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!”

with curiosity, recognizing the shimmer of something remarkable in his gloved

front of the platform, Obinna bowed respectfully, not just as a younger brother but now as a subject honoring

lead and the heart to guide. Today,

a glimmering, deep blue gem nestled in

“The Eye of Vision.”

decades in the frost veins of northern Halgar,

Gasps followed.

“Is that—”

“It can’t be…”

“The Eye of Vision?”

foreign dignitaries leaned

“Guys… that gem is LEGENDARY. It’s said to glow when

a prince’s gift! He didn’t come

the box to the high ranking servant, he added in a lighter tone

can finally sleep again. Thank the gods

nobles who knew why he

calm

acknowledgment, the weight of the gift, and the emotion behind it, not lost on him. But silently

reason for apologising was still

online and offline were still admiring the gemstone for as long as they could. The

pledge. A brother’s trust in another, and maybe even a quiet relief

livestream exploded

like the MVP of the family

look at that Eye of Vision.

beside Queen Chioma, pride and peace settled on his face. His

felt

store for him, he would probably burst out crying

in line was Abuchi, the third

name was softly announced, everyone naturally expected him to step forward like the others had. Instead, he did something no

go to the gift bearers’

walked toward

ran through

from his seat. “Abuchi?” he called quietly,