As Arthur's accusations pierced the air, Sany's patience wore thin, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and fury. She couldn't stand by and watch as Lin, the one who had potentially saved her life, faced unjust accusations.She knew that there were nobody who is going to help her she has to take the lead like it or not.
"How dare you!" she shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos like a blade. Her eyes blazed with determination as she rose from her seat, every inch of her demanding attention and respect.
"You accuse him of cheating, yet it was your arrogance that nearly cost me my life," she continued, her words ringing with a newfound strength. "Lin showed cunning and resourcefulness, traits far more noble than your blind reliance on brute force."
The tension in the chamber crackled like lightning as Sany's words hung in the air. The courtiers glanced at each other, unsure of how to react to the princess's sudden defiance.
Lin stood by her side, his expression a mixture of surprise and gratitude but it was far more than that.
Arthur's face contorted with rage, his fists clenched at his sides as he struggled to find a response. But before he could utter another word, a voice boomed from the shadows, freezing the room in its tracks.
"Enough!"
The courtiers turned as one to see King , his regal presence commanding the attention of all who stood before him. His eyes bore into Arthur with a steely resolve, silencing any further protests.
"The trial is over," the King declared
In the depths of the throne room, a hushed silence fell as the king unveiled the next trial, a deadly game of hide and seek that would test the courage of all who dared to participate let the second round start.
Princess Sany, though afraid, harbored a fierce determination within her heart. She knew the risks so she had to hide ; she sought refuge within the haunted house, a place where the shadows whispered of unspeakable horrors and the walls held secrets long forgotten.
As the contestants faced a series of daunting obstacles, the two princes, Arthur and Lin, embarked on their quest.
Finally, they reached the cursed house, its decrepit façade looming ominously in the moonlit night. Inside, they found Princess Sany, her form twisted and contorted in a manner that sent shivers down their spines.
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As they entered a surreal dreamscape each prince in their own world , Princess Sany's eyes glinted with a madness Without warning, she launched herself at Prince Arthur, her attack fueled by a primal rage that knew no bounds.
Blood spilled from his face as he recoiled in shock and fury, his mind clouded by a haze of pain and betrayal. In a blind rage, he sought vengeance, His hands were red with the promise of revenge.
But as Princess Sany fell to the ground, her pleas for forgiveness echoed in the empty silence of the room.
"Why?" she gasped, her voice quivering with emotion. "Why don't you love me? I loved you from the very first moment..."
Prince Arthur's shock mirrored her own. "I... I didn't know," he stammered, his mind reeling from the sudden turn of events. "I thought... I thought you hated me."
Princess Sany shook her head weakly, her gaze piercing through the haze of pain. "No, your majesty. It is you who must hate me," she whispered, her words laced with a twisted conviction. "You must hate me for what i am "
The prince's heart wavered.
But Princess Sany's eyes darkened, her resolve hardening as she drew upon the depths of her despair. "It's too late for us, Arthur," she murmured, her voice laced with a chilling finality. "There's only one way this can end..."
At that moment blood spilled all over the surface Arthure was killed by no one but Sany
The tension in the room was palpable as the second prince stepped in, his eyes widening in shock at the sight of the princess's scarred face.
Second Prince: "What... what happened to you?"
Princess: Her voice trembled as she confessed, "This is... this is how I truly look. I'm cursed. To regain my beauty, I must drink the blood of a youth, or these scars will only multiply."
The prince's brows furrowed in concern, but suddenly, his expression hardened. Without warning, he moved with lightning speed, drawing a weapon and striking the princess with a swift, fatal blow.
Second Prince: "I have to."
As the princess fell, her eyes widened in shock, disbelief etched on her scarred face. But in that final moment, the prince knew. He knew she could never speak those words. His heart heavy with sorrow, he whispered softly as he held her, "You could never be her she'll never say that ".
Sanny's eyes snapped open. She found herself lying in her bed, drenched in sweat, her heart racing from the intensity of the dream.
Princess Sanny: "How... how did you know that wasn't me?"
Her voice trembled with suspicion as she turned to the second prince, her eyes searching his face for answers. But he remained silent, his expression inscrutable.
Sanny (to herself): Don't tell me that he already has doubts about my identity, or could it be that he has a relation with our switching? Maybe he's even the one responsible for it all.
Before she could press him further, the world around them shifted, and suddenly they were standing in the grand hall of the palace. The king stood at the center, his voice booming as he announced the results of the tournament.
King: "And the winner is... King Arthur!"
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