Off Work, Then I Become a Magical Girl

Book 2: Chapter 209:

Her failure would lead to an outbreak of battle, and at that point, their team's performance in this assessment would likely be completely ruined.Lin Xiaolu couldn't accept this.

She still wanted to achieve good results, to stand out from the crowd, to rank at the top, to make those who cared about her proud... To her, losing the entire team's assessment scores in this place for such absurd reasons was simply unacceptable.

Lin Xiaolu tightened her grip on her magical equipment.

The black mist transformed from Arrowroot had already enveloped Bai Jingxuan and Mint. Bai Jingxuan held the music box, her vertical pupils flickering faintly. Mint also completely concealed half her face within her hood while slipping her hand into her coat pocket...

"I SAID STOP RIGHT NOW, DIDN'T YOU HEAR ME?!"

A sudden shout and the abrupt downward slash of a spear interrupted both sides' offensive stances.

Lin Xiaolu stood angrily between the two parties, shouting at Mint: "Have you completely lost your mind? You acted like such a reliable strategist on the way here, only to go crazy at the critical moment? I don't care what grudges you have with her - do you realize fighting here will affect your scores, even mine? Where's your sense of responsibility?"

After roaring at Mint until the girl was stunned into silence, she turned to Bai Jingxuan: "And what's your problem? Don't want your points anymore? Planning to return to Fangting City with a big fat zero? After finally getting this exam opportunity, is this how you repay the seniors' expectations? How do you think Veronica and that woman Margaret will react when you fail?"

This tirade made Bai Jingxuan completely halt her movements.

"And YOU!"

After dealing with her two teammates, Lin Xiaolu turned to Arrowroot: "I've long been sick of your arrogant attitude. Nothing better to do? So eager to fight? I already told you to stop harassing my teammates, yet you keep pestering us - how annoying! Don't you have your own business? If you've finished the node then leave already! Need me to make you scram?"

"......"

Being scolded like this naturally didn't put Arrowroot in a good mood. However, compared to her earlier malicious smile directed at Mint, her expression now seemed more inscrutable:

"How interesting. Should I take this as you challenging me too?"

"Challenge? I'm cursing you out, don't you understand?!"

Lin Xiaolu slammed her spear against the ground: "Want to fight? Don't think I'm afraid of you! But brawling during this assessment would be idiotic! If you really want to fight, pick another occasion and I'll beat you until you scream!"

"So, what exactly are you suggesting?" Arrowroot asked again.

"This is just the first assessment item! There must be combat-oriented assessments later, right? We'll settle it then! Let's see who's really stronger instead of just boasting!" Lin Xiaolu said with contempt.

"..."

Normally, Arrowroot should have been furious by now. Surprisingly though, her expression remained relatively calm.

"That... doesn't sound bad."

After considering Lin Xiaolu's proposal, she actually took time to think before nodding, suddenly smiling: "Then it's settled."

"...What?" Lin Xiaolu had already prepared for a tough battle to shake off this nuisance, never expecting the other party to be unexpectedly reasonable.

"I find your proposal acceptable. Since this current assessment discourages combat between participants, we'll wait for another opportunity."

Arrowroot's form solidified as she landed on the ground: "It's rare to meet someone bold enough to challenge me so arrogantly, and you don't seem completely talentless or blind... In that case, an occasional change of pace might not be bad. Let me confirm - you're suggesting we have a proper duel during a later assessment item, correct?"

"If you're not afraid of getting beaten up!" Lin Xiaolu arrogantly shook her fist.

"Excellent."

Arrowroot nodded, instantly composing all her expressions: