Kazehara Tetsu stood at the front of the aisle, looking down at the dozens of pairs of eyes focused on him.
"It's a pity."
The voice of Kazehara Tetsu came out through the car's Sound System, breaking this suffocating expectation.
"Although I look at everyone's eyes, they seem to be expecting me to say some passionate lines such as 'Let's work together' and 'Fight for the honor of Class A'. But..."
"I don't understand those words that incite emotions by nature, and I won't give you some cheap encouragement. After all, in this 'reality', only cold numbers can best comfort people, right?"
"So, instead of talking about the illusory 'morale', let's talk about some more practical things that everyone can see through this time."
Kazehara Tetsu did not directly jump into the exam, but brought the topic back to the distant past.
"Remember when First Semester first started?"
"At that time, we First Year Class A set out with Class Points with 920 points. Although Four Classes was the highest, at that time we didn't even fully understand the rules of This School."
"Then, I experienced the survival of Uninhabited Island, the game of Favored One on the ship, and the melee of Sports Festival..."
"Now, the second semester is over."
"Our Class Points has exceeded the '2000' mark."
Hearing this number, the originally tense atmosphere in the carriage relaxed slightly.
This is indeed an amazing result.
In the history of This School, it was able to defeat Class Points Double before the end of the first grade, and even opened a gap of more than a thousand points between the second place Class B. This is an absolute manifestation of dominance.
"Very good result, isn't it?"
Kazehara Tetsu asked back, his eyes scanning the faces that were so proud of this.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Although they didn't understand why this Core Figure would do this kind of "Annual Summary" in such a stressful pre-examination Briefing Session, no one could deny this fact.
"Since the results are so good, can we sit back and relax? Can we just hang out in this Forest School?"
Some people started to frown.
What everyone wants to hear is the strategy to deal with this Terror Exam that "Expulsion will happen if you are not careful", not this kind of commendation meeting.
"Heh..."
Just when everyone felt confused and even a little anxious, Kazehara Tetsu changed the topic.
"But I'm not satisfied yet."
His voice did not rise, but the greed and ambition in it suddenly expanded.
"Two thousand points? Is this enough?"
"With this level of advantage, it only takes a few major mistakes to catch up. This cannot be called 'absolute' Safety Zone."
Kazehara Tetsu took a step forward, and that invisible sense of oppression instantly enveloped the students in the front row.
"Now, what is before us is an excellent opportunity."
He raised the information in his hand.
"This time 'Mixed Training Camp', the Reward Multiplier it provides... is unprecedented."
"I want to take advantage of this opportunity."
"At the end of Third Semester..."
He held up three fingers, which looked particularly dazzling in the dim car.
"Push Class Points to the '3000' point mark."
"... what?"
"3000 points!"
At this time, the compartment completely exploded.
Two thousand points is already an insurmountable mountain, three thousand points?
What does that mean?
"This... how is this possible?"
"It's so crazy..."
Kazehara Tetsu was not surprised by their reaction, and did not even frown.
"Quiet."
Just two words.
There was no yelling, but the unquestionable commanding tone instantly cut off all the noise.
"Whether it can be done or not, that is a matter of implementation later. Now you just need to know that this is my goal."
"And for this goal..."
"We need an absolutely unified command."
"In this special environment where men and women must live separately, we need two leaders. One is responsible for directing the girls, and the other is responsible for the direction of the boys."
"The girls' side..."
He looked across the crowd, not looking for that figure because he didn't need to.
"Sakayanagi Arisu is fully responsible. I think everyone has no objection to this, right?"
No one spoke.
No one raised their hands.
Among Class A girls, Sakayanagi Arisu's authority is absolute.
Even those who had a grudge against her had to surrender to her terrifying methods.
"Very good."
Kazehara Tetsu nodded, his eyes retracted and fell on the Bald Head boy on the other side of the aisle.
"Well, this is the boys' side."
He looked at Katsuragi Kouhei, who had a serious face and crossed his arms.
