62 The Duel Between Oyamo Oyamo and Ochiengs (1/2)
The young man and woman were without question Ochieng' and Apeleka severally. Since Ratong's transformation, everything in it had changed. It had become severalfold stronger than Jade Eagle. It's intelligence and power of its senses had also increased by leaps and bounds. Ochieng' was yet to know its importance as a companion. The beast had arrived in their clan within less than ten minutes! After that, the two were driven here by Jakony immediately they arrived in the forbidden land. The others were left behind to recuperate.
Ochieng' and his girl wanted to have rest in his 'simba' but noticed the commotion in his brother's compound. They decided to come over and take a look when they heard the conversation between Oyamo and the tribe head.
'Talk of the devil'.
Oyamo sighed within. He wanted to say something but was lost of words. The people present had turned to him and they wanted to hear what he was to say.
”Just give it a try, who knows, it might be a good opportunity for you.” Apeleka's melodious voice reverberated waking many who had been lost in their own thoughts.
”Alright then, I will give it a try.”
Oyamo nodded and Ochieng' walked into the ring. The crowd had opened a wide path for him looking at him with mixed feelings. This young man that looked innocent on his face had saved their tribe from a serious war. They had celebrated for a long time such that when they saw him, the best they could do was look at him confusedly. He also wanted to duel with Oyamo, it was good to watch the fight first before they praised him, right?
Apeleka had found where her mother and Ochieng's sat and sat next to them. Not all the women were cooking. In fact, most of them were outside enjoying the party. Everyone else held their chests looking at the dueling ring intently. They were yet to watch a big fight.
”How I wish this was a good opportunity for you Oyamo just like Apeleka said.” Ochieng' smiled at Oyamo before waving at the latter to start. The seriousness of his voice was however apparent.
Rumble!
The rumbling of thunder was heard. The sky was filled with dark clouds once again and streaks of lightning appeared. Suddenly, a splash of a heavy lump of liquid was heard coming from the center of the ring. Everyone lifted their heads only to see a pale blue liquid flowing from Oyamo's head towards his face and body.
”What the hell is happening?”
Many of them started wondering. They had thought the rain was about to fall but were surprised it did not. What happened was this stunning thing. Ochieng' also noticed the bracelet was shining brightly. He knew everything that was happening was due to that bungle.
”Ordaining from heaven's power! The ultimate ordaining realm! Ochieng' has obtained the Supernal bracelet!”
As others were buried deeply in their shock, one person was mesmerized by what he was seeing. It was none other than Mboya Ogwang, the one who had read a few things from Anindo Ngilo's book concerning Ordainers.
”But it was mentioned that the bracelet was only used by the very first Ordainer Mbaraka Nyika. Did it not disappear with him?” Ogwang was still looking at the scene with widened eyes. He did not believe that the things he had read in a book he casually came across he could see in real world.
Ah!
Oyamo tried wiping the liquid off his head but was unable to. Suddenly, he felt his muscles vehemently contract. He wailed in pain and started hopping here and there like someone possessed by demons.
In normal occasions, people could have run away as fast as they could if they witnessed such a scene. Others could have run to the clan's medicine men or any gifted person to come and help. In this case, many stayed out of curiosity. They first heard Ochieng' making a wish and barely after doing so the atmosphere changed.
Thud!
Oyamo fell on the ground writhing and groaning in pain. At the same time, his chassis was growing stronger and stronger. When he stood up after around three minutes, his entire being became different. His breathing slowed down, his physique looked powerful and his skin had become hard to an extent that no weapon could harm him. His face became more handsome and his senses became sharper. The liquid that appeared a moment ago had dissipated without trace. Feeling the flow of energy in his body, he smiled a little before turning to Ochieng' who was staring at him attentively. He wanted to thank this benefactor of his but before he even talked, the latter had spoken with a large smile on his handsome face.
”Can we have a duel now?”
”Sure.” Oyamo had no choice this time round. This was also an opportunity to test his newfound strength.
Oyamo dashed at Ochieng' with great force barely after accepting the challenge. With his newfound strength, his speed was several times greater than his former speed. He had gone through an earth shuttering transformation. He reached before Ochieng' in a blink of an eye. He sent a punch at Ochieng's chest. The latter smiled a little before sending his palm to collide with the powerful punch.
Boom!
A resounding explosion resonated in the air after the collision. This was followed by a surge of powerful airwaves that swept out in all directions like ferocious hurricane. Everyone watching was sent flying several meters away. It was fortunate that the chief's compound was large enough such that the huts were far from the dueling ring. Otherwise, they could have turned into detritus. Their roofs were all the same blown away.
Oyamo was sent flying two hundred meters away. He fell on one of the buildings in the chief's compound reducing it to nothingness. This was the building closest to the ring. Only Ochieng' stood his ground.