"A kingdom that shares our very blood," Nwadiebeube continued, his voice dripping with calculated bitterness. "A kingdom we once viewed as a worthy rival, a people we held in great respect. But it seems they do not share our honor, nor do they hold any respect for us."
The chanting stopped instantly. The furious crowds fell dead silent, every single citizen and hidden spy holding their breath as the declaration of an unforgivable blood feud settled over the land.
Could the words they were hearing truly be real? Did King Osita really stoop so low as to kidnap their pregnant Queen?
Whispers and rumors had indeed been sweeping through the realm recently regarding Osita's sudden, uncharacteristic shift in behavior, bizarre actions that had ultimately led to his sudden dismissal, his ties being completely severed from the Osita Kingdom, and his exile into the unknown.
