"..."
Ryuen Kakeru turned his head sharply, not even caring about the severe pain coming from his neck, and stared at Kazehara Tetsu.
Those eyes that were already dim were filled with unbelievable shock at this moment.
Eight Hundred Million Points.
That was Ultimate Plan that he buried deep in his heart and didn't even reveal it to his close friends.
It was a crazy idea to collect Points from every person in the class, even if he was burdened with the reputation of a tyrant, to collect enough funds to promote all Class C to Class A before graduation.
But...
Why?
Why does this Class A guy know?
"You actually... even know this?"
If it had been before, he might have doubted whether Mole was involved.
But now, facing Kazehara Tetsu, he was left with a feeling of powerlessness.
"It's a pity, but now that it has failed, that plan probably can't be implemented anymore."
Ryuen Kakeru smiled bitterly and slumped back on the chair again.
"But... since you know the secret, it doesn't matter. This can't stop me from thinking about Expulsion. Anyway, the plan has been ruined."
"Is this really good?"
"For your own so-called 'self-esteem' and 'liberation', you forced Ishizaki Daichi and Albert to go with you Expulsion."
"... Huh?"
Ryuen Kakeru was stunned for a moment and frowned.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What does I, Expulsion, have to do with them? I didn't let them follow me."
"And..."
Ryuen Kakeru's mind was spinning very quickly, and he was not dazzled by this obvious provocation.
He glanced at Kazehara Tetsu.
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."
"You guys... will never use the fight just now as a bargaining chip to threaten the school to let Ishizaki and Albert Expulsion. Because doing so will not do you any good, and will also get you into trouble."
"So..."
Ryuen Kakeru's pupils shrank slightly, and he realized the method behind Kazehara Tetsu's words.
"You mean... they will 'volunteer' Expulsion?"
"That's right."
Kazehara Tetsu nodded, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.
"Although that guy Ishizaki is a fool, his loyalty to you is real. And although Albert doesn't talk much, if the person he believes in falls, he will not leave him alone."
"If they knew you wanted Expulsion because you lost to me..."
"What do you think those two people will do?"
"Especially... if a 'good-hearted person' happens to mention it in front of them and say, 'As long as you also apply for Expulsion as a way of protest, maybe you can force Ryuen to change his mind.'"
Kazehara Tetsu is telling him that as long as you Ryuen Kakeru dare Expulsion, he will induce Ishizaki and Albert.
Let them volunteer Expulsion to serve as a "hostage" to keep you in this school.
If Ryuen Kakeru walks away, then he will bear the sin of causing his two most loyal subordinates to lose their future.
For Ryuen Kakeru, who seems cold-blooded but actually values "his own people" extremely, this is an insurmountable yoke.
"You bastard..."
Ryuen Kakeru was caught.
Deadly.
"I really don't understand..."
Ryuen Kakeru scratched the messy red hair a little irritably.
"Why are you trying so hard to stop me? This has nothing to do with you, right?"
"I am your enemy. I am not Expulsion, so I am a threat to Class A, right? Let me get out, wouldn't you Class A be more stable?"
He turned his head and looked at this incomprehensible man with complicated eyes.
"Or... you have worn that so-called 'good guy' mask for a long time, and have you developed any unnecessary sympathy for me?"
"Compassion?"
Kazehara Tetsu sneered, as if he heard some inappropriate joke.
"That kind of cheap thing is not suitable for use on the battlefield."
"What's the difference between the current Class C and Class D...Class Points? You should know this number better than me, right?"
The sudden jump in the topic made Ryuen Kakeru stunned for a moment, but he still calculated it subconsciously in his brain.
"This time Final Exam... Although the final result has not been announced yet, there is a high probability that Class C lost."
"According to the examination regulations, Class C must unconditionally pay Class D 100 points to Class Points."
"This time over and over again..."
"Class C minus 100, Class D plus 100. This is equivalent to instantly closing the gap of Class Points by 200 points."
"When Points is announced next month... Class C will probably be overtaken by Class D and fall to the position of Class D."
This is the current situation.
"That's it..."
Ryuen Kakeru had a flash of understanding in his eyes.
He looked at Kazehara Tetsu, the man who was drinking coffee leisurely.
"Do you still want me to pull Class D's hind legs a little more?"
"It's so vicious...Kagihara."
"Obviously your relationship with that woman Horikita Suzune looks so good on the surface, and you 'take care of' her on various occasions."
"As a result... you actually don't want to see Class D rise too quickly?"
"You want me to stay, not because of friendship or morality."
"You just need a mad dog to continue biting Class D in front, causing trouble for Horikita Suzune, and even... drag Class D into the abyss again at a critical moment."
"In order to maintain the absolute rule of Class A, do you plan to control all potential threats within a 'controllable' range and engage in internal friction?"
He is raising gu.
He is maintaining a delicate balance, preventing any class from completely collapsing, nor allowing any class to truly threaten Class A.
"Whether it's Horikita or me..."
"In your eyes, are they just toys to kill time?"
Facing Ryuen Kakeru's question that seemed to understand everything.
Kazehara Tetsu put down the coffee can in his hand.
"Don't say it so harshly, Ryuen."
"This School's rules are cruel, but they are also fair."
"Four Classes, only Class A can enjoy the final glory and privilege."
"After all, only one class can win, and there is nothing we can do about it."
Kazehara Tetsu stood up and straightened his clothes without many wrinkles.
He looked down at Ryuen Kakeru, who was still sitting on the bench, looking miserable.
"So... don't leave in a hurry."
"Since you have already fallen into the quagmire, why not just struggle in the quagmire for a while longer."
"After all, as long as you are here... this game will not become boring so quickly."
Finished.
Kazehara Tetsu didn't stay any longer.
He turned around and walked away in the opposite direction to Ryuen Kakeru, gradually blending into the noisy crowd.
Ryuen Kakeru was left alone, sitting on the cold bench.
"Heh..."
Looking at the departing figure, Ryuen Kakeru suddenly covered his face and laughed softly.
The laughter is getting louder and louder, touching the wounds on the body, causing pain and happiness.
"It's really interesting..."
"Well... since you want to play so much..."
Ryuen Kakeru put down his hand.
"Then I will do as you wish."
"Continue in this hell... let's play with you for a while."