Chapter 131

That's even more unnecessary!

Ultimately, apart from Class B, which was still struggling, the entire first-year class was basically his people.

The school can't possibly give all the VIP to one class, can it?

Needless to say, the selection of those VIP will be seriously adjusted... the implication is already quite clear.

His influence extends to everyone in Class A, everyone in Class C except for Ryuen, and even most of the people in Class D.

With a single command, one can easily obtain anywhere from seven to nine VIP treatment.

In this situation, the exam has just begun, but it's actually over.

All you need to do is give Koenji Rokusuke.

200. Ryuen is still lying dormant; profit-sharing meeting.

"We've already lost."

Upon learning all the rules of the VIP Exam, Koenji Rokusuke made this judgment immediately.

"Unless the school gives all the VIP to Class B, we absolutely cannot win this Special Exam."

He was somewhat disappointed, but he had prepared himself mentally when he transferred to Class B, so he wasn't too upset about the result.

"... Is there really no chance at all?"

Katsuragi Kohei silent for a moment, his tone clearly showing resentment.

It's suffocating to think that our leader has already declared defeat even before the VIP have even been chosen.

Although most of the students in Class B had long since become accustomed to their situation after repeated failures, hasn't the class now begun to unify and start to change?

"There are 12 large groups in total across four first-grade classes. As long as the school still wants to maintain apparent fairness, then theoretically each class will have 3 VIP."

"If Aragaki- boy can control the nine VIP in Class A, Class C, and Class D, then the remaining three VIP we have will become meaningless."

Koenji thought he had explained things clearly, but a green-haired boy still asked, puzzled:

"What's the big deal? Even if Aragaki Shun can quickly obtain the names of the VIP from Class C and Class D, it's just an internal transaction between the three classes. We can just hide our own three VIP, right?"

Totsuka Yahiko's face showed an expression of complete indifference.

He admitted that with Aragaki Shun's prestige, he definitely had a way to obtain the names of the VIP from Class C and Class D.

Just like during the Uninhabited Island Exam, as long as he was willing to pay enough Private Points, there were plenty of people in those two classes who were willing to sacrifice the interests of their class in exchange for their own growth.

But what does this have to do with Class B?

As long as the VIP are not like Kamuro Masumi or those who are clearly traitors, they still have a chance to achieve outcome two.

If they're lucky, and can hide the VIP while also figuring out VIP in Class A is, Class B can tie with Class A, and both classes can gain 150 evaluation points.

Glancing at this incredibly stupid and self-important idiot, Koenji never expected that he would encounter such a person even after leaving Class D.

"Katsuragi- boy, you tell us."

Katsuragi Kohei, who was given the task, was taken aback, but quickly realized what was going on.

"We also need to consider outcome four: before Class B is fully integrated, he could tempt our classmates to deliberately answer incorrectly."

"Even if the group of the three VIP in Class A doesn't include the few from Kamuro, having students from Class C or Class D deliberately answer incorrectly would still increase Class A's Class Evaluation Points by 150 points."

In other words, even if they manage to maintain their status VIP in this Special Exam, Class A will still gain at least 450 Class Evaluation Points.

In comparison, the best outcome for Class B is only to obtain 1.5 million Private Points through outcome two.

"How could this be?" Totsuka Yahiko's eyes widened, and he suddenly felt weak all over. "Then we're doomed to lose. Even if we keep our VIP status, the gap between us and Class A's Class Evaluation Points will widen by 450 points."

The gap between the two classes is now nearly 500 points. If it widens any further, there's really no hope of turning things around.

"You forgot, the VIP will be seriously adjusted."

Setting down the mirror, Koenji gazed down at Katsuragi Kohei.

This former leader of Class B seems to have somewhat average thinking abilities; despite the class teacher giving him so many hints, he didn't even think of them.

"... You mean the 12 VIP were chosen according to some special rule, and that once a certain number of correct candidates are selected, the names of all the VIP can be known?"

Katsuragi's breathing became increasingly heavy. If the truth were indeed as it was, then their class would lose at least 150 Class Evaluation Points to Class A.

"That's how it works according to the reasoning. If nothing unexpected happens, the two classes can find out all the remaining names by working together and using the six VIP."

This is a judgment made by Koenji Rokusuke from the school's perspective.

The werewolf game within the large group tests the students' individual observation and intelligence gathering abilities.

However, if the class leader can understand the teacher's hints through reflection, then this exam will likely turn into a battle of alliances between classes.

