The Deserted Island Special Exam Begins, Ryuen's Class C's Guaranteed Victory Tactic!

It had been over two hours since they left the ship.

"Woohoo~ This is awesome!"

"Hey! Ishizaki, that's too dangerous over there."

"Private beach, girl swimsuits, hehehehe~"

On the Giant Luxury Cruise Ship en route to the Deserted Island, Class C was enjoying their brief moment of happiness.

On the ship's front deck, many students from each class were gathered, constantly taking photos with their Student Terminals.

Tennoji Kaede leaned back comfortably against the high guardrail, the salty sea breeze ruffling his bangs, bringing a sense of freedom and openness.

Ibuki and Hiyori walked over with extra large drinks, and Kaede took his from them.

"This cruise ship is way too big. I just walked around, and it's practically a large commercial street. Restaurants, therapy places, everything's here, and there's even an opera house at the stern..." she said, taking a sip of her carbonated drink.

Thinking back, Ibuki Mio was still a bit stunned. It was just a trip, how much money had the school administration spent?

Hiyori said in a gentle voice, "This cruise ship isn't open to commoners. If an ordinary person were to pay for a trip on this ship individually, it would probably cost hundreds of thousands of Yen."

Ibuki secretly clicked her tongue.

Kaede chuckled; he had even seen helicopters.

"Our school does have some power. After all, it has the government as its background, so its connections are quite extensive."

"Ahaha~ So sleepy."

Ibuki rubbed her eyes. Waking up at 5 AM was too early, but most people were very excited.

"I think I'll go back to my room to rest for a bit. Hiyori, what about you?"

Hiyori shook her head.

Kaede interrupted, "I'm afraid you won't be able to go back. Look over there, the Deserted Island is almost here."

As if responding to Kaede's words, the cruise ship sounded its siren once.

Afterward, a strange announcement was broadcast.

Kaede raised his index finger to his lips, signaling them to listen carefully.

"This is an announcement for all first-year students.

Our ship is approaching its destination, the Deserted Island.

If you have time, please gather on the deck.

We are sure you will see a meaningful sight in a short while.

Repeat..."

After the broadcast ended, Kaede led the way towards the deck, and they followed closely behind.

"So we're here... Alright, I guess I'm not sleepy anymore," Ibuki said helplessly.

"That broadcast just now seemed to have a deeper meaning..." Hiyori mused, wanting to remind the two to pay attention.

"Let's hurry to the deck and grab a good spot, then we'll know."

The three took their positions. In the distance, the Deserted Island, approximately 0.5 square kilometers in area, was now fully visible.

"Huh~ Why is the ship passing the dock? Aren't we supposed to dock and go ashore?" Ibuki exclaimed in a low voice.

The Giant Luxury Cruise Ship deliberately sailed around the Deserted Island, and the people around them were a mix of confused and excited.

Kaede said, "Look closely, you can now observe the entire island's terrain... Some of the landscapes don't look naturally formed."

Hiyori held down her dancing silver bangs, "Indeed, it feels like we're admiring a meticulously crafted island model."

After the cruise ship completed its tour, it stopped not far from the dock.

The broadcast sounded again, instructing all first-year students to change into their sports uniforms immediately and gather on the deck in half an hour, bringing only simple luggage and their Student Terminals.

Interestingly, the broadcast specifically reminded everyone again to use the cruise ship restrooms if they needed to go.

Hiyori was now very sure something was wrong.

"This doesn't look like a trip to a private beach, but more like... a group tour? And then we'll spend the night on the cruise ship?"

Kaede took out his portable terminal and sent a few messages before replying, "It looks like a special exam is about to begin."

Ibuki's face fell, and she almost cried out "Ah," but she managed to hold it in.

"Tennoji Kaede → Ryuen Kakeru: Most likely, it's a special exam. I'll find a place on the island to talk privately later."

After all classes had assembled, the Class C students slowly disembarked down the gangway and boarded a medium-sized yacht.

They were then ferried to a large beach in order, according to their class order, for a temporary landing.

After a strict inspection, everyone's Student Terminals and other communication devices were confiscated by the school administration.

The four classes were arranged in neat square formations, with their respective homeroom teachers standing in front of each square.

Except for most of the Class D students, the expressions of the others were somewhat grim.

At this moment, Majima Tomoya, the Class AB Homeroom Teacher, whom Kaede was more familiar with, walked onto a pre-prepared white podium.

Then, against the backdrop of Ike Kanji from Class D complaining, Teacher Majima slowly announced all the rules and regulations for this Deserted Island Special Exam.

A moment later, the first-year students separated by class to discuss on the large beach.

Sakagami Kazuma from Class C walked over.

After Sakagami-sensei added a few special points of attention to the rules, he said:

"Ryuen, take this Guidebook. Make sure everyone wears their Special Distress Watch afterward. This exam is all yours."

"I will set up camp near Class C's designated Base Camp. In principle, I will not provide any additional help for your Deserted Island Exam. If there's anything important, come find me."

After speaking, Sakagami smiled, adjusted his glasses, glanced at Kaede's location, and left.

Kaede knew that the points each individual held were not a secret to the homeroom teachers.

Although Sakagami had noticed his abnormality and even suspected Kaede's true strength, he still wouldn't casually intervene.

However, to be fair, this Class C homeroom teacher had some minor issues with his character.

After all, he completely indulged Ryuen's behavior in Class C. Kaede felt that the homeroom teachers of Class AB were more normal.

Ryuen took the handbook and flipped through it carefully.

Class C was silent, everyone quietly fiddling with the Special Watch on their wrists.

"Hmph! That's all there is to it."

"Tennoji, come with me. We'll go find a Stronghold first."

"Ishizaki, take the men in the class and get this stuff ready. Follow behind us."

"Yes, Ryuen!" Ishizaki immediately complied.

Class C's execution was top-notch, while Class D in the distance was extremely noisy.

Kaede nodded and followed Ryuen into a forest.

Ryuen stopped and stared at Kaede.

He got straight to the point, "Time is short. I have an idea... Before that, let me hear your thoughts on this exam."

Kaede swatted away some annoying insects and said gravely, "The key to this Deserted Island Exam lies in the Leader Guessing Battle on the seventh day. I'm planning to... attack Classes A and D."

Ryuen raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Why skip B? Their defenses might be strong, but if you infiltrate and dismantle them from within, those soft-hearted people's points are easy to earn."

"We'll worry about Class B later. The key to this exam is the leader, but there's a trap here... Anyway, tell me your idea now."

A trap?

Ryuen couldn't figure it out for a moment.

He believed his own tactics were already invincible.

"My idea is the 'Zero Point Tactic'!"