He and his brother were ted to have found suitable riders out of the blue. He could only thank their lucky stars, especially Bry, for bringing Hera into the stable and developing a bond with Diamond that ultimately led to them running together on the track.


    After ensuring that everyone was on the same page and discussing their ns, Hera and the rest headed back to the cabin, while the cameraman retired for the day.


    However, when the three returned to the cabin, they were met with an unusual silence. Yet, that wasn’t the concern; what caught their attention was the sight of the other participants sitting in the living room, their expressions grave as they watched them enter.


    Hera and the others intended to head upstairs for a shower, but they were stopped by the serious demeanor of the other participants.


    "We need to talk."


    Hera came to a sudden halt, her eyebrows raised inquisitively as she turned to face them. Zen and Xavier maintained indifferent expressions, yet they too paused in their tracks.


    Observing Hera and the others stop, one of the participants spoke up. "Isn’t it unfair? We’re all striving to earn points to purchase our supplies, yet it seems like all you do is eat at other people’s houses without any consideration. Don’t you feel embarrassed about it?"


    Despite their generalization, their usatory stares were solely directed at Hera, making her their clear target. It seemed easier for them to focus on her, given that they were familiar with Xavier’s capabilities and Zen’s influential backer. This left Hera, who had joined without any notable support, as the most vulnerable target for their criticism.


    Hera’s team remained silent, leading the other participants to interpret their silence as a sign of guilt, further fueling their boldness and animosity.


    Despite it being only a day, hunger had already be a pressing issue for them. Theirck of familiarity with the work resulted in minimal contributions, coupled with their avoidance of dirty tasks, leading to deductions in points. A meager meal of bread and milk failed to satisfy their hunger.


    And yet, not once did they consider venturing into the wilderness to forage or search for ingredients.


    "Why do you feel entitled to roam from house to house, indulging in full meals and disregarding the show’s regtions, while we, who diligently adhere to the rules, sit here hungry? This is a reality show, where rewards are earned through hard work, yet you shamelessly exploit the vigers for your own benefit."


    Alice rushed to intervene, guiding the emotional man to a seat. "Please, let’s discuss this calmly. I’m sure Hera didn’t intend to be unfair to any of us."


    However, Alice’s efforts to defuse the situation only seemed to fuel their anger further.


    Witnessing the confrontation, the Director became attentive, focusing on the unfolding drama in the living room. He quickly seized the opportunity, posting about the incident on their official social media ount to generate publicity.


    All viewers love seeing confrontation among other celebrities and the fact that he didn’t have to do anything to create tension among the participants made him happy. He knew that this would make his show even more popr.


    As expected, viewers flocked to the live stream, many of whom had been winding down for the day, not expecting anyte-night excitement. However, they were in for a surprise as another unexpected event unfolded before their eyes.


    "Hera, how could you stoop so low as to exploit the vigers’ kindness? Taking advantage of their generosity without a thought for the show’s rules? Do you honestly believe you’re above everyone?" Alice’s gentle voice echoed in the living room,den with concern that hinted at the verge of tears after delivering her heartfelt words.


    None would mistake her intentions for seeking a fight; she genuinely appeared concerned for the vigers and her fellow participants in the show. She resembled an angel advocating for peace and fairness.


    Zen moved forward, clearly wanting to voice his thoughts, while Xavier’s demeanor shifted to a cold one, his brows furrowing.


    However, Hera restrained Zen and spoke on behalf of their group. "Unfair? In what way?" Her voice remainedposed, her gaze sweeping across each person in the room as she stood resolute before them all.


    "Haven’t we said it already?" Minerva’s voice erupted in annoyance. For the first time in her life, hunger gnawed at her, fueling her irritation. She couldn’t understand why everyone seemed to favor Hera and celebrate her performance when she hadn’t even won anything.


    She felt indignant and resented Hera for even joining the show.


    "Hmmm. I don’t know. All I see and hear are jealous people who are only finding faults," Hera stated with a sneer.


    She was already exhausted from the day’s work and the race had taken its toll on her body. All she wanted was to wash up and rest, but here she was, being questioned by everyone because they didn’t receive the same treatment in the vige.


    Her temper red, and she was in no mood to entertain anyone trying to provoke her at that moment.


    Alice sobbed as she responded to Hera’s words. "Hera, please don’t misunderstand us. All we want is fairness because we’re all working until we’re exhausted. Personally, I don’t want to see the vigers being taken advantage of."


    [PasserbyGod: I find this amusing. None of the rules explicitly state that mingling with the vigers is prohibited. In fact, I believe that’s the main objective of the show – to allow celebrities to experience vige life, including bonding and dining with the locals. Moreover, the director provided the option to forage in the mountains, but aside from Hera and Xavier, none of them took advantage of it. Now that they’re feeling hungry, they’re seeking someone to me because they didn’t receive the same treatment. I find it ratherical.]


    [XoXo: Now that you mention it, bro, I also find your logic quite sound. The director or the crew never intervened when Hera and the others were invited by the vigers to dine at their homes. In fact, Hera and the others simply showcase how enjoyable life is in the countryside and how weing the vigers are. I believe this is the true essence and purpose of the variety show "The Quest."]


    [JustReading: Have any of you noticed that the redhead is just finding fault with Hera? I believe she’s also the one who told everyone else about Hera being invited to dinner after the race.]


    [AmyLive: I noticed it too. I often jump from one live stream room to another to find something interesting, and I saw that Alice did indeed tell everyone else. I find it rather disturbing that she’s acting like an angel now. I can’t shake off the feeling that she’s targeting Hera for some reason.]


    [AuntieNextDoor: Sis above +1]


    [HeraismySister: +1]