They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System
Chapter 93 - 93 Secret Hideout

Chapter 93: Secret Hideout Chapter 93: Secret Hideout That was why she kept agreeing to whatever the king said, even when it was blatantly unfair.

Breakfast finally ended, lasting longer than usual due to all the announcements and briefings.

As soon as they were dismissed, Nnenna wasted no time leaving the main building.

For the first time since she arrived, she decided to explore the castle properly.

Until now, her movements had been limited, either from the main building to the garage or within places where she was expected to be useful.

She had never truly roamed freely.

But things were different now.

She was no longer just existing for their expectations, she was preparing for herself.

And if she was going to use the upcoming ball to her advantage, she needed to familiarize herself with every inch of this castle.

After all, knowing her way around meant knowing what was happening in her own house.

And knowledge was power.

She decided to start with the library.

Making her way toward that part of the castle, she approached the crossover bridge, a grand structure connecting the main building to another wing.

It felt like walking through the sky, suspended high above the castle grounds.

The wind rushed past her, cool and refreshing, playing with the loose strands of her hair, making them dance in the air.

Pausing for a moment, she stepped closer to the railing, her hands resting on the smooth stone.

From here, she could see almost everything, the vast grounds below, the distant edges of the kingdom, the endless stretch of the world beyond.

It was breathtaking.

Yet, as she gazed at the grandeur of it all, a whisper escaped her lips, almost lost in the wind.

“How did I always feel so alone and small…

when I was living in such a huge world?” She wasn’t asking anyone in particular.

Someone, somewhere out there might love her and treat her well right?

She wouldn’t feel alone anymore too.

In that moment, she felt the weight of everything pressing against her chest, the years of isolation, the struggles, the longing for something more.

And yet, here she was.

She looked down from the towering heights of the bridge, her eyes tracing the vastness of the kingdom below.

The drop was dizzying, but she felt no fear.

Not because it wasn’t dangerous, and certainly not because she had never feared heights, at least in her previous life.

But after her rebirth, she was learning that fear was a limitation.

A chain.

And no one could achieve anything great while bound by fear, except for the fear of God.

She lingered there longer than planned, her gaze fixed on the horizon, the wind caressing her skin as if it had a will of its own.

The world seemed so vast, yet she had spent most of her life confined.

The irony of it all wasn’t lost on her.

As peaceful as this moment was, a strange emptiness settled in her chest.

This view… it shouldn’t be experienced alone.

Her father, her mother, if she had any.

A friend.

Maybe even someone… special.

Wouldn’t it feel different if she had someone beside her?

Wouldn’t the breeze feel warmer, the sky seem brighter?

She closed her eyes for a moment before shaking her head, forcing those thoughts away.

No.

The future was still far ahead, and there was no use wishing for things that weren’t there.

Even if her real parents were gone, no, she wasn’t ready to believe that yet, she would still find people who loved her.

Maybe not by blood, but by choice.

For now, she had to make do with what she had.

Nurse Courage was one of those who loved her by choice.

Ikenna… maybe he did too.

But she wasn’t so sure anymore, not after the way he had acted when she was discharged.

Nnenna exhaled, pushing that uncertainty aside.

This place, the bridge, would be her favorite spot in the entire castle.

She had been here for a while, and no one had come looking for her.

It was as if this place was forgotten, a secret only she knew.

Below, the servants and nobles bustled about, too preoccupied with their duties to ever glance up.

And even if they did, not many could handle standing at such a height without fear.

Her past self would have been terrified too.

But she wasn’t her past self anymore.

A small smirk played on her lips as an idea formed.

This place could be her sanctuary.

If no one dared to come here, then she could claim it as hers.

Next time, she would bring a seat.

Or maybe… she didn’t need one.

The floor was smooth, and the openness of the sky above her was far more comforting than the cold walls of her room.

Yes.

She would study here.

Think here.

Plan here.

For the first time in a long while, she felt like she had something that was truly hers.

She lost herself in the moment, staring at the endless sky, the gentle wind wrapping around her like an embrace.

Time slipped away unnoticed until finally, her stomach grumbled in protest.

She blinked, realizing that noon had arrived, and she was hungry.

Since it was already lunchtime, Nnenna decided to put her exploration on hold.

She turned back toward the main building, her mind still lingering on the peaceful moment she had just experienced.

However, as she approached one of the secondary halls, a sharp, disciplined voice rang out.

“One, two, three, four!

Very good, my royals!” Soft music followed.

Nnenna paused, realization hitting her.

She had completely forgotten about the etiquette and dance classes.

She hesitated, debating whether she should go in.

But she wasn’t in the mood for a round of scolding from the instructors, so she slowed her steps, lingering outside the door instead.

Inside, the instructor’s voice carried on.

“Okay, princes and princesses, that will be all for today.

I was informed that you have other classes after lunch, so I’ll return to my quarters.” CREATORS’ THOUGHTS JedidiahBeaufoy Creation is hard, cheer me up!

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