Chapter 145


    Zyler''s Terranish pronunciation was impable, thanks to his piano teacher from Terrania who had


    guided him since childhood. Confident in his ent, he believed he could surpass Christopher in


    this aspect.


    However, a stir arose during his speech as Tim Smithon, the prominent professor from Cavenridge''s


    Linguistics Department, appeared in the audience.


    Rumor had it that Tim was scouting for talented students, so the audience couldn''t help but wonder


    if he was here for Zyler.


    Zyler was also convinced that Tim was here to watch his performance since he was thest to take


    the stage. This thought rattled him, causing a momentarypse in his speech, but he quickly


    regained hisposure and continued.


    When Zyler finished his speech, he was showered with enthusiastic apuse. He was confident


    that he could achieve a score of 99, with only 1 score deducted for his momentarypse.


    Considering that even Tim Smithon honored him with his presence, Zyler believed he would be


    crowned the Hunk of the Year.


    "Thank you, Zyler, for the excellent speech. The score he received is… 94!" the host announced.


    Zyler''s smile froze upon hearing his result, unable to believe he had only scored 94.


    "Zyler''s Terranish was fluent, and his pronunciation was excellent too. However, there''s a minor


    grammar issue in his speech.


    "Additionally, his performance came across as a bit exaggerated, and he could have maintained


    better focus. Don''t lose heart! There''s always next time!" the host reassured Zyler, noticing his


    puzzled expression.


    Although Zyler was tempted to mention that Tim''s sudden appearance had thrown him off, he


    refrained from speaking out, assuming Tim had specificallye to see him—since Hera, who was


    supposed to be thest contestant, was nowhere in sight before Zyler took the stage.


    "Thank you, Zyler. Please remain backstage while we wee our final contestant, number 20, to


    the stage," the host concluded.


    Disheartened by his score, Zyler exited the stage as instructed. Seeing Hera''s continued absence


    backstage, his mood lifted slightly. Though he hadn''t secured the Hunk title, at least Christopher


    had discovered Hera''s true nature.


    As the stage remained vacant for a minute, the six judges exchanged nces while the students


    began to whisper among themselves.


    "Enough waiting! Contestant number 20, Hera Youngworth, has dropped out of the contest. Let''s


    announce the results already!" a male student eximed, sparking a wave of discussion throughout


    the venue.


    "So, she really did drop out!"


    "Hmph! That country bumpkin couldn''t handle the pressure, huh?"


    This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "What a joke! If she was too scared topete, why did she even bother auditioning?"


    The venue erupted into a chorus of criticism.


    "Gino, did your sister really drop out?" X Yonder asked, her hands holding arge bouquet of


    flowers. She hade to apany Gino to watch Hera''s speech.


    "Beats me," Gino replied embarrassedly, standing beside her in puzzlement.


    He couldn''t help but wonder why Hera had suddenly changed her mind again.