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

Chapter 169: Challenge 2 Chapter 169: Challenge 2 The next match was set, Lionara versus Dixan.

Prince Somto mounted his horse once again, his expression unreadable, while Prince Minjun did the same, his usual calm demeanor giving nothing away.

The tension in the air was thick; everyone knew this would be a battle worth watching.

But just as the signal was about to be given, a sharp voice cut through the anticipation.

“Stop!

I want to compete with him.” A stunned silence followed.

Heads turned, eyes darting around to locate the speaker.

But when they realized who had spoken, the shock only deepened.

It was Second Princess Nnenna.

A wave of murmurs rippled through the crowd.

“What did she just say?” “Did she mean Prince Minjun?

Is she seriously trying to take Somto’s place?” “She can’t be serious.

Minjun already proved he is a master rider.

She would be crushed.” The royal seats were filled with incredulous expressions.

Even those who had come to expect boldness from the second princess were taken aback.

Competing against other princesses was one thing, but challenging a prince, especially one as formidable as Minjun?

That was unheard of.

King Ikechukwu immediately stood, his gaze sharp and questioning.

“What is the meaning of this, Nnenna?” But she did not shrink under his scrutiny.

Instead, she lifted her chin and met his gaze squarely.

“Father, I want to compete with Prince Minjun.

I want to compare notes with him.” Her voice was unwavering, her confidence unshaken.

The murmurs grew louder.

Compare notes?

run,

not just bold, it was almost insulting

jaw tightened, but he

have plenty of time to compare notes during the princesses’

the princes to their duties.” Though he kept his words measured, it was clear he would not tolerate

arranged, and Nnenna stepping in now

father dismissed her, Nnenna did not

She wasn’t done yet.

know this, Father,” Nnenna responded calmly, unfazed

Minjun already said that whenever I am ready to compete with him, he will be waiting.” King Ikechukwu “…” Second Prince Minjun “…” The others “…” A hushed silence fell

riders in

no way Minjun meant it literally.” Others

to prove something, but this isn’t the place for that.” The nobles from

where he was, watching her with mild amusement, but the smug glint in his eyes revealed how

royal seating, the Lionara

let out a

“Oh, please.

must be

step down before you make a fool of yourself.” “You just saw

a chance against Minjun, and you think you’ll do better?” Obinna

for once, don’t be

of wits or strategy, it’s a

race him.” Their dismissals were harsh,

King Ikechukwu’s

“Enough of this nonsense.

back, Nnenna.” But despite everything, despite the condescension, the mockery, and the outright

She was not stupid.

exactly what she

she had chosen this moment to step

Arthur watched the scene unfold in silence, unreadable

the others doubted, mocked, or dismissed her outright, neither of them

Because they knew.

was not the type

stepped forward now, it wasn’t out of

they had no

the rest of the arena questioned her sanity,

With confidence.

whether they realized it or not… It didn’t matter to them

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