At the same time.
He confirmed it once again: Rokosuke Kōenji was indeed a genius.
The kind born a genius.
His powers of observation, deduction, judgment, athletic ability, and even intelligence were frighteningly strong.
But.
Oreki. Oreki.
Then what kind of person was Oreki...?
Ayanokouji found himself interested.
From Teacher Chabashira, he knew that man had already come to the school.
That man would not be willing to let it go either.
But why was he so obsessed with him?
Because he was that man's most successful test subject.
So.
Ayanokouji now somewhat wanted to face Kōenji—and Oreki—in a showdown.
If he lost, then that would also be that man's defeat.
As long as he lost, that man's obsession with him would become meaningless.
Because that would prove that he, too, was a failed product.
But.
If he really lost, he would feel unwilling to accept it.
After all, this was how he had been raised.
Winning was everything.
"Besides, I have a way to deal with it myself."
Kōenji had no idea that one of his classmates was currently bursting with fighting spirit.
Kōenji continued, "So you needn't worry about anyone figuring out that I am the leader."
With that, Kōenji vanished in a flash.
"Hah... hah—"
"That wild man Kōenji—"
Even Sudou, who possessed exceptional athletic talent, could not keep up.
He hurriedly braced one hand against a tree trunk to rest.
Then, panting slightly, he spoke.
"What was that guy even talking about? I couldn't understand a word," Sudou said.
No.
Kōenji must have already thought of a way to protect the reward Points.
Ayanokouji knew that.
What Kōenji meant was that a leader could not be replaced without a legitimate reason.
In other words, Kōenji was ruthless too.
"By the way, Ayanokouji, I'm already exhausted.