Transaction (Part 2)

Itozawa sat quietly in the dormitory, his gaze fixed on the shadow of the table and chairs.

After a while, Teacher Sakagami's voice finally emerged from the shadow.

"Itozawa, you did well." Teacher Sakagami's voice was low, with a hint of admiration. Even though he had been dragged into this, he didn't seem to mind at all.

Next, without waiting for Itozawa to prompt him, he slowly began to explain the school's examination system.

"The school's examinations are divided into three types," Teacher Sakagami's voice echoed in the dormitory. "The first type is the Entrance Exam, which is generally a two-way assessment for both teachers and students."

Hearing this, Itozawa frowned slightly. He was clear about the assessment for teachers, but the assessment for students...

Teacher Sakagami continued to explain, "On one hand, students determine if teachers show signs of corruption or decay.

Itozawa's surprise deepened. He had initially thought it was just an assessment of a teacher's qualifications. What was this?

The shadow seemed to notice Itozawa's strange look, and Teacher Sakagami further explained, "After a long time in an energy-rich environment, some people can become mutated, which is called decay. Corruption, on the other hand, is being bought off by organizations outside the school. Whether they are pro-human or anti-human organizations, neither is acceptable to the school.

Some even come from the Zaibatsu, which is why Zaibatsu Zi Di are generally assigned to Class A or Class D. The difference is that Class A is loyal to the Sakayanagi family, and Class D is against the Sakayanagi family."

Itozawa thought to himself, it seemed to be true. Sakayanagi goes without saying. Even Kiryuuin from the former second-year Class A was an admirer of Kijima, an investor in Kouiku, and naturally inclined towards the Sakayanagi family. As for Kouenji and Ayanokouji in Class D, one directly called her "little girl," and the other was the biological son of the White House director. Weren't they the front line against the Sakayanagi family?

As for Ishigami Kyo later on, and even Nanase and Amanawa, Sakayanagi was no longer in charge then, so there was no distinction between close and distant relations.

But he remembered there was an exception, what about Kanzaki?

Teacher Sakagami seemed to see the doubt on his face and said, "As for the Zaibatsu Zi Di in Class B, they are targets the Sakayanagi family intends to win over, so the level of surveillance is relatively light. This is the case with Kanzaki Ryūji in your class."

Itozawa nodded, a hint of understanding in his eyes.

"On the other hand, it is a test for the students," Teacher Sakagami said, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness. "Weaker students will be eliminated early on, so the initial dropout requirement is strictly enforced."

Itozawa nodded. He knew that the competition at the school was very cruel, and only the strong could survive. This also happened to align with the original work. The initial dropout requirements were the most stringent, and the subsequent assessments... it would be a joke to say the school was unaware of the fights among them.

Teacher Sakagami continued, "But since it's a two-way assessment, this examination only affects the teacher's rating and the distribution of your Energy Stones. It does not affect your class's rating."

Itozawa frowned and asked, "Then how is the rating determined?"

Teacher Sakagami explained, "That's where the second type of examination comes in, which is the large-scale intra-grade examination you will undertake next. It is mainly an assessment among students. The capable rise, and the incapable fall."

Itozawa pondered Teacher Sakagami's words, realizing that each intra-grade examination was an opportunity for a reshuffle. Students' positions could change drastically based on the results.

The generous rewards were enough to cause a major reshuffle in the class rankings between grades. If this Entrance Exam didn't count towards class ranking points, and if Ayanokouji were to manipulate things again in a similar fashion, Class C would truly be in danger. However, Class A might actually fall.

Unexpectedly, Itozawa found himself contemplating whether he should still stop Ayanokouji in the Deserted Island Exam at this moment.

Although it was a bit strange, Teacher Sakagami didn't mind and continued to convey what he intended to tell him. He went on to say, "However, because Class A has generally superior students and Zaibatsu Zi Di who know the inside story acting as commanders, Class A's position usually remains unchanged. Class C is more likely to be in danger. After all, even if most of Class D's students are weaklings, if they are led by Zaibatsu Zi Di, they can still be a considerable force."

Listening to him, Itozawa understood his meaning perfectly. It was nothing more than proposing an Offensive Defensive Alliance between Class B and Class C. However, this would put Class B at a significant disadvantage.

Moreover, would Ryuen Kakeru really agree?

So, he remained noncommittal, waiting for Sakagami to continue.

Teacher Sakagami paused for a long moment. Seeing that Itozawa didn't express his stance, he understood his meaning and his voice came from the shadow again, this time mentioning the third type of examination—the Cross-Grade Exam.

"The third type of examination," Teacher Sakagami's voice was deep and powerful, "is the Cross-Grade Exam. This type of examination usually occurs at the end of the school year. At this time, several or even one core group has usually formed within each grade.

The purpose of the Cross-Grade Exam is to create conflict between students of different grades. Through this method, the school can discover more outstanding students."

Itozawa nodded, beginning to understand the true purpose of this examination. The Cross-Grade Exam was not only a test of students' abilities but also a test of their Leadership and Teamwork.

This type of examination could stimulate students' Potential, while also exposing their Weaknesses.

"This examination is both an Opportunity and a Challenge for students," Teacher Sakagami's voice carried a hint of seriousness. "Outstanding students can use this opportunity to stand out, while those who are not strong enough may be eliminated."

Itozawa took a deep breath, knowing that he and his classmates in Class B had to prepare for this examination. They needed to improve their strength and also learn how to survive and develop in the competition between different grades.

"Thank you, Teacher Sakagami. Although I know you don't have good intentions, don't worry, I will still be grateful to you," Itozawa said calmly. "We will be prepared to face any Challenge. If you want Class C to surpass Class B, you'd better get Ryuen Kakeru ready."

Teacher Sakagami didn't say anything more. The shadow on the dormitory floor rippled slightly and then returned to calm.

Itozawa remained seated in the same spot until half an hour passed. With only half an hour left until Curfew Time, he finally

confirmed that Teacher Sakagami had left.

He then decisively got up, intending to use this time to convey this information to Kanzaki and Ichinose, so they could also prepare.