CONTENTS
Title cover
Copyright
Dedication
Name Pronunciation Guide
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
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Dedication
To my father,who taught me how to dream. To my mother who taught me how to do. And to my wife who supported me all the way.
Dark shadows of Lesovro Forest
The Lesovro Forest loomed like a living nightmare in the far eastern region of Amuzuru—a twisted expanse of gnarled mahogany trees whose trunks bled a slow, crimson sap. The air was thick with a pungent scent of decay and smoke, as if the very roots of the forest had once feasted on ancient bones
NAME PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE
Character & Place Pronunciation Guide
Kevoro – keh-VOH-roh
(Forsaken by the people; later renamed "Mevoro")
Mevoro – meh-VOH-roh
(Chosen by the people)
King Ozozovre – oh-ZOH-zoh-vray
(The dark and heartless ruler of Amuzuru)
Amuzuru – ah-MOO-zoo-roo
(The kingdom of shadows and redemption)
Imoro – ee-MOH-roh
(The kind-hearted hunter who rescues Kevoro)
Sisu – SEE-soo
(Imoro's barren but nurturing wife)
Lizizi – lee-ZEE-zee
(Kevoro's biological mother)
Osuru – oh-SOO-roo
(The peaceful neighboring kingdom)
King Ivegbore – ee-VEG-bo-ray
(The compassionate ruler of Osuru)
Lumira – loo-MEE-rah
(A celestial guide from the good realm)
Ogbajeje – ohg-BAH-jeh-jeh
(The most powerful priest in Amuzuru)
Zovurun – ZOH-voo-roon
(Realm of shadows; home of the Behemoth)
Behemoth of Zovurun – BEE-hee-muth of ZOH-voo-roon
(The monstrous creature sent by King Ozozovre)
Valley of Souls – VAL-ee of SOH-lz
(A sacred place of prophecy and vision)
Lesovro Forest – leh-SOH-vroh
(The mystical forest where Kevoro was found)
Shrine of Atonement – shrine of ah-TONE-ment
(The spiritual ground Kevoro used to cleanse Amuzuru)
Otimili Stream – oh-TEE-mee-lee
(The narrow bush path where Imoro first saw Sisu)
CHAPTER ONE
AMUZURU KINGDOM:ABLAZE NIGHTMARE
In the shadowed heart of the Eastern region, hidden beneath veils of mist and myth, lay the ancient kingdom of Amuzuru—a land whispered in fear, cloaked in darkness, and ruled by the iron hand of King Ozozovre.
The forest of Amuzuru stood like a living curse—its trees twisted like gnarled fingers reaching for the sky, cloaked in eternal fog, where no birds sang and even the wind whispered warnings to those who dared enter.
Secrets, its rivers ran heavy with sorrow, and the very wind carried echoes of cries long silenced. Generations lived under the weight of dread, for in Amuzuru, even the sun seemed afraid to shine
Its forests grew thick .
The people of Amuzuru were known for their cruel deeds and wicked ways. Amidst this backdrop, a young boy named Kevoro lived with his poor parents. Despite being forsaken by the people, Kevoro possessed spiritual powers and forces that guided him from birth.
King Ozozovre had long been aware of Kevoro's powers and saw him as a threat to his rule,destined to be the savior of Amuzuru. To eliminate the young boy, the king devised a plan to burn down Kevoro's hut. His hefty guards carried out the orders, and the hut was engulfed in flames. The king was overjoyed, believing that Kevoro had perished in the fire.
Unbeknownst to King Ozozovre, Kevoro had escaped the inferno. He had gone out to fetch a calabash of water for his mother, Lizizi, when the guards set the hut ablaze. Now, Kevoro found himself homeless, wandering in the bush without food or water. Exhausted and hungry, he sat under a mahogany tree in the thick forest of Lesovro. As Kevoro sat under the tree, he began to reflect on his situation. Despite the hardships he faced, he knew that his spiritual powers would guide him through the darkness. With a newfound determination, Kevoro stood up, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. Little did he know that his journey was just beginning, and the fate of the kingdom of Amuzuru hung in the balance.
Kevoro stirred beneath the canopy of rustling leaves, his eyelids heavy but determined. A flicker of strength pushed him to sit up. His limbs trembled as he placed his hands on the earth, trying to push himself to his feet. The world swayed around him, and every bone in his body cried out in protest.
Still, he tried.
He rose slowly, legs wobbling like those of a newborn gazelle. He took one step—then another. But hunger had hollowed him, and exhaustion had claimed every ounce of strength he had left. Before he could take a third step, his knees buckled. With a soft gasp, he fell forward, collapsing face-first into the warm forest floor.