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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?

practice run, this was a royal

was almost insulting to the

tightened, but he kept his tone

time to compare

duties.” Though he kept his words measured, it was clear he would not tolerate this

event had been carefully arranged, and Nnenna

dismissed her, Nnenna did

She wasn’t done yet.

know this, Father,” Nnenna responded calmly, unfazed

“…” Second Prince Minjun “…” The others “…” A hushed silence fell over the arena before the crowd

riders in the four great

no way Minjun meant it literally.” Others

isn’t the place for that.” The nobles from Dixan laughed

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

Lionara royals

out a mocking

“Oh, please.

be

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

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

once,

a duel of wits or strategy, it’s

guaranteed to win if you race him.” Their dismissals

Ikechukwu’s

“Enough of this nonsense.

everything, despite the condescension, the mockery, and

She was not stupid.

exactly what

had chosen this moment to step forward, then there

and Arthur watched the scene unfold in silence,

mocked, or dismissed her outright, neither of them spoke

Because they knew.

was not the type to do anything without

stepped forward now, it wasn’t

of that, they had no

arena questioned her sanity, they

With confidence.

realized it or not… It didn’t matter to

expression hardened