Chapter 84
While this might not seem like a bad thing, he can't defeat the whole world yet, so being too high-profile and unrestrained is not advisable.
Therefore, you should start allocating points to the [Spirit] stat.
The mental attribute corresponds to the desire for control, and he never denies that he is a person with a very strong desire for control.
With a thought, four units of Source Power were instantly deducted from the panel.
[Spirit: 11→13]
[Source Power: 17 → 13 (Current efficiency: 4 per month)]
A strange sense of coolness washed over me, and the world seemed to become much clearer, but I didn't notice any further changes for the time being.
Aragaki Shun pondered for a moment, then abruptly closed his eyes, got up while still with his eyes closed, and walked quickly to the exit of the private room, heading towards the cafeteria hall on the first floor.
The world before him was indeed pitch black, and he couldn't see anything, but instinctively, as if he had developed a hidden sixth sense, he could immediately detect any obstacles in front of him and then subconsciously overcome them.
And so, with his eyes closed, Aragaki Shun walked down the stairs at a speed not much slower than usual and arrived at the lobby on the first floor of the cafeteria.
Sensing the surrounding noise, the boy opened his eyes thoughtfully.
He wasn't mistaken; his horizons had indeed broadened considerably.
This ability is similar to the legendary projection of spiritual power, but it is only a weakened version of the original.
At least with his eyes closed, he could no longer use his vision to perceive the myriad forms of the world as he usually did.
Tsk, if that's all there is to it, then this enhancement is rather pointless.
After all, he's not blind. Even if he had the ability to navigate obstacles by feel in the dark, it wouldn't seem to be of much use.
Just as a hint of regret rose in his heart, Aragaki Shun suddenly noticed that not far to his right and slightly behind him, there were several acquaintances having a meal.
So it was Ryuen Kakeru and his two henchmen...
Wait, how can he see the environment diagonally behind him?
Under normal circumstances, the average human's horizontal field of vision is only 180 degrees, and their vertical field of vision is about 130 degrees.
He was looking straight ahead into the distance the whole time, and he didn't turn his head at all, so theoretically he shouldn't have been able to see Ryuen Kakeru's direction at all.
Thinking about this unusual situation, Aragaki Shun checked it several times before discovering that his field of vision on both sides had expanded by about 45 degrees.
In other words, his current field of vision has reached an astonishing 270 degrees!
This is an ability possessed only by certain types of snakes and flounders.
However, these animals are able to see so widely because of their special physical structure, while Aragaki Shun's naked eye perspective has not changed much; it is only the enhancement of his mental attributes that has greatly enhanced his ability to capture information.
Therefore, it seems that his farsightedness distance should also have improved, but the current environment is not suitable for conducting such experiments.
The boost from the enhanced mental attributes actually manifested in his vision... which was quite unexpected.
However, based on the previous incident where they fooled the Manabe trio, a stronger spirit should also lead to changes in intangible things like pressure and aura.
With that in mind, Aragaki Shun simply strode directly toward Ryuen Kakeru and the others who were eating.
Since I've already seen him, I might as well say hello. It's free to try anyway.
Ryuen Kakeru: "..."
The leader of Class C, who was enduring nausea while eating the Mountain Vegetable Set Meal, suddenly felt a chill. He instinctively looked up and glanced around, and sure enough, he saw the guy he least wanted to see walking towards him with a smile.
"Hey~ Didn't the school just give all the first-year students 20,000 Private Points? Ryuen, why are you still eating the free meal?"
Ryuen Kakeru: "..."
You actually dared to ask me why I've fallen to this state? Don't you have any self-awareness, you bastard?!
If you have even a shred of empathy, then just wipe out my monthly debt of 200,000!
It's important to know that under Aragaki Shun's exploitation, apart from the students he sponsors, the other students in Class C receive less than 20,000 yen a month for living expenses, which is barely enough to get by.
Under these circumstances, even if Ryuen resorted to violence and threats to exploit everyone and incite resentment throughout the class, he could only squeeze 3,000 points from each student, totaling 120,000 Private Points.
Even with this small amount of protection money, plus Ryuen's living expenses, he still has tens of thousands left to pay off his monthly debts.
What else could he do but borrow money to pay off his debts? He couldn't very well break the notarized contract from the school, could he?
"Spit it out, I get annoyed just looking at you."
Setting aside the half-eaten Mountain Vegetable Set Meal, Ryuen Kakeru maintained his fierce expression, determined not to lose face.
