Zhuge Linghao's Baffling Maneuver

[This isn't right!]

[The script wasn't supposed to go like this!]

This was clearly beyond the plans of Zhuge Linghao!

And why did the majority of Class D agree to let Zhuge Linghao be the leader? What was the meaning of this?

Weren't they afraid that Zhuge Linghao would lead the class to a total collapse?

Wait a second, Zhuge Linghao suddenly remembered the god-tier move Ayanokoji pulled at the last minute to swap the leader; he could just imitate that!

[When the time comes, I'll just swap the leader to Ayanokoji!]

[Heh heh, I'll definitely be able to bait Class A and Class C then!]

[As for Class B, considering they helped out during the Sudo violence incident last time, I won't bait our allies...]

Having figured it out, Zhuge Linghao instantly felt much more relaxed.

[It's a good thing I remember the anime plot.]

[The predecessors plant the trees, and the descendants enjoy the shade!]

However, Zhuge Linghao still had a question, so he ran over to ask Ayanokoji: "Help me analyze this, why did so many people vote for me to be the leader?"

Ayanokoji thought for a moment and said: "My guess is that some of them might have ill intentions. If we lose a significant amount of points in this exam, they will pin the blame on you, the leader."

"There are also some who are neutral; they probably feel it doesn't matter who the leader is."

"As for the last group, I think they genuinely hope you can shoulder the responsibilities of a leader."

Zhuge Linghao felt that made sense, and he stopped obsessing over what felt wrong!

Hirata solemnly handed the key card to Sudo and said: "Could I trouble you? Sudo-kun, you're the fastest on your feet. Could you take the key card to Chabashira-sensei and have her register the key card under Zhuge Linghao's name?"

Sudo patted his chest and promised: "No problem! Leave it to me, I'll be back in a flash!"

After receiving the key card, Zhuge Linghao was surrounded by his classmates, and they had finally occupied this base near the water source!

Ike Kanji was exceptionally active, saying: "Great! This solves our drinking water and bathing water problems all at once!"

But some of the girls questioned: "Is this river really clean? Is it really okay to drink river water?"

Hearing so many objections, Ike Kanji got a bit angry: "You girls are really troublesome. We finally found a river, it would be such a waste not to make good use of it!"

Watching the boys and girls on the verge of another argument, Zhuge Linghao knew it was his turn to step up.

He strode to the riverbank, let out a roar, squatted down, stuck his butt out, and finally, in front of everyone, began slurping up the delicious river water with a loud "gulp, gulp, gulp!"

After drinking his fill, he let out another roar: "What a sweet and refreshing spring!"

Last time he stood on the side of the girl, Karuizawa Kei, and this time he had to stand on the side of the boy, Ike Kanji.

Stand up for one person each time to maintain a delicate balance!

And so, the problem of gender opposition that Hirata feared most was resolved by Zhuge Linghao using such crooked methods...

Seeing this, Ayanokoji felt like he had learned something new from Zhuge Linghao again...

One girl said hesitantly: "That Zhuge drank it, and he doesn't seem to have any problems..."

Another girl followed suit: "It seems the river water is quite clean after all!"

A third girl with a large chest—oh! It was Sakura!

She also bravely stood up to support Zhuge Linghao: "Zhu... Zhuge-kun said it's fine, so it must be fine!"

Hirata looked at the class, which had regained its vitality, and felt very glad that he had given the leader's key card to Zhuge Linghao!

Zhuge Linghao intentionally praised Ike in front of everyone: "Ike, you seem to be very good at wilderness survival!"

Ike Kanji said confidently: "That goes without saying. I often went camping with my family when I was a kid, so naturally, I know a lot about outdoor experience! I can tell at a glance whether a clear river like this is drinkable or not!"

Then, many girls began to praise Ike's prowess, and the class atmosphere became harmonious once again.

Zhuge Linghao wiped a cold sweat and thought to himself: [Uniting a class is truly much harder than destroying one!]

For the sake of those 100,000 points, and to get a swimsuit photo of Chabashira-sensei, Zhuge Linghao was definitely going to give his all for the class!

That's right, Zhuge Linghao still hadn't given up; his obsession was to get a swimsuit photo of Chabashira-sensei!

Having chosen their location, the people of Class D, under the arrangements of Hirata Yosuke and Kushida Kikyo, went about their tasks: setting up tents, gathering branches, collecting food, and sleeping.

Oh, oh! The one sleeping was the unwell Horikita!

In short, the entire class performed their duties, the division of labor was clear, and there were no major mistakes for a short while.

One of the groups Hirata assigned to gather branches was Zhuge Linghao, and he told Zhuge Linghao to take one or two others with him so they could look out for each other!

Zhuge Linghao nodded frantically, then, when no one was paying attention, he slipped away alone.

To be honest, the artificial island wasn't exactly large, but it wasn't small either.

Zhuge Linghao wandered around for over 50 minutes before finally arriving at his destination.

Zhuge Linghao sauntered toward the Class C base camp in a relaxed manner and said, "Yo, Ryuen, you guys are really enjoying yourselves, aren't you?"

After saying that, he casually grabbed a drink from the Class C cooler and started chugging it down!

Ryuen lay on a lounge chair with his hands behind his head and said, "I was wondering who it was! So it's just you, you coward!"

Zhuge Linghao drooled as he walked over to the grill and sat down, saying, "This grilled beef skewer smells amazing. Can I have some?"

Ryuen had no objections, as his supplies were more than enough! He was living large!

And so, Zhuge Linghao wolfed down the barbecue, enjoying the feast.

After eating his fill, Zhuge Linghao finally noticed the three thugs who had been involved in the violent incident kneeling not far away.

The three of them looked at Zhuge Linghao with fearful eyes, terrified that he might suddenly go crazy and start slapping them again.

Zhuge Linghao looked at them and nodded with satisfaction; regardless of anything else, these guys would have to think twice before trying to pick a fight in the future, especially since they truly believed they were going to lose their lives that day.

Zhuge Linghao gave himself a mental pat on the back for successfully correcting the violent tendencies of these three thugs.

Ryuen grinned gloomily and said, "Horikita sent you to scout for information, didn't she? Just go back and tell her that Class C is adopting a zero-point strategy."

Zhuge Linghao instantly lost his calm expression, looking shaken as he said, "Ho... how is that possible! How did you guess that Horikita sent me?"

Ryuen snorted, "Because I'm not a dim-witted small fry like you. I can see through such a petty scheme at a glance!"

Zhuge Linghao shivered, breaking into a cold sweat as he asked, "Then, can you tell what kind of scheme this move of mine is?"

As he spoke, Zhuge Linghao took the key card out of his pocket and held it directly in front of Ryuen!

Now it was Ryuen's turn to be stunned!

[What is the meaning of this?]

[Is he playing his cards face-up with me on the very first day?]

[Or are you betraying Class D to defect to Class C?]