Chapter 146


    "But if your sister doesn''t show up, we won''t be able to give her this bouquet," X remarked, her


    eyes casting a pitiful nce at therge bouquet of pink roses cradled in her arms.


    X Yonder was Gino''s ssmate. When Gino invited her to watch the contest with him, she


    happily epted.


    Before heading to the auditorium, they stopped by a nearby florist, where Gino bought the bouquet


    and handed it to her.


    Thrilled by Gino''s unexpected gesture, X couldn''t help but assume that Gino might have feelings


    for her. As she began to imagine their future weddings and children, Gino''s words shattered her


    dream abruptly.


    "After my sister finishes her speech, you can give it to her." Gino muttered softly, "I''ll look ridiculous


    carrying that big bouquet around."


    X was left speechless, realizing that Gino had only invited her to deliver the flowers on his behalf.


    As Gino debated whether to dispose of the flowers since Hera was absent, a female voice suddenly


    echoed through the speaker.


    "Hello, everyone. I''m Hera Youngworth. My apologies, I was caught up in some personal matters so


    I''mte—"


    The audience quickly hushed, turning their attention toward the stage, which remained empty.


    Nevertheless, Hera''s voice continued to resonate through the speaker.


    "I''ll be there in five minutes. However, I don''t want to keep everyone waiting, so I''ll start my speech


    here online—"


    The audience exchanged puzzled looks, whispering among themselves. Perplexed by the sudden


    development, the judges turned to the host for rification.


    The host quickly radioed the sound system crew, asking, "What''s going on?"


    "The sound system is connected to an unknown external device. We''ve tried to disconnect it, but it''s


    futile. Unless we unplug the power—"


    "Don''t interrupt her. Let her finish her speech with this unconventional method," Tim intervened,


    taking the inte from the host.


    The host was taken aback. He had assumed Tim was here for Zyler, but apparently, that wasn''t the


    case.


    As Hera''s Terranish speech emanated from the speaker, the chaotic venue gradually settled. Even


    the six judges instinctively sat up straight, marveling at her fluent native ent.


    They had heard rumors about Hera''s rural upbringing and dismal academic performance, especially


    in Terranish.


    Yet, as they listened to her speech, her Terranish pronunciation appeared wless, her grammar


    natural and engaging. She even included advanced vocabry in her speech, sounding


    indistinguishable from a native Terranian.


    In contrast, Zyler''s earlier impable pronunciation now seemed rigid and grammatically awkward.


    All the contestants were taken aback at the prep room by Hera''s fluent Terranish—except for


    Christopher, who seemed deeply impressed.


    Upon recognizing Hera''s voice, Zyler and Lily were dumbfounded by her wless speech.Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Zyler, in particr, was stunned. He couldn''t fathom how someone like Hera could speak Terranish


    so fluently.


    "Impossible! How can a country bumpkin speak Terranish so wlessly? This must be an edited


    audio!"