In Classroom of the Elite, Ichinose You Will Regret This

The three of them exchanged glances.

They must be first-years; if they were second or third-years, it would be impossible for them to have no impression of them at all.

"Hey, are you guys looking at what he's holding in his hand?"

One of them had sharp eyes and realized that the content playing on the boy's phone was the exact scene of their confrontation with the red-haired boy just moments ago.

"Since the seniors' performance just now was so entertaining, I couldn't help but record it. You seniors don't mind, do you?"

A harmless, innocent smile spread across the face of Uesugi Gen.

Cold sweat instantly broke out on the trio; how could this guy know about things that weren't supposed to be revealed?

How was it possible? It hadn't even been a full day yet, and he had already managed to uncover this information?

"You bastard, delete that right now."

The trio couldn't hold back anymore, reaching out in an attempt to snatch the phone away.

After all, this wasn't exactly a glorious affair, and the school had previously issued a strict prohibition against revealing information about the S-System to freshmen.

If this first-year handed the video over, the three of them would absolutely face disciplinary action.

However, Uesugi Gen wouldn't let them succeed, dodging them with a quick side-step.

Uesugi Gen offered a well-intentioned reminder, "I advise you seniors not to do that. You've been at this school a year longer than I have, so you should know the layout of the security cameras better than I do."

"If you seniors snatch my phone here, and I report you to the school later, it won't be as simple as just receiving a disciplinary notice for you."

Uesugi Gen pointed to the camera behind the three of them, helping them calm down.

Upon hearing Uesugi Gen's words, the second-year trio stopped in their tracks, standing frozen a short distance away, unsure of what to do.

Damn it, not only the gag order, but he had even deduced the purpose of the security cameras. Who exactly is this guy?

"What do you want? If this is about the special exam—"

One of the seniors in the trio tried to take the initiative, attempting to seize control of the conversation.

"If you're talking about the school dividing students into four tiers—A, B, C, and D—based on their value, I already know that. No need to trouble yourself by repeating it."

The trio had just wanted to speak, but they were interrupted by Uesugi Gen.

"Just answer what I ask, no need to rush. I have plenty of things I want to ask."

"After all, you seniors have already leaked information once, so leaking it again won't make much of a difference, will it?"

"..."

The second-year trio was speechless, completely overwhelmed by the other party in terms of both momentum and rhetoric.

Moreover, it hadn't even been half a day since the start of the school year, and he had already completely dismantled this special exam. Such a situation was unheard of, making it impossible for them to even muster the will to resist.

"Ask whatever you want. I'll answer whatever I can."

The trio had raised the white flag and surrendered; the arrogant tone they had used earlier had been stripped away by Uesugi Gen, leaving them like little lambs.

"I see, a special exam, is it? Using class points to evaluate the value of a class, and announcing the results on the first of the second month."

Uesugi Gen recorded the intelligence they provided on his phone while listening to them talk about the school's S-System.

"And besides graduating as Class A, there's also this method of clearing the requirements by collecting twenty million personal points. I suppose that makes sense; points can buy anything, so buying a job recommendation qualification isn't that strange."

One of the trio heard Uesugi Gen's muttering and couldn't help but say, "That method is simply impossible. The highest personal point record in the school so far is 12 million, and that was obtained through criminal means. I advise you to just try your best to graduate as Class A."

This senior is actually quite a decent guy, even going out of his way to warn me.

Facing the senior's well-intentioned reminder, Uesugi Gen smiled and replied, "How would I know if I don't try? In my view, isn't the original intention behind the school setting this rule to hope that one day a talent capable of breaking the school's rules will appear?"

The trio stiffened, quietly staring at the boy before them.

They clearly had never thought that this rule could be interpreted from that perspective.

Perhaps, just as he said, the school administration was indeed waiting for a student capable of gathering 20 million points on their own to appear.

"That's all we know. Please, delete that video now."

Having said everything they could think of in one breath, the trio's tone became somewhat dejected as they pleaded with Uesugi Gen.

"Don't be in such a hurry, seniors. In the eyes of the school, your value might be very ordinary, but in my eyes, your value is worth much more than that."

Uesugi Gen waved his hand at the second-year trio and then said, "The value brought by intelligence is priceless."

"So, there must be some, right? Those unspoken rules that freshmen don't know about, but that are obvious to the seniors."

"And finally, what I want to know is information on all the special exams held over the past year, as well as every detail you seniors know regarding how students have points deducted."

Uesugi Gen pressed further, squeezing the trio for every bit of information.

"What exactly are you trying to do? It's rare for this school to have the same exam questions two years in a row."

After hearing Uesugi Gen's words, the leader of the trio couldn't help but ask back.

"As long as I grasp the majority of the intelligence and the details regarding point deductions, I can, to a certain extent, reverse-engineer the school's specific evaluation methods for the S-system, as well as the school's style and habits when it comes to setting special exams."

"When the time comes, whether it's about violating rules or predicting the school's intentions for special exams, I can stay one step ahead. The first-mover advantage provided by these things is incomparable."

Uesugi Gen stated the reason for his actions in a tone that suggested it was all a matter of course.

The trio exchanged glances, suddenly feeling that staying in their second year wasn't so bad after all. Being squeezed by Nagumo wasn't that hard to accept, at least they didn't have to be in the same grade as this guy.

