The cumulative scores from the first and second rounds secured the top competitors' spots in the final round. Imperial Tech had shone brightly in both rounds, even outpacing the second-place team. Consequently, the final practical round promised a fierce showdown between Maple Grove University and Imperial Tech.

With Flora on their side, Maple Grove University felt more confident. Brianna perked up, "This championship is practically ours. Imperial Tech doesn't stand a chance."

Just then, members of the Imperial Tech team approached, catching Brianna and Ivan mid-conversation. Already simmering with resentment, their irritation spiked upon overhearing Brianna. "How exactly did Maple Grove win this year? You know it's a joke, right? This is a Computer Science competition, and you brought a freshman from the Medical department. What's more laughable is how proud you all are about it. Isn't that embarrassing?" they sneered.

Brianna's face darkened, "What's wrong with having a freshman from Medical? Didn't she beat you guys too?"

"Sure, we lost, but your win wasn't exactly honorable," a girl from the Imperial Tech team retorted with a smirk. "Brianna, you always thought you were a genius, didn't you? Compared to Flora, you're nothing. She could crush you without even trying."

were fuming, and the exchange got nastier and nastier. The last thing Brianna could tolerate was being

Tech only grew more arrogant, sensing their advantage

to hold back, Brianna shoved the girl. The girl responded by slapping Brianna across the face. Enraged, Brianna lunged at her, and they

Brianna at a disadvantage. "This is between the

to push through, but they outnumbered him. Watching Brianna take several hits,

descended into chaos. The girl landed several more blows on Brianna. Just as another slap was about to hit Brianna, a slender arm intercepted it, firmly catching the girl's hand. Flora stepped in front of Brianna. Through Flora's somewhat slight silhouette, Brianna felt an unexpected surge of strength, her heart quivering slightly. Suddenly, she didn't dislike Flora as much. "Let go of me... let me go!" The girl struggled, feeling like her

colder, tinged with ferocity. "Thought you were in

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