I Will Explain the Information Gap! Cooperation with Class B?! Akiyama Shin's First Pot of Gold!

Chabashira Sae looked at Akiyama Shin, who had calmly uttered the words "Verification Right," and finally understood everything.

Akiyama Shin did not want her to personally confirm the rules; that would be crossing the line for her.

What he wanted was an implied verification, a credential that would grant credibility to his subsequent actions.

He intended to use this deduced intelligence to trade with other classes, and his target was none other than Personal Points.

He had seen through the pathetic state of Class 1-D, and thus prioritized the acquisition of personal resources over the class's advancement.

Or rather, he viewed the accumulation of Personal Points as an indispensable stepping stone to achieving the latter.

Akiyama Shin was trying to pull off a "wolf in sheep's clothing" scheme!

After all, strictly speaking...

Even if these pieces of intelligence were backed by an implied verification!

They were not entirely accurate or certain for a potential buyer!

Yet, Akiyama Shin was still willing to bet that someone would purchase his information... such confidence... it was simply irrational!

But Akiyama Shin wanted to use this intelligence to exchange for a massive amount of Personal Points, likely targeting a collective fund from the upper-tier classes.

Though Chabashira Sae felt a sense of absurdity, she could not suppress a rising trace of excitement.

After all, the rules did not prohibit point transactions between classes, nor did they forbid the sale of information, provided it did not involve the leakage of core secrets from the first month.

As the homeroom teacher, she would not be violating any regulations in this process, merely acting as a witness.

Since the school promoted meritocracy...

Then, this act of acquiring resources through intellect and information asymmetry... was that not also a form of ability?

"Verification Right?"

Chabashira Sae repeated the words, the corners of her mouth curling into a faint, playful smile.

"Very well, 100,000 points."

Akiyama Shin's dark red pupils contracted slightly.

What a lion's share...

He instantly understood Chabashira Sae's intention.

She knew he was about to conduct a large-scale transaction and immediately sought to drain the 100,000 points he had just obtained, both as her entry fee for participating and as a test of his resolve.

Without the slightest hesitation, and without even a change in expression, Akiyama Shin operated his Terminal and cleanly transferred the 100,000 points to Chabashira Sae.

The notification sound of the points being received was exceptionally clear in the quiet office.

"Transaction confirmed."

Chabashira Sae verified the receipt, then spoke to Akiyama Shin in a clear voice.

"I, Chabashira Sae, homeroom teacher of Class 1-D, hereby verify that the intelligence provided by student Akiyama Shin regarding the operational mechanisms of this school stems entirely from his personal observation and logical deduction. I act solely as a witness and ensure that the subsequent transaction process complies with school regulations."

Akiyama Shin silently ended the recording.

"Then, Teacher Chabashira, please come with me..."

"The upcoming transaction requires a school official as a witness to ensure the validity of the contract."

Chabashira Sae did not object; she picked up her Terminal and stood up.

"Let's go."

"Let me see just how far you can go."

The two left the office.

They headed straight toward the classroom of Class 1-B.

At this moment.

Most of the other first-year classes had not yet left their classrooms.

Akiyama Shin had not chosen Class A as the target for his first pot of gold. Ever since the classes were assigned, cooperation between Class D and Class A had been impossible. Because Class A was filled with elites who might have already grasped some of the rules, the bargaining chips and difficulty were much higher. He did not want to get tangled up with the strongest opponent at this early stage; although he was confident he could catch up, that would mean more trouble.

He also did not choose the neighboring Class C, as Class C and Class D were natural rivals. Therefore, Class 1-B, which might harbor doubts about the rules but had not yet seen through them, became his optimal choice—the risk was manageable, and the returns were substantial.

Arriving at the door of Class 1-B.

Chabashira Sae stepped forward and knocked on the door.

The door was opened quickly, revealing a young female teacher. She had fluffy, light brown curly hair draped over her shoulders and was wearing a pink short-sleeved shirt and a white dress that did not fit the stern image of a teacher. A sweet, gentle smile rested on her face, making her look like a big sister from next door.

"Oh my? Little Sae?"

Hoshinomiya Chie.

The homeroom teacher of Class 1-B.

