They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System Chapter 410: That Answer was Enough

Chapter 410: That Answer was Enough

Her tone was not unfriendly, but it was not overly warm either. Her face was calm, poised, composed, but she did not bother to smile too much. Just enough to be polite.

Ava blinked, slightly thrown off.

That was it?

The girl was confident enough to give her just one na? No full title, no family background, no fanfare?

Ava frowned, hiding it behind a neutral expression. She did not like the lack of energy from Nnenna. No deference, no eagerness to impress. It was a subtle kind of defiance, one she was not used to.

And more importantly… no last na.

Why not?

Ava had been hoping, counting, on that. If she had a na, she could trace it, dig into her background. Maybe even unravel the mystery that had annoyed her for years: where exactly was Somto from?

Not even her parents or Arthur would tell her. She suspected he was from one of the minor continents, but nothing was ever confird.

If she had a na, she would’ve found it by now. Made dozens of trips to that continent if needed. But she had nothing.

And now, the one girl Somto had personally brought here, soone clearly important to him, was standing right in front of her, withholding the only piece of information she needed.

She couldn’t help herself.

“What’s your last na?” Ava asked casually, trying to lace her voice with charm, like it was an innocent question.

Nnenna blinked, raising one eyebrow. She hadn’t expected that.

Did it matter?

She tilted her head slightly, studying Ava. The girl looked sweet, but sothing behind her eyes was sharp, too curious, too persistent.

And just like that, Nnenna felt the smallest wave of irritation rise in her chest.

If you’re that close to Somto, why don’t you ask him?

She didn’t realize that thought ca with more emotion than usual, more edge than she was used to feeling around other girls.

Usually, she wouldn’t care who Somto was close to. But right now… she did.

Though she didn’t fully understand why.

She didn’t answer.

Ava’s frown deepened. Was she being ignored?

She stepped slightly closer, voice dropping just a bit. “I asked what your last na is.”

There it was, the pressure. Subtle, but firm.

She was Princess Ava White, the only daughter of the royal house of Prigrian. She wasn’t used to people ignoring her. She was doted on, spoiled, and rarely had to ask for sothing twice.

And this girl? This… nobody from who knows where, was standing there like she couldn’t be bothered?

Nnenna didn’t flinch. She blinked slowly, the expression on her face unreadable. Then finally said, her voice cool and even:

“I didn’t think it mattered.”

The mont hung in the air. Sharp. Still.

Ava’s smile faltered, just a fraction

Ava’s voice rose, sharp and edged.

“What’s your last na?” she repeated, more loudly this ti, the irritation unmistakable in her tone.

The words sliced through the gentle hum of the royal courtyard.

It imdiately drew Somto’s attention.

He had walked a short distance away to speak with one of the stewards, trusting the two girls would get along.

Ava, after all, was usually bubbly and easygoing with guests, and Nnenna… Nnenna was calm, kind, and reserved to a fault. She wouldn’t pick a fight unless provoked.

But as soon as he heard Ava’s question, heard how she asked it, he turned back, his steps silent but purposeful as he walked over.

His tone was low, but held clear warning.

“What are you doing?”

The sound of his voice made Ava’s heart skip.

She froze for a second. She hadn’t realized he was that close, and she hadn’t expected him to sound so… protective. Ava instantly withdrew her previously assertive aura, her body language softening.

“N-nothing,” she said quickly, brushing her hair behind her ear with forced ease. “Nothing at all. I was just trying to get to know Sister Nnenna better, that’s all. But she wouldn’t say her full na, even though I told her mine.”

She gave a small, innocent smile, tilting her head.

“That’s quite rude, isn’t it, Brother Somto?”

She laced the words with sugar, but her eyes, sharp and curious, were locked on his. She wasn’t just making a point. She was testing him.

She wanted to know: How important is this girl to you?

Somto looked at her for a long second, then at Nnenna, who stood silently beside him, still composed but clearly annoyed.

“She doesn’t need to explain herself to anyone,” he said evenly, his voice firm. “Not even you.”

Ava’s expression cracked just slightly.

So she was important.

“I see,” she said quietly, smiling again, but this ti with a twitch at the corner of her lips. “Of course. I didn’t an to pry.”

Somto didn’t reply. He just turned slightly toward Nnenna and gently touched her elbow, an unspoken cue that they should keep moving.

Nnenna followed without a word, but not before giving Ava one last look. Cool. Calm. Unbothered.

But deep down, she was surprised. She hadn’t expected Somto to defend her so openly. It wasn’t like they had spoken much during the trip, she had been the one keeping distance, after all.

Yet he had stepped in like… she mattered.

And Ava?

Ava stood rooted for a mont, watching their backs as they walked further away.

A sleek black car was already waiting for them at the edge of the courtyard. A royal chauffeur opened the door imdiately, and Somto guided Nnenna inside with a light hand at her back, calm and protective.

And Ava watched all this still rooted to the spot.

That answer was enough.

Now she really wanted to know who Nnenna was. Not because she was curious anymore.

Because she felt threatened.

And Ava White had never liked rivals.

Arthur once ntioned that Somto cherished family more than anything. Ava had rembered those words now, and what she just witnessed was an almost perfect test.