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"Then, as a price —— I give up inheriting the position of leader of the 'Hera Family.'"
"Do you know what you are talking about?"
Hera emphasized.
The anger from before had already disappeared, leaving only affirmation.
"I know."
Hera's tone remained calm, as if she had anticipated everything.
"I will inform our Mother."
Hera hung up the phone after saying this.
Though Hera wanted to seem as usual, the speed of hanging up the phone at that moment was slightly faster, appearing somewhat... impatient.
Hera's mouth twitched a bit, revealing an indescribable smile.
It had self-mockery as well as sarcasm.
and some... relief?
Then, this tenth heir of the 'Hera Family' stepped out of the room.
Unexpectedly, she saw Jason in the hallway.
She thought Jason should have left.
"I just heard you mention what you owe me, and I unconsciously listened for a while longer."
Jason answered earnestly.
That was the truth.
Jason was very attentive to his food.