Spend Points to Save Someone, or Deduct Points to Save the Class?

This situation is very unusual.

Given the conclusive evidence, there are only two paths forward.

Either expulsion, which would result in a deduction of 300 Class Points for the class.

Or, pay 5 million Personal Points to settle this privately.

Obviously, paying 5 million is the more profitable option.

But Class D has no money.

Chabashira, desperate to promote the class, went all out and self-funded 5 million to protect Yamauchi.

Truly foolish.

Akasaka watched it all coldly, utterly disappointed in Chabashira Sagi.

How incredibly stupid. So what if Class Points are deducted?

Even after this month's exam and baptism, Class D's total points won't exceed 100.

Why spend money over such a small loss? It's simply not worth it.

Meanwhile, things weren't going smoothly for Class B either.

5 million Personal Points is not a small sum to begin with. With less than two months since the start of the school year, even if they ate and drank nothing, they'd only have around 7 million at most.

Spending 5 million would practically empty Class B's family fortune, and everyone would surely be unwilling.

Katsuragi Kohei desperately tried to protect Totzuka Yahiko.

However, only about half the students in the class supported him, while the other half belonged to the Sakayanagi Faction.

Sakayanagi's lips curled into a thought-provoking smile.

"Katsuragi, spending 5 million Personal Points to protect Totzuka is truly an unprofitable deal. Please allow me to refuse this unprofitable transaction."

Katsuragi immediately spoke out in rebuttal.

"This isn't about whether it's profitable or not."

"If Totzuka is expelled, 300 Class Points will also be deducted."

"It will be very difficult to catch up to Class A then."

"Please consider the bigger picture, Sakayanagi."

Sakayanagi lightly leaned on her cane, approaching Katsuragi Kohei step by step.

Her Sharp Gaze, like a Hungry Wolf, stared intently at Katsuragi Kohei.

It formed a stark contrast with her Delicate Physique, as if she were about to devour him whole.

Her lips curved slightly as she spoke to Katsuragi Kohei.

"Katsuragi, have you heard of the Chinese Idiom 'Break to Build'?"

"It means that you cannot establish a new order without breaking the old one."

"The so-called Cut Off Arm to Survive is just like this."

"Which is more important, a mere 300 Class Points or 5 million Personal Points?"

"I'm sure I don't need to say more for you to understand."

Katsuragi Kohei was immediately Choked. How could he not understand such a simple principle?

He just didn't want to admit it.

Seeing Katsuragi Kohei fall silent, Sakayanagi also ceased her Offensive.

"Let's go, Kamuro, Morishita. Let Katsuragi have some time to think."

Sakayanagi turned to leave but realized someone was missing.

"Hm?"

Sakayanagi looked at Kamuro on her left. "Where is Morishita?"

Kamuro pointed in a direction with a blank expression.

Sakayanagi turned her head and saw Morishita Ai Going Crazy.

"Yo, my Close Friend, Gagami~."

Morishita Ai went to Akasaka's side and gave him a big hug.

Akasaka was also Quite Cooperative and responded.

"How have you been, my AIBO?"

Morishita Ai's eyes lit up. She Hit the Mark and directly took out the Three Egyptian Gods cards, showing them off to Akasaka.

Akasaka, in turn, was completely Stunned.

"Holy crap!"

"Osiris Sky Dragon."

"Obelisk the Tormentor."

"The Winged Dragon of Ra."

Akasaka staggered back in shock, his face a mask of disbelief.

"How did you manage to collect all three of the Three Egyptian Gods?"

Morishita Ai beamed, shaking the Three Egyptian Gods in her hand.

"Want to play? I can let you play with them for a few days. I also have Yugi Mutou's Dark Magician."

"I even have the rarest Magical Girl."

Akasaka's eyes sharpened.

"Do you have the Creator God of Light, Horakhty?"

Morishita Ai's expression drooped.

"No..."

"That card is too rare, I couldn't get my hands on it."

"Besides, there's only one of that card in the whole world, and it sold for a sky-high price of 38 million."

"Even a collector's edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon is only 30 million. I can't afford it with my allowance..."

Akasaka almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

What do you mean you can't afford it with your allowance? You're a rich girl out there, for crying out loud.

Sakayanagi, leaning on her Cane, walked over with a smile.

"You truly have impressive skills! You've completely stunned my Assistant."

"You've even made him abandon me, his rightful master."

Morishita Ai and Akasaka both turned to Sakayanagi, their gazes unfriendly.

"You don't understand our pure friendship, ×2."

Sakayanagi's lips twitched slightly.

"I really don't understand your Chuunibyou friendship. After all, I'm not a Chuunibyou."

Sakayanagi approached Akasaka.

"Aren't you going to make a move this time?"

Sakayanagi Arisu said meaningfully.

Akasaka's lips curled into an attractive arc, and he said with a smile.

"I will take action, but not now."

"Oh?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's interest was instantly piqued.

She lightly toyed with the cane in her hand, looking relaxed and at ease. "Then I'd like to see... Akasaka, how you plan to resolve this crisis..."

"Don't worry, my methods won't disappoint you."

Sakayanagi Arisu and Akasaka looked at each other, both smiling.

They chatted and laughed like old friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time.

The people around them whispered, especially Katsuragi from Class B and the members of Class D, who all turned their gazes towards them.

Facing everyone's stares, Sakayanagi Arisu was completely unfazed.

She lightly raised her smooth, tender hand and said to Akasaka in front of her.

"My legs are inconvenient. Would you be willing to give me a ride to the school dormitory?"

Akasaka glanced at the two bodyguards beside her, Kamuro and Morishita, and knew she wanted to speak with him alone.

He nodded in agreement, reached out his hand, and took Sakayanagi Arisu's small hand.

"It would be my pleasure, Miss Sakayanagi."

Thus, in front of many people, Akasaka took her hand and openly left the scene together.

Yamato Haruki pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Why is it always this guy who gets the pretty girls? I'm not convinced."

"I'm ten thousand times more handsome than him! Why is it like this~"

Meanwhile, Sakayanagi Arisu and Akasaka, having left the scene, found a cafe outside and sat down to have a long talk.

Sakayanagi Arisu called the waiter over and ordered a Cappuccino, then looked at Akasaka opposite her.

"What would you like to order? My treat."

Akasaka was not polite and ordered the most expensive item.

"I'll have the most expensive Flat White, please. Thank you."

Akasaka handed the menu back to the waiter.

Sakayanagi rolled her eyes prettily.

"You're really not holding back, are you? Ordering the most expensive things."

Akasaka shamelessly spread his hands.

"You told me not to hold back, didn't you?"

"Besides, you're treating, so of course I'm going to order the most expensive."