"Whaaat?!"
When everyone learned of this from Fang Zheng, they were all quite shocked.
"President, do you mean we're going to fight alongside those soldiers?"
"That's right."
Fang Zheng snapped his fingers.
"B-But we're not the military, are we?"
"But you are warriors."
Fang Zheng stared at Nagakura Imari, signaling for her to sit down.
"You're warriors. Sooner or later, you'll face battle. In fact, I think this is an excellent opportunity. Besides... there are two reasons I made this decision."
"What reasons?"
"First, the Rebel Army's commander is a beautiful girl. Beauty is justice."
"Uh... what about the second reason?"
Nagakura Imari was speechless at Fang Zheng's answer, but everyone knew his personality well enough to understand that he was just saying it casually, so they did not take it too seriously.
"We need food."
"..."
At that, the faculty, staff, and Student Council members sitting around the table fell silent. That reason was simply too fatal.
In truth, this was the primary reason.
"So, you see, it's that simple."
Fang Zheng spread his hands and looked at everyone before him.
"There are over seven hundred people here. Are we supposed to starve to death without food? Isn't it only natural to rely on our own hands and become self-sufficient? I've already spoken with Katima. As long as we're willing to assist her, the Rebel Army will provide us with food supplies. Or do you think there's another way? Let me make this clear beforehand: I don't think our currency is worth a damn in this world."
"Th-This..."
Faced with Fang Zheng's words, everyone exchanged looks, unsure how to respond. Indeed, they were in another world now, and food was a serious problem. With more than seven hundred students, faculty, and staff, they would not last long without sufficient