Upon seeing Chabashira Sae, Hoshinomiya Chie's face immediately lit up with surprise, her tone intimate.

"What a rare guest! Why have you come to see me?"

"Did you miss me?"

As she spoke, she even spread her arms as if to give Chabashira Sae a hug.

Chabashira Sae, looking thoroughly disgusted, used her hand to press against the other woman's shoulder, stopping her from getting any closer, her tone remaining cold.

"Cut it out, Hoshinomiya."

"It is my student who has come to discuss a collaboration with your Class B."

"Collaboration?"

Only then did Hoshinomiya Chie notice Akiyama Shin standing behind Chabashira Sae. She blinked, gave him a thorough up-and-down look, and her face filled with undisguised surprise.

"Wow! This student... he's really handsome!"

"And to have discovered the clues so quickly... and even know to seek a collaboration? That's truly impressive!"

Her inner thoughts instantly sprang to life.

He's my type! That cold, sharp, and intelligent kind!

Ah, ah! No, no! Hoshinomiya Chie! You are a teacher! Teachers and students are forbidden! No, no!

She hurriedly shook those chaotic thoughts from her mind, stepped aside to clear the path, and greeted them enthusiastically.

"Please, come in, come in!"

"Little Sae, you come in too!"

The three of them entered the Class B classroom.

The students of Class B had been chatting amongst themselves, but upon seeing their homeroom teacher walk in with the Class D homeroom teacher and an unfamiliar, handsome boy, they all wore expressions of bewilderment and curiosity.

The atmosphere in Class B was quite different from that of Class D; it was less restless and possessed a greater sense of stability and friendliness.

They looked like earnest, honest students with clear eyes, carrying an innocence and kindness untouched by the ways of the world.

Akiyama Shin did not waste much time. He walked quickly to the center of the podium, his gaze sweeping calmly over all the students of Class B present, and got straight to the point.

"Class 1-D, Akiyama Shin."

"My purpose here is to conduct a transaction with your class."

Akiyama Shin's voice was not loud, yet it carried clearly throughout the now-silent classroom.

"I can sell to your class..."

"All the intelligence I currently possess regarding the core operational rules of this Advanced Nurturing High School."

As soon as these words were spoken, a low murmur of shock rippled through the Class B classroom. The students looked at one another, exchanging surprised and uncertain glances, but Akiyama Shin ignored them and continued.

"There are two options for the transaction..."

"We will need to sign a contract with penalty clauses for breach of agreement..."

"And have both homeroom teachers serve as witnesses."

He operated his terminal, projecting the two pre-drafted contracts onto the whiteboard at the front of the classroom.

[Contract Option 1: Buyout System]

Content: Party B (Class B) pays Party A (Akiyama Shin) 2.8 million Personal Points to buy out all relevant intelligence held by Party A in a single payment.

Restrictions: During the effective period of the contract (one month), Party A may not disclose the transaction to any individual or group other than Party B (including Party A's own Class D), nor may they profit from this intelligence in any form.

Breach Clause: If Party A violates the above restrictions, they must pay Party B 4 million Personal Points as a penalty. After the buyout, Party B may decide the scope of the intelligence's use and may conduct further transactions.

[Contract Option 2: Right to Know]

Content: Party B (Class B) pays Party A (Akiyama Shin) 1 million Personal Points to obtain the right to know all relevant intelligence held by Party A.

Restrictions: During the effective period of the contract (one month), Party A may still sell this intelligence to other classes. Party B may not disclose the intelligence to third parties or use this intelligence to conduct transactions with other classes.

Breach Clause: If Party B violates the above restrictions, they must pay Party A 3 million Personal Points as a penalty.

Addendum:

Regarding other classes discovering the rules on their own, the contract restrictions apply to disclosures made by Party A or Party B, but do not restrict other classes from discovering them independently.

Even if other classes learn of the rules later, the advantage of the exclusive period obtained by Class B through the buyout remains, allowing for earlier planning and avoiding the intensified competition caused by the rapid spread of information between classes. For Class B, the core value of the buyout lies in the time difference and information control, rather than permanent secrecy. The penalty amounts, being higher than the transaction fees, are intended to form a powerful deterrent to prevent either party from easily breaching the contract. The amounts of 4 million and 3 million are, for any class in the early stages, an unbearable sum that would be enough to drain all of a class's points, effectively ensuring the execution of the contract. The one-month time limit gives the intelligence sufficient relevance; after one month, the rules may change due to exams or special events, at which point the contract will automatically dissolve and both parties will no longer be bound.

