stands no chance in the contest, I must say, even now that A Spirit Warrior would be involved" Ogunsanmi said examining Emi's heavy structure.
"I won't be contesting" Emi said, breaking the hard news in an unpleasant way.
Hmm! The King cough slightly and strangely looked at Emi liked he had seen a ghost.
"You don't have too anyway, am sure the Princess already has her eyes on you" Ogunsanmi said, and pointed to the Princess, who all these while had been staring gracefully at Emi.




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I love the flow
You re very good.

Tanks for the update

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Whr una dey

Matters of love,just see how the princess is showing undiluted affections to who doesn't want it,and neglecting who actually loves her

That's the mystery of life,but I believed there's more to Ajanaku's sudden change,or could it be solely love bites?

Well @Devilpen is there to put more light on the issue

Nice update bro,pls keep it flowing

Day approached steadily, little by little, some in groups, converging to the arena ground where the competition and various activities will be taking place. The first event on line was the maiden dance, dancing vigorously to the rhythm of the local two head drum and banta coupled with sweet rhythm flow of shekere as they danced the Princess only had her attention on Emi, trying to figure out if he got interested in any of the maiden that danced.
"You love him? " the King asked noticing the strange attention his daughter gave Emi
"Yes, but I don't think he is alright, something is wrong with him"
After the dance, that drew lots of cheers from the spectators, one of the palace elders stood up to talk.
"Welcome everyone once again, without delaying, we would go to the next item, the one you've been waiting for"
At this speech the audience gave a loud cheer, feeling happy, the uproar, could be noticed to have shared the ground.
"All contestant should prepare, as it will be a stage of last man standing"
YEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Minutes later the fighters gathered into the arena, every one of them, saw it as a privilege, a fair way of asking the Princess for marriage. And wonderful opportunities attached.

More than 30 in number, not the real reason the King and Princess found it hard to know if Emi was among the contestant. As some of them guarded their faces, covering it completely with helmet.

"Do you see Emi? " The King asked the elder the sat close to him
"No, your highness"
The King could only sigh, so Emi dared to defill his order, a direct one at that.
The King took a bowl and poured the water into the arena from where he stood, the water had barely touched the ground, when the fighters had started advancing hurriedly at themselves.
The fight was tough, even the noise and cheering from the crowd played a great role in elevating the Morales of the fighter. Soon, the contestant were only down to two.
Both of their faces covered tightly. One of them removed his helmet and was relieved by the fresh air he breathed.
It was Ajanaku, he moved in circles as his opponent did likewise
"its now down to me and you"
The other fighter also removed his helmet, a light mark ran from his right eyes down to the left chin. It was Emi
"Let's judge this with our fist" Ajanaku said and dropped his weapons and shield as does Emi.
The King where he sat, felt relieved on seeing Emi.
"Was he joking when he said he won't be contesting" The King though.
Although Emi was serious about not contesting, but within an hour something had changed his mind.
"Let see if an immortal can withstand two hit of a THUNDER BEAST SOUL?" ajanaku said grinning from chin to chin.
"If not that the gods are blind, I stand a better chance at being the Warrior god, I will make the gods regret their decision"
"It's not a test of strength, brother" Emi said calmly
"I hate it when you call me that"
AHHHHHHH!!! They both advanced in great speed, even the spectators found it difficult to know who threw the first hit





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An hour before the fight, during the maiden dance, the Princess excused herself to attend to her friends. After a brief chat, she made her way out of the chamber and was surprised to see Emi at the door.
"Emi" She said feeling happy
"Princess, I have come to discuss something with you"
Adeshewa felt a heavy burden placed on her heart, something told her all was not well
"I can't marry you, even at that I have no feelings for you" Emi said in a shaking tone
Without much struggle, tears began dropping freely from her eye, She felt humiliated for the first time, even when Esu was enthrone to her, She has never felt worse.
"Am sorry Princess"
"Emi, why, why do I deserve this? "
Emi felt guilty, he shouldn't have taken this action, he now felt sorry for himself than he did for Adeshewa
"Just go, leave my sight" She said lowly and excused herself.

"What kind of discerning spirit do you have, I thought Warrior gods were suppose to be the wisest among men"
It was Ajanaku, he had hid himself listening to all their conversation
"I did it because of you" Emi said
"I also admire her" Emi said again
"There is only one way to settle this, let's meet on the arena, warrior god"



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Beautiful story. @ OP, I will supply palmwine and bush meat. Oya carry on

Back to the Arena, Emi pulled himself from the ground, luckily dodging Ajanaku's blow that bore a deep hole into the ground, very close to his head, without hesitation, he punches Ajanaku on the stomach with his glowing hand, trying not to hit him with the full strength of his Beast Soul. Ajanaku flew some few meters from Emi at the impact of the punch.
Ajanaku from where he was, summoned his Arrow beast soul and fired at Emi. Emi dodged it swiftly, dodged the next one again moving closer, another one was launched, and he waved his head dodging it.
Ajanaku was about launching another one, when Emi grabbed his fist and bent it painfully as Ajanaku tried restraining himself from screaming.
Emi swayed him upside down and caught him in mid air, with force he slammed him to the ground, giving way to rising of thick dust.

Emi eyes were already glowing like a furious coal, the beads around his neck glowed likewise. He held Ajanaku by his hairs and pulled him up, his feet above the ground.
"Don't make me do this" He said and released him.
Ajanaku filled with rage jumped and kicked Emi on the Jaw, but instead of Emi going down, it was Ajanaku who fell to the ground, with a CRACK, his leg was broken.
"Stand down" Emi shouted, his eyes, glowing hard like melted metal was flowing from them.
"The gods are blind, stupid beyond redemption, I envy you, always had the best, you even posses the The Metal Soul, but it's not over, Emi"

A loud thunder Bolt, sounded in the sky, in broad daylight, from above descended a whirlwind that threw Emi off balance, and swirls where Ajanaku laid, covered him and ascended back into the sky.
Emi gained ground and discovered Ajanaku had already vanished. Even spectators were thrilled thinking it was part of the show, gave a loud cheer as they all ran into the arena and held Emi high on their arms singing his praise.




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Using this medium to appreciate everyone who followed through till the end of the First Series.


Let's know your reviews, what do you feel happens to Ajanaku, note: he has left the village, no one knows his whereabouts.
The King?
The Princess and Our Main Character Emi...
What's your thought

And kindly tell us where we had it wrong, so as to adjust and make it better.
Thanks a million

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Very nice,but pls don't stay too long before you continue,interesting and action filled scene there more grease to your elbow @Devilpen

I sense pure envy from Ajanaku,but hiding behind of un returned love from the princess,it was not Emi's fault that he was favoured by the gods,it's his Destiny and I believed he's well fortified for this type of mortal disturbance

Pls keep it coming,just getting started I presume