Fundraising, Consolidating Points

"Prince Ganlongdao."

"Isn't this going a bit too far?"

Shiho Manabe asked with some hesitation.

The two had only known each other for two days, and while she naturally wanted to stand on the side of Prince Ganlongdao, she was still hesitant about him wanting the points in her possession.

"Heh."

At this moment, Kaneda also took out his phone and pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose.

He turned back to look at the rest of the class and sneered.

"Everyone, I don't think we need to pay him any mind. This guy Ganlongdao has lost his mind. I've already contacted Mr. Kazuma Sakagami to come over. In a moment, I'm going to report Ganlongdao for bullying his classmates. Everyone, bear witness for me, and let's get him expelled together, how about that?"

Just beating him up, forcing him to acknowledge Prince Ganlongdao as his boss.

Thinking of his own dreams, the uncertainty of the goal's rules, and the strength of Prince Ganlongdao, Kaneda felt he could endure it if he had to.

But now he actually wanted the points in his hands?

In his dreams.

Did he really think that because he feared violence, he wouldn't have the courage to report him to a teacher?

To save face, Ishizaki and the others might choose to die rather than report it to a teacher.

As an honor student, Kaneda had no such qualms. He was able to endure the violence of Dragon Garden and Prince Ganlongdao mainly because he judged that following them was profitable.

On the contrary, Ibuki Mio, who had originally intended to leave, sat in her seat with her arms crossed and her legs crossed, looking like she was all ears.

"Is that so."

Prince Ganlongdao looked at Kaneda with a playful expression.

"Since that's the case, let's wait until Sakagami arrives before we talk."

"Hmph."

Kaneda sneered: "Ganlongdao, you were just born better off than the rest of us. Enjoy the last bit of time you have at this school."

"..."

Prince Ganlongdao's expression remained playful, and he did not respond.

His assessment of Kaneda had actually risen a little.

If he had simply yielded to violence, he wouldn't be of much use. Someone like Kaneda, who dared to resist for the sake of profit, was the best kind.

Only those driven by profit were easier to control.

Soon.

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps.

Kazuma Sakagami walked into the classroom and looked at Kaneda.

"Student Kaneda, you said there was some trouble in the classroom. What exactly is the matter?"

"Mr. Sakagami."

Kaneda arrogantly lifted his chin and pointed at Prince Ganlongdao on the podium:

"He is extorting me."

"Oh? What happened?"

"He isn't just extorting me; he's extorting all of us. He wants us to hand over our points for him to keep, and furthermore, yesterday..."

"I see."

Hearing Kaneda mention yesterday's events, Sakagami stepped in and took over the conversation.

He turned his head to look at Prince Ganlongdao and curled the corners of his mouth:

"Student Ganlongdao, even in this school, I cannot sit idly by if I see someone extorting students without cause..."

Off to the side.

Kaneda tilted his chin toward Prince Ganlongdao.

You little punk?

Know you're scared now?

Although he was a bit annoyed that the teacher had interrupted him, it was clear that Sakagami was on his side.

However, in reality.

Kaneda had failed to grasp the significance of the words "without cause."

The implication was clear.

If it wasn't for no reason, Kazuma Sakagami was there to support the collection of points.

"Of course."

Hearing what Kazuma Sakagami meant, Prince Ganlongdao turned his head to look at the students below and smiled casually:

"You should all remember what Kazuma Sakagami said yesterday, right? In this school, points can buy everything?"

"So what?"

Kaneda said with a hint of sarcasm: "I've already tested that. Everything in Keyaki Mall can be bought with points."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The corners of the mouths of the other people in the class unconsciously revealed a smile.

They had already put this into practice yesterday; points could indeed buy everything. It was just that time was limited, so they couldn't shop properly, and they all planned to spend a good amount over the weekend.

No one would nag in their ears about how hard it is to earn money.

They could use them however they wanted, and it felt much more convenient than cash.

"That's true for supplies, but what about rules, information, and the like?"

Prince Ganlongdao pointed at the surveillance camera above his head and said playfully:

"Kazuma Sakagami, if I wanted to delete the surveillance footage of Class C from yesterday, how many points would it take?"

"That's true..."

Kazuma Sakagami pushed up the bridge of his glasses, and two white glints reflected off the lenses.

"Two million."

"That's so expensive..."

Even Prince Ganlongdao was a little surprised.

He hadn't expected it.

It would actually be that expensive.

Kaneda and the others were even more stunned.

"Wait a minute."

"Teacher, what is going on?"

"Could it be that even surveillance footage can be bought?"

"It didn't seem like that was mentioned yesterday, right? Then how did Prince Ganlongdao know?"

The people around were chattering incessantly.

None of that was important; they just needed to know that points weren't as simple as just buying supplies.

"Expensive? That's to be expected, isn't it?"

Kazuma Sakagami ignored the others and just responded to Prince Ganlongdao with a smile:

"Logically speaking, if you really don't want to be caught on surveillance, you should take action before that happens, shouldn't you?"

"Oh?"

Prince Ganlongdao raised an eyebrow.

This was hinting to him that there were other, cheaper ways.

For example.

Covering or destroying the surveillance devices.

The points required would naturally be less.

Even with the school rules in place, with such a protective teacher around, hinting at some rules for them was incredibly easy.

Even if he didn't say it explicitly, he could hint at many rules.

This was the charm of language.

Of course.

The premise was being able to understand Kazuma Sakagami's hints.

Kaneda belonged to the type who couldn't understand and couldn't read the room; he was actually thinking about reporting to the teachers.

"Do you understand now?"

Prince Ganlongdao's expression turned indifferent.

"You don't really think these points are given to you as pocket money, do you? Points can buy more than just supplies; they can buy everything!"

"No matter what kind of trials we face in the future, points will inevitably be the most important weapon."

"Only by concentrating our points will it be beneficial for us to deal with future trials."

"Not just this month, but from now on, any points exceeding thirty thousand each month must all be handed over to me for safekeeping. I believe thirty thousand points are enough for everyone to live on."

"Right now, considering that school has just started."

"There are many places where points are needed, so everyone just needs to hand over fifty thousand points to me this month."

It was only the second day of school.

There hadn't been time to go shopping properly after school yesterday either.

Most people still had their points in hand; even if they had spent a bit more yesterday, it should still be within the range of normal consumption, leaving everyone with at least seventy or eighty thousand points.

But if they waited until the weekend.

Prince Ganlongdao was fully convinced.

These guys would likely spend their points on game consoles or laptops.

By then.

It would be difficult to consolidate these points.

If some people paid more and others paid less, there would inevitably be those who felt it was unfair and refused to cooperate.

The best time to consolidate these points.

Is right now!

However.

Upon hearing the words of Prince Ganlongdao.

Shiho Manabe, Hideo Suzuki, and others from Class C still hesitated.

Even knowing that this was good for the class, and knowing it was the best choice, most people still held back.

Prince Ganlongdao also discovered a specific trait of Class C.

These people were particularly well-versed in the essence of "none of my business."

Just like Kaneda.

Even if he figured out part of the rules, he wouldn't share them with those around him, choosing instead to act alone and monopolize the benefits.

However.

This shortsightedness.

Would only cause people to lose out on other possibilities.