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

Chapter 630

Chapter 630: Seeing Things More Clearly

His voice was cold as ever, but there was a faint warmth beneath the edge. "We could never hate you. You hear me?"

Nnenna looked from him to Carl, who nodded immediately, his eyes full of conviction. Slowly, she returned the nod. "I hear you. Both of you."

"Good," Carl said, straightening at last. His lips twitched into the first hint of a smile. "Now that we’re all soaked to the bone, I think it’s time we went inside."

Arthur allowed the corner of his mouth to lift, amused despite himself, as Carl retrieved his umbrella. He picked his own back up as well, and for the first time that night, the air around them felt lighter.

"I’m so going to need a hot bath," Carl muttered as they walked back toward the castle, rain still dripping from their clothes. "Our flight back to Riverum is in a few hours. I still have leftover work to finish...and we need to go over our strategy to reclaim your kingdom, Nnenna."

He shot her a sideways glance. "Somto documented everything. I would like us to end this. The sooner, the better. Now that they not only know you’re alive but also know where you are, it’s too dangerous to let this war drag on. You’ve been hiding for years, and I don’t want you living like that again."

His voice softened slightly. "Plus, you’ll be eighteen in less than five months, the exact legal age to rule. And for me, the best time to take back your kingdom."

Arthur’s brow furrowed. "We still need a strategy to deal with that black thing Athena is working with. Something tells me it’s not dead."

"We don’t even know what it is," Nnenna pointed out quietly. "We need to find out first. We can’t fight something we don’t understand." She hesitated, then added with quiet conviction, "But one thing I’m sure of, we can defeat it."

"How?" both men asked at once.

"I don’t know yet..." Nnenna admitted, eyes narrowing slightly as if steeling herself. "...but I’m sure of it."

she spoke again, her voice softer but firm. "In the meantime, once we get back... while you’re working on strategies, I would like to go to a general

comfortable with me

feel like I can help more people if I’m there. Seeing others

about this?" Carl asked, concern edging his tone. "It’s sweet that you want to help others, but you know your case isn’t exactly the same as theirs. The chances of you walking again are...very slim. And we could really use your help strategizing for the coming war. Somto’s not here anymore, but he passed down a lot of experience and knowledge to you. I think it might be more beneficial if you stayed and planned with us than disappearing into a

I need to do.

again? She had been told the paralysis was permanent. Was this wishful thinking? Blind hope? Or something

you want, I’ll check you into the best rehab facility

Two months is good," Nnenna confirmed with quiet

remembered something. "Oh, and, Darius mentioned he has something urgent to take care of. He’s leaving tonight. Do you want me to find someone else for you? Preferably a female this time?" His tone carried a hint of

promised myself two months ago that

as Darius said, it’s going very well too. The first day he

while Arthur stayed silent,

only thing that was holding me back," Nnenna continued, "was what happened that day... I’m really glad I finally

too," Carl agreed softly. "Me too," he repeated, this

if you think I need someone to talk my ears off, sure, get someone else.

keep his tone light, but it was clear he didn’t like the idea. "Don’t tell me you’re falling for Darius?" he asked carefully. He

Darius? Nah." Nnenna shook her

neither of them looked like they believed her. Arthur’s fists tightened at his sides, the

to be taken

said firmly, noticing the subtle tension building around her. "I don’t have feelings for Darius. He’s just a friend."

noticing

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