Xavier and Hera did not stop Zen from making a sarcastic remark because what he said wasn't wrong. They didn't sympathize with the other participants, even as they recognized their unwitting role as pawns in someone else's game. In their view, it underscored the necessity of vigilance and discernment, highlighting the importance of considering multiple perspectives before forming judgments.
Now that there might be repercussions, they could only blame themselves for it and no one else.
As Hera and her team abandoned their previous modesty, they opted to prepare their meals in the kitchen without waiting for others to finish. This allowed them to enjoy a leisurely breakfast while their fellow participants hurried to prepare theirs, aiming to have enough time to eat and digest before the scheduled call time.
