She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 325

After a quick 15-minute break, the Messenger returned downstairs and addressed the crowd, saying, "The participant with an IQ of 199 scored four gold cards in the first round and cleared five rounds in the second round, giving them a total of nine gold cards, which puts

them in first place."

Everyone's gaze shifted to Athena, their eyes filled with envy.

With a smile, the Messenger continued, "This brilliant participant not only gets to take home their nine gold cards but can also make a request that matches their intellect."

He paused for dramatic effect before adding, "You can make your request here in front of everyone or privately if you prefer."

Athena locked eyes with the Messenger and decided to take the plunge. "I'll make my request right here," she said confidently. She continued, "I want to know what you look like."

It was a surprisingly simple request, yet it ignited a wave of whispers among the onlookers.

"An IQ of 199, and this is how they choose to spend their moment? Just to see the Messenger's face?"

"They must have everything they need; they're not even trying to get something useful out of this event."

"If they could just show his face, would the Messenger still be hiding behind that mask? This request could put them in a tough spot. How intriguing."

The focus shifted back to the Messenger, who stood silent for a few seconds, weighing their options.

Then, the Messenger stepped forward, closing the gap to just half a few inches. Raising their left hand to shield the crowd from view with their flowing sleeve, they pulled down their mask with the right hand and smiled, "Did you get a good look?"

Even though the lighting was dim, Athena's eyes widened in surprise as she took in the Messenger's features.

To her shock, the Messenger was...

mask back up, lowered their hand, and smoothly moved into the light, saying, "Now, I

crowd, everyone eager to hear

medical research. The goal is to find treatments for awakening comatose patients. If anyone can provide a legitimate case, I

crowd started murmuring among themselves. "This bounty

Finding a comatose patient isn't hard, but finding one who has suddenly awakened is a different

of ten, if one wakes up, that's considered a success. So, hunting for

I'm willing to go from hospital to hospital asking for leads..." Meanwhile, Athena quietly sipped her drink, her eyes fixed

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we'll move on to the Unity Circle discussions. You can choose to leave or stay to propose bounties or seek

already heard others mention this

various "trades," including resource exchanges, buying and selling information, and collaborations for mutual benefit. The Messenger wouldn't interfere but could serve as a notary or judge, ensuring no deceit occurred between participants. This enigmatic organization was known as

needs that required help

and asked softly, "Are

"Not interested, but I can stick around

replied, "Then let's

inviting them to join the Unity Circle

the lockers and grabbed their

the villa, someone came running after them, shouting angrily,

turned to see Zoe sprinting

her mask unable to conceal the fury radiating from her, stormed up to

ones I hired! Why didn't you make my request after coming in first? You've got no professional ethics! Do you think I won't take this

scoff, her eyes flashing with disdain. "You think you're worthy of my loyalty with

intention of sticking around for any more of these gatherings, so

her momentarily speechless. "You're just a

grin, "I might be just a private detective, but I'm a thousand times. better than you. If anything, this gathering has shown me just how foolish you are! Moments ago, there were tons of participants eager to