Chapter 108

Silence fell as everyone waited to see how Bernard would handle Hera. Meanwhile, in Room 508, Samantha was admiring Hera's composure. Despite her admiration, Samantha couldn't help but wonder if Hera was stirring up trouble. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Samantha stood up anxiously. "Is the grandmaster really going to kick us out of Astral Nova?" "No. Just open the door," Hera reassured her. Samantha walked to the door and placed her hand on the knob. She turned to look at Hera and whispered nervously, "But what if they're serious?" The thought of being kicked out and becoming the subject of international gossip was too embarrassing for Samantha to bear. "Don't you still have your royal guard?" Hera teased. If the situation got rough, she wouldn't hesitate to fight back. Samantha pondered Hera's confidence and realized it stemmed from seizing opportunities rather than waiting for them to fall into her lap. It felt like playing with fire, which was daring beyond