He's completely broke now, and he even used the 20,000 points the school had just given him to pay off part of his debts.
Thinking back to the high spirits I had at the beginning of the semester, and then looking at this free meal plan in front of me, how did I end up in such a miserable state?
149. Attempting to deceive Ryuen Kakeru
"Given your personality, Ryuen, even if you've fallen so low that you're eating free meals in the cafeteria every day, there's no way you wouldn't be up to something else behind the scenes, right?"
Aragaki Shun rested his chin on his hand, like a seasoned detective certain that there was only one truth, "So tell me, is your target Class B or Class D? It should be Class D, right?"
Before Ryuen Kakeru could say anything after this deduction was made, Ishizaki Daichi and Yamada Albert, who were at the same table with him, immediately changed their expressions.
The former even showed a look of fear on his face, as if he was afraid that Aragaki Shun would do something big to their Class C again.
Seeing his two underlings' sudden panic, the leader of Class C's face turned extremely ugly. He reached out and slapped them on the head, saying, "Watch your nerves! Don't let this bastard's casual remark scare you to death."
"It seems I still wield considerable influence in Class C." Aragaki Shun looked at Ryuen with a half-smile. "When you have some free time, or if Ryuen has a change of heart, you can invite me to Class C for a visit and see how many of your men will respond when I raise my voice."
"Hmph! A bunch of cowards!"
"I've only failed once or twice. Don't expect me to surrender like them. I'm not the kind of person who lacks ambition!"
"There are still three years until graduation, so it's hard to say who will emerge victorious!"
Facing his creditor, Ryuen Kakeru showed no weakness and even deliberately made a provocative gesture.
He always knew he wasn't the strongest!
Even if the scope is limited to the forty students in Class C, he still cannot stand out in both intelligence and martial arts.
In literature, there Shiina Hiyori; in martial arts, there was Yamada Albert. They could both surpass him in their respective fields of expertise.
But so what?
In the end, he still became the leader of Class C, and both Shiina and Albert could only obey his orders.
Temporary success or failure is insignificant; what matters is that he is the victor at the finish line.
"We'll see, we have plenty of time!"
These words caused Ishizaki Daichi's body to tremble slightly, and Yamada Albert beside him showed a similar reaction, but their moods were also greatly relieved, and they were no longer overly nervous about Aragaki Shun's arrival.
None of the members of Class C submitted to Ryuen from the very beginning.
Ishizaki and Albert were both initially opposed to Ryuen, but they both eventually succumbed to the violence that Ryuen unleashed.
In terms of pure fighting ability, Ishizaki Daichi had more experience in combat, while Albert had a clear advantage in physical strength, but neither of them ultimately emerged victorious.
They did not persist in the face of Ryuen's endless stream of despicable tactics.
Therefore, both of them believed in what Ryuen said, "No matter how many times you lose, the one who wins in the end is the strongest."
Since their leader still harbored fighting spirit, they, as his underlings, naturally only needed to obey orders and didn't need to think about anything else.
Sensing the change in atmosphere, Aragaki Shun raised an eyebrow and looked at Ryuen Kakeru with some surprise.
"I heard that it took you about a week to win over Yamada Albert during the first month of school, and that you used a bunch of unorthodox and persistent methods in the process?"
"That's right!" Ryuen Kakeru's face showed a smug expression. "The moment I leave the dormitory in the morning, every time I go to the toilet, while going up and down the stairs... what I'm best at is actually seizing combat opportunities."
"I may not be as good as Albert at fighting, but as long as he doesn't dare to kill me, and as long as he wants to have peace in this school, I will be the ultimate victor."
After uttering such fierce words, Ryuen also gave Aragaki Shun a malicious glare.
But he remained speechless, completely oblivious to the implied threat.
"Your homeroom teacher, Sakagami Kazuma, is really outrageous. Not only does he allow school fights to continue, but he also deliberately covers them up for you. The students in Class C are truly unlucky to have such a teacher."
"You're only bullying Yamada because he's an honest guy. If it were anyone else, they would have already reported you and expelled you, even before Sakagami Kazuma did."
"Heh... you think they didn't think about it?" Ryuen Kakeru crossed his arms and arrogantly crossed his legs. "They just don't dare!"
"The most powerful force in this world is violence unleashed at full force!"
"I will not succumb to power! Even if this school wants to expel me, if I show my true abilities, I can kill the traitor before the school kicks me out."
"Want to report me? Hah... They wouldn't dare gamble. If I get expelled because of them, wouldn't I just crush this traitor like an insect, letting him breathe his last...?"