Without a doubt, this should have been the best opportunity for the two lower-ranked classes to join forces and catch up with the higher-ranked classes.

Unfortunately, Class B doesn't even have a single ally to unite with right now.

Thinking of this, Koenji looked at Katsuragi Kohei and suddenly asked, "How is Dragonboy now?"

"... Are you talking about Ryuen Kakeru?" Not quite used to the other person's way of speaking, Katsuragi thought carefully for a moment before understanding Koenji's question.

"He is still in the cruise ship's specially equipped medical room, and is prohibited from participating in this exam due to health reasons."

After a moment's hesitation, the steady student continued:

"I heard that a Student Council Vice President and a school nurse both suggested, citing safety as the top priority, that Ryuen be directly transported back to Advanced Nurturing by helicopter, but the school refused."

Upon hearing this, everyone in Class B was speechless.

The Student Council Vice President is Aragaki Shun, and the school nurse is Chie Hoshinomiya Class A, right?

While these two individuals certainly deserve to be concerned about students being harmed during exams, something just feels off about it.

"Heh, did Aragaki boy foresee this day back on that Uninhabited Island?"

Koenji witnessed firsthand how Ryuen Kakeru was seriously injured and forced to leave the field.

Looking back now, it's clear that the Leader of Class A had already guessed there would be a Special Exam on the cruise ship, so he simply took the opportunity to let Ryuen stay in bed for a few more days.

This way, the other person won't be able to get in the way during the exam.

"I didn't think of that at the time, which was a real mistake for someone as beautiful as me."

After a casual remark, he didn't dwell on the matter and continued, "How many people in the Koenji haven't signed the contract yet?"

He picked up a pile of documents from the side. Katsuragi had recently started working as Koenji's assistant, so he would be in charge of compiling these detailed class information reports.

"I have 32 completed contracts in total, and now only 8 people, including Kamuro Masumi, Morishita Ai, and Kito Hayato, are still hesitating."

"Among them, Kamuro Masumi has completely sided with Aragaki Shun and is not of one mind with Class B. Meanwhile, Morishita Ai and Kito Hayato seem to have been in contact with students from Class A recently, possibly discussing some related conditions."

The situation still looks somewhat serious, but Katsuragi Kohei is quite optimistic about it.

Before Koenji Rokusuke transferred to Class B, Class B was directly split into two major camps and three factions, and none of the factions had more than 20 people at their peak.

Now, 32 people in the class have united, forming an unprecedented force. As long as the remaining wavering individuals are won over, the future of a unified Class B is just around the corner.

"Eight people left?" Koenji thought for a moment, but couldn't find a problem, so he simply instructed, "Have everyone who has already signed the contract work with them, whether it's discussing the pros and cons, appealing to their emotions, or taking advantage of the atmosphere."

"In short, we need to win over all those who can be united as soon as possible, and deal with the rest who are completely unwilling to cooperate later."

Koenji Rokusuke actually quite liked the rules and regulations that Aragaki Shun set up for Class A.

However, for this to be effective, it must be notarized by the school.

To complete this step, the entire class needs to sign the application.

This was an impossible task for Class B, so he could only unite the class through a series of contracts.

To quell external threats, one must first secure internal stability. Before uniting the class into a cohesive unit, competing with Aragaki Shun would be an incredibly difficult task.

"Those who have ideas can go to Class C and Class D and talk to more people to see if they can win over some students who are still undecided."

In reality, Koenji Rokusuke believed that both Class C and Class D were easy to exploit.

In theory, given the Private Points available for these two classes, it should be quite manageable.

However, Class B is also a bunch of poor people now, and the little money they have left is going to be used to buy Transfer Ticket for the next nine months.

It's quite a rare experience for someone who is the heir to a conglomerate to be able to feel the helplessness caused by poverty.

"The school won't announce all the VIP via email until 8 a. m. tomorrow. What's the point of calling me here now?"

Aragaki Shun specifically found a meeting room on the first floor of the cruise ship and called over the management of Class A, Kamuro Masumi from Class B, Ibuki Mio from Class C, and Karuizawa Kei from Class D.

As soon as I pushed open the door and walked in, Ibuki, who was not used to such a solemn scene, couldn't help but complain to Aragaki Shun when she saw so many people gathered inside.

In fact, not only Ibuki, but also Kamuro Masumi and Karuizawa Kei are students who lack their own opinions and only know how to obey orders.

