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The series continues by God's grace in the evening.
Trying to re organise, but before then, let's know what you think about Ajanaku's new post

THE SPIRIT WITHIN US
Ajanaku found it hard to summon his beast soul without having serious side effect of unbearable pains.
After the heavy defeat, the evil gods have persuaded Esu against his will to ban Ajanaku from their midst.
Ajanaku saw his destination ahead, a smaller village compared to Ayenireti, he rode his horse into the city, with the money he had with him, he purchased a hut to live in and begin a new life, although not a life free of evil.

Emi held Adeshewa by the arm, and carried his child with the other hand, and before the crowd, with the King standing near him.
It was a tradition in Ayenireti to name a child on the 8th day after birth.
"She shall be called IRETI and Mojisola" Emi said joyfully. And went in leaving everyone to the main celebration, with enough food to go round.

Ajanaku finally found his place among top ranked assassins in his new settlement.
"You, new comer, you know what I as the master demand from you" A bald headed man, said, he had a pot belly, that made him look more of a gambler than a high paid killer.
Ajanaku said nothing, but down within, his blood was already boiling with rage.
"I receive 80 percent of your daily income" He said wickedly.

Ajanaku came out of the room where the leader had called him in, cleaning the blood stain on his sword, he looked wickedly at the others that worked under the leader.
"I am taking over, anybody that opposes should step forward"
Without anyone moving an inch. He signalled to them To go in
"Dump his body in the river and I will only be collecting 5 percent of your weekly income" He said.
They cheered happily, clanging their swords against their shield, as two walked in and find a way to dispose the body of their former leader.





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Emi knelt beside Adeshewa, for a minute they both smiled at themselves, not finding the right word to say.
"It's a girl " Adeshewa said lowly
"Yes, and she looks like you" Emi replied smiling.
"Father" Adeshewa said smiling at her father.
"Young couples" he said as people began coming in to congratulate them.
"We return to Ayenireti at dawn" The king said and gave the crying baby to her mother.


At dawn Emi prepared the horse carriage and carefully settled Adeshewa and the baby on the cart and went ahead, leading the way back to the village.
On getting to Ayenireti, the land was far destroyed but not beyond reconstruction. Work immediately started, right from the palace, then Emi's home, next was the warriors compound, then they all joined hand to constructing each family building in turns, in less than nine months Ayenireti now became much more better than its former.......

THE SPIRIT WITHIN US

RISE OF A GRAND GOD
After 9months living in NIRETI cave, they decided to go back to their land and begin a new life. But it was only calculated for Adeshewa to put to bed before noon the next day. Emi made sure every concoction the Chief priest gave him was used the right way, so as to make her birth easy.

The King made sure the mistake he did during his own time won't be repeated, taking and pointing Emi through safety measures and preventing him from panicking over little issues, like when Adeshewa would suddenly cry in pain, holding tight to her stomach.

"The water line is broken" Adeshewa said and clinched her hands on Emi's hand. He wasted no time in lifting her in his hands and headed straight to where the mid wives were
"Leave her and go" They said pushing him out of the cave where they dwelled
"I thought it was suppose to be tomorrow evening" Emi said feeling worried.
The midwives said no further words as the expression on their faces told Emi, he bothered them with his questions.
Emi went out only to see, all the villagers already gathered around, mixed feelings on their faces, while some were praying the birth was successful, others were happy he would be becoming a father at a tender age of twenty three.

Emi rushed to meet a midwife that held a calabash to get water. She only ignored Emi's questions and continued with her task. Emi sighed heavily feeling depressed.
Minutes later the midwife came out with a baby in her hand, curled up carefully and wrapped in a wrapper.
Emi ignored the tears that dropped from his eyes and walked nearer, the King followed suit. He held the baby in his hands feeling proud, and passed it on to the King.
"Adeshewa" Emi said looking at the midwife with mixed feeling.
"She needs rest"She said smiling and led Emi into the cave to meet Adeshewa. He was happy even much happier as the people danced happily.







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Adeshewa is alive? "
"Yes".
Emi felt power surge in his system, he felt refreshed, he then realized he had just broken into the second level of the Human God, he was no longer a warrior god, which means to some extent he could now match Ajanaku.