Aragaki Shun: "..."
Can you also use Source Power to infinitely add points and become stronger?
Otherwise, where did you get the courage to say such a childish thing?
They won't submit to power; violence is the strongest weapon, they even threaten classmates with murder... Am I still attending Kodo Ikusei Senior High School? Where did they put me?
"Forget it, I knew long ago that the school deliberately left a bunch of problem children in Class C and Class D. I should have realized this much sooner."
Aragaki Shun shook his head, ignoring Ryuen's nonsense, and directly asked, "If you were to target Class D, who would you choose as your objective?"
"Yamauchi Haruki, Kanji Ike, and Ken Sudō —normally speaking, these three should be the easiest targets for Class D to handle, right?"
Ryuen Kakeru: "..."
I didn't answer anything, yet you're so certain I'll target Class D, and you even revealed who the target of your attack is?
"The Final Exam won't give the Class Evaluation Points. If you don't do anything, you'll have to eat Mountain Vegetable Set Meal every day until the Final Exam."
Aragaki Shun casually offered an explanation, the meaning of which was self-evident.
If the leader of Class C has fallen to this state, and he still can't produce any achievements to prove his strength, then just wait for his violent rule in Class C to slowly crumble.
"Although Class B lost Sakayanagi Arisu, this also led to Katsuragi Yasuhiro having a stronger grasp on the class. His style tends to be steady, making it difficult for you to find a loophole. Therefore, Class D is still easier to target."
At this point, Aragaki Shun's attitude suddenly became serious. He focused his gaze on Ryuen Kakeru, relying on his instincts to unleash his mental abilities that pushed human limits.
"Listen to me, Ryuen. Most of the students in Class D have joined my faction, and I also hold the power Student Council adjudicate all kinds of conflicts among the first-year students."
"You're targeting Class D, and you definitely can't succeed without my permission. So before you take any action, didn't you even consider getting my support first?"
Nothing seemed to have changed, but a hint of confusion appeared in the eyes of the leader of Class C.
How could I possibly find something to mean by what he said? Am I crazy?
150. From Mental Enhancement to Hypnosis Academy
Why did I suddenly agree with what he said and even follow him to this secluded private room to discuss profit sharing?
Ryuen Kakeru felt as if time had been erased from his memory. Even though all his previous actions were decisions he had made after careful consideration, something just felt off.
Is it correct to suggest that I should try to get Aragaki Shun's support when I take action against Class D?
That does seem to make sense?
But even if there were a valid point, how could he possibly do something so pointless, let alone bow down to what he perceives as his greatest enemy?
But the fact is, he not only agreed with Aragaki Shun's statement, but also followed him to this private room. Things have even progressed to the point where he should give Aragaki Shun a certain percentage of the profits after he takes over Class D.
Am I fucking insane? I painstakingly plotted against Class D just to steal some pocket money, and Aragaki Shun doesn't lift a finger, yet I'm expected to take a share from him?
"Ahem~ Ryuen, listen to me. The school just gave all first-year students 200 Class Evaluation Points. Now, the students in Class D do have a lot of Private Points at their disposal. I support you in suppressing them a little."
In the private room, seeing the Tyrant of Class C sitting opposite him looking like he was questioning the meaning of life, Aragaki Shun immediately interrupted his train of thought again to prevent him from bringing his own logic back to normal.
"But as you know, most of the people in Class D have joined my Aragaki Faction. If you're going to take action against them, you should at least share some of the benefits with me, right?"
"It's not much. We'll split the final profits 30/70, and I'll turn a blind eye to this."
"How come it's only 70%?!"
Ryuen Kakeru thoughts were somewhat confused, suddenly became shrill, and a look of dissatisfaction appeared on his face.
"You want to take 30% without doing anything? Don't you think you're going too far?"
"You misheard me. I only have 70% of it; the remaining 30% is for you!"
"Bang!" Upon hearing this, Ryuen Kakeru's dazed mind went completely blank. Instinctively, he slammed his hand on the table. "I work myself to the bone and only get 30% in the end? Are you trying to fob me off like Delia?"
"You can't say that..."
Seeing the ferocious expression on Ryuen's face across from him, as if there was no room for negotiation, Aragaki Shun narrowed his eyes slightly.
It seems that with the mental attribute only increased to 13, for the time being, I can only go with the flow. Even if I use some hypnosis techniques, it is impossible to change the mind of a determined person with just words.
But what about people who aren't so determined?