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We find the community gathered in the assembly. Clearly waiting for word on all the happenings.
My uncle stands and makes the announcement. “Igor has invoked the Law of the Okrar. It will happen at the border in another moon. Langa and myself accepted the challenge.” Then he dismisses us all.
He doesn’t take any time to address the murmurs or concerns, but goes to the direction of his office. I am left with the questions. Some asking if it’s true. Some commenting on the absurdity of the whole challenge.
“People of the Modo tribe, this is true. The law is there for us all.” I let my gaze settle on all of them, my cousins standing strong on each side of me.
Except Todo. He is part of the snickers who are also laughing and mocking.
“It is time for change. For many years we have suffered under backwards leadership. But it is time for us all to have peace. A new day.” I finish.
More murmurs, disapproving.
“You think you can give us peace? You are consorting with dragons!” Todo’s boisterous voice breaks through all the noise and everyone turns to him, the crowd parting as he moves through them.
“I am not here to defend going to Ragu, I am here to invoke a law our community is built on. It is open for everyone, Todo. You can invoke it too,” I say.
“You came back different from Ragu. You have gathered an army of dragons to fight for you. We will never submit to your leadership. Not on my watch!” He stomps his foot when he is almost at the front. His gaze challenging.
“I am not consorting with dragons. But there is more to the picture than we’ve been told. The Soko are our enemies. The dragons can be our allies…” I pause. “But there can be peace. All the suffering and fear can end.”
“How are you so sure?” He asks.
“The Sokos have no leader. They are weak.” I let my gaze land on each and every one of them. “But we are strong.”
Todo snickers.
“Together we can end the cycle of violence. We can have peace. Give me one chance to lead you and I give you my word. If I fail, me and my family will leave this tribe…for good.”
Everybody gasps, but it seems to please Todo. His crooked smile highlighting his satisfaction.
When we are away from the crowd, Faz says, “Well, I do believe in you, cousin, but uh, two leader orcs at once, can you even do it?”
“It’s three orcs, cousin.”
The law says one must defeat all three leader orcs at once. They must be defeated, or they must surrender. Either way, I have three orcs to defeat. And Kartna guaranteed me the presence of the third leader. I just need to send him the message.
“How are you going to get the Soko leader?” Zod asks.
“I have my ways.” I smirk.
Kaja steps in front of me, blocking us all from moving forward. “What happened at Ragu? I know you won’t tell father but tell us,” he says nosily.
After not winning the staring match, I lead them to my dwelling.
When I enter, my step freezes.
“Who are you?”
Chapter thirty-one
Happy Tossing
Aria
Igor’seyesnarrowatHannah, and Zod’s hand blocks him from advancing.
“This is Hannah. Hannah, this is my mate – husband – Igor. The one I’ve told you so much about.” I say rising with Hani’s help.
