Who Is the Undercover

"Isn't that Ichinose and Kanzaki? How's it going, have you found a base yet?"

"Sorry, Nagami, the suitable base ahead has already been taken by Class B."

"Ah, what a shame. Truly worthy of Ichinose."

"Ichinose, who is the leader of Class B?"

"Eh, are you being that direct? I'm sorry, Nagami, but for the sake of Class B, I can't tell you."

Ichinose's mouth formed an 'O' shape, her face full of shock. Puzzled by Nagami's bold question, she shook her head.

"Even if there is an alliance between Class B and Class D, we don't trust each other enough to reveal our leaders," Kanzaki, Ichinose's follower, said.

"Heh heh, I've already come up with a way to make it absolutely impossible for the leader to be guessed. I'd only tell you because it's you, Ichinose."

"Eh, really? Nagami, your way of speaking is so cunning."

After Kanzaki stepped aside, Nagami spoke to Ichinose.

To prevent the leader from being guessed, besides changing the leader reasonably on the seventh day, one can also purchase a fake leader card from the teachers using points. It's just a shell with no actual function.

To elaborate further, if the leader must be the one to swipe the card, how does the school verify their identity? Clearly, there are hidden cameras near each base to ensure student safety and fairness. So, if you block the base camera, even if the person swiping isn't the leader, as long as the leader appears near the base, the school has to turn a blind eye.

What is not forbidden by law is permitted. With this combo, even the leader themselves can be fooled.

"Wow, amazing! To think of so many rules—could it be that you are a very smart person, Nagami?"

"I look forward to your good news, Ichinose."

"The people of Class B will definitely take first place in this competition."

Sorry, little angel, first place should still go to Class D, because the mole in Class A is supporting Class D.

At this moment, the Class D wilderness survival expert, Bell Ike.

"Ike, you're amazing! You know so much about wilderness survival! I don't even recognize most of these fruits."

Kushida said.

"It's nothing, Kushida, I just go camping often."

"That campfire needs to be built up properly to be lit. Yamauchi, the way you're placing it is wrong."

The students began to get busy, setting up essential camping items: tents, campfires, fruit baskets, portable toilets, and more.

"Looks like you know what you're doing, Ike. I'll leave my tent to you."

Ike was just about to retort, but upon seeing Nagami, who had spoken, he instantly lost his nerve.

"Your secret, I'll hold onto it for a lifetime."

Nagami whispered softly into Ike's ear, like a devil's murmur.

"Yes! Helping classmates is the right thing to do."

Nagami smiled after hearing this and found a rock to lie down and rest.

"Oh, isn't this Ibuki? Were you kicked out by Class C? How pitiful."

"Spare me the sarcasm. I'm not in the mood to talk to you."

"Ah, which direction is Class C in? I miss Princess Shiina."

"What a lousy guy!"

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Ibuki pointed with her hand, saying that if you walk along the north side, you will see a beach, which is the base for Class C.

Before long, Nagami followed the direction Ibuki pointed, the path filled with tropical plants. As he approached the beach, he heard laughter and chatter.

He saw Shiina wearing a beautiful swimsuit, focused on reading Keigo Higashino's Letters on a beach chair. Her innocent and pure smile was as bright as the sun. Nagami couldn't help but curl his lips upward and quietly walked closer.

"Ah!" Shiina spotted Nagami, startled at first, then revealed a sweet smile. "Nagami, why did you come over?"

"Of course, to see you, Princess Shiina," Nagami teased.

Shiina nodded slightly, a blush appearing on her face.

"Hey, this is the Class C base. Don't come here and get in the way, Class D."

Ishizaki wore a sour face, wanting to drive Nagami away, but Nagami remained calm and composed.

"How unsociable. Shiina, I'll see you on the ship."

"Boss, greetings." Albert wore his signature sunglasses, his massive frame standing beside Ishizaki like a big bad wolf next to a little lamb.

Just as Nagami was about to leave, Albert invited him to the tent. Shiina looked at Nagami with some unease.

"It's fine. To Class C, I'm unexpectedly useful."

Nagami raised his forearm and whispered comfortingly to the worried Shiina beside him.

A barbecue grill was set up at the entrance of the tent, with meat skewers and vegetables being essential, and in the corner stood a small refrigerator filled with various common drinks and fresh fruits.

In the center of the tent sat an oversized air mattress, thick and resilient, covered with cotton sheets. It was far superior to the hardened ground that Class D had to use as a bed.

Barbecue paired with cola—this was truly a wonderful treat. However, Nagami had no heart to enjoy these things at the moment, as he was pondering the purpose behind Ryuen spending so many points.

(The AC Alliance. Given the level of luxury in Class C, their points must be nearly exhausted; they will inevitably withdraw from the competition during the coming days of camping.

If Class C withdraws early, that leaves Class A to stand alone. It can be inferred that Class C provided Class A with sufficient benefits beforehand; otherwise, Class A would never have agreed to this strategy.

Class A's ideal scenario is 324 points. Over 30,000 personal points, while further widening the gap with Class B, is equivalent to handing the class points that should have gone to Class C over to Class A. Class C would never take such a loss lying down; there must be a private agreement for the transfer of personal points. However, the loss of class points will cause the gap in subsequent special exams to widen, leaving Class C at a slight disadvantage.)

Clearly, Ryuen was not the type of honest person to suffer a loss. Thinking of this, Nagami suddenly understood Ryuen's plan.

(Assuming all classes spend 150 points on living expenses, in an ideal scenario where Class B does not guess the leaders and is not guessed correctly, they get 150+24=174 points. If Class D guesses two leaders correctly, they get 174+100-30=244 points. If Class A is guessed by three classes, they get 150 points.

In the worst-case scenario, Class D guesses Class C incorrectly but guesses Class A correctly, resulting in 144 points. Class A has moles, and with thirty percent being moles, no action can be hidden from everyone. The original agreement with Sakayanagi was for Class A to be at the bottom, unless Class C backstabs Class A. They would also need to avoid the 50-point leader penalty and guess two classes correctly for 10 points to escape the fate of being at the bottom. 24+150=174.

According to my tactics, it is impossible for Class D and Class B to have their leaders guessed, resulting in 74 points. It is impossible to risk revealing the leaders of Class B and Class D, otherwise, the class will be in turmoil and various variables will arise. It seems the opportunity to be a dog for Sakayanagi is unavoidable.)

(But this victory belongs to Class D.)

"Nagami, you've finally arrived. I've taken quite a liking to you. Class C is in dire need of a strong person like you; after all, violence is the strongest power in the world.

Can you really get along with that bunch of monkeys in Class D? That Sudo must have taken quite a bit of effort for you to handle, right?"

Ryuen mocked.

"We could rise to Class A together."

"All brawn and no brains, Ryuen. I appreciate your invitation, but I will not betray Class D. Nor will I ever join Class C."

"Such loyalty. I'm starting to like you more and more. One day, you will come begging for me."

"Then I look forward to that day."

Some people die on the second day but aren't buried until the seventh; how ridiculous, Nagami mourned silently.