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

Chapter 157: Humiliation Chapter 157: Humiliation King Ikechukwu “…” Queen Chioma “…” Queen Mother “…’ The guests “…” Gasps broke out in the crowd.

Did he just—?

Was he dismissing the king?

Carl did not stop there.

He gestured lazily, his next words sending another shockwave through the hall.

“We are not worthy of such company.” The sarcasm in his voice was undeniable.

“Rather than you, we would prefer our friends to keep us company.” He turned slightly, locking eyes with Nnenna and Somto.

“We want them to sit beside us.” The silence that followed was deafening.

The king’s face was unreadable, but his fingers had curled so tightly around the chair’s armrest that his knuckles turned white.

The nobles couldn’t believe what they were witnessing.

The most powerful ruler in the room had been rejected.

His presence deemed unnecessary.

And in his place, two younger, lesser ranked royals were chosen instead.

The servants hesitated, looking between the king and the princes.

But with a stiff nod, the king conceded.

His and the queen’s chairs were moved back, along with the other royal family members.

They moved the seats directly behind Arthur and Carl.

But just as they were about to be seated again…

Carl’s expression darkened again.

“Why are you moving them so near us?” he asked, his voice carrying a dangerous edge.

“How are we supposed to be comfortable if you sit directly behind us?” King Ikechukwu “…” The king’s jaw clenched, but he said nothing for a few minutes Arthur, sitting beside Carl, cast a glance at the king, a look that barely concealed his disdain.

It was as if he was staring at someone utterly foolish, but unlike Carl, he didn’t bother speaking.

simply let his companion

king, queen and the others, now red

were their

given up to Arthur and Carl,

monarchs of this land, wasn’t

piercing gazes from the two legends made

king, queen mother, queen and their children rose from

in the kingdom quietly took the same standard chairs as the guests, settling behind the four at the

a public

yet, they could not do a single thing

but his main concern wasn’t the king and queen, it was

them would be

The other… Nnenna’s.

His decision was instant.

Arthur, leaving only

The message was clear.

had to sit beside

the two, Somto felt Arthur was the bigger threat, especially after what had just happened

blinked at his obvious maneuvering but

expression, she stepped forward and gracefully took her place beside

Carl smirked, amused.

hand, cast a side glance at Somto, reading his intentions

expression flickered for a

he

For now.

couldn’t compare to Carl’s

At least, not yet.

was always

Arthur turned to Nnenna, who was

her laugh, an easy, genuine sound that Arthur had barely ever

That was fine.

could work

suits you better,” Arthur said, gesturing smoothly toward his

you sit here instead?” A stunned

Nnenna blinked.

lifted slightly before he

Smooth.

Very smooth.

know you had this kind of side to you, Arthur,” Carl said, his tone amused