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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?

casual practice run,

not just bold, it was almost insulting to the structure of

but he

will have plenty of time to compare notes during the

he kept his words measured,

entire event had been carefully arranged, and Nnenna stepping

dismissed her, Nnenna did not back

She wasn’t done yet.

responded calmly, unfazed by the murmurs surrounding

whenever I am ready to compete with him, he will be waiting.” King Ikechukwu “…” Second Prince Minjun

in the four great

meant it literally.” Others

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

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

seating, the Lionara royals reacted with varying degrees

out a

“Oh, please.

be

don’t know where you got this ridiculous idea, but step down before you make a fool of yourself.” “You just saw what happened

against Minjun, and you think you’ll

once, don’t be

wits or strategy,

win if you race him.” Their dismissals were harsh, but

Ikechukwu’s patience was

“Enough of this nonsense.

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

She was not stupid.

exactly what she was

moment to step forward, then there was a

and Arthur watched the scene unfold in silence, unreadable expressions

dismissed her

Because they knew.

Nnenna was not the type

stepped forward now, it wasn’t out of arrogance or

that, they had

of the arena questioned her

With confidence.

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

expression hardened