Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 618

Stella had no intention of playing along. "The rules don't state that participants are forbidden from wearing masks, do they? I'd prefer to keep it on."

She simply didn't want to expose her identity to the public.

With the Aeterna Pill resurfacing, if word got out that she was its creator, the endless harassment would drive her insane.

The host hadn't expected to be rejected so bluntly. Flustered, he quickly recovered. "Of course, that is entirely your right. All wagered items will be displayed here on the main stage.

We will keep your Aeterna Pill secured on the display table for now. Please take a seat. The live challenge will commence shortly."

He hadn't meant any harm; he just wanted to prolong their interaction. His instincts screamed that the woman beneath the mask possessed a flawless glow.

Stella stepped off the stage.

In the audience, her declared opponent, Kyohei Sano, locked his gaze on her. Unfortunately, due to the mask, he could only see her striking eyes.

What was this woman's true agenda?

He severely doubted she was merely "curious" about his rare herb.

Once Stella returned to her seat, the host addressed the crowd again. "Is there anyone else in the audience who wishes to enter as a walk-in challenger?"

The hall fell dead silent. Not a single hand went up.

It made sense. A live clinical challenge wasn't something amateurs dared to attempt. Even with ample preparation, success wasn't guaranteed—let alone entering on a whim.

With Stella being the only walk-in, the rules dictated that to acquire a specific item, one had to directly defeat its current owner.

Stella wanted Kyohei's Ametrine Herb, so she had challenged him.

However, her Aeterna Pill was highly coveted, making her the primary target for nearly everyone else.

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