Chapter 167 Victory Celebration 4

Now, all eyes shifted towards Minerva and Alice, the two figures often at the center of the disputes that seemed to follow whenever they approached Hera. At that moment, a collective realization swept through the group, shedding light on the recurring source of conflict.

And in fact, this is what Hera wanted to achieve. Alice probably not only wanted to get close to Xavier in the Variety Show but also, to bolster her popularity by projecting an image of a sweet girl next door vibe who seems genuine, magnanimous, pure, and kindhearted. But who told her to target Hera in the show? 

Had Alice not set her sights on Hera, she could have at least made progress toward one of her goals, allowing her to focus on the next objective if opportunities presented themselves. However, Alice's eagerness to win Xavier's affections drove her to recklessness, a vulnerability that Hera astutely exploited.