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.

slow, his movements almost

didn’t need to go all out, why waste energy on

a chance.” His eldest brother scoffed from the stands,

of Azmira, nodded

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

Queen Chioma sighed.

boy is

that easy to beat?”

like

horse moving at

was not in a

slightly behind him, her face

they reached the

sudden burst of speed, she surged forward, closing the

prince blinked

time, he actually looked at

movements seemed effortless, her control over

realization hit him

wasn’t a weak

she was

from the

passing him?” His younger sister stood up abruptly, eyes

“Brother!

What are you doing?!

faster!” The Azmiran prince’s

digging his heels into his horse’s

had been holding back, but

into full speed, powerful strides tearing

Now, he was serious.

he was actually trying

looked

was

her connection

did not falter,

waiting until

then, it

the

Silence hung in the air for a brief second before the

Then, the explosion began.

Laughter.

Gasps.

wildfire through the

sat frozen, his hands clenched into the reins, his horse shifting uncomfortably beneath

once filled with arrogance,

He had lost.

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