Off Work, Then I Become a Magical Girl

Book 2: Chapter 177: Team Invitation

Vol 2 Chapter 177 Team Invitation"A meritorious contributor?"

Obviously, the girl was learning for the first time that there was such a perspective to explain things like Veronica’s: "Clearly, what I’m doing is nothing like what the original Twilight Angel would do. It’s more like I’m borrowing this image to gain some people’s favor..."

"Does the 'Twilight Angel' in the anime jump out of the TV to help citizens fight Remnant Beasts?" Veronica raised her eyebrows and asked.

The girl was speechless.

"See? You obviously know she wouldn’t."

Veronica continued, "She can’t truly help those in danger. This is something only you can do."

"There are so many anime in this world, with countless Magical Girl characters, but only the 'Twilight Angel' character is this lucky. Because she has you, a real-life spokesperson, willing to act as a Magical Girl in her image, letting people see it, letting people feel that there truly is a Magical Girl like this active in the world."

"Some who have never watched 'Color Sky Angel' before will start watching the anime because of your activity. Others who had seen the anime but didn’t like 'Twilight Angel' will begin to like the character because of your contributions."

"So, for this anime and this character, aren’t you the biggest meritorious contributor?"

Veronica felt her logic becoming smoother and was almost convincing herself: "In summary, I think this is a good thing. Precisely because you like her, you should cherish this opportunity even more. Since it’s rare to be able to use a favorite character’s image to be active as a Magical Girl, you must show this image to everyone. Make sure the good parts, the glamorous parts, and the active parts are seen by all. Only then can you let more people know about this anime and this character. The 'Twilight Angel' you like will be known and loved by more people because of your activity. Isn’t that incredibly valuable?"

After this long speech, Veronica put on an expression like she was "just sharing experience" and looked at the girl rather calmly.

At this moment, the Magical Girl codenamed Dogtail Grass, who had previously been downcast, lifted her head. Her eyes behind the glasses sparkled.

"So that’s how it is... You can think of it this way!"

Her voice rose slightly: "So that’s it! I wasn’t wrong. What I’m doing is preaching for 'Color Sky Angel' and evangelizing 'Twilight Angel.' I’m making more people like this anime!"

"Exactly." Veronica nodded.

"I’m not monopolizing or distorting the character! Because I’m a true Magical Girl, I should take Twilight Angel as a role model and strive to become like her!"

"No problem." Veronica agreed.

"As long as I’m more active and fight more Remnant Beasts, everyone will share their gratitude with Twilight Angel. Her popularity will rise! She might even surpass Rainbow Angel! And crush those annoying toxic fans of the protagonist in popularity votes!"

"…Right?" Veronica was a bit doubtful.

"Thank you so much! Uh… little sister? What’s your codename?" Dogtail Grass seemed to have figured out the critical point and quickly ended her somewhat off-track grand speech, then seriously looked at Veronica.

Should she tell her codename?

Veronica thought for a moment, then didn’t hide it and said briefly:

"Gentian."

Even though she now knew this identity was related to some anime, she didn’t plan to make up another alias. After all, she could always blame it on a "coincidence," which was easier than piling on more lies.

"G-Gentian?"

Just as Veronica had expected, this codename made Dogtail Grass cover her mouth with both hands, looking quite surprised. But soon, she seemed to realize something and showed an expression of admiration: "I see, you’re also a true fan of 'Sweetheart Angel!' You’re willing to go this far to restore the character!"

Veronica opened her mouth as if she wanted to explain something, but felt that this explanation was probably the easiest way to get away with it, so she could only emit a short "uh" sound.

"...Yeah, I’m a fan of the original work."

After a while, she seemed drained of half her strength and replied weakly.

"In this regard, although you seem younger than me, the capable get priority. I want to thank you, Senior Gentian!"

Dogtail Grass propped herself up slightly and bowed deeply to Veronica: "After listening to what you said, I was enlightened! Or rather, your words are the greatest gain for me coming to this country!"

"You flatter me."

Veronica replied stiffly like a robot: "I haven’t done anything, just throwing out some ideas."

"Anyway, thank you very much! So, Senior Gentian!"

Dogtail Grass suddenly leaned forward a bit and stretched her face close to Veronica’s:

"Want to be teammates? Form a team together?"

"…Huh?"

The sudden invitation brought Veronica’s attention back. She blinked and looked at the large face in front of her: "You said form a team? With me?"

"Yes, because I just observed the outskirts and it seems you still don’t have a team..."

Dogtail Grass also noticed that her closeness was somewhat rude, so she leaned back and adjusted her glasses that had slipped down her nose from the previous move: "Or do you already have a team? Was I being presumptuous?"

"No, I don’t." Veronica told the truth.

"Really not? Then..." Dogtail Grass’s enthusiasm immediately rose a lot.

"But why team up with me?"

Veronica interrupted the continued invitation, curious: "Although it may not be appropriate for me to say this, wouldn’t it be better to look for an older teammate who is more reliable in combat power and experience?"

Regarding the fact that no one had invited her to form a team before, Veronica had no extra feelings. After all, the practical exam wasn’t a game. Improving the team’s combat effectiveness was a basic right for all examinees. Avoiding teammates who "look young and therefore weak" might be superficial but was practical and steady—there was absolutely no problem with that.

Moreover, in practice, Veronica had no intention of using full power for the so-called exam. In her plan, no matter which team she joined, she would only show enough strength not to hold them back. Bud-rank power was already sufficient, and at most she could reach Leaf-rank. Anything beyond that would be bullying others and unfair to other candidates.

So right now, she was more curious about the reason for the invitation.

"Why?"

Dogtail Grass hadn’t expected Veronica to ask this, so she was a little stunned: "Because Senior Gentian guided me, I’m very grateful. And our hobbies seem similar. We seem to get along well, so teaming up should be fun... something like that?"

"What if I’m weak? Haven’t you considered that?"

Veronica continued to ask: "What if you invite me because we get along, but I drag you down and cause you to fail the exam?"

"Ah... that’s true. After all, Senior Gentian, you don’t seem very old."

Dogtail Grass paused again but quickly regained her composure: "But that’s not a problem. How should I say this, I’m not boasting. Although Lishui City is a small city, I’m actually quite strong! My seniors often say my strength is pretty good."

"So?" Veronica gradually showed a thoughtful expression.

"So, leave things like passing the exam to me!"

Dogtail Grass clasped her hands, smiling: "Just follow me and I’ll lead you to victory!"