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Chapter 192: Defeated Chapter 192: Defeated As Nnenna approached, Anya’s lips curled into a small, almost unreadable smile.

From the very first moment she had set eyes on Arthur, when he arrived at the grand opening ball that evening, she had been unable to forget him.

That night, she had carved his face, his elegance, his mannerisms, and his every move into her mind, wishing, hoping, that one day he would be hers.

But her hopes had shattered the moment she witnessed his interactions with Nnenna.

It was obvious that Nnenna was special to Arthur.

Maybe not in a romantic way, but anyone with eyes could see there was definitely something between them.

That realization had kept Anya awake the entire night.

She wasn’t the type to get flustered easily, but this?

This frustrated her beyond reason.

She had high standards, so high that very few men had ever caught her interest.

But for the first time, she had found someone who met those standards, only to discover that he had no interest in her whatsoever.

Unable to face that truth, she had taken the morning off, skipping the first few events of the previous day just to avoid seeing him while she calmed herself.

She told herself she was over it.

That it didn’t matter.

But was it really that easy?

She had been doing well, until Carl spoke and Arthur clearly agreed.

Until they praised Nnenna, boasting about her capabilities, about how she was talented enough to challenge even a prince as powerful as Asher.

That was the moment Anya’s carefully built defenses started to crack.

Before she even realized what she was doing, she had grabbed the microphone, issued the challenge, and called it “comparing notes.” Only she knew the real reason behind her challenge.

This wasn’t about exchanging pointers.

It wasn’t about friendly competition.

Anya just wanted Arthur to see her.

To truly look at her.

To realize that she was more skilled, more talented, more deserving of his attention than Nnenna.

Maybe, just maybe, if she proved herself here, he would finally acknowledge her.

It felt foolish, childish, even, but the words had already left her lips.

no taking them

was being honest

onto the stage, Anya pushed every doubt to the back of her mind and bowed with practiced

am Princess Anya, First

me.” Nnenna returned the bow, her

am Nnenna, Second

instruct me.” The tension in the air was thick as Nnenna and Anya took their positions on

this was going

were strong, fast, and

everyone by defeating Prince Asher, albeit by capitalizing on

intelligence in battle, not just her

the other hand, was known for

almost perfect fighter from a war kingdom, where agility,

bold challenge,”

let’s not forget, Nnenna took down Asher,”

his eyes as he watched

knew Anya well, too

This wasn’t about competition.

about

to handle your feelings, Anya,’ he thought

is a dangerous thing,

and now

the

first strike, a sharp, precise front kick aimed at Nnenna’s

with ease, countering with a swift palm

deflected it, spinning low for

Nnenna jumped over it.

The crowd gasped.

reflexes are insane!”

Anya didn’t hesitate.

into a back kick

in time, skidding

faster,”

techniques are more refined.” Anya smirked, trying to

here to

was here to prove she was the

forward with a series of rapid strikes,

first time in the fight, it

Nnenna was not

and analyzing fighters during the competition, especially during Anya’s and

had in speed, she lacked in

had

someone who had learned to

a spinning roundhouse kick at

at