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.

stood there, stunned, her usual smug demeanor faltering. For some inexplicable

her adopted sister, a

as if to soothe an invisible ache. 'What

sudden shift. The

head, his sharp gaze narrowing slightly as if trying to

turmoil deepened. A peculiar realization hit her like a wave, her cruel words, for the

to backfire directly onto her, piercing her own heart with

whispered for her to stop. Unable to push forward with her usual

satisfaction. The corner of her lips twitched upward in a barely

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

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

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

and the silence stretched on, tension thickening in

smug smirk creeping onto his face. Watching his siblings falter and fail to humble Nnenna only amused him

myself?' he thought with disdain, stepping forward to take the reins

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

He continued, his voice growing louder as though wanting to ensure everyone in the room understood his message

you. This visit isn't about you; it's about fulfilling our so

with each word, the weight of his disdain unmistakable. He took

our duty, I think it's time we leave," he

can. The castle has been so

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