Esu and the others now came face to face with Adeshewa and the priest and the warriors.
"You think this is an advantage" Esu said directing his questions at Adeshewa.
He appeared behind her and placed his right middle finger at the back of her head, making her fall straight to the ground. Before the priest could summon his spells, Sigidi had already sent him to the ground. The gods attacked so fast that within the split of a second they had defeated all of them. Ajanaku, one by one, sucked the warriors souls, using it to recharge his God Spirit. Remaining the Priest and the Princess.

He was about taking the Priest soul. Then
WHIIIIMMMMMMMEEEEE! The beast soul passed through the midst of the gods, paving way for itself, it hit Ajanaku so hard he was rammed against a pillar that stood about 2meters from where he stood.
The gods look back and saw Emi and the warrior that freed him.
"Kill that one first" Esu said pointing at the soldier.
Sigidi was the first to advance, he turned himself into dust and with the force of a sand storm he came furiously.
Emi charged his beast soul into a thunder, that surged from his hand.
AAHHHHAAHHH!! Emi yelled and sent the thunder Bolt towards the sandstorm. For a while everywhere seemed quiet. Sigidi could not move, neither could he transform into his normal self. The sand storm stood still.
"Guess the gods don't know something, thunder with sand produces glass" Emi said.
He pulled the warrior behind him to the ground, avoiding an incoming beast soul.
Now it was down to 6 against two. Emi saw Adeshewa as she struggled with whatever Esu did to her. Slowly moving in circles, Emi got to where Adeshewa was and slowly bent down, at the same time looking at the gods before him to avoid surprise attack.
He helped the Priest up
"Three of you, get out of here" Emi said without listening further he pushed them into their realm.
It now him and six gods. He ran towards them yelling, Okunkun was the first to receive his punch, disorienting him from shading, he grabbed Ajanaku by the leg and in mid air, gave him a blow against the ground. Now the hell beast were no longer hindered. They all regroup, now Emi was outnumbered. He created the way to his realm, but it seemed to glitch, everytime he made it, he could not make it hold.
"You are going no where" Esu said wickedly, his voice echoing through the realm.
Just then behind Emi a very bright light shone, and from there advanced the greater gods. Obatala who lead the team, stood beside Emi with his Fury Axe, that was stainless, but ages of war, this axe had soiled in countless blood. Sango stood on Emi's right, his bloody , repeatedly gave a flash of thunder, beside Sango was Ogun, his arm covered completely with metals, at a stroke of a finger, it advance further into a sword,the last person on this crew was Yemoja. Sure she has her own love thrill with Esu but now bitter enemies.

"What is this" Esu was furious.
"Gods and man" Emi said and ran towards them, as the other gods followed into a fight duel.

Obatala pinned Esu against the wall and on the other hand, his axe tore through a demon beast, turning it into complete ash.
Obatala swayed his axe and hurled it at Esu, who immediately disappear and appeared behind Obatala........

Sango only sent his axe forward, the axe went round and round cutting every beast that stood on its path...

Ogun made through Ajanaku, phasing through him, he pulled out Ajanaku's heart, and dropped it to the ground and smashed it with a metal that advanced from his leg..
Ajanaku only stood and faced Ogun, that won't kill me" he said and smiled.
"Yes, but it will reduce the use of your beast soul" He said and kicked him, to the ground.

Esu knew this fight was going out of hand, and vanished, as the rest followed suit running for their lifes.
"This is not the end" Okunkun said but before he could vanish. Yemoja threw a spring spear at him, and he gave a loud blast, as the realm was filled with darkness.


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Esu entered into the prison where Emi was kept, for a while he looked lost and then finally spoke.
"Am surprise there could be two Warrior Spirit, which means the great gods also lies" Esu said and giggled
"Desperate time calls for desperate measures" Emi said and smiled back at Esu.
"You are scared, I can feel the stench, but it's okay to be, at least now I know the gods do fear unforeseen circumstances" Emi said hanging
"Bring her head" Esu said and face the entrance.
Whose Head Emi thought, for certain it couldn't be Adeshewa's, but she was the only "her" that he knew.
Out of a sack, Esu pulled out Adeshewa's lifeless head and threw it at Emi's feet where he could clearly see it from where he hunged.
"Impossible" Emi said, boiling with maximum range, "What have you done? "
"Taking all that matters " Esu said and used his trident to push the head.
"The child?"
"What do you expect, it's dead, never trust the gods"
Emi heart was broken, his life was becoming meaningless. Nothing was beginning to matter anymore.

The Chief Priest led his hand picked warriors, fifty in number, into the Realm where they held the others captive. They already had a drill, a sneak attack. Little by little, they conquered, any demon soldier spotted moving or standing alone were quickly attacked and silently murdered.

