Reaping the Fruits of Victory

Akasaka let out a long sigh. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

It seemed that because of his arrival, things wouldn't develop in the predetermined direction. He'd have to be careful from now on.

Akasaka peeled the apple in his hand and offered it to Horikita Suzune, who was lying in the hospital bed.

Horikita was a little displeased.

"Why are you here?"

Akasaka was also helpless. He couldn't exactly say that Horikita Manabu, that tsundere, was too busy dealing with Sudo's expulsion to come over himself, so he'd asked Akasaka to help look after his Sister, right?

That's right, Sudo was expelled by Horikita Manabu.

Originally, it wouldn't have escalated to expulsion, but he injured the Student Council President's Sister, and the President was especially doting on his Sister.

How could Horikita Manabu let Sudo Ken off the hook? He directly spent 10 million Personal Points to force the school to expel him.

In this School, points could buy anything.

Even getting someone expelled was possible, as long as you had enough points.

Originally, 10 million Personal Points wasn't enough to get him expelled, but Sudo Ken had assaulted someone first, and with considerable force, so it was discounted, and 10 million did the trick.

And Akasaka was sent by Horikita Manabu to look after his Sister, and of course, it wasn't for free.

He was paid about 50,000 points as compensation.

As Akasaka Ryunosuke, who was drowning in debt, how could he pass up this opportunity to make money?

Of course, he agreed, but he wouldn't tell Horikita that. He found an excuse instead, saying:

"As a classmate, isn't it natural for me to care about you?"

Horikita looked at me suspiciously. "That doesn't sound like something you'd say."

But she still readily accepted the apple I offered and started eating it, though she didn't say thank you...

Facing the ungracious Horikita Suzune, I could only accept it helplessly.

What choice did I have? I was getting paid for this job...

After a long while...

Horikita looked at the apple in her hand and asked casually.

"Aren't you going to the Student Council today?"

Akasaka shrugged. "Who do you think is responsible for that? My classmate is injured, how could I be in the mood to go to work?"

"Besides, you don't even have a single friend... It really makes me a little worried."

Horikita glared at me fiercely, but didn't retort. She truly didn't have any friends.

Even though she got injured for her classmates, no one came to see her. They just sent her to the infirmary.

Horikita let out a long sigh, suddenly feeling a sense of desolation.

Her own brother didn't approve of her, and she didn't even have a decent friend by her side. Her life was truly a failure...

Seeing Horikita looking a bit down, I didn't know what to say. Seeing that it was getting late, I asked.

"What do you want to eat tonight?"

Horikita was stunned for a moment, not knowing why I was asking. I said somewhat impatiently.

"Aren't you eating dinner?"

Horikita finally came to her senses, looking a bit confused. "Are you going to cook for me?"

Akasaka stood up and replied, "What do you want to eat? I'll go get it for you. Consider it repayment for the 400 Yen Pork Cutlet Bowl you treated me to last time."

Horikita's expression was complicated. "Then bring me something worth 400 Yen too. That way, we'll be even."

"You really are... No wonder you can't make friends."

"None of your business!" Horikita said fiercely, turning her head away. "I don't need friends..."

After a long while, I returned with the food and handed it to Horikita. "Eat up. I'll come see you again tomorrow. Your injury won't heal in less than a week."

Horikita took it with both hands, said thank you, and started eating. She didn't forget to retort.

"You didn't spend over 400 Yen, did you? If you did, I won't pay."

Akasaka was completely baffled. "You're really so petty. I just said that 400 Yen casually. Do you think I'd come to see you for a mere 400 Yen? You're endearingly foolish."

Horikita looked at me somewhat unconvinced but didn't argue.

She knew very well that this wasn't about a 400 Yen debt, but simply someone's kindness. However, in essence, she didn't need such kindness.

Horikita was not good with words. To be precise, she was someone who offended people as soon as she opened her mouth, because she only spoke the plain truth and never beat around the bush.

This led to her being unpopular, despite her exceptionally beautiful appearance.

Since Akasaka's task was completed, he prepared to leave.

"Then I'll be going. See you tomorrow."

After I left, Horikita muttered softly.

"See you tomorrow..."

On the other side, I arrived at Teacher Hoshinomiya Chie's homeroom teacher's office, ready to collect the points I had won.

I knocked on the door, and a lazy voice came from inside.

"Come in~"

I pushed the door open and saw Hoshinomiya, who was somewhat drunk.

