The Book 8 of Thomas Fish begins with Obinna's public declaration of Thomas Fish as a threat to Izu Kingdom and the total freedom of its indigenous people. Lt. Mark Frost and his men informs the Captain of Obinna's conditional statement in connection to the second wind of slavery. In a desperate attempt to yield to the warnings of the gods, the Prime Minister along with elders of the royal cabinet decides to summon a special meeting at the village square. Adaeze is convoked to appear before a crowd of indigenes and soldiers to choose between the Commander of Izu Warriors and the Captain of the monarch's Army. General William invites Obinna for a political discussion concerning the unification and reconciliation of both racial sides in line with the divine message of the gods as directed by Ikuku the Chief Priest...