This they did till every demon soldier were overpowered.
"Princess" A soldier whispered drawing the attention of everyone in the cell.
"We've come to free you all" The soldier said and opened the iron door, silently leading them to extraction point.
After they had all gone including for the King who was reluctant at first but he was finally persuaded to go

The last person was about crossing the realm, immediately sighted by a demon soldier who screeched out loudly, the echos vibrating through every inch and corner of the realm.
"Princess you have to go" The Chief Priest said trying to push her.
"No I must stay, I am an added advantage, I am pregnant Ifagbemi,with a grand spirit" She said.
At these words the priest felt relieved he knew what it meant
"Protect the lady" Ifagbemi said and closed the portal.
In minutes, before them were devious monsters, the least of them was a creature like crocodile, with face of a man. Adeshewa took the lead and slowly advanced, the energy she emitted gave the monsters no choice than to steadily move back.
Ajanaku followed behind Esu and other gods right into where they kept Emi only to see that he was freed, no where to be found.
"Who did this?" Sigidi shouted.


Emi followed behind the soldier that freed him, trying to regain his strength.
"The Princess awaits" The soldier said, urging Emi to walk faster.
"Wait" Emi paused for a moment. Whatever this is, was really surpassing his understanding.


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EVERYONE IS A WARRIOR.
Far from Ayenireti, those that evacuated before its downfall, looked at the plains they had left behind, as it went up in smoke, thick black smoke. They had no shelter, barely enough food to go round.
The Chief Priest led them to a cave he had discovered on one of his expenditure looking for medicinal herbs. It was large enough to contain the whole of Ayenireti.
"We shall settle here for the meantime, before dusk, we shall all gather around and have a meeting" The Priest said,
Three days of trekking almost non stop, they had to eat and regain their strength, was it now down to starting from the scratch, their farms, savings, foods, would all be gone just with the blink of an eye.

Evening approached fast, as they all gathered round the Priest, to them he was their King, he practically knows and sees than them.
"Our people are not dead, infact a new hope has risen, the gods now lives among them" He said and turned around, facing the other set of people, since they form a large circle, he wanted to make sure, they saw the happy expression on his face.

"It is our duty to help them and renew our hope" He said
"Ayenireti is dead, our land is gone " A youth said from the gatherong
YEEEESSSSSSSS!!! The youths shouted, expression of weariness in their spirit.
"No, no, IRETI is not dead, we, we are the ones that are called Ayenireti, not the lands, if one of us still breathes, then IRETI is still alive" The Priest said, trying to make them see his point.

"What's the point of action" A girl said from the crowd.
"Everyone is a warrior, we have hearts strong as mountains"
The gathering yelled loudly cheering themselves. The priest raised his staff up, immediately the noise died down.

"We are going to free our people, let the gods know that we never leave our own to suffer, and we teach that bastard Ajanaku, that he made the greatest mistake ever"

They felt the extraordinarily refreshing air and drizzling of rain. A sign that the gods was fully behind them.
"Prepare warriors, it is not an easy task"

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Now Emi’s fear were reduced, the Spirit of the Grand Gods came with an advantage, the bearer would not only feel secure but at a very tender age of the bearer, the power was at its peak, no harm could come closer, but as they grow the power to some extent reduces, but the Grand Spirit was known to be the highest height of the Spirit Warrior.
Adeshewa was safe, and their child in her was also safe, but all the same Emi knew, their years in slavery was still prolong, if that child was their only hope, they still had to wait till about fifteen more years in torment, at least that was what he thought, little did he know that things would take a very drastic turn.


Ajanaku furiously walked on the gods in midst of their meeting. At first they all felt angry but something made their attention turn towards Adeshewa, who struggled to set herself free.
On seeing these demons, Adeshewa became scared, her heart almost popped out through her mouth. She began sweating uncontrollable.
"haaaaa" Esu moaned feeling the power flow that flowed through Adeshewa,he descended his throne and moved closer to her.
He stood about 10feet in height, his body was heavily built, his face was the opposite of his description people were familiar with, he looked too handsome for such an evil role.
"The Grand Spirit flows through her, second encounter in the whole of my existence" Esu said and bent down a little, stretching his hands forward towards Adeshewa's face. His attempt to touch her only made him go through an indescribable pain, that pulled him to his knees. He regained his strength and moved back a little, at this it was easy to tell, confusion had fallen on all of them.
"Take her out of my sight" Esu said waving his hands and was already seen on his throne.

