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Blood of Kings

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Parts 23
Time 3h 28m

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Jagunmolu, famed warrior, has enough enemies already. Caught in the throes of grief, he is offered the one thing he can't refuse.But there is a price to pay for everything.
 
 Ogunjimi is obsessed with becoming a warrior just like his father was, but nothing is fair in war and the battlefield is just another nightmare.
 
Adewale has been handed the reins of power, cutting treason and following a trail of conspiracies has left little room for friendship.His latest trail leads him back to where it all started. If only he can stay alive long enough and hold on to the slippery reins of power.

 Muyiwa, noble born brat, the very epitome of a spendthrift. Seeking to escape the influence of his grandmother but life outside is much more bloodier and sometimes there are no rules.

 An ancient evil has been awoken, muderous conspiracies surface and the line between what's real and not is thin. War has come to the Oyo empire both from outside and within.


[Warning]: Contains violent scenes.All Rights Reserved

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