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.

prince started slow, his

to go all out, why waste energy on a competition that had already been

stand a chance.” His eldest brother

of Azmira, nodded

is a joke.” On the other side, the Lionaran royals watched

Queen Chioma sighed.

is

to beat?” Prince Somto,

it seemed like the prince’s confidence was

was ahead, his horse moving at a steady, controlled

not

her horse slightly behind

reached the halfway mark,

speed, she surged forward, closing the gap

blinked in

the first time, he actually

her movements seemed effortless, her control over the horse

hit

a weak

now, she was overtaking

from

what?!” “Is she—Is she actually passing him?” His younger sister

“Brother!

What are you doing?!

faster!” The Azmiran

leaned forward, digging his heels into his

had been holding back, but not

horse kicked into full speed, powerful strides tearing

Now, he was serious.

actually trying to

it looked like he might

Ebere… She was already too

was flawless, her

falter, did

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

then, it was

the finish line

first prince of Azmiran “…” The royals of Azmiran “…” The others “…” Silence hung in the air for a brief second before the reality of what had just happened crashed down

Then, the explosion began.

Laughter.

Gasps.

wildfire through

his hands clenched into the reins,

with arrogance,

He had lost.

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