Luke and Leo chuckled. "No, I learned it at the club back in high school..." they said in unison.
Then, they glanced at each other, eyebrows raised, as if silently asking, ’Are you serious? Why haven’t I seen you in any competitions?’
Neither explained the look, leaving the others clueless, but the viewers were going wild, enthralled by this extraordinary group of people effortlessly entertaining them.
...
[MyGods: And there you have it, folks. Only soone equally impressive can capture their attention. To those still bitching around about Hera and questioning why so many handso and accomplished n are drawn to her—well, there’s your answer. Sit down, and take notes, Bitch. (ง ˃ ³ ˂)ว ⁼³₌₃⁼³]
[Lovely: If you want a male god to fall for you, you’ve got to be a racing god, a billiards master, a piano fairy—in short, a celestial being like Hera, not so re mortal or, heaven forbid, a demon! (≧ᗜ≦)]
[LoveOnlyU: Hold up, not only is she Phantom, the legendary racing god, but she’s also as skilled as a billiards champion. And the n flocking to her? Just as extraordinary. Don’t tell she has even more talents or hidden identities we don’t know about. A miracle doctor, perhaps?]
[Chaochao: @LoveOnlyU, you’ve read too many novels girl.]
[TheWorldHermit: @Chaochao, @LoveOnlyU isn’t entirely wrong. Rember when Hera helped Mr. and Ms. Briley during her rescue livestream after the race? She used herbs to ward off insects and snakes.]
[TheWorldHermit: That’s why the snake didn’t attack them on the tree after waking up—the lingering effect of the grass she tied to herself and gave Ms. Briley kept it at bay.]
[TheWorldHermit: Otherwise, once it woke up hungry, it might have gone after them instead of the hunting dog. And don’t forget how she handled first aid for Mr. Briley during that ti—she clearly knows her way around dicine.]
[Anastashia: @TheWorldHermit Now that you ntion it, I noticed that too! I’ve always wondered why the snake didn’t attack Hera and the others when it woke up. Maybe when Mr. and Ms. Briley climbed the tree, the snake was full and sleeping, so it ignored them.]
[Anastashia: But when it woke up hungry, it went straight for the hunting dog instead of them. I always thought that was bizarre. Only after your reminder about the grass Hera used did I do a quick search and realize what it was for!]
[Sesa: Do you think Dr. Everett taught her that kind of knowledge?]
[FatherOfCaduceus: @Sesa, I was just as surprised by what she did! And yes, thanks to her quick actions, Mr. Briley’s condition didn’t worsen, and he avoided any long-term complications.]
[Chaochao: !!!]
[TheWorldHermit: It now ca from a renowned genius doctor, so it wasn’t impossible for her to learn and be good at it too.]
[PrincessLizzy: You might not know this yet, but Hera is also incredibly talented in jewelry design. Once she showcases her creations, you’ll see what I an. I hope you’ll support her when that ti cos!]
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Liz Goldsmith seized the opportunity to promote Hera’s upcoming entry into the jewelry design world, highlighting her growing strength and abilities.
While many were skeptical, thinking Liz was simply trying to ride on Hera’s fa for attention, the ntion still sparked public interest.
After all, Hera would need support when she entered her first competition. With no formal background in jewelry design, Liz was concerned that others might try to undermine Hera by using her lack of credentials against her, resorting to dirty tactics during the competition simply because she was unknown in the field.
Still, the small stone Liz threw into the still waters created a ripple, one that many noticed. Though they were skeptical for now, once they saw what Hera could do, they would rember Liz’s words and realize that Hera hadn’t entered the competition on a whim.
She had taken the ti to learn and prepare. In essence, Liz was quietly building a foundation for Hera’s success, gathering witnesses along the way. Athena, standing beside Liz, gave her a thumbs up as she finally understood Liz’s intent.
Athena had always hoped Hera would be her muse, designing countless dresses for her and shining even brighter. Now, with Liz’s support, Hera would surely rise like the sun, high in the sky.
’My best friend was already in the making of her own protagonist a long ti ago, she just doesn’t realize it—or maybe she hasn’t noticed because she’s too busy focusing on the present and not thinking about the ’what-ifs’ of the future,’ Athena thought, watching Hera’s reaction.
Hera had just read Liz’s comnt, her eyes widening before she nervously bit her bottom lip. It was clear she hadn’t yet decided which competition to join or if she even wanted to go forward with it.
But Liz’s public declaration left her no way out, pushing her to make a decision. Athena knew that Liz’s comnt was intentional, and that she, too, likely approved of this move.
Hera didn’t refute Liz’s comnt but also remained silent about it. After all, the fewer people knew, the less chance anyone would have to sabotage her.
Letting Liz make that statent was enough—there was no need to draw more attention to herself, especially since her profile was already growing with so many things about her coming to light one after another.
It was only now that Hera realized how much she had learned during her ti away. No wonder her grandfather often joked, with a smile, that she was a "wild child"—a complint in his eyes.
This was the true essence of why the Averys were sent away to experience hardship: to beco hardworking, to understand the struggles of those beneath them, to be compassionate but not naive.
They were ant to acquire skills—one after another—because each new skill could shape their future. Having many skills could be incredibly useful.
After all, only by stepping out of their comfort zones were they pushed to their limits, driven to beco the best version of themselves, rather than remaining pampered, arrogant heirs who thought they were kings.
Athena’s encouragent to explore other hobbies had only further contributed to her growth, shaping her into the person she was now. Unaware of the effect she was having, Hera sweetly smiled to herself, oblivious to the n who had been watching her every move with rapt attention—and the caras capturing it all.
Leo, Luke, Dave, and Xavier couldn’t help but smile fondly at her. Leo even reached out to gently pat Hera’s hair, his gesture full of affection, causing the viewers to nearly lose their hearts over the beautiful scene.
The five-hour flight felt surprisingly short as everyone enjoyed themselves, taking ti to relax and rest when needed.
Hera, who slept soundly without a dream, felt completely refreshed by her rest, and even though it was only five hours, she didn’t feel tired at all. Instead, the constant support from her fans left her feeling more energized and excited for the upcoming race.
When they exited the plane and entered the airport, Hera was surprised to see her bodyguards already waiting, creating a barrier to guide them through the crowd.
She was even more surprised by the number of people there to greet her—mostly male racing fans, along with so won.
Many of the won were her fans as a celebrity, excited to see her in person at the race. This heartfelt display of support touched Hera, and she couldn’t help but smile happily in response.
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