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

Chapter 564: You’re So Silly Sometimes

The kingdom capital was alive, loud, and intimidating.

She hailed a taxi and slid inside, trying not to look out of place. “This address,” she said, telling him slowly as if unsure.

He glanced at it, then at her. His eyes lingered a moment longer than necessary, but he said nothing. With a small grunt, he started the engine and pulled into the road.

Nnenna’s heart picked up. The silence inside the taxi felt heavy. Her palms grew damp, and for the first time, the weight of what she was about to do truly pressed down on her.

There was no turning back now. She had to go through with the plan.

The drive felt too fast, though the driver hadn’t gone over the speed limit once. Every passing building blurred into the same anxious haze.

Nnenna’s fists clenched in her lap. She wasn’t in the mood for sightseeing; her mind was too loud.

The taxi finally slowed and stopped.

“This is as close as I can take you,” the driver said flatly.

She nodded, paid with her phone, and stepped out. The vehicle rolled away, leaving her alone in a strangely quiet environment.

Ahead of her loomed a massive gate, tall and regal, carved with intricate designs that spoke of wealth and power. The silence pressed in. She took a deep breath, steadying herself, and walked forward.

Before she could even raise her hand to knock, the gate creaked and swung open on its own. The sudden movement made her flinch.

An old man stepped out, his posture straight despite his age, his sharp eyes studying her carefully. There was surprise in his gaze, something he tried to mask, but it wasn’t hostile. If anything, there was curiosity there.

was calm but edged with

of her mission pulling at her tongue.

she said quietly. “I’m looking for

just stared at her. Then, unexpectedly, his expression

“This way, please… princess.”

like a spark, making her chest tighten. And when she met his gaze again, she saw it,

and followed

said suddenly as they walked through the magnificent halls of the castle. His tone was

forward. The place was stunning, tall ceilings, polished floors, walls that seemed to breathe history and power, but

you go,” the old man finally said, pointing at a massive door ahead. “He’s in

stepped closer. She was about to knock when

outside gave her a brief smile, shook his head as though amused, and quietly

faintly as she entered. Her eyes fell on a figure lying on the grand bed, unmoving. She froze a few paces

voice barely above a whisper. It felt ridiculous, of course anyone lying

But then

here?” a raspy voice cut through the

move, yet the words carried the weight

she asked, trying to sound

the person sat up, their back still to her. The same rough voice answered, sharp

single alarm being raised means every door opened willingly for you.

finally shifted, shoulders heavy, tone

think you are

Nnenna had no words.