Babida the lumberjack was done feasting with his henchman Baba in the backside of the administrative headquarters and it was now time to digest the tasty grilled sheep meat that he had sacrificed to please the ancestors and prepare for the long journey to Ekule the next day morning.

"Now comrade, let's have some rest! Tomorrow right after dawn, we shall embark on a long trip to the imperial city." The woodsman told the youngster, Baba.

"Fine, My Commander!" answered the interim aide-de-camp.

Baba then rose and went to his room inside the administrative headquarters, leaving behind the Commander of the imperial forces Babida alone with the carcass of the...