SWNOVELXO Chapter 16: Season 3
Episode 4: The Real Target 🎯🐍🧨
Previously…
– Ada narrowly escape poisoning
– The Viper enter her house
– Ada no gree hide — she go live and challenge The Council
– But one chilling message land on her phone:
> "You were never the target. Elijah is." 😳
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💣 Damian Panics
As Ada read the message, she nearly drop phone.
Damian grab it. Eyes wide.
> "They're coming for our boy."
"And they don't plan to ask permission."
They rush go Elijah's room — but him no dey there!
Ada scream.
Tega check security cam — footage corrupted.
Only one blurry frame remain:
A man in bishop robe… holding Elijah's school bag.
Ada whisper:
> "They're using churches now?!"
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🛐 The Snake Inside the Church
They trace footage to a religious cult compound near Ibadan — one quiet place registered as "Light of the Anointed Sanctuary".
But secretly?
Na one of The Council's mind-recruiting bases. 😱
They use religion to train children with mafia blood — turn them into elite assassins, soldiers, spies.
And Elijah? With his DNA and smartness? Perfect fit.
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🧨 Operation: Break Elijah Out
Ada call Shadow (her undercover guy), Tega, and two ex-military loyal to her.
> "We go tonight. I'm not waiting for permission. We either bring my son home or die trying."
She strap herself. Damian dey with her.
Ada look him one last time:
> "We no be couple today. We be warriors."
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🛡️ The Compound Heist
⏰ Time: 2:12 a.m.
🌒 Location: Anointed Sanctuary, Ibadan
They move in silence. Disable outer guards. Use tranquilizers.
Shadow decode security door.
Inside, they find children lined up, heads shaved, reading military manuals.
Damian whisper:
> "They're building weapons with faith."
Tega: "This is brainwashing on steroids."
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😭 They Find Elijah
In a small candle-lit room, they see him — tied, blindfolded, but unharmed.
Ada rush hold am tight, tears fall.
> "Mummy? I knew you'd come."
But before they fit escape...
Boom! Fire alarm triggered.
Floodlight blind dem. Sirens wail.
The Viper enter. Gun in hand. 😱🔫
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🔫 Final Standoff
Ada stand in front of Elijah.
Viper point gun. Damian move beside her.
> "Walk away now," Viper say. "Or watch your blood paint this floor."
Ada raise chin. No blink.
> "You forget say we come from fire. And fire no dey fear snake."
Suddenly — Sniper shot from distance! 💥
Viper hit in the shoulder!
He drop gun. Shadow rush in and subdue am.
They escape with Elijah — helicopter waiting. Whole mission last 12 minutes.
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🎭 Aftermath
Elijah safe. But shaken.
Ada vow to shut the Council down — brick by brick.
But Damian… begin get silent. Moody. Pulling away.
Ada notice.
> "What is it?"
Damian:
> "I think I know who Sphinx is."
Ada:
> "Who?"
Damian whisper:
> "Your ex. Sodiq." 😳😳😳
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TO BE CONTINUED...
You see say tension don climb like NEPA pole? 😂
Episode 5 go show Sodiq's return, the betrayal that changed everything, and Elijah's hidden gift finally awaken.