...... ..... EbonyQueen001.... I am so glad you are back.... You are so welcomed back... Lol..
... I thought I was improving in all those deficiencies you just outlined, guess my time off has really made me rusty... I will work on them now.
.... I will be needing your help very soon, honestly, you couldn't have returned at a better time....

jephthal:
you are hitting it bro,watch your tenses and punctuations too.

ride on,okada no get reverse.

... ... Thanks bro.. I will do as you have said...

ChizzyMaris:
Wow Solomon, I'm fascinated by this story, it's almost perfect. Welldone!

... ..... It's been my pleasure, dear...

Ride on bro... Hw i wish i cn jst burrow ur memory for few hrs nd read everytn...lol cnt wait for anoda episode

Mr Solo , tanz for making my day with the update... U 10much....... More strength to your Finger,

Solomon u start anoda story nd no invite

Oga solo,thanks for the update....come eat dinner.

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Nice update dear, bt for harrison to mention he watched himself die as he was still wondering........,does dat mean he is still going to resurface or was he talking from d spirit world.am confused.

Chapter V ! !
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The Forgotten Lands
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Lucien
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Three nights have passed and they have seen me pulling down heavy volumes of books, trying to find out how I was created. I got bored of waiting for reports from those I asked to watch Elphisisus. The reports have all been disappointing and I must admit that I am quite shocked at the level the old wizard has stooped to just to be my better. Why would he dig up the rotten bodies of Kieran’s family and then cut them, hoping to find out the reason why he was just like me. His parents were not born with the gift and the only one of his family that had the gift apart from him was killed by me. His daughter had an unusual gift of sorcery, she could actually write prophecies. I was so glad when I found out but since I took her gift from her, killing her as I took it, I have been able unable to use it. I have quite a number of prophecies that have been difficult to interpret as the gift of prophecy has been really difficult to find. I learnt that no one has been born with any form of such for the last three generations. To have found one in the middle of the woods, waiting for me to get it was nothing short of favor from the spirits but I have been unable to use it.

I have been unable to know why I can’t use the gift but then, I have been engrossed in far more important things. My father was a pure wizard, which means that there was no gift specification for him, he could use all varieties of the gift except of course, writing prophecies. His kinds were extremely rare and they have always come from the royal family, no common man has ever been born with such a gift, the reason for that is still unknown. My father was the last pure wizard, there hasn’t been another. My father was feared and respected by all, not just because of his powers but because of his intelligence and his ability to conjure spells that could break ancient holds as strong as the one found in the ungifted. Everyone had the expectation that I would surpass him in every way but I have fell short of doing that despite the fact that I possessed both sides of the gift, a luxury my father didn’t have. Every one of his spells are nowhere to be found which made me conclude that they are probably hidden somewhere, to prevent the wrong hands from getting it. He couldn’t have passed through so much to do the impossible and then destroyed his achievements, it doesn’t make any sense. I am most certainly missing something.

My mother was just an ordinary sorceress, which explains why that side of my gift is on the low compared to my wizard side, that’s if my parent’s gift has anything to do with my powers. If that is the case, then the spell is correct as i have the full abilities of a wizard and a little bit of sorcery. I am not a pure wizard though because I was also born with the gift of sorcery, which adds up to what I am. Kieran’s case is quite different as both his parents were ungifted and since their powers were locked, it’s impossible for him to have any gift, much less both sides of it. I am certain his parents were not the first ungifted to get married and birth children, why is his case different? There is something out of the ordinary that I cannot seem to explain with the man. I have been told that he is headed for the forgotten lands and it is quite a puzzle why the guardians would travel such distance to come get him from here. He must be very important to those old witches who have refused to die, but the question is why and I might not be able to know the answer to that question because Nyasa won’t be allowed into the city as she is ungifted and therefore has no business there. No magic from the outside works there which makes me doubt if writing through the travel book will work, that’s if Nyasa finds a way in. I must find another way; I guess it’s time for me to allow her give herself fully to the man if that will give her a way into the city. I must know what they want with him, before it’s too late for me to change anything.

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Elphisisus
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I slumped to a chair and tried to get some rest as I have been on my feet for so long, I have lost count of time. I have tried every spell I know on the bodies to try and find out how Kieran Carrows got his powers but I have only arrived at dead ends. His parents were ungifted and his wife was a plain human. His daughter on the other hand had the gift of sorcery but that was taken away from her by the King. We know that she got her gift from her father but where did his come from? I felt his gift during our last encounter and his was stronger than Lucien’s despite the number of gifts he has harnessed from people. His wizard side was similar to that of Nero, Lucien’s father but there was something about his gift I couldn’t bring myself to explain. His gift seemed too unnatural, no one should be born with everything in him, something or someone powerful was involved and I must find out what or whom they are.

