Classroom of the Elite, I Only Want Your Rewards

Being blackmailed the first time they met, Nagumo Miyabi certainly couldn't swallow that insult, and with Horikita Manabu favoring him, it made Nagumo Miyabi extra sensitive toward him.

When Suzuki Toru expressed his desire to buy Private Points without any attempt at concealment, Nagumo Miyabi likely sneered at him, as it was obvious at a glance that he hadn't bothered to learn the school's rules beforehand.

Thus, Nagumo Miyabi casually snuffed out Suzuki Toru's budding scheme.

By the second round, when Nagumo Miyabi learned that Suzuki Toru still wouldn't give up, he was probably feeling both angry and amused, especially after seeing the contents of the contract.

Two rounds in, and having discovered the flaws, it only made Nagumo Miyabi look down on him even more.

However, even so, Suzuki Toru couldn't be certain that Nagumo Miyabi would definitely take the bait.

On the contrary, Suzuki Toru was actually somewhat surprised that Nagumo Miyabi had truly taken the bait.

Could it be that he was just lucky?

But, after thinking about it for a moment, the biggest flaw in this plan was actually Horikita Manabu.

Suzuki Toru had considered not pulling Horikita Manabu into the fold, but considering Nagumo Miyabi's obsession with Horikita Manabu, he chose to involve him anyway.

To be honest, he didn't even understand why Nagumo Miyabi had bitten the hook so readily.

Regardless, once Nagumo Miyabi signed, the development of the situation would no longer be up to him.

Right in front of him, Suzuki Toru called Koenji Rokusuke over directly.

"So this is the Student Council office; it's not magnificent at all, what a boring room."

After waiting for nearly half an hour, Koenji Rokusuke finally arrived fashionably late, and the moment he entered, he began to critique the place wantonly.

Seeing this guy, Nagumo Miyabi's expression turned extremely ugly; he suddenly realized that he might have jumped into a pit.

No, this was clearly a trap set specifically for him!

"You're way too late." Suzuki Toru was somewhat speechless, though he knew this guy was used to doing as he pleased and probably wouldn't care about a small thing like being late.

"Hehe, Suzuki-boy, the fact that you could call me over means the matter is coming to an end, so it doesn't matter when I arrive." Koenji Rokusuke laughed heartily, "However, to make one's debut, this feeling isn't bad at all."

In front of Horikita Manabu and Nagumo Miyabi, he was indeed making his first appearance.

Especially given Nagumo Miyabi's current expression, which looked as awful as if he had swallowed several flies.

So this group of guys had teamed up to set him up; no wonder Horikita Manabu had agreed—they had actually dug a hole for him right here.

Damn it, he hadn't even made his move yet, and he didn't expect this guy Suzuki Toru to strike first; he had just joined the Student Council and was already throwing a combo at his senior, wasn't he?

Especially Horikita Manabu, who, for the sake of a first-year, was willing to sacrifice his own reputation to help the other party target him.

He had clearly dodged every attempt to duel him in the past, but now he had suddenly changed, becoming someone so unfamiliar to Nagumo Miyabi.

Nagumo Miyabi was nearly fuming with rage, and through gritted teeth, he said: "Fine, fine, fine, Suzuki, I've got my eye on you, just you wait!"

At this point, how could he not see it?

Clearly, Suzuki Toru had intentionally let him see the problems in the contract, waiting for him to launch an attack.

Once Nagumo Miyabi wanted to strike at Suzuki Toru, he would definitely think about modifying the contract—no, even how he would modify the contract was likely within Suzuki Toru's expectations.

That was why Koenji Rokusuke had appeared here.

Nagumo Miyabi deeply regretted proposing the method of purchasing privileges; otherwise, he could have used the fact that Suzuki Toru couldn't contact the outside world to stand his ground, rather than being so passive.

But now, facing Koenji Rokusuke, Nagumo Miyabi knew clearly that the final problem had also been completely solved by Suzuki Toru.

If he couldn't pay, there was still the brand name of Koenji Rokusuke here.

Perhaps Koenji Rokusuke was even responsible for providing all the cash, while Suzuki Toru was only responsible for disgusting him.

But regardless, Nagumo Miyabi found, to his frustration, that he had actually lost.

And he had lost so quickly!

What pained him even more was Horikita Manabu's choice; he had previously been unwilling to face his challenge, yet now he had personally stepped into the fray, stopping just short of taking action himself.

Everything was because of this first-year, Suzuki Toru!

Seeing Nagumo Miyabi's expression, Suzuki Toru asked considerately: "Senior, would you like to transfer the funds now?"

As if a ball of stifling anger were stuck in his chest, unable to be vented, Nagumo Miyabi said coldly: "Don't get cocky too early; I will pay you back double sooner or later."

He knew that even if he demanded Suzuki Toru transfer the funds now, it would be of no use.

Because the other party still had the Private Points of Class 3-C, and having the school help with the transfer would certainly be an easy task.

In a place like Advanced Nurturing High School that mimicked real society, the meaning of Private Points was equivalent to money; things that could be settled with money in society could be settled the same way at Advanced Nurturing High School.

For example, revoking disciplinary actions, protecting students from expulsion, purchasing privileges, and so on, even changing the rules.

And the Student Council President was similar to a local assemblyman, wielding significant power and having a certain influence over the school's systems and decisions.

As long as one possessed both, one could basically remain invincible.

Otherwise, Horikita Manabu wouldn't have wanted to stop him from taking office.

