Chapter 28: Words Are Weapons

The system sighed dramatically, as if disappointed by her insistence. "Fine. Task initiated."

Ding!

A notification chimed, and the system continued

"In a multitude of words, there is definitely one wrong one. Sometimes, it's best to remain silent."

A subtle pause followed before another chime echoed

"150 good points deducted."

Nnenna barely flinched at the loss of points. It was worth it. She glanced at Ebere, whose smug demeanor didn't waver, completely unaware of the invisible strings now working on her.

A small, satisfied smile tugged at Nnenna's lips. 'You talk too much, Ebere,' she thought inwardly, her composure remaining flawlessly serene.

The others in the room noticed her slight change in expression but brushed it off, assuming it to be her natural reaction to her "sister's" relentless chatter.

Meanwhile, the mechanism she had just set in motion was already beginning to unfold.

Barely a minute after Nnenna activated the system's feature, Ebere, who had been speaking confidently and almost condescendingly, suddenly paused mid sentence.

Her expression twisted into one of confusion, as if her mind was suddenly at odds with her mouth. She opened her lips to continue, but no words came out.

usual smug demeanor faltering. For some inexplicable reason,

another scathing remark about her adopted sister, a sharp pang of discomfort gripped her

as if to

the sudden shift. The queen

slightly as

like a wave, her cruel words, for the first time in her life,

just harm others; they seemed to backfire directly onto her, piercing her own heart with

falter completely, but something deeper within her whispered for her

quiet satisfaction. The corner of her lips twitched

were almost too entertaining to witness, but

queen, meanwhile, grew increasingly suspicious. Her sharp eyes darted between her children, frustration bubbling beneath her composed

wrong with these children today?' She thought angrily. 'First Obinna, then Chidera, and now Ebere. Why can't they put this

no one dared to voice their thoughts, and the silence stretched on, tension

onto his face. Watching his siblings falter

myself?' he thought with disdain, stepping

tone dripping with condescension, "don't get the wrong idea. The only reason we're here is because our eldest brother

any semblance of goodwill. He continued, his voice growing louder as though wanting to ensure everyone in

any intention of suddenly liking you. This visit isn't about you; it's about fulfilling our so called righteousness as a family. So don't let it go

of his disdain unmistakable. He took a step closer, sneering at Nnenna as though

think it's time we leave," he said, waving dismissively at the others as

long as you can. The castle

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