Invited by Aragaki Shun to participate in this kind of decision-making meeting, none of them knew what to say, so they simply sat to the side and waited silently for instructions.

"Please sit down. Although the VIP of this preferential treatment haven't been selected yet, I've already grasped the key points, and victory is assured."

"I've called you all here now for two reasons: firstly, to assign tasks, and secondly, to divide the spoils."

Aragaki Shun sat in the main seat and tapped the table, signaling everyone present to turn their attention to him.

"Huh~ You've already grasped the key?" Ibuki Mio's eyes widened, revealing an incredulous expression. "So this is another exam that ends right at the start?"

The previous Uninhabited Island Exam was largely structured by this person on the first day, and now the VIP Exam is going to be the same. Does that mean all the other first-year students are just decorations?

Kamuro Masumi was also somewhat surprised, but quickly became indifferent.

Anyway, she already knew she wasn't smart enough, so she figured she could leave things that required strategy to her "master." Why should she, a mere follower, think so much?

Karuizawa Kei, on the other hand, didn't care about any of that. As a parasite, the stronger the host she was parasitizing, the better.

She would be satisfied as long as she worked hard, proved her worth, and was obedient, so that the host wouldn't have the idea of abandoning her and replacing her.

"After I take control of the first-year students, this kind of thing will probably become more and more common, so you guys better get used to it soon."

Class B is now the only one left in the first year, isolated and helpless. Even if Koenji goes to regroup, he will not be able to pose a threat to Class A in the short term.

As time goes by, the gap in strength between the two sides will only widen further.

To some extent, class competition has almost lost its meaning. There's a similar situation with Miyabi Nagumo in second grade; I wonder how the school will address this issue?

"Without further ado, let's get straight to the point. Do you have any questions about the rules for this Special Exam?"

Aragaki Shun clapped his hands and looked around at everyone present.

Besides Kanzaki Ryuji and Ichinose Honami, Shiina Hiyori from Class A also participated in this meeting. The girl is an intellectual talent recruited from Class C and can act as a strategist to help him identify and fill in any gaps in his knowledge.

It sounds a bit modest, but Aragaki Shun really doesn't consider himself the kind of Akito who can calculate everything perfectly.

The main reason he has come this far is because of his high overall quality, which allows him to crush his opponents with sheer strength.

In short, Aragaki Shun is a well-rounded, all-around fighter who can regain the upper hand even if he is inferior to others in a certain area by changing the battlefield.

Therefore, it's perfectly normal if there are things you haven't thought of.

Ibuki, Karuizawa, and the other two looked at each other, puzzled. If asked what questions they had about the rules of the exam, could they say they had questions about everything?

"Never mind," Aragaki Shun understood what was going on. He gestured to Hiyori, who had prepared a stack of documents in front of her. "These are summaries of the four results from this exam. Take a look."

If we set aside other requirements and prohibitions for the moment and only look at the results, this exam becomes very simple.

--In each group, the class of the VIP does not need to answer.

--If the exam is completed within the half-hour period from 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM on the same day, the result will be as follows:

[Result 1: Everyone answered correctly, everyone received 500,000 Private Points, and the VIP received 1,000,000.]

[Result 2: If someone does not answer or answers incorrectly, the VIP will receive 500,000 Private Points.]

--If any student answers the questions between the start of the exam and 9:30 PM on the last day of the exam, the result will be as follows:

[Result 3: The student answered correctly. Their class received 50 Class Evaluation Points from the VIP classes, and the student received 500,000 Private Points.]

[Result 4: The student answered incorrectly. The student's class will receive 50 Class Evaluation Points as a VIP, and the VIP will receive 500,000 Private Points.]

"The key to this exam is the time allotted for answering the questions and whether the answers are correct. If you answer within that half hour, you'll only get the first two results; if you answer at other times, you'll get the latter two results."

"Outcome two doesn't need to be considered. Outcomes three and four are essentially theft of evaluation points between classes. The benefits they can get from the school are basically the same as outcome two, only 6 million Private Points."

Everyone present was moved. Since the second outcome didn't need to be considered, and the latter two were essentially the same, then Aragaki Shun's goal was quite obvious.

"Do we need to complete Result 1?" Kanzaki Ryuji thought for a moment and pointed out the difficulty directly. "Result 1 can only be answered within half an hour from 9:30 to 10:00 on the night the exam ends, and everyone must answer it correctly together."

This is a difficult task, because students from other classes will definitely try to find out who the recipient of the VIP will be.