Chapter 172: Confrontation Chapter 172: Confrontation He hit the ground hard.

Nnenna “…” The crowd “…” Silence.

And then Laughter.

It started small.

But then it grew.

The crowd erupted in whispers and quiet chuckles, some outright bursting into mocking laughter.

Minjun, the prince of Dixan Had fallen!

Had humiliated himself!

His face burned as he struggled to his feet, clutching his arm.

His brother was looking at him with a stunned expression, his embarrassment obvious.

His father’s lips pressed into a tight line.

His mother looked away.

Even Nnenna, still seated on her horse, had turned to look at him with a raised brow.

But the worst The worst was Arthur.

Minjun turned his head slowly And Arthur was watching.

Calm.

Silent.

Expression unreadable.

But his eyes His eyes told Minjun everything.

Arthur had known.

Arthur had planned this.

Minjun’s breath came out in a quiet, seething rage.

His nails dug into his palms.

This wasn’t over.

This was far from over.

After this.

riding competition, with the exception

would be foolish enough

had just defeated Prince Minjun, the pride of

to embarrass themselves

the races proceeded without her, with Ebere

pushed herself harder than ever,

was Chimeg who

face twisted

Second place?

Again?

how well she performed, if she wasn’t first, then

would compare her to Nnenna again, whispering about how she

clenched into

going to let

hesitation, she marched toward Queen Chioma, her

in, she whispered something into

queen’s eyes

Chioma turned toward King Ikechukwu, a knowing smile

frowned,

end,

simply let

and signaled her other

toward the rest of the royal family, she walked

clear, something

whatever it was, it

still fresh in everyone’s minds, the archery tournament was set to

a complication arose, Prince Minjun, still recovering from his humiliating loss, was

elder brother, Prince Ji-ho, the one who had always refused to lift a finger in competition, was forced

or not,

grounds quickly filled with competitors, their bows in hand, as

as the crowd hushed, eager to see who would emerge

lots were drawn to determine

brilliance, impressing the crowd with their skill, but they still weren’t a match for

about archery, but about what

believe it,” King of Roxurun,

on King Ikechukwu of

first princess actually won that

too” Though his tone was even, the

wasn’t just surprised, he

Ikechukwu leaned back in his seat,

underestimated her,” he said

King Altan’s jaw tightened.

He wasn’t a fool.

seen something

just wasn’t sure

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