But as a result, Xu Ling ended up standing at the very front of the three of them for no apparent reason.
Alger's gaze remained fixed on her; clearly, Xu Ling had become the sole spokesperson at this moment.
Nevertheless, Alger did not give Xu Ling a chance to speak.
“It seems you’re short-handed,” he smiled. “I happen to have some classmates who need a team, so you can form one.”
As he spoke, he stepped aside, and two boys who were originally a step behind him appeared in front of Xu Ling and the others.
Two young men were seen, one dressed in the same white robe and silver gown as Sisi, his familiar handsome face showing obvious reluctance.
When the boy glanced at Xu Ling and the other two, he slightly raised his chin and gave a rather arrogant snort.
However, before that cold snort could even be properly uttered, Xu Ling and Qianqian had already turned their heads away, losing interest, and looked at the other boy.
Only April remained, her gaze filled with a hint of curiosity, but she only lingered on him for a moment before shifting her attention away from him, her gaze falling on another boy.
Unlike the previous silver-robed youth who appeared somewhat arrogant, the other youth, dressed in black knight's attire, though not as handsome, seemed more approachable.
Noticing the obvious gazes of Xu Ling and the other two directed at him, the boy in the black knight's uniform immediately flashed a hearty smile, raised his right hand, and waved to them in a friendly manner: "Hello, my name is Bass, and I'm a student from the knights' side."
Indeed, there's no harm in comparison!
Compared to the arrogant silver-robed youth who had just been holding his head high like a rooster, Bass's ordinary self-introduction was far more enthusiastic.
Initially, because of Alger, Xu Ling felt a subconscious reluctance before even seeing the other person, but seeing that the other was precisely the knight student they needed, and moreover, the other person didn't seem difficult to get along with at all...
Xu Ling couldn't help but turn her head and exchange a glance with Qianqian.
She saw the same meaning in Sisi's eyes as she herself had thought.
They haven't forgotten the requirements for forming a team!
Perfect timing! They're just missing a knight student right now!
Xu Ling turned around and gave Bass a friendly smile: "Hello, I'm Xu Ling, and these are Sisi and April."
Pointing with her hand, she even took the initiative to give a brief introduction to Sissi and April.
It was indeed just a brief introduction, because before Bass could even exchange a few friendly pleasantries, Xu Ling immediately got straight to the point, "Bass, the three of us have already formed a team, would you like to join us?"
Although Bass was brought by Alger, and Alger had clearly stated that they could form a team, Xu Ling still felt it was necessary to ask verbally.
What if he was forced into it by Alger? He outwardly agreed, but inwardly resisted.
You see, they've known each other for more than just a day or two. She didn't want Bass to join in reluctantly, only to have it suddenly erupt into a disaster at some unknown time.
Therefore, she would refuse if Bass showed even the slightest reluctance.
Fortunately, Alger wasn't as bad as Xu Ling thought, forcing a student to join them.
After listening to Xu Ling's words, Bass's cheerful smile remained unchanged. Almost without hesitation, he readily nodded and replied, "Okay!"
Seeing this, Xu Ling's smile couldn't help but become more sincere.
To show friendliness, she extended her right hand to Bass, saying, "Welcome to the team."
"Thank you." Again, Bass took her hand without hesitation.
However, after only a light touch, Bass immediately and politely let go of his hand.
The atmosphere was just right. Watching Bass smoothly join Xu Ling and the other two, even Alger couldn't help but smile knowingly and nod slightly.
However... he was too happy too soon. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of someone who was ruining the atmosphere!
—A proud young man, though clearly indignant, stood aloof to the side, sparing with words and unwilling to utter a single sentence.
Alger frowned; he'd almost forgotten that this problem still hadn't been solved!
"Cough cough—"
He deliberately coughed loudly twice, and waited until the other four people's eyes fell on him as he wished, before speaking again: "Have you forgotten someone?"
Apart from Bass, Xu Ling and the other two tilted their heads in unison, seemingly puzzled as to why they could have forgotten anyone when everyone was present and the team was formed.
It has to be said that the three's reaction was too natural, but it was precisely because it was too natural that the boy, who was originally just a little resentful, suddenly changed his arrogant expression and almost exploded with anger at the three of them!
If it weren't for the fact that it didn't conform to his royal etiquette, he would have loudly questioned—what kind of look is that! Does he have no presence at all?!
Seeing this, Alger couldn't help but shed a tear of sympathy for him.
With time limited, Alger didn't want to waste any more time, so he abandoned the euphemisms and went straight to the point: "And Pedro, um... let's team up with Pedro too!"
Yes, the proud young man in white and silver robes is none other than Pedro, the male lead whom Xu Ling had been hoping would spark a romance between him and Xixi not long ago!
Unfortunately, the timing and the occasion were wrong. Xu Ling had no desire or willingness to add another troublesome person to the mix!
"Why?!"
"teacher!"
Xu Ling immediately questioned him loudly, her voice filled with righteous indignation and strong dissatisfaction. Almost simultaneously, Pedro also voiced a not-so-loud accusation.
Although their voices overlapped, Pedro still heard Xu Ling's question clearly.
Pedro: ? ? ? ?
He didn't even look down on these girls, but they're already looking down on him?!
Pedroben's gaze, which had been fixed on Alger, instantly shifted to Xu Ling. "What do you mean?!"
His voice was lowered slightly, carrying a hint of pressure.
When he spoke to his servants in this tone, they would almost immediately kneel down and kowtow to beg for mercy.
Unfortunately, there were no of his attendants present. Apart from Bass giving him a slightly strange look, Xu Ling, April, and Sissi showed no reaction whatsoever.
Clearly, none of the three of them took him seriously. Even Xu Ling didn't spare a single glance; her gaze remained fixed on Alger, awaiting his answer.
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