The situation was more confusing than ever. One solution to the problem was to get a.new Baba Lakoku. Faronbi was next up. He was tipped by many to be the next Baba Lakoku. He had been the closest to Baba when he was with them... he had learnt a lot from him including how to invoke the spirit of Iyeri Ireti. The cleansing rites was done and it was time for him to step in.
He heaved a sigh and took a long look at his family once again. He knew it could well be the last time he would see them. The long chain tied to his legs tingled as the other end was being pulled to remove his colleague who was now dead.
He took his steps slowly and well calculated. He opened the door to the inner room... the guards of the innermost chambers turned to look at him. "welcome... Baba Lakoku!"
He smiled to himself and heaved. "Iya Iyeri has left this abode" one of them broke the news to him
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Ariwo
Historical FictionThe sunsets with a loud shout and the death of a damsel each day. The chief priest dies. what next for this small village?