Ajanaku handed her over to the guards, and continued the meeting when she had left.
"What do we do about her? " Ajanaku asked, this whole drama was taking unimaginable turn, the stone was hurling at them.

"Nothing, for now, we all know no harm can come to her or the child" Sigidi said.
"I warned all of you, this human will bring confusion" Irunmole said and bolted at Ajanaku.
Ajanaku with quick reflex gave him a maximum hit of his Beast soul, sending Irunmole against the wall. At this, Sigidi, turned into sand and advanced towards Ajanaku, and pulled him to the ground, the sand formed a sharp dust sword and stooped directly on Ajanaku's Adam apple.
"Cast him out Esu"
Esu now dumbfounded, said nothing, after minutes of staring, he disappeared, leaving the other gods speechless


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RISE OF A GRAND SPIRIT

Emi is gone
The hope in us is dead
Even the gods has turned deaf ears to our plea
Other kingdoms have heard of our downfall
Our unity is shattered.


Ajanaku stood in the midst of the dark gods. He looked threatened and frustrated, his anger was rising very fast.
"Nobody kills Emi, until I see it fit" Ajanaku shouted furiously, pointing his sword at Iku(death)
"Idiot, his come back will be fierce on us all, we only pretend Obatala and his fellow won't retaliate on this matter, we all know he will" Sigidi said.
"You have no say in this matter, we gave you these powers you posses" Ologundudu said and his eyes flared red.
Esu all this whole only kept mute, watching them calmly, at last he spoke
"Whats the point of killing Emi, when immediately another Warrior god will rise?" Esu asked and when it seemed he was not getting any reply, he took his leave.

Emi could feel the presence of the King and Adeshewa from his prison, he knew he had to do something, but every little power he gained was being drained immediately, he was lost in thought when Ajanaku walked in.
"Seems you won't die yet" he said
Emi was still yet to know what Ajanaku had in mind for him, all he prayed was solution came before it was too late.
"I know there are here" Emi said slowly
Ajanaku clanged his sword against the wall, as two of his demon warriors brought in Adeshewa
She freed herself and ran towards Emi raising her head to have a better view at Emi who hanged from above.
"I warned you" She said feeling sorry for her husband
"Am sorry"
Adeshewa felt something irritating within her and she hurried to a corner of the guard room and began vomiting.

"You've planted in her" Ajanaku said and hit Emi with his beast soul.
Emi on one part was happy, but rethinking, situation only got worse, Ajanaku surely has found another means to deal with him.
Emi could now feel the living soul in Adeshewa, he smiled, he couldn't bear the smile, then he laughed loudly.
"It's a girl, and she posses, the Spirit, Grand God spirit" Emi said and laughed loudly.

Ajanaku at this statement got more irritated and dragged Adeshewa with him out of the prison.

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Thanks to everyone, I really appreciate the comments and reviews.
Please keep the reviews coming, let's know what you think about our MC and the gods at large

FALL OF EMI, IRETI IS DEAD
Emi felt his hands tightly bounded. Too weak to move, his hands we chained which made him float in mid air, he tried for a little but every attempt only drained more of his power. It was a spell bound chain that sucked every strength one gathered.
Someone splashed water on his face
haaahhiiii! Emi groaned feeling exhausted, he looked down looking at Ajanaku.

"Wake up"
"You should have killed me when you had the chance" Emi said and spat to the ground.
"Killing you will be too much of mercy, I want to break you" Ajanaku said walking round the guard room
"Why, why does it have to come to this"
Ajanaku felt remorseful, his spirit weakened by the question, he knew there was a better a way to resolve, but what can they do about the bastard called Envy.
"Rest, I will need you to hear the wailing of your people, when I bring them to their knees"
"What did Esu promise you, longer life, dark forces, riches" Emi asked
"Shut Up" Ajanaku shouted placing his hands on his head, feeling annoyed he left the guard room, banging the door loudly..

Emi tried controlling the tears that flowed from his eyes, the gods had forsaken them, was this a test of fate. No way, how cruel must the gods be.
"All gods should perish, betrayed by my own, may the gods be forsaken, who will worship you, if your true worshippers are dead, and slaughtered like animals, tortured by those weaker"



Obatala was filled with rage, Emi's words drove into the depth of his heart, who will worship them, who will they protect, who will they lead.
The remaining gods only sat down silently and waiting for Obatala to give his verdict.


