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

Chapter 383: Lights Went Out

“This sword has rested long enough in the shadows of our history. Today, I give it to you, my son, not as a weapon, but as a reminder: wield power not to cut, but to protect. Let it guide you when judgment blurs, and may it burn brightest in your darkest hour.”

Queen Chioma gave her speech so righteously that anyone who didn’t really know her would admire her through and through.

A profound silence followed.

Even the rowdiest corners of the livestream were frozen.

@HeartsOfLionara: This… this is cinema. This is destiny.

@SwordsAndScrolls: That sword’s value? PRICELESS. It’s like Excalibur.

@RoyalTeaSpill: I’m shook. Is this a soap opera or a coronation?

Somto stood slowly.

He descended a step from his throne, not breaking eye contact from his mother. Taking the sword in both hands, he bowed his head.

“I receive this gift, not just as your son, but as your king. I will honor the trust it carries. And you, Mother, will forever be the flame behind the flame.”

As he said this, in his heart he whispered, why couldn’t she be like this everytime? This side of her was just….. fake.

A single clap began somewhere in the audience. Then another. Then the hall erupted into thunderous applause.

The Empress Dowager nodded once more and returned to her seat, her expression unreadable, but a glint in her eye said everything…

She was proud.

The ceremonial hall buzzed again as the next family member stepped forward. Obinna, tall and proud, walked down the red carpeted path with measured steps and a pleased smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

The camera lenses found him instantly, livestream comments flaring up like sparks.

@RoyalTeaSpills: “I wonder when his company is bringing out the next upgrade to their phone. Their products are always the best!”

@PearlEyesFanClub: “What’s in the box?! He’s holding something!”

curiosity, recognizing the shimmer of something remarkable

brother but now as a subject honoring his sovereign. Then he

the heart to guide. Today, I present to you something that reflects your

forward and unveiled a glimmering, deep blue gem nestled in

“The Eye of Vision.”

once every few decades in the frost veins of northern Halgar, and known across kingdoms for its

Gasps followed.

“Is that—”

“It can’t be…”

“The Eye of Vision?”

the foreign dignitaries leaned forward, expressions flickering

said to glow when held by someone destined for

a prince’s gift! He

handed the box to the high ranking servant, he added in a

I can finally sleep again. Thank the gods you’re officially

laughter swept through the high ranking nobles who knew why he said

expression softened, the usual calm shifting into a

weight of the gift, and the emotion behind it, not lost on him. But silently he whispered in his

reason for apologising was

admiring the gemstone for as long as they could. The Eye of Vision was more than a

a symbol. A pledge. A brother’s trust in another, and maybe even a quiet relief that the crown now sat

livestream exploded with

the MVP

closer look at that Eye of Vision. Someone zoom

pride and peace settled on his face. His duty was no longer

felt

only he knew that Somto had in store for

line was Abuchi,

moment his name was softly announced, everyone naturally expected him to step forward

to

toward

ran

half-rising from his seat. “Abuchi?” he