I Can Read People's Comments

[Chapter 299 Comments.]

[Keltic_Spirit: I'm guessing it is honesty and effort along with planning. The test is "what will they do to prepare for the 'test'."]

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Serena walked toward Lancelot and Jayden. She placed her hand on the table while saying, "You two. Do you want to team up? Considering we are going to the same place, don't you think it's perfect if we work together?"

"For the last trip? But the teacher has told us that only one of us will be coming, right?" Jayden frowned.

"Are you thinking about eliminating the rest and just competing between the three of us?" Lancelot frowned.

"Yes. Right now, we have less than a 10 percent chance to get the slot. However, if we make an alliance and crush the others, we'll be able to get it with a 33 percent chance." Serena nodded with a serious expression.

"Oh!" Jayden rubbed his chin, contemplating.

Lancelot also thought this wasn't a bad idea. They were going to work together to prepare for the next trip, so they might as well work together to get that last slot. "I don't mind anyway."

Jayden asked, "But the teacher has told us that this test won't take a lot of time and effort."

"Indeed. That's why we're trying to figure out the test itself."

Jayden sighed. "Alright. I'll join the group. But what are you planning to do, Serena?"

"I'm not sure. Looking at the clue, Principal Victoria will be the key."

"The problem will be how we negotiate with her, huh?" Lancelot squinted his eyes.

While the three of them were thinking about how to obtain the information, another group was also formed. They consisted of Luca, Lucas, Li Wei, and Oliver.

"What if I challenge Principal Victoria? Maybe like a bet or something?" Li Wei asked.

"Challenge her? Are you insane?" Oliver pinched the bridge of his nose. "Do you not know what her nickname is in this world? The Absolute Empress! Her power is her voice, which can command people to do her bidding. She is the youngest among the top experts in the world. Do you think you can actually fight against her?" Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire

"No. I'm thinking about working together and making a bet with her. If we challenge her and ask her to hand over the test information if we manage to graze her or something, we might be able to do it," said Li Wei.

This wasn't empty confidence. With his new strength, he believed that his sword could reach her with the help of others.

"I think that's a good idea. Both of us will be in charge of the defense, blocking everything she throws at us." The twins nodded in agreement.

Oliver fell into deep thought. "Fine. However, I'm not going to join you guys."

"What?" Li Wei and the twins looked shocked as if Oliver had just betrayed them.

Oliver hurriedly added, "You stall her in that fight. I will find a way to enter her room and use my Inventory ability to steal everything inside her room. This way, even if we don't win, we can negotiate with her."

"That's… an evil plan, but also an interesting one."

"A backup plan, huh?"

"Yes. However, please make it in such a way that Principal Victoria won't hold a grudge against me for everything that happens during the match." Oliver clasped his hands together, begging them.

If that condition didn't exist, it would be troublesome if Victoria complained to his parents.

"Alright. Let's try it."

Surprisingly, this time, Avalon actually worked together as a pair. He had been alone this whole time, but for this mission, he ended up accepting Maya's offer.

It might be because Avalon had given her new power, or it might be because he wanted to try relying on someone to get stronger since they might be able to solve each other's weaknesses.

Meanwhile, Haruka came to Mia. There was a lot of hesitation on Haruka's face, as if she knew Mia would reject her.

As expected, the moment she arrived, Mia said, "Don't ask me. I won't be chosen, no matter what. The only thing my father said to me was to not help anyone. So I won't help you… not like I can figure out what he is planning."

Haruka opened her mouth, wanting to say something. But she soon stopped and nodded her head. "Sorry for bothering you."

"In that case, how about working together with me?" Aurora came to her.

"Mhmm?" Haruka raised her eyebrows. It seemed that they were left out of the group. "Do you have a plan?"

"I don't know yet. However, I have to do anything I can to get this chance. If I can develop my ability further, I will be able to stop the tragedy from happening."

Haruka fell silent. She remembered that her uncle died because she was too weak to do anything. Now that she thought about it, everyone here had their own desire, including her.

She wanted to change her life by getting Theo's personal guidance, but when she compared herself to Aurora, could she say that her desire would benefit others as well?

Even if they competed fairly and she somehow won it, could she accept it?

Haruka said, "Alright. Let's think of a plan."

"Actually, I have something…" Aurora walked to Mia. "By the way, do you need a stepmom?"

Mia widened her eyes in shock, never expecting this kind of question. "You're joking, right?"

Aurora's expression remained unchanged.

"My mother is the most beautiful. No one can defeat her."

"Yes. But age can." Aurora nodded furiously.

Mia pinched the bridge of her nose. What would Aurora think when she realized that she and Theo weren't from this dimension?

"Anyway, the answer to your question is no. I don't need another mother." Mia shook her head. "And if you're going to roleplay to get my help, don't think about it."

"Tsk." Aurora clicked her tongue.

Haruka smiled wryly. Aurora had said earlier that she was willing to do anything, but she never thought it was really anything.