They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

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.

faltering. For some inexplicable reason, a strange, gnawing hesitation

remark about her adopted sister, a sharp pang of discomfort gripped her chest. It wasn't just emotional, it

to her heart as if to soothe an invisible ache. 'What is this?' she thought

shift. The queen furrowed her brows,

slightly as

her like a wave, her cruel words, for

to backfire directly onto her, piercing her own

but something deeper within her whispered for her to stop. Unable to push forward with her

watched the scene unfold with quiet satisfaction. The corner of her lips twitched upward in

and discomfort were almost too entertaining to witness, but Nnenna kept her face

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

She thought angrily. 'First Obinna, then Chidera, and now Ebere. Why can't

to voice their thoughts, and the silence stretched

suppress the smug smirk creeping onto his face. Watching his siblings falter and fail to humble

he thought with disdain, stepping forward to

we're here is because our eldest brother insisted on this visit. Don't think for a second that anyone here actually wanted

with enough venom to pierce through any semblance of goodwill. He continued, his voice growing louder as though wanting to ensure everyone

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

room grew heavier with each word, the weight of his disdain unmistakable. He took a step closer, sneering at Nnenna as though her mere presence offended

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

just stay here as long as you can. The castle has been