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

Chapter 367: That Gaze

The first man’s face darkened. That word “ferocious” was supposed to make him sound strong, not like a wild beast. But now everyone was laughing. And that little thread of self control he had left? It snapped.

He charged forward with a shout, fists clenched, ready to start a fight.

In less than two seconds, a punch flew through the air and landed squarely on the second man’s head.

Gasps erupted around them.

The taller man staggered back, stunned by the blow, but only for a moment. He quickly recovered and launched a counterattack, fists swinging.

The crowd that had gathered was a mix of reactions. The younger, more immature ones cheered excitedly, hoping for a full on street brawl.

But the older, more responsible ones frowned in disappointment. A few even stepped forward, trying to pull the men apart.

“What on earth are you two doing?!” someone shouted.

Just then, a loud, authoritative voice cut through the tension.

“If you’ve got that much energy to waste fighting, go finish the mountain of tasks we have before the coronation!”

It was their boss, one of the supervisors in charge of preparations. His tone was sharp and commanding.

He glared at the two men. “Have you finished the deliveries you were supposed to make to the castle?”

The two fighters, still breathing hard and clearly not satisfied, shook their heads silently like scolded children.

“Then what are you still doing here?” Iron Man asked, voice dangerously low.

Without another word, the two men turned and slunk away like dogs with their tails tucked.

The entire situation felt off to Nnenna. Very off.

too busy with assigned tasks to even joke around, much less fight like schoolboys in the street. How had they

shaken, she turned and made her way back to the castle, her

the gates of the

The courtyard was packed.

the continent lined the grounds, sleek, shining, powerful. The air felt different, heavy with tension

true. Representatives from

the four most influential realms on the continent other than

of the announcement was nothing short of astonishing.

but marvel at their speed and

then again,

respected… feared even. And now, with the sudden death

allied kingdom wanted to be seen, wanted to maintain their ties, or perhaps…

one had heard of any sickness. No whispers of frailty or decline. The former

how did he

fueled suspicion. Two days. That’s all

something? Had the kingdom

Others thought of opportunity.

would watch closely at the coronation, weigh the kingdom’s new ruler, and decide

as strong as it used to be, especially

it aloud, of course. Outwardly, everyone wore smiles

there was calculation. Every kingdom here knew the truth: weakness, even the

just here to celebrate. They were here to

through the gates, silent among the murmurs and formal greetings echoing around the

familiar faces, some allies, some not. People she had met at the grand ball.

the

felt

Prince Alexei.

expression unreadable. His gaze swept over her masked face and then down to the cap she wore. She was still wearing her mask, but since she had now re