"Hic~" Hoshinomiya let out a burp, her eyes hazy as she slumped on the desk, unable to suppress the smile on her face. She was clearly very happy.

I walked to the opposite side of her, sat down, and said to her with a tone full of helplessness.

"You seem really happy, drunk like this."

Hoshinomiya swayed the wine in her hand and said leisurely. "Of course I'm happy! Hic~ Our class was promoted to Class A, and my salary doubled. How could I not be happy? Hic~."

Akasaka's interest was immediately piqued. "Oh? Improving class ranking can also increase your salary?"

Facing my question, Hoshinomiya gave a mysterious smile and playfully drew circles on Akasaka's chest.

"You want to trick me into talking, huh? That's a secret that requires points to know. I won't tell you~."

"Unless you're willing to spend your Personal Points to buy it, I'll tell you~ Hic."

I pushed up my non-existent glasses. "No need, Teacher Hoshinomiya. Knowing that your class was promoted and that your salary will increase is enough for me."

The rest was no longer important.

Hoshinomiya pouted like a child and threw a tantrum on the floor, rolling around with the wine bottle.

"Ah! I don't care, I don't care! Little Akasaka, you have to pay to buy my information! Teacher, I've spent millions out of my own pocket!!! At least let Teacher get some of her investment back!"

"Oh? Now that you mention it, I remember I came to get my money. It's time to pay up, Teacher Hoshinomiya."

Hoshinomiya instantly quieted down, no longer throwing a tantrum. She slowly stood up, holding the wine bottle, and sat on the chair. Her face became a little more serious, and she rubbed her head, which ached from excessive drinking. She took out her Mobile Terminal.

Akasaka also took out his Mobile Terminal without a word, receiving the remaining payment from Hoshinomiya.

One payment was 2.1 Million Personal Points, obtained for reducing Class D's points to Below 100.

The other payment was 600,000 Personal Points for Class B's promotion to Class A.

The total came to 2.7 Million.

After receiving the points, I prepared to leave. Just as I was about to get up and go, Hoshinomiya called out to me.

"Akasaka, are you interested in joining our Class B?"

"You're too good for Class D. Our Class B is where you can truly show your talents."

"Oh, right. It's not Class B anymore, it's Class A."

Teacher Hoshinomiya said with a smile, but her eyes revealed a greedy glint.

It was such a waste for someone so outstanding to be in Little Sae's class. It would be better to poach him herself. Even if she had to pay the 20 million transfer points herself, she had to get this person in front of her...

After all... if this person became an enemy, it would be a bit too terrifying.

Single-handedly pulling Class B up to Class A. She didn't know what method he used, but that wasn't the most terrifying part.

The most terrifying thing was that he had managed to reduce his own class's points to 0.

She thought reducing them to Below 100 would be astonishing enough, but she didn't expect this young man to be so ruthless. Directly reducing his own class's points to 0.

Thinking about such a ruthless person becoming an enemy, Hoshinomiya felt a little scared.

That's right. Hoshinomiya mistakenly believed that Class D's points becoming 0 was also Akasaka's doing. In reality, Akasaka had done nothing; he had simply won by lying down.

After all, those flawed individuals in Class D would self-destruct without him doing anything.

But Hoshinomiya didn't know this. She mistakenly believed it was all Akasaka Ryunosuke's doing. That's why she was a little afraid of him becoming an enemy.

Someone who doesn't care about his class's interests and only pursues his own selfish desires would be a never-ending threat if he became an enemy.

He didn't think his own Ichinose could outplay this devil in front of him.

If he could turn an enemy into a friend, a mere 20 million points... it would be worth it.

Facing Teacher Hoshinomiya's question, my answer was quite direct. "I won't spend 20 million Personal Points to transfer classes."

Hoshinomiya immediately understood and said with a smile, "You don't have to spend Personal Points, Akasaka. I'll pay for it myself. I have quite a bit of private savings."

"Oh?"

This piqued Akasaka's interest. After all, he was here for the points. To pay off his external debts, he wouldn't let go of any opportunity to make money. He curiously asked Hoshinomiya.

"Teacher's personal salary is quite substantial. From your statement just now, it seems the salaries of teachers in Classes A, B, C, and D are all linked to the classes they manage."

"In other words, the higher the class ranking, the higher the salary."

"You've been in this school for Three Years, haven't you? I investigated the employment times of all teachers when I was in the Student Council."

