They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 200

Chapter 200: Confirming the Rumours Chapter 200: Confirming the Rumours His words would determine their next actions, whether they would continue to seek alliances through the second princess or quietly withdraw and change their target.

Behind him, his family followed in a solemn procession.

Queen Chioma walked at his side, her expression unreadable.

On his other side sat the Queen Mother, her regal posture unwavering, though the tension in her features was unmistakable.

And behind them, the royal children stood in formation.

At the very front, standing tall, eyes forward, was Nnenna.

Her presence alone sent a ripple through the crowd.

Just days ago, they had looked at her with admiration, whispering about her talents, praising her victories.

Now, their gazes held something different, curiosity, uncertainty, and for some, thinly veiled disdain.

But she did not falter.

She had walked into this storm with her head held high, and she would not lower it now.

The courtyard fell into a hushed silence as King Ikechukwu stepped forward, his regal presence commanding attention.

The golden torches lining the area flickered, casting long shadows as the anticipation in the air grew thick.

He looked over the crowd, his gaze firm yet composed.

The nobles, ministers, and foreign dignitaries sat stiffly, their expressions ranging from curiosity to quiet unease.

His own family stood behind him, their postures straight, their expressions unreadable, except for Nnenna, whose gaze remained unwavering.

The king exhaled slowly, then spoke, his deep voice resonating through the courtyard.

“People of Lionara, esteemed guests from allied and neighboring kingdoms, I stand before you this early morning to address the matter that has spread throughout these halls and social medias.” The murmurs in the crowd quieted instantly, every ear tuned in to his next words.

“Yes, it is true.

Princess Nnenna Achebe is not my daughter by birth, but by choice.

Ten years ago, while overseeing the care of orphans in the capital city, I came across a child, a girl whose presence struck me with an unexplainable familiarity.

her eyes,

parents had perished in battle, loyal soldiers of this very kingdom who gave their lives to protect our land.” A wave of whispers surged through the

nobles exchanged glances,

understanding the

his

then that I made my decision, not as a king,

home, not as an act of duty,

another daughter, yes, but more importantly, I wanted my own daughter to have someone beside

day forward, Nnenna Achebe became a princess of Lionara.” A stir passed through

the nobles, who had once fawned over Nnenna, now averted their eyes,

on with

clenched her fists, keeping her expression carefully neutral, though

father’s words, his

voice grew firmer, his gaze sweeping over

welcomed into our family and

than a daughter of this house, a princess of

is what she

of her birth, she has proven herself worthy

gathering were not

in this family, in this kingdom, she is loved and cherished.” The words rang through the air, heavy with

moment, there

those who had remained neutral, began nodding

stiff, their

foreign delegations, Prince Minjun

murmured under his

glances, already recalculating their political

his second sister,

is a

who had stood silently through it all, finally spoke, her voice calm yet

never once denied

for them.” The crowd shifted uneasily, her

approval crossing his face before

truth, and it will

choose to withdraw their goodwill from my daughter because of this revelation do so at their

change.” With that, the

before slow applause began, hesitant at first, but

out of obligation, others

was clear, alliances were being reconsidered,

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