Miyabi Nagumo walked in front, his steps brisk.
He seemed to have completely forgotten about what Kazehara Tetsu had just done, or maybe he had found new fun at this time.
Suddenly, Miyabi Nagumo stopped and turned around.
"Kagihara."
"Since the next time is destined to be boring, how about we add a little bit of excitement?"
"Let's have a test of Small Group's average score?"
Kazehara Tetsu didn't even raise his eyelids, his hands were still in his pockets.
"No comparison."
The refusal was straightforward, without any room for maneuver.
"We are not in the same grade. Although the exam outlines for the first and second grade students are similar, there are definitely differences in the difficulty of the specific test questions and scoring standards. This kind of 'average score' comparison based on different benchmarks is inherently unfair."
"Who knows whether the test questions will be the same? What if the questions in the second grade are easier than those in the first grade, or vice versa, does this kind of victory mean anything?"
Facing Kazehara Tetsu's rational rejection, Miyabi Nagumo waved his hand indifferently.
"What does it matter? Men who are too serious are not popular."
"Anyway, it's all content that has been studied in the exam. Even if there are differences, it will not deviate from the core of 'comprehensive quality'. And..."
"If that doesn't work, I can also give you some prizes to increase motivation. For example... a large amount of Personal Points? Or some kind of 'privilege' within Student Council? As long as you can beat me, these can be discussed."
This is undoubtedly a huge temptation for ordinary students.
Points is just that, the privilege of Student Council is something that many people dream of.
However, Kazehara Tetsu looked at the man in front of him who was trying to weave a trap with benefits.
"Not interested." Kazehara Tetsu refused again.
"And...Nagumo President."
"Please don't make a mistake. I'm not like Horikita Manabu Senpai, who will accept challenges with dignity even in the face of traps."
"Huh?"
Miyabi Nagumo The smile on his face froze slightly, and he tilted his head.
"What do you mean?"
"It means... I know Nagumo President how you behave."
"If you want to use any special means to win... for example, use your huge Points reserve, or Student Council President's status, to privately bribe internal people and make them deliberately make mistakes at critical moments to lower my average score..."
"In that case, let's forget it."
"This is impossible to achieve."
Miyabi Nagumo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Oh...?"
"You see clearly."
He did not deny his despicableness, but instead showed a proud look as if he had been praised.
"But, since you say so..."
"It seems Kagihara your class is very united? In other words, are you confident that the people you selected will be absolutely loyal to you? They will never be swayed by my interests?"
"Unity?"
Kazehara Tetsu snorted softly, as if he heard some ridiculous words.
"Unfortunately, not really."
"Whether it is Class A or other classes that are mixed in, the so-called unity is nothing more than the consistency of interests. As long as the price is high enough, betrayal can happen at any time."
"But... the reason why I say 'impossible' is not because they love me so much."
"Just because of... fear."
"As long as you dare to betray... no, even if you have just a hint of betrayal."
Kazehara Tetsu stared into Miyabi Nagumo's eyes and spoke word by word.
"Then the traitor will not be able to stay in school."
"This is just the beginning."
"After he Expulsion, from the moment he enters society, his whole life will be completely ruined."
"Whether it's employment, life, or family... all roads will be blocked. He will spend the rest of his life in endless regret and despair."
"I can guarantee this."
This is no bluff.
Kazehara Tetsu did not grit his teeth or look ferocious when he said these words.
He was as calm as if he were stating a natural law.
And it is this calmness that gives these words a chilling sense of reality.
The smile in Miyabi Nagumo's eyes finally disappeared completely.
He looked at Kazehara Tetsu in silence for a long time.
As someone who also plays political tricks in this school, he can distinguish what is a boy's arrogance and what is some kind of truth.
"... very confident."
After a long time, Miyabi Nagumo slowly spit out these words.
"Speaking of which."
Miyabi Nagumo seemed to have thought of something, and the topic suddenly changed.
"Before this Training Camp, as Student Council President, I had the authority to view some of the freshmen's information."
"I tried to access your file before."
"The results are interesting."
Miyabi Nagumo narrowed his eyes, like a hunter who discovered a flaw in his prey.
"Except for the most basic name and admission score, many parts of your information are encrypted."
"This reminds me of that Class D's Ayanokoji... Although your situation is different, it makes me very curious."
Miyabi Nagumo took a step forward, trying to use this method of snooping into privacy to regain the initiative in the conversation.
"What is your background... exactly?"
"Kazehara Tetsu, where did your inexplicable confidence come from?"
Facing this pressing questioning, Kazehara Tetsu sighed lightly.
"It's not a good thing to be too curious, Nangyun Senpai."
"It's not good to know too much."
When this classic line came out of his mouth, it did not sound perfunctory, but instead seemed like a sincere advice.
"The more you say that, the more I want to know."
"If you don't tell me, I might not be able to help but use some of my second-year connections to 'dig' your secrets in the coming days. If I accidentally break something..."
Threat.
This is what Miyabi Nagumo does.
Kazehara Tetsu looked at him, seeming to be weighing something.
After a moment, he shook his head helplessly.
"There's really no way."
"Since Nangyun Senpai is so obsessed with exploring the boundaries..."
"Then, let me tell you a small part of it."
The words have not yet fallen.
Kazehara Tetsu suddenly stretched out his hand.
He grabbed Miyabi Nagumo's sleeve and pulled him towards him suddenly before Miyabi Nagumo could react.
Their bodies almost collided with each other.
This sudden physical contact made Miyabi Nagumo's pupils shrink slightly, and his body instinctively tensed up, preparing to fight back.
But Kazehara Tetsu didn't attack him.
Kazehara Tetsu raised his other hand.
His palms did not make fists, but made a child-like gesture.
That's what a... "gun" looks like.
This funny gesture gently touched Miyabi Nagumo's heart.
"Bang."
Kazehara Tetsu moved his lips slightly and uttered a very light onomatopoeia.
Kazehara Tetsu leaned close to Miyabi Nagumo's ear and whispered slowly in a voice that only two people could hear.
"Got it?"
"The country's largest supplier... is at my home."
The cold wind howled.
But these words burned into Miyabi Nagumo's mind like a soldering iron.
country.
largest supplier.
Gun gesture.
When these three elements are combined, the meaning behind them is enough to send shivers down the spine of anyone living in peaceful times.
Miyabi Nagumo's body froze.
He fell silent.
He is also considered a person who has seen the world.
And the realm that Kazehara Tetsu hints at at this time... is another completely different dimension.
He had no idea if this was true.
Reason told him that this might be a lie fabricated by Kazehara Tetsu to bluff.
But...
Miyabi Nagumo unexpectedly found that he could not refute, let alone bet on that "what if".
What if it's true?
If this first-year Brat is really the heir of a family whose name cannot be easily mentioned...
Looking at Miyabi Nagumo who was silent and even had a trace of cold sweat on his forehead, Kazehara Tetsu let go of his hand holding his collar.
He gently patted Miyabi Nagumo's wrinkled clothes, as gently as he was helping a friend tidy up his appearance.
Then, he took a step back and resumed social distance.
"Also."
Kazehara Tetsu turned around and prepared to continue this aimless walk.
He turned his back to Miyabi Nagumo and added lightly.
"I said so."
"This... is just part of it."