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.

Azmiran prince started slow, his

waste energy on a

eldest brother scoffed from the stands,

king of Azmira, nodded in

the other side, the Lionaran

Queen Chioma sighed.

is

beat?” Prince Somto, however, said nothing, his eyes locked

like the prince’s

horse moving at

however, was not

kept her horse slightly behind him,

as they reached the

speed, she surged forward, closing the

prince blinked

time, he actually looked at

was focused, her movements seemed effortless, her control over

hit him

wasn’t a

now, she

exploded from the

passing him?” His younger sister stood

“Brother!

What are you doing?!

Azmiran

forward, digging his heels into his

been holding back,

kicked into full speed, powerful strides

Now, he was serious.

was actually trying

moment, it looked like he might

Ebere… She was

riding was flawless, her connection with her

not falter, did not

the start, waiting until the right

it

crossed the finish

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

Then, the explosion began.

Laughter.

Gasps.

like wildfire through

his hands clenched into the

arrogance, was

He had lost.

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