The Brave Hunter - S01 E17

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The Brave Hunter - S01 E17

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The Brave Hunter - Episode 17

The whole village waited with great expectation for the wrestling match between Uche and Prince Awanti. For days, it was the only thing people talked aboutMen gathered under trees to argue about who would win.

Women whispered about it at the stream. Children played games and pretended to be either Uche or Prince Awanti, wrestling one another in excitement.

The village square was decorated beautifully. Palm leaves were tied from one end to the other. Drummers were called from far villages. Everyone knew this was not just an ordinary wrestling match. This was a match that would decide the future of the princess.

The princess was restless all through the night before the fight. She walked up and down her chambers, holding her head. When Uche came to see her, she held his hand tightly.

Uche, I am afraid. I know you are strong, but the prince is dangerous. He may have powers you do not know of. I do not want to lose you." She said.

"Do not be afraid, my princess. I have faced wild animals in the forest. I have faced kidnappers who had charms. I will face him too. I will win, not just for myself, but for you.Uche said. The princess sighed and hugged him, praying silently in her heart.

Finally, the day came. The village square was filled beyond measure. People came from neighboring villages. Some climbed trees, others sat on rooftops just to see the fight. Drums were beating, flutes were blowing, and people were dancing. The air was charged with excitement. The king arrived with his chiefs and sat in his royal chair. The princess sat close to him. Her eyes were fixed on Uche. A delegation also came from Prince Awanti's kingdom, dressed in royal attire. They sat proudly, waiting for their prince to prove himself.

Soon, the drummers slowed down. The wrestling ground was cleared. Uche entered the arena, holding his charm secretly tied to his waist. The crowd shouted his name.

"Uche! Uche! The brave hunter!" They shouted.

Then Prince Awanti came forward. He looked fierce, with broad shoulders and strong arms. The crowd shouted too, though his supporters were fewer. The king raised his voice and spoke.

"The wrestling match begins now. Whoever wins will marry my daughter.The king said. The drummers started again.

The two men faced each other. They circled slowly as their eyes locked in deep concentration. Suddenly, Prince Awanti charged like a lion. He grabbed Uche and almost threw him down. The crowd shouted loudly. Uche struggled and freed himself, but before he could regain balance, Awanti came again, lifting him halfway like a feather. Shouts filled the air. The princess screamed.

Uche! Be careful" The princess said.

Uche managed to twist and land on his feet like a Amalinze the cat. But it was clear that the prince was very strong. If Uche makes mistakes, he will be in trouble.

What most people did not know was that Prince Awanti had gone to a native doctor before the fightOn his arm was a charm tied with red cloth. In his waist bag, he carried cowry shells that were prepared with strong charms.

At one point, he poured the cowries on Uche's body and immediately Uche became weak. His legs could not move. His hands became like vegetables. The crowd grew silent, confused at what was happening. The princess shouted in fear.

"What is wrong with Uche?" The princess asked.

The prince smiled wickedly and said, "You see? He cannot fight anymore. The princess will be mine."

Uche stood there, unable to move. Sweat poured down his face. His heart was beating fast, but he remembered the charm he carried-the same charm he used to rescue the princess from the kidnappers. With all the strength left in him, he pulled it out. He blew it into the air. A strange wind swept across the wrestling ground like a hurricane.

Everyone felt it. Suddenly, Prince Awanti, who had been standing and laughing at Uche fell asleep where he stood. The crowd was shocked. But at that moment, Uche's strength returned to him. His eyes grew sharp, his arms became strong again. Prince Awanti slept off while standing. It was so strange.

Uche rushed forward to finish himUche tapped his own shoulder twice as if to challenge the prince. The crowd roared. Awanti tried to grab him again, but this time Uche lifted him high above the ground. With great power, he sla. mmed him down so hard that the earth shook. The dust rose into the air. For a moment, there was silence. Then the entire village square erupted in loud cheers.

"Uche! Uche! Uche!" the people shouted. The drummers beat their drums wildly. The women danced with joy. Children jumped and clapped. The princess ran to Uche and embraced him tightly.

The king stood up. He raised Uche's hand high before the crowd.

"Here is the winner! Uche, the brave hunter, has defeated Prince Awanti. He has proven himself not only brave but strong and worthy. From today, he is my son-in-law." The king said.

The crowd shouted in agreement. The delegation from Awanti's village bowed their heads in shame. Prince Awanti himself stood up weakly and walked away, covering his face. He could not bear the disgrace. His people followed him silently, leaving the square.

The king turned to the people again and spoke.

"In the presence of everyone here, I give my daughter's hand in marriage to Uche. Let all the villagers bear witness. Very soon, there will be a wedding in this kingdom, and you are all invited.

"The king said. The princess smiled happily and held Uche's hand tightly. The women began to sing. The men danced. The whole square was filled with joy.

And so it ended. A brave hunter who went to the forest with only his dog, a hunter who once lived in poverty, became the husband of a princess.

His name spread to many kingdoms. People told the story of how Uche, the brave hunter, defeated a prince and won the heart of a royal daughter. Truly, courage and honesty had lifted him higher than wealth and titles ever could.

THE END.