Transform into a magical girl after getting off work-Chapter 646 - 204 Arrowroot

Lin Xiaolu initially thought that the suddenly appearing black and red Magical Girl was unfriendly, and she even had her Magic Wand ready, prepared to activate her Magic Armor. However, she didn't expect the newcomer not only to not attack immediately but instead seemed to know Mint openly and greeted her as if they were familiar with each other?

Though the other person didn't seem to express hostility, Lin Xiaolu felt a subtle sense of crisis permeating the atmosphere.

"...Long time no see, Arrowroot."

Mint, now the center of attention, forced a smile. With her back to Lin Xiaolu and Bai Jingxuan, one hand behind her back constantly made a gesture indicating "hold your position", then she seemingly casually exchanged pleasantries with the opposite party: "Thanks for asking, I'm indeed trying hard to get along with my two teammates, hoping to become friends with each other."

"But that's trivial. What I'm more curious about right now is whether the commotion just now was caused by you?"

Although Mint appeared very curious, the hand behind her back clenched slightly at this moment, showing her heart was not at peace: "Why are you in this place?"

"Of course, I'm taking the exam, just like you. I'm looking for nodes in the labyrinth."

The black and red Magical Girl called "Arrowroot" looked at Mint with interest, seemingly observing her reactions: "I happened to come across a few foolish people who tried to block my way, so I chased them away."

"Chased away? By elimination?" Mint asked sarcastically.

Earlier, she sensed magical power fluctuations from several sources, but after a certain moment, only the magical power fluctuation belonging to Arrowroot remained. The others had all become residual. In this examination, the only way to achieve such an effect is by eliminating the opponents.

"Of course, right? What kind of stupid question is that? Is there any other way?"

Mint's question was sharp, but Arrowroot remained calm and even candid: "We all know each other's methods by now, don't we? Or are you playing the good kid in front of your new teammates?"

Mint did not answer her.

Instead, Lin Xiaolu suddenly spoke up: "Aren't you worried about your score being taken away by others if you directly eliminate them?"

It's no wonder she chose to interject at this moment; she was indeed very concerned about this question. Besides, the fact that the other party "wasn't a friendly type" was almost clear as day. Not to mention that she herself was haunted by an ominous premonition, Bai Jingxuan even more rarely behaved like a provoked little beast. Since the other party appeared, she had maintained a combat-ready stance, as if she might strike at any moment.

Lin Xiaolu felt that an opponent who instilled such a bad feeling wouldn't find them just for a chat. Instead of letting her brew possible schemes, it might be better to bluntly ask her incomprehensible questions, perhaps even regain some initiative?

"Is it really necessary to ask such stupid questions?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Arrowroot smiled flippantly: "Just eliminate them all before they confirm my identity, right?"

At another time, if the other person gave this answer, it might have seemed preposterous, as if made up on the spot. But at this moment, it sounded strangely believable to everyone.

Just because, aside from this, there was no other reason to explain her behavior.

A brain with normal reasoning wouldn't have a Magical Girl aiming for a good score attacking other examinees in plain sight. Arrowroot didn't look like a lunatic, she seemed to be proceeding through the examination step by step, so her actions must be "not in plain sight".

Even so, this explanation was still hard to believe. Because Arrowroot seemed to be alone, yet she claimed to have eliminated an entire squad without them noticing?

"Aren't you worried that such a risky maneuver would implicate your teammates?"

Swallowing nervously, Lin Xiaolu still couldn't believe Arrowroot could accomplish such a thing, so she tried to bring the question back to reason, considering the possibility that "her teammates were just doing the cleanup": "Even if you are confident your identity won't be exposed, what if your teammates get identified?"

"This really is... I thought Mint found interesting teammates, but from your questions, you're quite a boring little girl."

Arrowroot sighed, giving Lin Xiaolu a somewhat disappointed glance: "It seems you don't understand the real rules of this examination? Identity is the basis for trust and cooperation among the weak. 'Knowing the other's identity means you won't be betrayed'—this is the survival rule for the weak. But for the absolutely strong, there's another explanation: as long as your identity isn't exposed, you can plunder however you want."

"I am the strong one, the Hunter. How could a Hunter act with their prey? If they want to play a boring riddle game, they can go ahead. I have my own game rules."

Arrowroot continued: "For instance, right now, this labyrinth node is already mine, so before officially claiming the prize, I just want to confirm your identities..."

"If not for your knowing Mint, were you planning to eliminate us too?" Lin Xiaolu blinked as she asked.

"Hehe."

Arrowroot chuckled and soon restrained her expression, slightly raising her chin: "Are you truly a fool? Isn't that obvious?"

"However, after actually seeing you, I received a surprise: I didn't expect my good sister found teammates who are so special."

As she said this, her gaze slowly focused on Bai Jingxuan's face: "Perhaps this sister, who hasn't spoken yet, could introduce herself?"

In fact, from the moment she appeared and spoke, she had already looked at Bai Jingxuan multiple times.

Even compared to Lin Xiaolu, who initiated conversation, and Mint, who was clearly an "old acquaintance", she focused more on Bai Jingxuan, evidently having noticed something noteworthy. Her invitation now was the result of long-standing deliberation.

"I won't." But Bai Jingxuan looked at her with disdain and refused outright, only short of writing "I dislike you" on her face.

Arrowroot's smile faded noticeably.

She continued to stare at Bai Jingxuan, her blood-colored eyes growing sharper, seeming to want to pierce through Bai Jingxuan's head: "So unlovable."

"In my view, you possess an extraordinary aura indescribable by ordinary standards."

She slightly opened her mouth, the tip of her tongue barely brushing past her lips: "No, rather than saying you're above ordinary standards, you're more delectable than the prey I've devoured in the past..."

Bai Jingxuan's body tensed even more.

Lin Xiaolu also revealed a somewhat wary expression after Arrowroot spoke, looking at her as if she were a pervert and instinctively shielded Bai Jingxuan behind her.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense as Mint, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again:

"So, you've found us and greeted us. What do you plan to do next? Persuade us to retreat? Surrender? Your identity is already exposed; do you still have the leverage to make a move against us?"

Evidently, this was also why Lin Xiaolu and the others hadn't made a move yet.

The identity constraint works both ways. The other party didn't attack immediately and chose instead to reveal herself and initiate conversation, indicating that things hadn't escalated to the worst scenario.

"Oh, you mean this."

Arrowroot put her hands on her hips, her expression returning to normal:

—"It's too magical power-consuming to tackle the node's Remnant Beasts alone. I don't want to waste much Magic Power on this big guy. You come give me a hand; we'll split the score evenly."