Chapter 147


    Lily eximed in disbelief, "With today''s advanced technology, Hera could easily create an audio


    that sounds exactly like her!


    "That''s cheating! If she''s too scared to show up, she should just withdraw from the contest instead


    of ying games!"


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    "You can''t use her of cheating without evidence!" Christopher retorted, his expression darkening.


    He detested the mention of "cheating" as it reminded him of his past humiliating experience. But


    what he detested even more was hearing others humiliate Hera in front of him.


    "But it''s undeniable that she didn''t deliver the speech in person," Lily argued softly. Frightened by


    Christopher''s solemn expression, she turned to Zyler, pitifully pleading for his support.


    Feeling a surge of protectiveness at the sight of Lily''s pleading gaze, Zyler''s discontentment with his


    score of 94 intensified.


    "Christopher, why do you always defend that country bumpkin? Have you forgotten that she copied


    your test paper during the entrance exam? Has she bewitched you or something?" Zyler interjected.


    Then he added, "Lily''s right. Hera didn''t show up for the contest, so we can''t be sure if she''s the one


    giving the speech."


    "Bewitched? I wonder who''s the one bewitched here," Christopher retorted, ring at Lily with


    disdain as he spoke through clenched teeth. "Don''t jump to conclusions without verifying the truth!"


    As Christopher''s and Zyler''s eyes met, tension thickened in the air, leaving the other contestants


    bewildered. They couldn''t understand why these close friends were suddenly at odds.


    "She''s not cheating. It''s real. Look!" Cindy interjected calmly, pointing at the monitor broadcasting


    the stage. The camera had now focused on the audience, zooming in to reveal a tall figure entering


    the main entrance.


    Hera, holding her phone to her lips, continued her speech with a nonchnt demeanor.


    Dressed in Cavenridge''s gray winter uniform, her slim, long legs could be seen under her pleated


    skirt. Her long hair was casually tied into a bun at the back of her head.


    Even without makeup, her natural beauty effortlessly outshone the other female contestants who


    had meticulously dressed for the contest.


    "Wow!" Someone eximed in astonishment upon spotting her presence, drawing everyone''s


    attention to her.


    Everyone was stunned as they watched Hera continue delivering her fluent Terranish speech.


    Hera slowly made her way to the stage, her speech flowing uninterrupted.


    X, tightly holding the bouquet, moved to the side of the corridor and handed it to Hera as she


    walked past.


    "You''re amazing, Hera!" X whispered to her.


    epting the bouquet with a faint smile, Hera resumed her speech without missing a beat. The


    moment she stepped onto the stage, her speech concluded perfectly.


    Hera wlessly delivered her speech within ten minutes, seamlessly transitioning from another


    location to the auditorium. Her unwavering focus and wless delivery were evident, even as she


    epted a bouquet without missing a beat.


    "Last but not least, I''d like to thank Ms. Lane for providing me with such a wonderful speech." With


    that, Hera concluded her address.


    A hushed silence enveloped the venue as everyone marveled at Hera''s mastery of Terranish.


    "Allow me to borate. While I provided Hera with the speech, she was the one who tranted it


    into Terranish. I must say, her trantion is even better than mine!" Kerry stood up from the


    audience, her voice tinged with inexplicable excitement.


    "Well done! Bravo!" Tim rose from his seat, apuding.


    The venue erupted in apuse, the sound filling the space and echoing for a long while.