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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?

no casual practice run, this was a royal

her request was not just bold, it was almost insulting to

Ikechukwu’s jaw tightened, but he

time to compare notes

the princes to their duties.” Though he kept his words measured, it was clear

event had been carefully arranged, and Nnenna stepping in

as her father dismissed her, Nnenna did not

She wasn’t done yet.

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 over the arena before the crowd erupted

was raised among the finest riders in the four great kingdoms, and she thinks she has

Minjun meant it literally.” Others

something, but this isn’t the place for that.”

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

royal seating, the Lionara royals

let out a

“Oh, please.

be

a fool of

against Minjun, and you think you’ll

for once, don’t be

of wits or strategy, it’s

is guaranteed to win if you race him.” Their dismissals were harsh, but not

Ikechukwu’s patience

“Enough of this nonsense.

But despite everything, despite the condescension, the mockery, and the outright disbelief,

She was not stupid.

knew exactly what

moment to step forward, then there was a

Arthur watched the scene unfold in

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

Because they knew.

that Nnenna was not the type to

if she stepped forward now, it wasn’t out of

that, they had no reason

questioned her

With confidence.

didn’t matter to

expression hardened