Twenty-Six
Uzira Marries Tile
Tile found that the Ugubulugu had hid their women and children. There was a rocky cave to the mountain that bounded the extreme of the forest estate. It seemed to be an escape haven or resting place of sorts. When they saw him, they could not fight; or even made any effort to attack; they just stared with wide eyes of fear. So Tile decided not to risk their lives.
Whereas Tile was concerned about preserving life as nature’s gift, Uzira was bent on ensuring that the lineage of the Ugubulugu did not continue to exist whatsoever. This did not impress Tile at all. He understood that in war, there must be the victors and the vanquished. But it was not advisable to exterminate an entire race in the name of vengeance. That... was g******e. And it was a heinous wa