"Katsuragi, do you want to be the leader?"
All eyes are focused on Katsuragi.
Katsuragi Kouhei was silent for a moment.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened them.
"No."
He shook his head and refused simply.
"Kagihara, you are more capable than me. Whether it is in terms of your vision of layout or your decisiveness in dealing with emergencies... I am ashamed of myself."
"This exam is full of uncertainty and requires someone to lead who can make 'unconventional' judgments quickly."
"So, it's up to you."
This is not a retreat, but a concession based on reason.
Katsuragi knows very well that if he wants to achieve that crazy goal of "3000 points", he will never be able to achieve it with his steady and conservative style.
After hearing this answer, Kazehara Tetsu sighed helplessly and scratched his hair.
"Tsk..."
"I knew it would be like this."
"I really don't want to meddle in other people's business. It's really tiring to feel like I have to carry the fate of dozens of people on my shoulders."
Although he complained on his lips, his body showed no sign of shirk.
"But since Katsuragi you don't deserve it, others don't have the qualifications either."
Kazehara Tetsu shrugged and accepted this fact.
"Okay, I'll take this position."
"But..."
He pointed at Katsuragi.
"In exchange for the next time, Katsuragi, you have to help with the situation in the class. For example, discipline, arrangement of daily chores... I will leave these troublesome matters to you, is that okay?"
"Do you want to be a hands-off shopkeeper?"
Katsuragi smiled bitterly, but nodded, "No problem. You can leave these to me."
"Okay."
"Since the leader has made the decision, from now on, put away your unnecessary thoughts."
Kazehara Tetsu's voice was a little colder.
"Everyone should also obey the instructions and don't act randomly. If someone takes unauthorized actions this time and gets points deducted..."
He didn't say the consequences, but that said it all.
"Now, let's talk about the next team formation issue."
"Everyone has seen the rules. In order to maximize profits and ensure safety, our strategy is very simple."
"We will not engage in complex negotiations during the next one-hour decision-making period."
"Our target configuration is..."
"We are going to build a full staff of 15 people Large Group."
"Among them, 12 must also be students of our Class A."
"For the remaining 3 places, find someone from each class to fill them."
Upon hearing this configuration, there was a burst of whispers in the carriage.
12 of our own people, bring 3 Outsider.
This ratio is very subtle.
It not only ensures Class A's absolute right to speak within Small Group, but also satisfies the condition of "multi-class mixing".
"Want to make a full roster of 15 people Small Group?"
Katsuragi Kouhei immediately figured out the reason behind this.
"You want... to get the multiplier reward that consists of Four Classes and has the largest number of people?"
"That's right."
"If you add in the double reward of the 'responsible person' coming from our class..."
"This is the 'huge profit' we want to pursue."
"But..."
Katsuragi was not dazzled by this huge number. He frowned and pointed out the most deadly risk.
"Although the benefits are amazing, the people who introduce Four Classes... even if there are only three Outsider, the risk is too great."
"This School's Special Exam is never a pure competition of abilities, but a game of human nature."
"We can't guarantee that the three foreign workers will not be betrayed, or... we can't guarantee that they didn't come with the mission of 'Self-Destruction'."
"If they deliberately mess up the key scoring, lower our average score, or even let us fall below Passing Score and trigger the Expulsion mechanism..."
"At that time, as the 'responsible person', you, or anyone in our class, will bear the risk of Expulsion."
"For this Points, putting your life in the hands of the enemy... is it worth it?"
Katsuragi's concerns resonated with many people.
Compared with 3000 points, everyone doesn't want to be Expulsion.
Faced with this question from common sense, Kazehara Tetsu suddenly laughed.
"Hahaha..."
"Katsuragi ah Katsuragi, you are indeed too 'honest'."
The laughter stopped suddenly.
Kazehara Tetsu lowered his head suddenly and stared at Katsuragi.
"There's no guarantee that you won't be betrayed?"
"There's no guarantee they won't Self-Destruction?"
"So?"
"What are you afraid of?"