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UNKNOWN
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“What is it , Melfisius?” I asked the old wizard who still looked shocked after he was told something.
“……..Harrison has been killed, I can’t sense his gift anymore.” He replied me with a few tears dropping from his eyes.

“ I told you to go in the place of that fool, who is so full of himself, now he is dead and we still don’t the man.” I was very angry but I didn’t want to show it, I had to be calm.

“When did you know of this and where was the place you tracked him to?” “He was just outside the town of Aydridrill when he died.”

“Good, there is still time. Get some men and head towards that town using the deserted path; you might be able to find something. Do not return without the man, I have waited too long for such an opening to pass me by.”

He nodded and got a grip of himself before calling out to my best trackers. I knew it was a risk sending my men but I had become desperate, the man was proving too difficult to capture. It won’t be long now, as no one has ever been able to escape Merfisius before, not even the pure wizard, Nero.
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vickkydgreat:
Ride on bro... Hw i wish i cn jst burrow ur memory for few hrs nd read everytn...lol cnt wait for anoda episode

..... .. Lol.. I was once in your shoes too, bro.... Just be patient.

Taduma1:
Mr Solo , tanz for making my day with the update... U 10much....... More strength to your Finger,

..... ... I am glad I did dear, keep reading....

Ryda:
Solomon u start anoda story nd no invite

.... ... Lol.... Brother, abeg no vex....

jephthal:
i love the way you write infact you have inspired me to write a story i am gonna publish soon.infact you are my mentor,father,godfather when it comes to fiction,although i wrote something about crime.

..... .....i am so happy to read what you wrote up there..... I can't believe I am someone's mentor, I am eagerly waiting to read your story.....

babydecency2:
Nice update dear, bt for harrison to mention he watched himself die as he was still wondering........,does dat mean he is still going to resurface or was he talking from d spirit world.am confused.

. ... ... He was burning and just like everyone, before we die, we think of something we should have known or probably done...... Nothing special about it...

...... ..... Oga Favou..... I replied your email days back but I haven't seen your reply yet.....
.... I will urge you to be patient though concerning the wolf series... It's not as easy as it seems.....

Hey Daddy... been a while... And you sef never go far... I'm sorry about Dandypearl though but I think missmossy is still free... And about our naija guy story (i mean the Last Wolf Series 3) I pray for you inspiration, motivation and great ideas in Jesus Name. Amen.. And I pray you also realize how starved we are of Kieran's tale.... I still love you sir... I know sey I sabi talk plenty sha... more grease

solomonbrown64:
.... ... Lol.... Brother, abeg no vex....

No probz bro... Thumbs up

Bobolayefa:
Hey Daddy... been a while... And you sef never go far... I'm sorry about Dandypearl though but I think missmossy is still free... And about our naija guy story (i mean the Last Wolf Series 3) I pray for you inspiration, motivation and great ideas in Jesus Name. Amen.. And I pray you also realize how starved we are of Kieran's tale.... I still love you sir... I know sey I sabi talk plenty sha... more grease

Lol..mention me not biko.

I ve not been bothered about d punctuations of d story sha, cos i always read meaning into wateva it is dat am reading, bt i guess u shuld go back to luciens part den u will see wat u skipped. Probably becos u were typing fast. keep d gud work rolling kk

Oga solo...thanks xo much even tho i also mixd much..more ink to ur pen..#how i wish there wud be subscribtion 4 NL

nice story.... Ur story has d setting of legend of the seeker, the midlands and aydindril........ and the gorgonds has d personalities of the mordsiths.......

keep the good works coming bro,looking forward for more.

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CONTINUED
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MELFISIUS
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Harrison can’t be dead, how could that have happened? He is the most resourceful man I have ever known and one of the intelligent I have been privileged to meet. How can such a simple task bring him to his end; capturing a man with an old woman by his side should be one of his simplest missions till his death. I am certain the man didn’t make use of his gift because I haven’t felt it for days now, so the story must be that an old woman bested the legendary Harrison together with the nine man with him, how humorous. What a way to end an adventure!

