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Chapter 219 - 219 Uncertain Feelings

Chapter 219: Uncertain Feelings Chapter 219: Uncertain Feelings Was it the first time Somto led the army into battle and returned victorious, carrying the weight of a kingdom’s defense on his back as if it were nothing?

Or was it the time when king Ikechukwu had fallen gravely ill, and in his absence, his son had taken command without hesitation, ruling with a firm but steady hand?

Perhaps it was when Somto had started vanishing for months, sometimes even years, without a trace, only to return stronger, more formidable, his rank mysteriously elevated each time.

No one knew what he was doing during those absences, but whatever it was, it had changed him.

Or maybe… maybe it was when Ikechukwu realized that his son was not dependent on his royal allowance.

Unlike most crown princes, Somto had sources of wealth and power that no one could trace, a supply that seemed to come from an entirely different world.

Yes.

Somewhere along the way, his son had become something more than just a prince.

Something greater.

Something… dangerous.

But Ikechukwu was still the king.

He would not let it show.

He straightened in his seat, meeting Somto’s sharp, unreadable gaze.

The air between them was thick with tension, the weight of unspoken power pressing down on them both.

“You need to be engaged at this age,” the king said, his voice steady despite the slight shift in his pulse.

“By the time you ascend the throne, whenever that may be, you will need a queen by your side.

And the sooner you get along with your betrothed and start securing heirs, the better.” Somto’s face remained expressionless.

King Ikechukwu continued, choosing his words carefully.

“If you don’t like the girl I selected for you, that’s fine.

You may choose another.

It doesn’t have to be her.” He leaned forward slightly, his voice lowering.

“But she must be from a first tier kingdom.

We are one of the most powerful kingdoms on this continent, and any noblewoman would be honored to be engaged to you.

But you have to hurry up before all the first tier princesses are betrothed to other princes.” Somto almost scoffed at that point.

If only his father knew.

Every girl on the continent, and even across the seas, would be more than happy to be engaged to him.

He didn’t lack options.

He never had.

But that wasn’t the point.

The point was that he had no intention of being engaged.

And yet, for some reason, his eyes kept drifting toward Nnenna.

Every few minutes, he found himself glancing at her, trying to gauge her reaction.

He didn’t know why.

He only knew that he wanted her to understand, he had no interest in this engagement.

No interest in anyone.

But why did he care what she thought about it?

“Father,” he said finally, his tone sharp, “I have barely interacted with this girl.

I don’t know her.

How can I be engaged to someone I don’t even love?” He emphasised the last part.

King Ikechukwu sighed, as if he had been expecting this.

“We both know love has nothing to do with royal engagements.” His voice was calm, but firm.

“This girl is good for you.

She will strengthen your claim to the throne.

She will make you a stronger king when you ascend.

I am doing this for your own good.” Somto clenched his jaw.

“I understand that,” he said.

“But I don’t want her.” His father’s eyes narrowed slightly.

“Then who do you want?” A tense silence filled the room.

Somto inhaled deeply, choosing his next words carefully.

“How about this?

I have a better engagement in mind.

One that will benefit us even more.

And it’s someone I don’t mind spending the rest of my life with.” His father’s expression shifted into one of suspicion.

“A better engagement?” he repeated, his voice carrying an edge of disbelief.

“With who?” The question caught even Somto off guard.

Because the moment his father asked it, his mind supplied an answer he wasn’t prepared for.

His gaze flickered, just briefly, toward Nnenna.

And his heart stilled.

Somto held his father’s gaze, unwavering.

“It’s… someone from a more powerful country.” King Ikechukwu’s brows furrowed in confusion.

“More powerful than the princesses in this continent?” “Yes, Father,” Somto confirmed, his tone carefully measured.

He gave no further details, nor did he seem inclined to.

The king sat back, thinking deeply.

If this was true, then it was indeed more beneficial.

Somto was not one to speak carelessly, his son was as reliable as they came.

If he said there was someone, then there was someone.

And that meant there was an opportunity worth seizing.

“Okay, okay,” King Ikechukwu finally said, nodding.

“If that’s the case, no problem.

I’ll dissolve the engagement with the King of Haran.” A heavy silence settled between them for a moment before the king continued, more hesitant this time.

“But there’s one issue.

King Vladimir agreed to your sister marrying his first son because of you marrying his first daughter.

If I dissolve your engagement… how is Nnenna going to marry well?” His expression darkened with worry.

Before Nnenna could open her mouth, Somto spoke for her.

“Don’t worry about that.” The confidence in his voice was absolute.

“I have plans for her.

Just trust me.” King Ikechukwu studied his son carefully, recognizing the firm resolve in his tone.

Somto never made careless decisions.

He had never once disappointed him before.

Fine.

If Somto had a plan, then he would trust him.

“Fine,” the king finally relented.

“I trust you to arrange the engagement for both you and your sister.” But in his heart, another thought lingered.

Was Somto trying to get Carl to marry Nnenna instead?

If so… Then that was an even better engagement than the first prince of Haran.

And if Somto could make that happen, then truly, all would be well.

The next few days passed smoothly.

The various kings had departed, their grand entourages leaving the castle quieter than it had been in weeks.

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