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

Chapter 165: Underestimated Chapter 165: Underestimated The king’s expression hardened.

He didn’t appreciate the prince’s tone, but he knew the rules.

He kept his voice even as he replied.

“This is merely an opening round.

The first prince will compete when his opponents are more worthy.” Gasps rippled through the audience.

Ebere’s smirk wavered slightly at the unintentional slight, but the real damage was done to Prince Azmira’s pride.

Mocking whispers spread among the royals.

“Did he actually expect to race against the first prince?” “Not even the second prince, maybe the fourth at best.” “And they sent him a princess instead?

He’s not even seen as competition!” The prince’s jaw clenched.

He could feel the laughter from the surrounding royals, their amusement barely concealed.

Even some nobles from his own kingdom shifted uncomfortably, humiliated by the blatant disregard for their prince’s ability.

His hands curled into fists, but he quickly forced himself to relax.

Fine.

If they thought so little of him, then he would prove them wrong.

He turned to face Ebere at last, fire in his eyes.

He had one goal now, to defeat this arrogant princess and make them regret ever underestimating him.

The prince from Azmira narrowed his eyes at Ebere, his expression filled with disdain.

It was obvious, he didn’t see her as a real opponent.

Without a word, he mounted his horse, his posture relaxed, and gestured to the official to start the race.

He wasn’t worried.

This was going to be easy.

“Riders, take your positions!” Ebere smirked as she adjusted her grip on the reins.

The breeze lifted her dark hair slightly, her gaze sharp with focus.

“Ready…” The prince barely braced himself, his confidence unwavering.

“Set…” Ebere leaned forward slightly, her body perfectly aligned with her horse.

“Go!” The moment the flag dropped, both riders surged forward.

started slow,

need to go all out, why waste

chance.” His eldest brother scoffed

of

the other side,

Queen Chioma sighed.

is

is that easy to beat?” Prince Somto, however, said

it seemed like the prince’s

horse moving at a

however, was not in a

kept her horse slightly behind him, her face

reached

speed, she surged forward, closing

prince blinked in

first time, he actually

focused, her movements seemed effortless, her

realization hit him

a

she

from the

she—Is she actually passing him?” His younger sister stood up

“Brother!

What are you doing?!

faster!” The Azmiran

leaned forward, digging his heels into his

been holding back,

speed, powerful strides tearing

Now, he was serious.

actually trying to

it looked like he might catch

She was already too

flawless, her

falter, did not

her pace from the start, waiting until the right moment to secure victory with

it was

the finish line

royals of Azmiran “…” The others “…” Silence hung in the air for a brief second before the reality

Then, the explosion began.

Laughter.

Gasps.

spreading like wildfire

clenched into

filled with arrogance, was now blank with

He had lost.