"You and Chabashira Sae have both been in this school for Three Years."

"And I had the fortune to witness Teacher Chabashira's personal savings, which were around 8.05 Million."

"And Teacher Hoshinomiya's savings are greater than 20 Million."

"Looking at Teacher Hoshinomiya's nonchalant demeanor, it seems she still has plenty of savings after spending 20 Million."

"Then let me make a bold calculation."

"Chabashira Sae saved 8.05 Million over three years, divided by three years, which is about 36 months, averaging around 223,600 Yen per month."

"Deducting daily expenses, her monthly salary should be around 300,000 Yen."

"But Teacher Hoshinomiya's salary is far greater than this number, meaning your salary will increase with each class advancement."

"If Chabashira Sae's salary is 300,000 Yen, and Class C's salary is double that, it would be 600,000 Yen. Then, if Teacher Hoshinomiya's Class B salary is doubled again, it would be 1.2 Million Yen."

"1.2 Million Yen x 36 months equals 43.2 Million Yen. After deducting her expenses over these three years, she should have around 40 Million Yen on hand."

"Only this can explain how Teacher Hoshinomiya could spend 2.7 Million Yen and still have 20 Million Personal Points to spare, maintaining her calm demeanor."

"Speaking of which, if I get Teacher Hoshinomiya to promote to Class A, and her salary doubles again, wouldn't that be 2.4 Million Yen per month?"

"No wonder you're so generous. So that's how much money you bring in every year."

Akasaka couldn't help but pout, feeling a bit envious.

If he had such a high salary, he wouldn't want to leave for his entire life, even if it meant scrubbing toilets.

Meanwhile, Hoshinomiya Chie, standing nearby, was stunned, or rather, terrified.

He hadn't said anything explicitly, yet the person opposite her had calculated her salary down to the last detail, even guessing it perfectly.

Is this the monster who could join the Student Council in two days, reduce her class points to zero, and coincidentally lead Class B to Class A? Truly terrifying!

Hoshinomiya was already sweating profusely from fear of the child before her.

She never expected that this child could deduce her monthly salary from just a few words she'd spoken. This wasn't just monstrous; this child was a pervert!

Hoshinomiya didn't realize that Akasaka was simply sensitive to money. Anything related to money, he wouldn't miscalculate even a single Yen, because he was short on cash...

Hoshinomiya's fearful expression gradually subsided as she calmed her emotions. With a complex expression, she said, "I really don't want to become your enemy... My Shiho can't possibly play with a big bad wolf like you. She'll definitely be gobbled up completely..."

"Well, thank you for the compliment, Teacher."

"I wasn't complimenting you... By the way, do you want to consider joining our class? I'll cover the 20 Million Personal Points myself, you won't have to pay a single Yen."

Akasaka pondered for a moment: "I'll consider it..."

"Alright then..." Hoshinomiya immediately looked a bit dejected.

After a long while, after I finished my conversation with Hoshinomiya, I prepared to leave and head to Sakayanagi Arisu's place to collect another sum of money.

Akasaka's lips couldn't be pressed down, no matter how hard he tried.

He had now received 2.7 Million Personal Points. Adding that to his previous small savings, subtracting the 100,000 Points given to Kamuro, and his personal expenses, then adding the 50,000 Personal Points just given by the Student Council President.

The total points he held in his hands at this moment were:

3,365,500 Personal Points.

He had only spent a mere amount in a month, mostly getting by on Free Goods. Plus, the 900,000 Personal Points from Sakayanagi Arisu, whom he would visit later, would bring his Personal Points to an unprecedented peak.

4,265,500 Personal Points, but that still wasn't enough!

Now that he knew teachers' salaries were this high, he could appropriately shift his target to the teachers.

After all, how much money could students possibly have?

Besides the Student Council President Horikita Manabu, who stood at the highest position, and Nagumo Miyabi from the second year, who else had large amounts of points?

If he wanted to target students, he would inevitably have to deal with these two, even needing to make a move against them. But now was not the time.

He didn't want to offend these two wolves and tigers just yet.

After all, one was the leader of the third years, and the other was the leader of the second years. If he offended both completely, his own life wouldn't be easy.

So, he could only target the teachers...

"I'm sorry, teachers," he thought, "but who told you you're so rich... I just can't help myself~"

Akasaka Ryunosuke revealed an evil smile as deep as an abyss.

An evil smile as if he were going to devour the teachers whole.