"Sorry."
Horikita Manabu swallowed his pride and spoke in a low voice. "Could you please delete the video?"
"Hmph. At least you know what's good for you."
Prince Ganlongdao snorted.
He deleted the video in front of them, then turned and left without another word.
He seemed to have no interest in their affairs.
Nearby.
Horikita Suzune had overheard their conversation, and her slender figure swayed as if in a daze.
Her brother.
The brother who had been capable of anything since childhood, the one she had idolized and striven to emulate!
Had actually apologized to Prince Ganlongdao?
She had already said she was willing to pay some Private Points to buy the video.
But Horikita Manabu had still chosen to apologize!
Was her brother—the one who had always been independent and able to solve everything on his own—really this concerned about his reputation now?
Or was it that Horikita Manabu didn't want anything to do with his little sister?
Had he grown to hate her that much?
The thought made Horikita Suzune's heart clench.
"Wait."
On the other side, Horikita Manabu frowned, looking doubtful.
"You deleted it that easily. Aren't you worried I'll accuse you of attacking a senior? You know there aren't any surveillance cameras here."
The video.
It wasn't just a way to threaten Horikita Suzune and the others.
It was also a means for Prince Ganlongdao to protect himself!
After all, the Horikita Siblings could simply conspire and make up whatever story they wanted.
When that happened.
Prince Ganlongdao would have no way to defend himself except by loudly protesting his innocence.
The video was so important.
And this guy had deleted it without the slightest hesitation.
Had he not thought of that, or did he have a backup?
"Heh. Are you stupid?"
Prince Ganlongdao turned to look at them with disdain.
"You're wondering if I have a backup, aren't you? Foolish!"
"Student Council President, you don't actually think this student ID can evade the university's oversight, do you? If the school says Private Points can buy anything, I'm sure they can buy the record of this video, too."
"Or do you want to take your chances?"
"No."
Horikita Manabu spoke in a low voice. "Sorry for bothering you."
"At least you know what's good for you."
With that, Prince Ganlongdao turned and left.
It didn't take much thought to figure out.
Even phones made by major international brands monitored their users.
How much more likely was it that this university had backups on the school's end?
Unless.
He truly believed that nonsense about protecting privacy.
They might not pay attention to it under normal circumstances.
But if someone wanted to find it, they could.
Still, this at least showed.
Prince Ganlongdao really hadn't used the video to do anything to them.
Thinking about it.
Why did Horikita Manabu suddenly feel that this guy was rather straightforward?
Meanwhile, Horikita Suzune stood frozen beside him, her beautiful eyes full of shock.
What did it mean that Private Points could buy anything?
Besides daily necessities at the university.
Could they even buy backup copies of videos?
Chabashira Sae seemed to have said something similar before. So that was what she meant!
It was as if a new line of thought had suddenly opened up for Horikita Suzune. As she watched Prince Ganlongdao disappear into the distance, a hint of solemnity finally entered her gaze. This man really did seem to have some tricks up his sleeve.
Once Prince Ganlongdao had disappeared from view.
Horikita Manabu turned back. Seeing Horikita Suzune clutching her right side, he felt a pang of concern, but his tone remained cold.
"Suzune, that's all I have to say. You're not suited to this university. If you understand, drop out on your own."
"..."
Horikita Suzune lowered her head and pressed her lips together without replying.
Looking at his little sister like this.
Horikita Manabu felt helpless, too.
He knew very well.
His little sister had never listened to advice, even as a child.
Once Horikita Suzune made up her mind, not even nine oxen could drag her back.
Since Horikita Suzune still wanted to stay at this university.
There wasn't much Horikita Manabu could do.
After hesitating for a moment, he reminded her in a quiet voice:
"Forget it. If you insist on staying at this university and humiliating yourself, no one can stop you. But I'm warning you: don't go near Ganlongdao. You're no match for him. Understand?"
To be honest.
Horikita Manabu couldn't make sense of it.
He had always been confident in one of his talents: he could read someone's presence at a glance and judge their approximate strength.
That was why.
He had seen a brilliant, uncut gem in Horikita Suzune.
When he realized Horikita Suzune had been deliberately imitating him, Horikita Manabu had felt an indescribable anger—anger at himself.
He had felt as though he was holding his little sister back from growing.
That was why he had deliberately chosen to leave.
But now.
Horikita Manabu was astonished to find.
He couldn't see through Prince Ganlongdao at all!
He could only tell that the man was powerful, with exceptional fighting ability and judgment.
However.
Prince Ganlongdao's way of doing things left Horikita Manabu confused.
Sometimes he was overbearing and arrogant; this time, he had been so easygoing.
Horikita Manabu really couldn't make sense of him.
All he could tell was that Prince Ganlongdao was extremely arrogant.
And.
Had an absurdly high sense of self-worth!
He cared more about the way people spoke to him than about Private Points?
That was ridiculous.
Regardless.
Horikita Manabu knew very well.
His little sister, Horikita Suzune, who had yet to reach her full potential, was definitely no match for Prince Ganlongdao. That was why he had warned her.
Seeing that Horikita Suzune kept her head lowered and didn't respond, Horikita Manabu hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.
After a long while.
As his footsteps faded into the distance.
Horikita Suzune remained where she was, her hands clenched into fists.
Tears welled in her beautiful eyes.
Damn it...
Horikita Suzune was filled with resentment.
Another day of making her brother lose face!
And her beloved brother had looked down on her, too.
Prince Ganlongdao might have some skill, but what gave him the right to say she wasn't his match?
In these three years.
She had grown a lot, too!
She was no longer the weak little sister in Horikita Manabu's memory,
the one who could only run after her brother.
At least.
That was what Horikita Suzune believed.
For some reason.
The scene of Prince Ganlongdao stomping Horikita Manabu underfoot.
Kept replaying in Horikita Suzune's mind.
He hadn't just embarrassed Horikita Manabu at Club Orientation; this time, he had even forced her brother to apologize.
What made him think she wasn't his match?
A spark of fire flashed in Horikita Suzune's beautiful eyes.
She made up her mind.
She would teach Prince Ganlongdao a lesson and avenge her beloved brother!
However.
She could put all that aside for now.
Can Private Points buy anything?
Horikita Suzune furrowed her delicate brows.
Although she didn't want to admit it, she had to say that Prince Ganlongdao's words had opened up a new line of thought for her.
Suppose.
Prince Ganlongdao's guess was right.
Besides daily necessities at Keyaki Mall, Private Points could buy all sorts of other things—or even more abstract things?
For example...
The Midterm Exam papers, or even the answers themselves?
At the thought.
Horikita Suzune's lips curved upward slightly.
Her little brain was quick.
She would show Horikita Manabu.
Whether she or Prince Ganlongdao was better.
She didn't have to wait until next time.
She would beat Prince Ganlongdao in this Midterm Exam. Tomorrow, she would buy the exam papers from Chabashira Sae and have everyone else memorize them!
Then she would advance straight to Class C!
And quickly rise to Class A to prove herself!
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