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Chapter 133 - 133 Kingdoms

Chapter 133: Kingdoms Chapter 133: Kingdoms It made sense to begin with their neighbors.

Understanding their political structure, trade dealings, and cultural values would give her a strong foundation before moving on to the more distant kingdoms.

She adjusted her posture, ready to dive into her studies, determined to make the most of this opportunity.

Nnenna wasn’t planning to do a deep, comprehensive reading, after all, she had already studied these things extensively over the years.

The past decade had been difficult, but it had also been rewarding in terms of knowledge.

She simply needed a refresher, a quick review to ensure she still remembered all the key details.

The first kingdom she focused on was Haran, their closest neighbor to the east.

Haran wasn’t particularly rich in mineral resources, but they had something just as valuable, a powerful military.

Their men and women were trained to be warriors from a young age, and their loyalty to their country was unmatched.

Haran’s military was so strong that other kingdoms often sought their assistance in times of war, and they never helped for free.

Their ability to charge high fees for military aid kept their economy thriving, making them a force to be reckoned with despite their lack of natural wealth.

Her own kingdom, Lionara, was the complete opposite.

They were known for their vast mineral resources, gold, silver, and rare gems that the surrounding kingdoms heavily relied on.

Because of this, Lionara commanded a great deal of respect, even from militarily strong nations like Haran.

No kingdom wanted to be on bad terms with Lionara, as they all needed access to its resources at some point.

But it was still worth taking note of a war kingdom like Haran.

They lived and breathed military discipline.

Every citizen, regardless of gender, was trained in combat from an early age.

By the age of ten, children were expected to wield a sword and shoot an arrow with precision.

Those who showed exceptional skill were selected for elite training, eventually joining the prestigious Haran Royal Guard.

At the age of fifteen, every Haran youth had to undergo a brutal endurance test known as The Proving.

It involved surviving in the wilderness for a week with minimal supplies.

Returning victorious meant recognition as a true warrior; failure meant bringing shame to one’s family.

Haranese warriors believed that dying in battle was the greatest honor, while surrendering was the ultimate disgrace.

Those who dishonored their kingdom were stripped of their name and forced into exile.

Loyalty was sacred in Haran.

Soldiers took a Blood Oath to their king, pledging their lives to defend their kingdom at all costs.

Betrayal of this oath was met with immediate execution.

Despite their strength, the people of Haran lived simple, disciplined lives.

Extravagance was frowned upon, and wealth was often redirected to strengthening the army.

Warriors wore plain, durable clothing and adorned themselves only with insignias marking their rank.

Before any battle or significant event, Haranese warriors performed a War Dance, a synchronized, intense display of strength and precision, meant to intimidate their enemies and honor their ancestors.

This warrior culture made Haran feared and respected across the land.

While their resources were limited, their unbreakable spirit and military prowess made them one of the most powerful kingdoms in the region.

Nnenna nodded to herself as she skimmed through the historical records, political alliances, and economic strategies of this kingdom.

She had already known most of this, but reading it again reinforced her understanding.

With the grand ball approaching, she needed to be sharp, ready to make connections, form alliances, and, most importantly, stay ahead of those who underestimated her.

Dixan Kingdom, located to the north of Lionara, was known for its unparalleled skill in archery.

This was a major concern for Nnenna, as they would likely be her biggest competition in the grand ball games.

If she wanted to stand a chance, she had to step up her archery skills.

Lady Rose hadn’t started training her in that area yet, but their first lesson was scheduled for that evening.

Nnenna had no intention of taking it lightly, defeating someone from Dixan, where children practically learned to use bows and arrows before they could even walk properly, would require intense training and unwavering focus.

Dixan was a kingdom where precision and patience were the foundations of life.

Every child was taught the art of archery before they could even write their own name.

The bow was not just a weapon in Dixan, it was a symbol of honor, discipline, and survival.

At the age of five, every child in Dixan was given their first bow and arrow.

Their first successful shot, whether it hit a target or not, was celebrated as a rite of passage.

It symbolized their first step toward becoming a true Dixanian.

Archers in Dixan believed that true mastery came from stillness.

They trained in silence, learning to steady their breath and heart rate so that their arrows always found their mark.

Talking during archery training was considered disrespectful to the art.

Once a year, Dixanians honored their ancestors by engaging in a nighttime archery competition.

Targets were placed in complete darkness, and archers had to rely on instinct and memory to hit them.

It was believed that only the truly gifted could shoot without sight.

Unlike other kingdoms, where hunting was seen as mere survival, Dixanians treated it as an art form.

Killing an animal with a single arrow was the ultimate sign of respect, and wastefulness was heavily frowned upon.

Before joining the elite ranks of the Dixan Royal Guard, archers swore an oath to never shoot an arrow without purpose.

Reckless use of a bow was seen as a disgrace to their ancestors.

Dixanians wore lightweight, flowing cloaks designed to blend into their surroundings.

Their clothing often mimicked the colors of nature, making them almost invisible when they moved through forests or open plains.

The people of Dixan were quiet, calculating, and deadly accurate.

Their ability to hit a target from impossible distances made them one of the most formidable forces in the region.

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