Conversation

A complex expression of envy and jealousy appeared on Kamuro Masumi's face.

"..."

Sakayanagi Arisu didn't know what to say.

It's perfectly normal for Tanaka Yukishin to not participate in class activities and instead use her points to improve her quality of life.

But after hearing it, she felt an itch in her jaw.

After provoking her, he turned around and went to enjoy a peaceful life. Isn't that going too far?

She's not a sore loser, but she should at least be given another chance.

The girl in the wheelchair suddenly gripped the armrests tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white.

A hint of gloom flashed in her purple eyes, but her voice remained soft.

"This is really... unpleasant."

Thinking of Tanaka Yukishin's detached attitude, Sakayanagi Arisu's pale cheeks flushed slightly.

"Sakayanagi?"

Kamuro Masumi leaned over worriedly.

"Fine."

She loosened her clenched fist, revealing her signature elegant smile, though the chill in her eyes remained. "I just feel... our harassment tactics might not have been enthusiastic enough."

She was initially very grateful for Tanaka Yukishin's guidance.

But suddenly, she felt less guilty about her harassment tactics.

Just then, heavy footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor.

Katsuragi Kohei's tall figure appeared around the corner, followed by Totsuka Yahiko face was full of resentment.

Katsuragi Kohei adjusted his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses calm and collected.

"Sakayanagi, your plan succeeded." His voice was deep and strong. "I've come to thank you."

Sakayanagi Arisu tilted her head slightly, her silver hair gleaming softly in the setting sun.

She tilted her head, revealing an innocent smile.

"Empty words lack sincerity," she said, tapping her chin lightly with her slender fingers. "Why not simply bring them under my command?"

"If you can prove that the class can definitely be promoted to an A under your leadership and graduate as Class A student, I'm ready anytime."

Katsuragi Kohei's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes behind his glasses narrowed slightly.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The smile on Sakayanagi Arisu's face vanished instantly, and the sharp, knife-like light in her purple eyes pierced straight at Katsuragi Kohei.

But in an instant, she returned to her sweet demeanor, as if her previous sharpness was merely an illusion.

"You're not worthy. Thank me for accepting it, now go back."

"You!"

Totsuka Yahiko's face turned red, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

He took a sudden step forward.

Katsuragi Kohei immediately blocked his way, his broad back like a wall.

"Totsuka, what do you want to do?"

His voice carried an unquestionable tone, and his gaze was fixed intently on his companion.

Totsuka Yahiko gritted his teeth and said, "Katsuragi, she doesn't respect you!"

Why should she respect me? What have I done for the class? Have I earned her approval?

Katsuragi Kohei turned around and calmly looked at his companion.

His voice was soft, yet every word carried immense weight.

Totsuka Yahiko's momentum immediately weakened. His fist slowly loosened, like a deflated balloon.

"I..."

"Let's go back."

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Kamuro Masumi stomped her foot in anger, her cheeks puffing out.

She waved her little fists like a cat with its fur standing on end.

"That muscle-bound idiot! How dare he talk to Sakayanagi..."

"Alright." Sakayanagi Arisu waved her hand gently, her gaze drifting into the distance. "Help me over there."

Kamuro Masumi reluctantly shut her mouth, carefully pushing the wheelchair while muttering something under her breath.

In the distance, Sanada leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance, while Morimiya sat by the flowerbed, fiddling with his phone.

Seeing them approach, Morimiya was the first to look up, a playful smile on his face.

"Oh, Your Highness has arrived." He deliberately drew out his words. "Finished your conversation with Katsuragi?"

Sanada added lazily.

"After all, we have different statuses."

He stretched his limbs, narrowed his eyes, and said, "As the leader of the Sakayanagi Faction, Her Highness must ultimately take responsibility. As for us free people..."

"That will make things easier."

Morimiya replied, his fingers deftly twirling the phone.

Sakayanagi Arisu gracefully crossed her hands on her knees, tilting her head with a puzzled expression.

"You two seem to be having a great chat (danger)"

Morimiya suddenly stopped smiling and lowered his voice.

"Honestly, I never expected this strategy to actually deter students."

He frowned. "Don't the people in Class D think?"

Sanada looked away and shrugged.

"It's a pity that not many people in Class B are well-informed, otherwise we could have sounded out their intentions."

"It's really strange," Morimiya said, leaning against the railing next to Sanada and looking up at the darkening sky. "Even though we have no intention of participating in class activities, we have to use it as a pretext to get involved indirectly."

Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled softly, her fingertips twirling a strand of hair.

"We're all Akito," she suddenly said, her smile vanishing, a cold glint in her purple eyes. "Being straightforward shows you're clear-headed, but..." Her voice abruptly turned icy, "What can you do if someone doesn't want to play with you?"

Sanada and Morimiya exchanged a glance and smiled simultaneously.

Morimiya stretched.

"Fine, let's take a roundabout route then."

Sanada suddenly became serious and adjusted his glasses.

"However, wouldn't doing this be aiding the enemy? Without this, other classes might not have been able to gather information to this extent."

Morimiya nodded, then took out a lighter from his pocket and fiddled with it.

Sakayanagi Arisu gently stroked the armrest of the wheelchair, her voice as smooth as silk.

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Her purple eyes narrowed slightly. "Why gamble on when they'll realize this?"

"Dropout is a real thing," Morimiya replied, his finger rapidly swiping across his phone screen. "After a couple more moves, Class C should be able to bully Class D."

A meaningful smile played on Sakayanagi Arisu's lips, her purple eyes flashing with a dangerous edge in the sunlight.

"It'll be like a snowball rolling downhill..." Her voice trailed off, almost becoming a soliloquy, "How badly will the atmosphere in Class D be disrupted?"

The four figures cast long shadows down the corridor.

Sakayanagi Arisu gazed at the branches swaying in the wind in the distance, her fingers lightly tracing the armrest of her wheelchair, a calculating glint in her eyes.

Kamuro Masumi stood behind her, her gaze shifting between the three of them, her face filled with confusion and curiosity.

He hesitated several times before speaking.

With her intelligence, it's still too difficult to understand the three people's communication without knowing the cause and effect.

Chapter 84, 83 Conversation

During lunch break, after finishing her meal, Tanaka Yukishin lazily sprawled on the sofa in the club activity room, half-closing her eyes and enjoying the rare moment of leisure.

Suddenly, a blinding red light flashed from the external panel at the edge of the field of vision.

He raised an eyebrow and casually clicked on it.

In the taskbar, other tasks were automatically collapsed, but one scarlet message stood out prominently.

Task Three: [The strong are free. So unleash your desires and do whatever you want!]

Use your brain, I want to see rivers of blood.

Upon completion of the task, relevant rewards will be generated based on the specific actions taken (the task can be completed repeatedly).

(Reward available upon completion of this task)

"Ah, at least we've made some progress."

Tanaka Yukishin curled into a slight smile; the waiting of these past few days had transformed into intense anticipation.

He grabbed the soda next to him, tilted his head back and gulped down a few mouthfuls, then, with a thought, clicked to claim the reward.

"Buzz--"

A semi-transparent treasure chest appeared in the void, trembling violently, and finally exploded with a "bang" as a golden light shone through.

A new ability has been added to the status bar.

[The Chess Saint's Blessing]

(Currently, the blessing of a chess master has been triggered)

1. Lei Lingyun, the Great Chess Saint of the Ming Dynasty: "Sometimes the way to defeat your opponent is not on the chessboard, but outside of it."

Triggering condition: Achieving a large number of victories using methods outside the rules.

(As a member of the challenger club, you never rely on skill to win; you win entirely based on your physical stats.)

[The Deceptive Chess Master - Lei Lingyun]

Effect:

"The chessboard is like a battlefield; victory or defeat lies beyond the small space of the board."

--In any form of "duel" (chess, debate, competition, etc.), the conditions for winning or losing can be forcibly distorted to one's own area of expertise (such as physical ability, luck, family background, etc.).

Limit:

1. We must take the initiative and launch an offensive.

2. Before the match, you must say a Go term (such as "gold corner, silver edge, grass belly, tengen...").

3. It will only take effect once for the same target within 24 hours.

Side effect:

In actual chess games, you automatically receive the "bad player" debuff.

"You think this is a Go club? No, it's a lumberyard now. I'm pretty good with this axe."

--A True Account of Lei Lingyun's Challenge

"... It was quite sudden."

Tanaka Yukishin rubbed her temples.

The blessing was indeed powerful, but he never resorted to any underhanded tactics—what did his victory have to do with not having learned the corresponding skills of the gang?

Lei Lingyun... well, a very realistic, yet contradictory character.

His thoughts were a bit jumbled, and he sighed.