"I’ll be okay, Logan," Hera croaked, her voice wavering but her resolve clear. The sight of her determination, despite the tears, tugged at everyone’s heartstrings. Hera quickly typed something on her phone, then picked up her bag and walked with renewed confidence. The students parted to make way for her, whispering apologies with embarrassed looks.


    But, Hera was actually feeling gleeful because she just used Alice’s tactic against her, crying and acting pitiful is what Alice used whenever she wanted to achieve something while swaying the hearts of the people around her, Hera had just used the same and harnessing it at the right moment at the right time to heighten the effect and make sure that everyone’s heart would go to her and turn the table against those people who was ndering her.


    She could already see the impact her tears had on everyone. Having studied at the university for two years, Hera had built a solid reputation with both professors and students. As a Dean’s Lister and one of the top achievers on campus, she was well-known and respected. Her clean record and diligent work ethic were recognized by many, which made her current plight all the more striking.


    Simply being known wasn’t enough; Hera needed to sway the masses to her side. The most effective way to do this was through emotion. People naturally gravitate toward those who appear weaker or more pitiful due to theirpassion and sense of justice. Now that Hera had positioned herself as the ’weaker side,’ she just needed to continue leveraging this perception to make others realize they had been manipted. Rather than using her confidence to prove her innocence, she aimed to ensure that her emotional appeal would shift the tide in her favor.


    While confidently asserting her innocence could serve as a way to confront her users, Hera knew that leveraging emotions and turning public sentiment against the conspirators would be far more effective. By appealing to the students’ sense of justice andpassion, she could iste and punish those responsible for the nder. The student body, stirred by her plight and the apparent injustice, would likely rally against the malevolent instigators, ensuring that Alice or whoever orchestrated the attack would face the consequences of their actions.


    This was a ssic case of "fighting fire with fire." Since Alice had used pity and emotional maniption as her weapon, Hera realized that she could turn those same tactics against her. By adopting a simr approach, she could make Alice and her allies experience the very same medicine they had been using. If Alice thrived on exploiting others’ sentiments, Hera could certainly learn to wield these tactics effectively herself.


    Despite the strategic thoughts running through Hera’s mind, she continued to cry pitifully, her tears genuine and unrestrained. Logan supported her from the side, offering silentfort. The students who initially came to witness her embarrassment now trailed behind her, feeling a deep sense of shame. They were eager to speak up for her once they reached the Dean’s office, driven by their newfound understanding and regret.


    Soon, Hera, with Logan by her side and a growing entourage of supporters trailing behind, arrived at the Dean’s office. Standing at the door, she offered a weak smile to Logan and the other students. "Please, everyone, you can return to your sses. I’ll be alright. I’m truly grateful for your support and for believing in my character," she said softly, her voice wavering as she tried to hold back her tears.


    Hearing themotion outside, the Dean opened the door to find a crowd of students gathered around Hera. "What’s going on here?" he demanded, his tone stern. "All students not involved should return to their sses. The matter at hand is between the person in question and me." He shot a sharp nce at Hera, signaling that the focus of the discussion was now solely on her.


    But this response only fueled the students’ anger further. They felt that the Dean, just like everyone else, was ignoring the gravity of the situation. As the head of the institution, the Dean should have conducted a thorough investigation before making any judgments. It was crucial for ensuring justice, especially for a student who might be wrongfully used. Thisck of due diligence seemed unfit for someone leading an educational institution responsible for nurturing the future leaders of tomorrow.


    The students felt undervalued and neglected, as if their concerns and status as the future generation were being dismissed with disregard.