Looking at the clearly listed terms on the whiteboard, especially the massive penalty fees in Personal Points, the Class B classroom suddenly erupted.

"2.8 million?! This... this is too much!"

"Buyout and Right to Know... does that mean if we only buy the Right to Know... he can still sell it to other classes?"

"A 4 million penalty?!"

"What exactly does he know? Is it worth this many points?"

Just then, the core figures of Class B stood up.

One was a girl with long, pink hair reaching her waist. She had a sweet and cute appearance, a well-proportioned figure—especially her notable chest—and a gentle, infectious smile on her face. She was the soul of Class B, Honami Ichinose.

The other was a boy with dark blue hair and a serious, cold expression, Ryuji Kanzaki. He was the vice-representative of Class B, known for his calmness and insight.

Honami Ichinose walked forward, her voice gentle yet firm.

"Akiyama-kun, hello, I am Honami Ichinose."

"Nice to meet you."

"Your proposal is truly surprising... Could you tell us... what exactly your information is about...?"

"After all..."

"This concerns the points of our entire class."

Ryuji Kanzaki also stepped forward, standing beside Honami Ichinose. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's as he stared at Shin Akiyama.

"Akiyama-kun, if I may be blunt, we cannot make such a significant decision without knowing the value of the information. How can you prove your information is worth this price? Furthermore, how can we ensure its accuracy? Not to mention that this contract is full of loopholes! If you were to intentionally leak information that the class could have discovered on its own, Class B would be the only one suffering a loss!"

Shin Akiyama was not surprised by their skepticism; after all, these two contracts were just things he had drafted casually on his way to Class B. He felt no panic and replied calmly.

"This information will allow you to see the true nature of this school, understand the foundation of the point system, and grasp the competitive models you may face in the future."

"It concerns how you effectively utilize the points in your hands..."

"And how to avoid losses caused by ignorance in the future..."

He paused, then continued.

"As for proof..."

"Once the contract is signed and the points are paid, I will reveal it immediately. The accuracy has already been verified by my homeroom teacher, Teacher Chabashira. She witnessed my reasoning process and acknowledged the logic's validity. As for intentionally leaking information, that is indeed a huge loophole, and Class B would be the only one to lose out, but I am not despicable enough to resort to such low-handed tactics. Whether you believe me or not is for you to decide; risk and reward coexist, which is why this is a real transaction."

Ryuji Kanzaki frowned, lost in thought.

He was weighing the pros and cons.

Honami Ichinose looked toward her classmates, seeking their opinions with her eyes.

Although the students of Class B were kind, they were not stupid. They discussed in low voices, and the atmosphere was tense.

Ultimately, after a brief consultation, Honami Ichinose and Ryuji Kanzaki made a decision on behalf of Class B.

Honami took a deep breath and looked at Shin Akiyama.

"Akiyama-kun... after discussing it, Class B..."

"Has decided... to choose the [Buyout System] plan."

Ryuji Kanzaki added.

"We are willing to take a gamble after considering it for so long..."

"And it doesn't matter whether you are a low-handed person or not..."

"As long as the information revealed only causes chaos for the entire first year, if you are the type who only wants to take personal points to enjoy the moment, then pretend I said nothing."

This decision was within Shin Akiyama's expectations.

After all, Class B's style tended toward stability and building an absolute advantage. It was impossible for them to truly trust that Shin Akiyama wouldn't leak the information, but they were willing to believe that someone as intelligent as him would never do something so pointless and stupid.

"A wise choice."

Shin Akiyama nodded.

"Then, please have your class transfer the funds collectively. 2.8 million points. The receiving account is my student ID."

Although the students of Class B felt the sting of the cost, under the organization of their two leaders, their efficiency was extremely high.

Soon, 70,000 points from each person, totaling 2.8 million points, were transferred into Shin Akiyama's account.

