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Thus, when it came time to select a song, she confidently chose the most difficult one, marked as "Level 13."

As soon as the song was chosen, even the ordinary spectators around let out gasps of astonishment.

"This song, up to now, players who have managed to full combo in this store, including Yaqing, can be counted on two hands," someone remarked.

A blonde troublemaker in the crowd sneered at Xia Liang, "Watch, that little brat is going to have trouble now."

"...Really?" Xia Liang looked at the dance machine in the crowd with interest, smiling serenely, showing no sign of nervousness.

"Didn't you hear? What's with the act?"

The blonde girl grew frustrated with Xia Liang's nonchalant demeanor, "That fake smile of yours is as infuriating as ever, I hope you can settle the bill as straightforwardly later."

The remark also went unanswered. Xia Liang simply glanced at her, saying nothing further. In other words, she didn't think it was necessary to say anything.

In fact, Emerald Sparrow on the dance machine was thinking the same thing.

——I don't want to argue with these ignorant, rebellious kids.

If it hadn't been for them going too far, and their attitude completely disregarding Xia Liang's previous kindness, she definitely would not have put herself in such a prominent position.

Dealing with these troublemakers, whether as an adult or as a Magical Girl, was a devaluation of status and frankly, tiresome. Given her preference, she'd rather ignore these people entirely, walking far away.

But, if one does not show strength against such troublesome gangs, they will come to bother you like annoying flies from time to time. Xia Liang, who once had deep involvement with them, was even more likely to become their target.

When faced with a problem, and having the ability to deal with it, then solve it. That was Emerald Sparrow's current mindset.

And so, the competition began.

From the start of the song, Li Yaqing showcased her high proficiency. Her steps began even before she appeared to look at the screen's notes.

That was why she chose this song for the competition. As the hardest song on the dance machine, completing it perfectly on the first try was impossible for a normal person.

To an ordinary person, the notes displayed on the dance machine would blur together, making it difficult to even see the screen clearly.

In other words, to dance this song well, one must first memorize nearly all the challenging notes, then use that memory as a basis, guided by the on-screen cues to complete it.

In Li Yaqing's eyes, the little girl beside her was completely a clueless newbie. Attempting such a song recklessly could only lead to continuous mistakes. Yet, as long as she easily outdanced this little girl, her expenses for the day would be covered, prompting an involuntary smirk on her lips.

However, as the song progressed, Li Yaqing, who kept her eyes on the screen, finally sensed something amiss.

Because up to one-third through the song, having passed several recognized challenging parts, she had not seen any prompts other than 'perfect' on her opponent's half of the screen.

Distractedly glancing to the side, she was shocked to find the little girl focused intently on the screen, moving her feet like the most precise machinery, deftly hopping across the dance pad.

The crisp and continuous clack of the girl's boots on the platform was rhythmically pleasant, like the sound of galloping hooves. In addition, her hand movements were just as accurate.

If there had to be a criticism, it was that her moves lacked any aesthetic grace of dance—they were simply the most mechanical and efficient completion of the notes.

Yet, if she truly was dancing this song for the first time, achieving this level was already astounding.

Of course, for Emerald Sparrow, this was nothing out of the ordinary.

Playing such a game with the reflexes and coordination of a Magical Girl was undoubtedly an overkill, like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. It would truly be remarkable if there was a dance note she couldn't keep up with.

As the song moved into the latter half, where the difficulty increased and Li Yaqing couldn't guarantee a full combo, she watched Emerald Sparrow still as calm as ever, her movements orderly.

She might lose, she finally realized.
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She knew she had a shaky part near the climax, and without warm-up, her performance was not at its peak; attempting that step meant she might fail to full combo.

Could she not complete the song smoothly, while the little girl beside her achieved a full combo on her first try?

At the thought, Li Yaqing found the notion hard to accept.

As the song headed into its climax, she considered multiple times abandoning her own flawless performance to trip up Emerald Sparrow.

The plan was enticing without a doubt. In her eyes, the little girl next to her was completely immersed, utterly unguarded against her.

So, just her, now——

——"You can do it!"

A somewhat familiar cheer suddenly rang out by Li Yaqing's ear.

The cheer interrupted her train of thought, transporting her momentarily back to the days when Xia Liang still loyally followed behind her.