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The Other Side of Hera
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2021-10-15 23:04:42Hera had had to admit she’s confused with herself. The main reason she’s standing on this very ground was her resolve to unravel the secret of that body transfer. It seemed prudent that she was to use it. While fate had blessed her with an accursed life, it had, miraculously, bestowed a redemption, that which would give her the chance to experience grandeur or a living beyond what she already had.
And yet, she refused point-blank to associate herself with the Standouts League. She had managed to evade Sheels for a week—a feat she never thought possible—and she didn’t know until when she could keep this up. All she’s aware of was that authority would never suit her. She’s better on the backside, behind the curtain where no one would be any wiser to give her any attention.
If she’s lucky slipping from the hands of the League’s leader, the same couldn’t be said to Mr. Castro. As they had classes four times a week
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