Uncertain of how the situation would unfold now that the fifth male lead was confronting both the second female lead and the original female lead, Hera hesitated to involve herself further. However, a part of her was intrigued, eager to witness the outcome of this confrontation from the sidelines.
It's not that she wanted to abandon Xavier after he stood up for her, she understood that she lacked the protective aura of a male lead like him. Unlike Xavier, who possessed the halo of the fifth male lead, Hera felt more like expendable fodder in this scenario, lacking any inherent protection against the influence of the other leads like Minerva and Alice. Therefore, her only recourse was to seek refuge behind the male lead and rely on their respective halos to navigate the situation.