Thinking of this, Nagumo Miyabi looked at Horikita Manabu to the side, his eyes filled with burning flames.

"In this situation, can I take this as a provocation from you, Horikita-senpai?"

A provocation, in a sense, could also be considered a challenge to an opponent, just with a more intense undertone.

"This isn't a provocation; I simply cannot stand by and watch you alter the traditions of this school," Horikita Manabu said calmly. "You believe in the supremacy of absolute ability, but you need to grow up once in a while."

"Heh, rules are things established by the victors. Those who cling blindly to such things are the ones who truly show no progress at all. This school has been too boring until now; I am going to create a school that is truly based on the supremacy of ability."

Nagumo Miyabi snorted, thinking that their paths were too different to seek common ground, as if his own ideas were somehow wrong.

Hearing these words, Koenji Rokusuke watched him with great interest.

"This round goes to you, Suzuki," Nagumo Miyabi said in a flat tone. "Next time, it might not be the same."

Though he said this, he couldn't help but grit his teeth internally. Counting the previous Private Points, Suzuki Toru had already squeezed five million Private Points out of him.

His personal assets, accumulated over a year of hard work, had shrunk by half. He estimated it would take an entire semester of squeezing his second-year juniors to recover.

Without sufficient Private Points, Nagumo Miyabi had no way to provide corresponding rewards to students from other classes.

After all, ordinary students who had lost their competitive goals could only look forward to Private Points.

A moment later, a transfer notification appeared on Horikita Manabu's phone.

Suzuki Toru watched Nagumo Miyabi leave the Student Council, his retreating figure looking somewhat disheveled.

Tsk, this guy is really stubborn.

I suspect if I squeeze him one more time, he'll truly have a mental breakdown.

Chapter 55: My Brother-in-law, the Student Council President

"Even more vapidity than I expected. Compared to him, I certainly favor you more, Suzuki Boy."

Koenji Rokusuke seemed to be aware of the situation with Nagumo Miyabi, though upon reflection, he was surrounded by many upperclassmen, making it easy for him to obtain information.

"Is it because I can give you money?" Suzuki Toru asked calmly.

Koenji Rokusuke replied with a deadpan expression, "I may not have many Private Points right now, but do you really think I care about your one million Private Points?"

"It's fine. Perhaps there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future, and I'll send another wave of Private Points your way," Suzuki Toru smiled slightly.

"Waiting until next time is too late; why not cooperate right now?" Koenji Rokusuke also smiled. "How about I buy your Private Points with some cash?"

Suzuki Toru blinked, then refused, "I don't want to. If I did that, wouldn't all my hard work have been for nothing?"

Hearing their conversation, Horikita Manabu looked puzzled. He had originally assumed that Suzuki Toru and Koenji Rokusuke had reached a partnership where Koenji Rokusuke was responsible for the funding.

He hadn't expected things to be different from what he anticipated; Suzuki Toru seemed to genuinely have the cash to pay.

"One million isn't nearly enough for me to spend, but never mind. Occasionally, one must experience a different life—a so-called wonderful life."

A flash of conflict crossed Koenji Rokusuke's face, but he was soon all smiles again; it seemed he was quite satisfied with his current life.

To be honest, Suzuki Toru felt a hint of envy that he could be kept by upperclassmen.

"Student Council President, please transfer one million Private Points to Koenji-kun."

Before Nagumo Miyabi had left, Horikita Manabu had received a transfer notification for four million Private Points.

Although he was very unwilling, the other party wouldn't play tricks in front of Horikita Manabu, so it was better to concede cleanly and go head-to-head with Suzuki Toru next time.

Well, as a senior, one must maintain a generous demeanor.

"What is going on with Sato from Class 3-C?" While transferring the points, Horikita Manabu didn't forget to ask Suzuki Toru about this; the buyer for the other contract hadn't paid yet.

Of course, Horikita Manabu wasn't doubting whether the other party had reneged, but was very curious as to why Sato Keisaku had gotten involved.

He could see the issues with the contract, and Suzuki Toru had admitted to setting a trap on purpose, so logically, Sato Keisaku shouldn't have taken the bait; it was an accidental kill.

"Consider him another partner for cooperation," Suzuki Toru said. "I've already called him over; we'll sign a new contract in a moment."

Provided both parties were willing, a contract could naturally be rewritten.

"It seems there is nothing left for me to do. See you later, Suzuki Boy."

Koenji Rokusuke put away his phone on his own, then said to Horikita Manabu, "Although this is just a personal suggestion, it would be better if the Student Council were a bit more beauty."

"..." Horikita Manabu had a strange expression; why would an office need to be aesthetically pleasing?

Suzuki Toru didn't feel much; in his previous world, he had seen many eccentric characters, and there were even people who specifically requested to pay for him at idol handshake events.

What kind of weirdos hadn't he seen?

As for Koenji Rokusuke leaving, he didn't care; after all, the purpose of giving him one million Private Points was mainly to crush Nagumo Miyabi.

Well, and to keep Koenji Rokusuke from moving around, lest he pop up and ruin his plans.

He had just been saying he didn't care about Private Points, yet he had tested whether he could buy Suzuki Toru's Private Points.

He probably suspected, just like Nagumo Miyabi, that he might not have enough cash, so he was probing.

If he hadn't had the cash, Suzuki Toru would have had no choice but to sell the Private Points to him.

Unfortunately, Suzuki Toru happened to have the cash.

"Are you really going to follow a one-to-one exchange rate and give us three million in cash?"