Chapter Ten: The Seed of Rebellion 

The arrival of Kawu Musa and the exchange, the honest profits from the failed harvest and the resilient, ancestral millet seed, marked Balarabe’s final severance from the old system. He had the money to start afresh and the best seed of his lineage to ensure his success.

He approached his new field with a dedication that transcended mere work; it was a devotion to Rukayya's memory and a testament to his own survival. He didn't wait for the spiritual guidance of the elders or the proper season. He planted the. . .