At Ayenireti, the land was already plundered, chained and filled in a straight line, into slavery they went, something that has not happened and never did they thought it would.
Adeshewa chained to Ajanaku's horse, looked into Ajanaku's eyes, the evil he has become.
"What dignity do you have, trading Your Own people into slavery" She asked angrily.
"If only you gave me the attention I Wanted" Ajanaku said, slowing the pace of his horse
"Stupid excuse"

"There is no need talking to this animal" The King said, from behind.
"A bastard of the soil"
WHACCCCKKK!!! the King received a heavy lashing from one of Ajanaku's demon soldier.
"Take it easy on the old man" Ajanaku said and stared at Adeshewa.
"Where is Emi? " She asked in a pleading tone.
"He is not dead yet"
Ajanaku knew in his heart he had wrong everyone, but the thirst of real power felt good and worth sacrifices, he thought.
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Ajanaku laid Emi's body on his horse and mounted it, Thunder stroke in the sky, continuously. Ajanaku wickedly smiled looking at the sky.
"Any one of you that feels strong should come down here" Ajanaku said, referring to the gods
The thunder stroke again this time forming a pillar before Ajanaku, swirling furiously. Ajanaku quickly held Emi's neck placing his dagger on it.
"I'll kill him if you move closer"
At this the Thunder slowly faded, and the sky became clear.


Back at Ayenireti.
Adeshewa had screamed and wailed, she was finding it difficult to weep, her eyes seemed to be boiling out of the sockets. The kingdom was troubled, even those that tried comforting her, were thinking of the predicament that faced them. The King only hid himself in his chamber, refusing to give any motivational speech to anyone, he himself needed motivation
The Elders converge at the palace discussing what line of action would be next, but they found nothing, all way seemed to be blocked.
The got the letter from the message bird, where Ajanaku had promised to raid the village the following day.


"I warned him, I told him" were the only words Adeshewa could find within herself.

The soldiers knew it was hopeless fighting for a cause greater than them. Whatever Ajanaku did to Emi, they sure wouldn't stand a chance even to raise their shield.

The only solution now, was the evacuate the town, while some found it as a disgracing act, half of Ayenireti were already out of the village. Even the King if not for his position would have joined in evacuating the village.

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The next day.....Emi mounted his horse, after the King had wished him Victory.
"Why does it feel like am not going to see you again" Adeshewa, remorse in her voice "Father, tell him to stop this madness" She pleaded.
Emi, urged his horse to move forward, soon he was out of sight.

He got to the open field, Ajanaku was already waiting for him battle ready, Emi alighted his horse and charged his Beast Soul, as he walked towards Ajanaku. He had nothing to say, except to beat some sense into Ajanaku, maybe he would rest and listen to him.

Ajanaku on the other hand, was annoyed no one would witness the fall of their hero.
Emi sent his beast soul in a furious rage, but was surprised as Ajanaku, broke the beast with just one hit of his fist.
Emi for the first time was scared, just immediately Adeshewa's word began to ring in his brain.
"Sometimes it best to run from a fight"
Ajanaku only smiled devilish. Emi began stepping backward, and in a moment mounted his horse and retreated.
"Coward" Ajanaku shouted and sent his beast soul after Emi. The Soul collided with the horse, within a second sucked it dry. It was now obvious to Emi that Ajanaku posses the Dark force which feed on life form to get stronger.

Before Emi could stand, Ajanaku already held his head and slammed his face on the ground, he raised him and punched him on his stomach, breaking Emi's ribs.
AHHHHHHHHH Emi shouted and nod Ajanaku on the forehead, but the impact was rebound in his head, making him bleed.
For the first time in combat Emi was bleeding non stop. Ajanaku twisted his hand backward, without much force, he broke Emi's hand.
"Weakling" Ajanaku said and hit Emi's face with his fist.
"No single hit"
WHACK
"You have fallen"
"GBIM"
The last hit made Emi unconscious.
Ajanaku held out a scroll, and used Emi's blood to write on it. He folded it and gave it to the message bird, that flew toward Ayenireti.


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Emi laid beside Adeshewa, She didn't hesistated in putting her head on his chest, here with him she felt secure.
"What do you think will happen to Ajanaku?" She asked calmly.
"I hope he doesn't take a decision he regrets"
After hours of hearty chatting, they both fell asleep.