Looking at the massive amount of points displayed on his Terminal, Shin Akiyama felt no ripples in his heart; he simply confirmed the receipt.

"Transaction complete."

Shin Akiyama operated his Terminal, connecting it to the classroom whiteboard via a data cable. The first thing projected was the photo he had taken in Sae Chabashira's office.

Behind the four classes, A, B, C, and D, was a clear 1000.

"This is the Class Points."

Shin Akiyama introduced it concisely.

Immediately after, he clicked on an audio file and pressed play. The recording of his conversation with Sae Chabashira in the office echoed through the speakers.

"Teacher Chabashira, may I ask how many points it would take for you to spend the night with me?"

Chie Hoshinomiya couldn't hold it in.

"Pfft--!!!"

The mouthful of water she had just taken sprayed out directly. She choked, her face turning bright red, and while coughing, she pointed at Sae Chabashira with wide, round eyes.

"Li-li-li... Little Sae?!"

"He he he... what did he ask you?! My god! Are students these days this bold?!"

Sae Chabashira, being called out, felt a vein throb on her forehead, and her face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

She glared fiercely at Akiyama, but unable to deny the fact, she could only suppress her rage and spit out from between her teeth:

"This is his... probe."

Ryuji Kanzaki's originally serious face froze instantly, and the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably. The look he gave Shin Akiyama was filled with disbelief and perhaps a hint of admiration? He was the first person... to ever speak to a female teacher like that!

Honami Ichinose's adorable face flushed bright red in an instant, the heat spreading all the way to her ears. She instinctively covered her mouth with both hands, her azure eyes filled with shock and shyness as she murmured softly.

"H-how could you ask such a question..."

"That's so rude..."

The other students reacted in a variety of ways.

"Hey, hey! What did I just hear?!"

"He... he actually asked Teacher Chabashira that..."

"That's sexual harassment, right? It definitely is!"

"But... Teacher Chabashira didn't... directly deny that it could be bought, did she?"

"Is that the point?! The point is that he actually dared to ask!"

The classroom erupted into an uproar.

Every gaze was fixed upon Akiyama Shin.

The looks were filled with complex emotions: shock, contempt, curiosity, and even a hint of awe, as if they were looking at a brave warrior.

Yet Akiyama Shin, standing at the center of the storm, remained expressionless, as if the person who had asked such a shocking question in the recording wasn't him at all. He even raised a hand to signal for silence, letting the recording continue to play.

The content of the recording gradually shifted from that awkward probe to a serious and meticulous deduction. Arguments regarding school expenditures, the wordplay behind the 100% employment and college placement rate, the connection between the two point systems, class competition, and comprehensive ability assessments echoed clearly throughout the Class B classroom.

As the recording played on, the expressions of the Class B students shifted from initial shock and gossip to gravity and contemplation, finally settling into a state of sudden realization and profound awe.

When the recording finished, the classroom fell into a silence so deep that a pin drop could be heard.

Everyone finally understood that behind that seemingly absurd opening lay a probe of such boldness and ingenuity.

And the subsequent deduction revealed a level of logical thinking and insight that was truly remarkable.

Those 2.8 million points...

They hadn't just bought a list of rules...

They had bought a perspective to see the true face of this school...

A compass to avoid...

Acting blindly in the competitions to come!

Honami Ichinose took a deep breath and was the first to break the silence. She looked at Akiyama Shin, the shyness in her eyes replaced by solemnity and a hint of gratitude.

"Akiyama-kun... thank you so much. To Class B, this information is worth far more than 2.8 million points."

Ryuji Kanzaki also nodded; although his expression remained serious, his tone had softened considerably.

"A brilliant deduction."

"We acknowledge the value of this transaction."

Akiyama Shin gave a slight nod and put away his Terminal.

"Transaction complete. The contract is effective immediately."

"Good luck to your class."

Without another word, he signaled to Chabashira Sae and turned to leave the Class B classroom.

Chabashira Sae glanced at the still-stunned Hoshinomiya Chie and the students of Class B before silently following him out.

They left behind the students of Class B to digest the massive amount of information, along with the memory of the Class D student—Akiyama Shin—who had just taught them their first lesson at this school in the most unconventional way possible!