I and Harrison grew up together, we were practically brothers, and we fought and played together even though I was the older one with two full seasons. That difference in age never got between us, it only brought us closer. He was too smart for his age, and that was the trait that attracted me to him. We were ten and twelve of age respectively when we discovered our gifts. He was a wizard but with the unique ability to feel the gift and light in humans. He has since been able to use that ability to harness gifts from children for those who could afford his services. I got this powerful because of him but the blood of countless little kids was on him and when he lost his own family to some grieved customer, he stopped his famous trade and decided to start tracking instead. He was able to find whoever he so desires with his ability and not one has proved too difficult to find, not even the evil king, Nero.

If the most elusive person to find in history didn’t prove to be a difficult task for him, why then is this simple man so difficult to get? I must be careful myself and I must keep a clear mind devoid of vengeance, else I could go the same way he did. When the trackers were ready, I ordered them to head north as I intended to meet this strange man upfront and cut off any escape route for him. I have done every command from the present king, even killing his father after he discovered his heir was ungifted. I helped him in killing his siblings who were gifted as I understood from the prophecy that a man of immense power will rise and conquer all of the lands. The man was supposed to be my king but when we heard of Lucien, we all thought he was the prophecy brought to life but he hasn’t shown any glimpse of such power. This is why that power of his should be given to my king as that might just be the spell to unlock his own powers. We can’t be certain yet as that traitorous Nero destroyed every record of the spells he agreed to create and used the spell on his son. Well, the spirits have shown favor towards for once and decided to give us what we deserve by releasing a man better in power to Lucien. All I need to do is get him and make my King the prophecy in the flesh. Power must return to the north.

We were on the path to the deserted route when I felt someone with the gift heading towards our direction. The king was right after all, they were headed this way. I told my men to lay siege by going into the woods and wait for my signal to surround the man after I must have stopped him. They nodded and disappeared into the wood while I stopped my horse and waited for the man. But as soon as the gift I sensed got closer, it’s powers became bigger and stronger and then it dawned on me that the man must have released his gift again, but why? Did he sense me from a far or probably the woman did. Anyway, I need not fear as I am certain that he is quite the novice when it comes to using magic. He won’t be a problem.

I saw two horses heading towards my direction and but the occupants looked quite different from what I have been told the past few days. The man on the horse had quite the look and surely would have given me a run for my money when I was still younger. His long hair which he allowed to fall around him and his neat outfit doesn’t tell of a man whho is on the run. The woman beside him was far from an old woman and mere looking at her made my c.ock stir. She was elegant and carried herself with grace. They looked like a couple but their gift gave them away, particularly that of the man. The sorceress had a unique gift too, she could read prophecies. Well, well, well…. It’s been quite some time since I have met anyone with such ability, what a consolation this will be for me as I had terrible things planned for her. I knew for certain she killed my brother and I will make sure she suffers for it.

“What does the great wizard want with us?” the woman asked. I didn’t answer but instead whistled for my men to come out and surround them. When I did, only the men from the right side of the path came out, none came out from the left side. In their place was a woman dressed in torn gown, she had blood all over face and body. She must have killed my men there, how can a woman best four trained men in battle? They had help when they met with Harrison but who is this woman?

The remaining men went after her and the ones with me too, leaving just me with the young couple. The woman fought well, but she couldn’t best eight men at once, she was soon apprehended and brought to her knees. She didn’t look scared though and neither did the man but the sorceress was afraid. After the whole spectacle of blood and gore, I came down from my horse and reacted quicker to the sorceress by casting a spell that binds her to horse, leaving me with the man with no idea on how to use his gift. I smiled as I walked towards him as reality was starting to dawn on him as he suddenly realized how helpless he was. Is this the simple task that got Harrison killed? Surely, I expected more from them.
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Adasun:
9ice update brown.
Unravel more mystries buddy

... ... Thanks padi mi....

Bobolayefa:
Hey Daddy... been a while... And you sef never go far... I'm sorry about Dandypearl though but I think missmossy is still free... And about our naija guy story (i mean the Last Wolf Series 3) I pray for you inspiration, motivation and great ideas in Jesus Name. Amen.. And I pray you also realize how starved we are of Kieran's tale.... I still love you sir... I know sey I sabi talk plenty sha... more grease

.... .. Thanks bro.....

babydecency2:
I ve not been bothered about d punctuations of d story sha, cos i always read meaning into wateva it is dat am reading, bt i guess u shuld go back to luciens part den u will see wat u skipped. Probably becos u were typing fast. keep d gud work rolling kk

.. .... Thanks dear... I have made the corrections...