Thinking of this, the trio couldn't help but feel sympathy for the underclassmen in his grade, hoping that in the future, they wouldn't be squeezed too hard by the devil before them.

"Alright, we've answered everything we know. Can you delete the video now?"

The trio pleaded in a subservient manner.

"Of course, seniors. I am a man who keeps his word."

Uesugi Gen said, deleting the video right in front of the trio.

"Hey, don't be in such a hurry to leave."

Uesugi Gen blocked the trio, who had just let out a sigh of relief and were about to slip away, then revealed a simple, honest smile like an old farmer.

"Since the first transaction is over, seniors, let's talk about the second one."

The trio looked at Uesugi Gen's kind smile, and despair began to well up in their hearts.

Was their brain kicked by a donkey earlier to provoke that defective product from Class D? Now, there was no turning back.

"I want all the valuable intelligence from the second-year grade you are in."

"This includes the details on point deductions I mentioned earlier, information on key figures in the second year, and exam information. As long as I deem it valuable, I can use points to purchase it from you seniors."

"After all, life for you seniors isn't exactly easy, is it?"

"As long as you tell me what you know, you can earn some extra pocket money. Why not?"

The trio gulped, hearing the temptation of a devil from hell in Uesugi Gen's voice.

The trio lowered their heads and stood in place, weighing the pros and cons of this action.

Indeed, being in the bottom class of the second year, their monthly points were already scarce, and they were constantly being squeezed by others. Sometimes they didn't even have enough points to eat. Since that was the case, they had to find their own way out; after all, it didn't matter who they served as a dog.

One of them gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, took two sharp steps forward, and grabbed Uesugi Gen's hand.

"Deal."

"Then, I wish us a pleasant cooperation over the next two years, seniors."

After exchanging contact information, Uesugi Gen looked at the kind-hearted second-year seniors who were giving him free intelligence, flashed a brilliant smile, and then casually waved goodbye.

The trio watched Uesugi Gen's retreating back, and one of them couldn't help but ask the leader in the middle, "Hey, is it really okay for us to do this? If Nagumo finds out..."

"Shut up. If the three of us don't say anything, no one will know. Besides, he's managed to grasp the S-system to this extent in less than half a day since school started."

"Someone like this is simply unheard of. Compared to Nagumo, he might be the better choice."

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Chapter 5: Advanced Nurturing High School Speedrun Guide

If Advanced Nurturing High School were a game, and graduating from Class A was considered the normal process for clearing the game.

Then 20 million points could be considered a shortcut to ignore all levels and face the final boss directly.

Points can buy anything; 20 million means rising to Class A at any time. This design feels like it was specifically set up for "pay-to-win" whales.

However, Advanced Nurturing High School has no top-up portal, making the 20 million point option look like a pie in the sky drawn by the school, specifically used to motivate students.

Assuming each student receives 100,000 points per month, that's 1.2 million a year. Even if they didn't spend a single point, they would only have a little over 3 million in three years, which is far from the 20 million figure.

As the senior just said, the most points any individual has held to date is 12 million, and that was obtained through fraud.

Therefore, the vast majority of students can only take the other path: constant competition over three years to allow themselves to grow.

Finally, rely on class points to rise to Class A and then graduate from Class A.

Does a game have to be played for three years? It feels a little too long.

Uesugi Gen looked up at the clear blue sky above.

Forget it, let's just clear it today.

For Sakayanagi Narimori, who is an educator, Advanced Nurturing High School is undoubtedly his life's work, as dear to him as his own son.

Now that his other pride and joy, his beloved daughter Sakayanagi Arisu, had also arrived at Advanced Nurturing High School, Sakayanagi Narimori felt a sense of unease.

After all, his daughter had never spent a single day away from the family's care since she was small.

He had no idea if that child, Arisu, would be able to adapt to the school's environment.

With this thought in mind, Sakayanagi Narimori stepped out of his office, intending to quietly go and check on his daughter after finishing his lunch.

"Excuse me, are you Chairman Sakayanagi?"

Just as he stepped out of his office, Sakayanagi Narimori ran straight into a handsome young man with a bright, cheerful smile.

Although the person who had arrived was just a student, the gentle and refined man still invited him into his office, dutifully fulfilling his responsibilities.

"May I ask if you have encountered any problems?"

Faced with such a question, Uesugi Gen spoke with a hint of confusion, "That's strange, isn't it the school that asked us to demonstrate our value?"

After saying this, Uesugi Gen shifted his tone, "After all, the best way to demonstrate one's value is to show it directly to the other party's boss, isn't it?"

Sakayanagi Narimori's pupils constricted, and he immediately understood the true intention of this young man.

"I see, so you have already grasped the true meaning of this exam."

Sakayanagi Narimori was surprised, yet also felt a sense of helplessness.

From the young man's words just now, it could be inferred that this conversation would not be short.

It seemed his plan to visit his daughter had fallen through; he would have to find time in the afternoon instead.

Immediately, Sakayanagi Narimori stood up, took out some tea leaves, and poured a cup of tea for both himself and Uesugi Gen.

Uesugi Gen placed his phone on the desk, pushed it forward with one hand, and slid it in front of Sakayanagi Narimori; it contained the intelligence he had just obtained from the second-year senior.