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.

was a fire in her eyes, a quiet strength

very kingdom who gave

nobles exchanged glances, processing

the

his voice

not as a king, but as a man,

her into my home, not as an act of duty,

another daughter, yes, but more importantly, I wanted my own

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

once fawned over Nnenna, now averted their eyes,

on with thinly veiled

fists, keeping her expression carefully neutral, though a storm brewed behind

his father’s words, his gaze flicking between Nnenna and the

firmer, his gaze

welcomed into our family and raised as one of

than a daughter of

is

birth, she has proven herself

this gathering were not given, they were

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

a moment, there

a few nobles, those who had remained neutral, began

politely, though others remained stiff, their earlier excitement about potential alliances clearly

delegations, Prince Minjun smirked slightly,

murmured under

parents, however, exchanged wary glances, already

his second sister,

really is a nobody,”

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

never once

will I apologize for them.” The crowd shifted uneasily, her words carrying a quiet defiance that few

approval crossing his face before he turned

the truth, and it will

from my daughter because of this revelation do so at their own discretion, but know this, Princess

not change.” With

was a long, charged silence before slow applause

clapped out of obligation,

was clear, alliances

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