Chapter 10

The History Behind the Diamond

While they were in Reece’s healthcare room, Dr. Manuel narrated the true history behind the Black Diamond so that they would know its power and beware of what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands.

He said that a very long time ago, before colonization, the kings of the various states were troubled by the injustice they suffered at the hands of their old rulers, and for this matter, they resulted in wars against each other, thinking the other tribes were enemies, which led to the death of many people.

They all came together and decided to consult the greatest fetish priest of the land, who was Boakye Addo. When they put their request before him, he asked them to give him time to consult the gods and give them an answer.

After three days of consultation, he came up with an answer in the form of a Black Diamond. He told the kings that the purest of hearts was the king who would be selected to bear its power. On th