Oh, so that's what I thought?

Slap.

Ryuen Kakeru slammed a photograph onto the table.

The person in the photo was a fierce-looking man with short red hair, clearly a delinquent not to be trifled with.

"I've already investigated the situation. This guy is Sudo Ken, a freshman in Class D and a new member of the Basketball Club. His physical abilities are outstanding; in terms of athletic performance alone, he should be second only to you. It's just that he has a short temper and is easily provoked."

"Class D has someone like that?"

Kaneda frowned, looking somewhat grave.

During the last swimming class and their usual physical education lessons, they had already learned just how exceptional Prince Ganlongdao's athletic performance was—it was nearly on par with a national athlete.

And this guy named Sudo was actually only second to Prince Ganlongdao in sports?

"And then?" Prince Ganlongdao asked indifferently.

"I plan to get Sudo expelled."

Ryuen tapped his finger on the photo of Sudo: "I want to test what kind of punishment the school will impose on a class that suffers an expulsion. I'll need Ishizaki and the others to help."

"Me?"

Ishizaki pointed at himself, looking dumbfounded: "What can I do?"

"You don't have to do anything."

Ryuen sneered: "Just go and provoke Sudo. Once I beat you guys up, I'll frame him for these injuries. We'll see how the school handles such a violent incident and what kind of punishment they hand down to Class D."

"Besides that."

As he spoke, Ryuen stared at Prince Ganlongdao with a hint of displeasure:

"I originally intended to ask the upperclassmen for some information, but those guys are all tight-lipped. They must be under some kind of restriction."

"How about it?"

"Let's test the school's reaction."

"This will also make things easier for your future plans, right? Assuming you have any."

Ryuen's tone carried a hint of sarcasm.

The implication was clear:

If you have nothing to do, or lack the ability, You might as well step down and hand the position over to him.

"This..."

However, Ishizaki and the others were momentarily stunned, glancing at Prince Ganlongdao with a guilty conscience.

Although they didn't know if this method would be effective, No one wanted to get beaten up.

With Prince Ganlongdao present, Ryuen lacked the absolute authority to command obedience, which was why he had to seek Prince Ganlongdao's approval before Ishizaki and the others would even consider it.

But it had to be said.

Ryuen Kakeru felt very capable, and his initiative was truly exceptional.

He hadn't been back in the class for long, yet he was already thinking about scouting the leaders of other classes and gathering intelligence from the upperclassmen; he had an action plan ready so quickly.

With such initiative, Even if they didn't fully approve of these schemes, Ryuen still gave people a sense of reliability.

Prince Ganlongdao had established class rules and regulations, which had indeed brought great benefits to Class C and significantly boosted the class's morale.

However.

Compared to such aimless tactics, Clearly, Ryuen, with his clear objectives, was more capable of providing a sense of security.

Of course.

Ishizaki and the others valued loyalty above all else.

Naturally, they couldn't go against Prince Ganlongdao's word just for this reason.

It was just that they didn't want to get beaten up, and they felt Ryuen's plan might be useful, leaving Ishizaki feeling conflicted. Only Kaneda remained dismissive.

"Another one of these underhanded tactics."

"Kaneda, is your skin itching for a beating again?"

Ryuen Kakeru shot him a cold glance.

He was also feeling a bit puzzled.

No matter how much he beat Kaneda, the guy always maintained that arrogant attitude, which was truly quite strange.

"Heh."

Kaneda sneered, equally devoid of any moral compass, and pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"However, if it benefits the class, I don't have any objections."

"What do you think?"

Ryuen looked at Prince Ganlongdao with his serpent-like eyes.

Continuing to wait for the school's arrangements was simply a waste of time; he could accomplish so much more with that time.

He could use the hot-tempered Sudo from Class D.

He could test the school's stance on violence and the penalties for expulsion.

How wonderful that would be.

However, Prince Ganlongdao picked at his ear and said:

"Ryuen, you really are like a new bride, can't wait a single moment, can you?"

"..."

Seeing Ryuen's cold face remain silent, Prince Ganlongdao said dismissively:

"You're really boring, guy. No."

"Reason?"

Ryuen Kakeru narrowed his eyes, a flash of murderous intent crossing them.

This guy wouldn't do anything himself, yet he wouldn't allow him to act either?

"Ryuen, your reasons for doing this are nothing more than these seven."

Prince Ganlongdao said, looking bored:

"First, to test the school's disciplinary severity regarding violence."

"Second, if successful, to test the impact of expulsion on the class."

"..."

Ryuen kept a cold face and said nothing.

It was such a good plan, and Prince Ganlongdao wouldn't even have to do anything, yet this guy actually disagreed.

A unified class was indeed more combat-effective, and the current Class C had high morale.

But if Prince Ganlongdao really refused to do a thing and even hindered his actions, Ryuen would truly have to consider poaching some people and setting up his own faction.

He only heard Prince Ganlongdao continue to analyze his thoughts.

"Third, to eliminate a powerful piece from Class D and prepare for future competition."

"Fourth, to use this to assert your presence, test if you can attract egoists whose only goal is to reach Class A, establish connections with them, and plant nails in other classes."

"Fifth, another benefit of asserting your presence is to showcase your style of conduct, making timid people in other classes fear you, which will make your future actions easier."

"Sixth, to showcase your ability so you can sell yourself for a good price, perhaps catching the eye of people from other classes to prepare for your own rise to Class A."

"Seventh, to consolidate your status in the class and weaken Kaneda's standing."

"These are your thoughts, aren't they, Ryuen?"

"..."

Uh.

Ryuen was stunned for a moment.

He stammered, unable to say a word.

He wasn't, he didn't, don't spout nonsense.

He just wanted to test the school's reaction; he hadn't considered nearly that much.

So, a plan like this actually had so many effects?

But if he were to deny it.

Wouldn't that just prove that he hadn't considered things as thoroughly as Prince Ganlongdao?

Ryuen also felt a bit embarrassed.

Well, fine.

So that's what I was thinking?

"Ryuen."

Kaneda, who had been stunned for a moment, snapped back to his senses; he had almost been fooled by this guy.

He cast a cold glance at Dragon Garden:

"You really are scheming."

"..."

Dragon Garden returned the gaze with icy indifference.

Damn it.

He hadn't thought that far ahead at all; it was the scheming Prince Ganlongdao who was the mastermind.

However.

These points shouldn't have been enough to constitute a reason for Prince Ganlongdao to refuse.

Dragon Garden turned his head to look at the man opposite him again and said coldly.

"Are you afraid I'll steal your status in the class?"

"You aren't capable of that."

Watching Dragon Garden's expression turn even uglier, Prince Ganlongdao said disdainfully:

"The only things of value to the class here are the first and second points, but since Class D currently has less than one hundred Class Points, it's hard to say whether we could even test anything out."

"Even if we forced Sudo to drop out to test the impact of an expulsion on the class, we would just be doing the work for the other classes. It's not worth it."

"..."

Upon hearing this.

Dragon Garden felt somewhat stifled.

At the very least, it proved one thing.

Prince Ganlongdao wasn't rejecting his proposal without reason.

He had originally intended to snap back.

But since Prince Ganlongdao had laid out so many of his own thoughts, Dragon Garden found it difficult to retort for the moment.

He only heard Prince Ganlongdao continue:

"However, since Dragon Garden has gone to the trouble of working so hard to gather all this intelligence for the class, I suppose I should offer you some guidance."

"..."

Upon hearing this.

Dragon Garden felt even more awkward.

Was this a compliment?

It was the first time he had been treated like a subordinate like this, and he couldn't even refute it.

It was truly quite uncomfortable.