Emi felt a soft tap on his leg, at first he was reluctant then he felt it again, slowly he sat upright on the bamboo bed and looked at the strange person that stood by his leg.
"Emi, come with me" The being said. He was glowing all over his body his face could be hardly seen, but for some reason Emi trusted this person and quickly followed without question. He made sure he laid Adeshewa's head comfortably before getting up.
He opened the door of his chamber, expecting the cold chill of the night, but reverse was the case
He found himself in a room that was bright, sculptures of legends, he saw his own image which made him concluded these were the Warrior gods before him.
He saw a door ahead and advanced forward opening it he found himself among gods.

"Welcome, Warrior God, I sense you are about to break into the second level of your powers" The one that sat on the throne that was much higher in the circle said.

"Great gods" Emi said bowing his head respectfully

"This is a fair warning, Esu is on his move again and he is with alliance with a formidable foe" Obatala said
"We have no way to help, this destiny lies on you"

Emi found himself on the bed sweating, it felt real he thought feeling slight headache

Early the next morning a loud bang came at the door, as Adeshewa attended to it.
"My Lord, your presence is urgently needed" She said softly


Emi entered into the palace and all eyes fell on him. The Elders seemed to be murmuring inaudibly
"Silence" The King said and handed over a scroll to Emi
"A threat from Ajanaku" The King said
Emi read the scroll and neatly folded it and handed it over
"I'll meet him for the challenge tomorrow" Emi said feeling confident
At this it seemed a calm spirit had rested on them all, as Emi assured them all was well. He was The Choosen, the had no reason to doubt him.

Emi pondered on what his move would be, or what Ajanaku was up to, feeling frustrated, he laid himself hardly on the bed, giving a creaping sound.
"You have to deny this offer, there are somethings even the gods can't handle" Adeshewa said from the entrance of the kitchen and handed him a cup of liquid concoction
"Denying a trial will only make a weakling out of me, and they will doubt my confidence" Emi replied.
"At times running from a fight is the best way to save a life" Adeshewa said and made her way back into the kitchen.

The next day.....

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Ajanaku saw himself in the midst of gods, not just any gods but the toughest and meanest of them.
"Will you like to trade? " Esu said from his throne. Other gods in this meeting included
Okunkun(Lord of Darkness)
Onika(Lord of mischief)
Among others, all of them were about seven in number.
"What are we selling? I need Emi's head" Ajanaku said
But what these gods are after is more than what Ajanaku could ever imagine.
"Done, we shall offer you the Dark Spirit of the Greater god" Okunkun said, his voice seemed to be as dark as he looked
The greater god was the third in ranking of spirit gift a human could get, while Emi only attained the spirit of a Warrior god, which was just the beginning of the Spirit gift.
"What shall I do? " Ajanaku asked feeling fulfilled.


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How come I didn't see this on time......

Series 2
Meeting with the Gods

This atmosphere is familiar, have heard these sounds before, these tormented souls. Ajanaku jumped to his feet, sweating profusely, he noticed his legs were healed, something felt strange yet he felt better, he observed the room where he was, on all four corners were oil lamp, illuminating the room
"You are awake" A voice said from one of the dark corners.
Ajanaku slowly moved closer, out of the darkness came Darkness, solid darkness.
"Who are you? "
"Okunkun (Darkness)" It revealed it self, from head to toe was pure thick darkness, the eyes glowed red, moving closer to Ajanaku, within an instance he was already behind Ajanaku.
"I see why Esu is interested in you" Okunkun said and entered through Ajanaku and came out from the back.
Ajanaku stechted his hand towards Okunkun and was surprised his hand came out from the back, he moved it sideways same happened.
"You look solid, but yet... " Ajanaku said surprised.

"Now that you are awake the King, expects you" Okunkun said and made his way out through a hole that was on the wall.

Back at Ayenireti, the King felt proud his daughter finally married whom he thought was best for her. Although Emi was troubled, he knew what Ajanaku could do, what if he came back for revenge, they were doomed, he knew the village even more than the King. But he never showed the troubled expression.

The King had made sure the new coupled were satisfied, a new home, loads of servants, lands, riches, whatever could they wish for.

What the King expected was now his grand children. If only he knew Emi won't be staying long, he wouldn't have had his mind on these wish.

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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

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Thanks a million

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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sosa993:
Hello,

Good evening. This story looks interesting and I'm interested to find out more. Is this book already complete?

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

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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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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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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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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