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

Chapter 220: Help Me!!!!

Chapter 220: Help Me!!!!

Carl and Somto had also left.

Before Carl did, he had pulled Nnenna aside, his usual playful expression intact.

“I’ll call you,” he had said.

“And you better pick up.” Nnenna had laughed out loud.

“I don’t ignore important calls.” “Good,” he had nodded, a small, knowing smile playing on his lips.

“I’ll visit when I can.” She had promised to keep in touch, and just like that, he was gone.

With the heavy weight of the royal ball behind them, attention shifted to new matters, preparing for school.

It wouldn’t start for another four months, but planning had already begun.

Slowly, belongings were packed, schedules were made, and responsibilities were shifted.

For Nnenna, life had taken on a new rhythm.

Her reputation had stabilized, even strengthened.

The way people looked at her had changed.

No longer just “the adopted daughter,” she had proven herself, and though some still refused to admit it, they could not deny her worth.

Whether they liked it or not, she was someone they needed to acknowledge.

This newfound status had a surprising effect, it made her calmer.

Less defensive.

Less burdened by the need to constantly prove herself.

For the first time in a long while, she felt like she could just exist without constantly fighting to be seen.

And so, she focused on herself.

Every morning, she followed her usual routine.

Even after the ball, even after Lady Rose’s training had ended, she never stopped.

Physical fitness wasn’t just for show, it was necessary.

And so, she continued.

Jogging before sunrise, strengthening her endurance, keeping herself sharp.

Sometimes, she exchanged messages with Lady Rose.

She would send her training routines, precise and effective, things she could incorporate into her regimen.

It was efficient, structured.

Just like her.

Everything was going smoothly.

Until that night.

That night, everything changed.

Something huge.

that would alter the course

no one in the royal

calculated

silently, no words, only gestures, their

with an imposing presence, gave a

A crossbow was raised.

first shot

through the air with deadly accuracy, striking the

staggering

shots followed in rapid succession, each one finding its mark with chilling

barely had

No screams.

No warning.

bodies crumpling to the

The assassins moved immediately.

they reached the base of the castle

bodies moving like shadows slipping through the

solid ground inside the fortress, they pressed against the

Not a sound.

flicker of movement noticeable

series of

Orders given.

from the group, slipping toward the castle’s

Their mission was clear.

as if they had studied the layout

steps were silent, their presence

path never lived long enough

blade to the

A muffled gasp.

body quietly lowered

No traces left behind.

each assassin heading to a

Or someone.

Minutes passed.

one of them reached a door near the top

to

to the room of an important person, one that should

were not

inspecting the

gloved fingers traced its edges before retrieving thin, custom

A delicate dance began.

Tension.

A flick of metal.

A subtle click.

just like that, the lock

door creaked open