Chapter 19“The konseho of Kammbi is made up of two sections,” Morrim Sperrie stated as we finished our latest study session. “There are padres (tenured members) and deputies (nontenured members). Julian Santiago has been a deputy for several years and is looking for his opportunity to become a padre.
“He is probably the most important deputy in the konseho of Kammbi.” Diakono Prescott added sternly.
I glanced at Diakono Prescott after his comment. He had not taken a liking to me yet, at least as far as I could tell. There were twenty days to go before the hearing, and I sensed that he would test me the entire time to see if I was truly the one who would fulfill Oscar’s prophecy.
“I’m not surprised he would be spending time with Mr. Cortes,” Diakono Copperwith said. “Their ambitions woul
