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.

voice was calm but

mission pulling at her tongue. But maybe… simplicity was

said quietly. “I’m looking for

just stared at her. Then, unexpectedly, his expression softened, and a bright smile spread

“This way, please… princess.”

she met his gaze again, she

and followed

the old man said suddenly as they walked through the magnificent halls of

breathe history

pointing at a massive door ahead. “He’s

hard, her palms clammy. She drew in a deep breath and stepped closer. She was about to knock when

smile, shook his head as

a figure lying on the grand bed, unmoving. She

asleep?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. It

But then

a raspy voice

toward her, didn’t even move, yet the words carried the weight of someone who already knew exactly who had

trying to

person sat up, their

every door opened willingly for you. For you to

finally shifted, shoulders heavy, tone soft

think you are

Nnenna had no words.

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