Increase Secondary Rules, Sign the Contract

All the slips were collected, signaling that every student in Class A had clearly expressed their willingness to use points to purchase the hidden rules.

Thus, at this stage, Class A was still quite united, willing to make certain sacrifices for the benefit of the class.

The group following behind Yuki Gyakukai began silently analyzing Class A in their minds.

All they could say was that it was better than expected.

Soon, Yuki Gyakukai quickly scanned through all the collected slips.

Next came the moment everyone was anticipating—the announcement of the average points.

"The average is 388,000 points, which aligns with my expectations. So, are you all sure you want to purchase the hidden rules I have at a price of 388,000 points per rule?"

"Of course, but are you certain that the hidden rules you possess are the school's actual rules?"

I didn't see that coming, Arisu Sakayanagi—you really are a sly little thing.

With that innocent smile on your face, yet your heart is full of mischief.

The Class A students had initially been relieved that 388,000 points for a hidden rule was a good deal, but upon second thought, their expressions shifted.

If the hidden rules turned out to be fake, then all the points they spent would be wasted, and everything they had worked for might just become a joke.

Immediately, everyone turned their gazes to the few people standing at the podium.

"Everyone, don't worry. I guarantee the rules are real. We'll use a contract as proof."

With that, Yuki Gyakukai looked over at Tomoya Mashima:

"Teacher Mashima should know that this school's contracts have a very wide range of applications, designed to prevent fraud."

"That's right. A contract requires the involvement of Party A, Party B, and a witness to take effect; otherwise, it will be considered invalid."

This statement wasn't just directed at the Class A students—it was also a reminder to Class B.

"Thank you for the explanation, Teacher Mashima. If you could, please give me a piece of paper. I'll draft the contract right here in front of everyone."

Party A: Yuki Gyakukai

Party B: All students of Class A [Kouhei Katsuragi, Ai Morishita, Asuka Shiraishi...]

Witnesses: Tomoya Mashima, Chie Hoshinomiya

Contract Terms: Party B will purchase a certain number of rules from Party A at a price of 388,000 points per rule.

Party B must deliver all points within today.

Party A must not sell false rules to Party B; otherwise, Party A, Yuki Gyakukai, will be automatically expelled on grounds of fraud and must refund all points.

Secondary Rule 1: After the transaction is completed, Party B's class must not take any actions detrimental to Party A's class for a period of one month.

Otherwise, Party B's class will pay 70% of their monthly points to Party A's class as compensation. (Valid for the first half of the first academic year.)

Secondary Rule 2: After learning the rules, Party B's class must not disclose or sell the rules to any other class.

Otherwise, Party B's class will pay 80% of their monthly points to Party A's class as compensation. (Valid for the entire first academic year.)

As the last person in Class A wrote down their name, the contract took effect.

"So, how many rules do you plan to buy?"

The question circled back to the start.

Kouhei Katsuragi stood up again, facing the Class A students:

"Everyone, how about we start with three rules?"

"Fine, no objections."

"Let's see if these hidden rules are worth buying."

"... "

The Class A students didn't waste time. With only a few minutes left before the next class, they all agreed with Katsuragi's suggestion.

Class A seemed to be leaning toward Kouhei Katsuragi as their leader.

"Alright, three rules it is.

First rule: The benefits the school mentioned—specifically, the advantages of autonomous career placement and further education—are exclusive to Class A. Other classes are not included.

Second rule: Points are divided into class points and personal points. Class points multiplied by 100 equal your current personal points, and the weight of class points determines the rise and fall of class rankings.

Third rule: 20 million personal points allow for free class transfers, and 20 million personal points can also exempt you from expulsion penalties."

As Yuki Gyakukai laid out these three rules, they struck like a bomb exploding in everyone's minds.

"Expulsion penalties?! What is that? Is that why there were fewer students among the upperclassmen we heard about earlier?"

"Only Class A gets the benefits? Good thing we know some of the rules now, but..."

Considering that Class B also knew the rules, everyone's hearts sank, and their expressions turned grim.

"You all don't have time to hesitate. Your time is running out, and we'll be heading back to class soon. So, do you want to buy more rules?"

By now, the entire class vaguely understood that these hidden rules were tied to their future, but they still couldn't gauge how many rules Class B had left.

Some began looking toward Kouhei Katsuragi, but before he could speak again, Arisu Sakayanagi chose to chime in.

After all, if she didn't start showing some initiative, she might truly drift away from the class's center of power.

"Gyakukai-kun, you don't have many rules left in your hand, do you?"

"What makes you say that?"

"From the contract we drafted earlier, I gathered that the rules you hold are only valid for this month. The school can't possibly hide a large number of rules, and based on the points you mentioned for purchasing hidden rules, my initial guess is that you might have around ten rules in your possession. Although you're strong, you seem to have forgotten one thing—the members of Class B behind you aren't as formidable as you are. From their behavior, I've roughly deduced that you probably have about four rules left."

Clap, clap, clap!

"Very convincing, and quite interesting. Your insight is sharp, but of course, I can't tell you exactly how many hidden rules I hold—that's my only bargaining chip."

With that, Yuki Gyakukai turned his gaze to Chihiro Shiramami, who was shrinking back a little, and tapped her on the head.

"Don't be too nervous. It's fine."

"I'm sorry..." Realizing that her own actions had exposed so much information, the timid Chihiro Shiramami couldn't help but panic.

"Two rules—this is the final trade. At the same time, our Class A wants to draft another contract with your Class B."

Just then, Kouhei Katsuragi stepped forward with considerable resolve.

"Let's put the contract drafting aside for now. First, I'll tell you the next two rules:

The fourth rule: The school has a type of exam called a special exam. Each time it's held, it comes with class point adjustments and the possibility of class members being expelled.

The fifth rule: This one is a bit more subtle. You know? The school has surveillance cameras installed everywhere, but some remote areas don't. And this school advocates for academic supremacy and martial supremacy.

So, everyone, be careful in your school life from now on."

Yuki Gyakukai deliberately warned the members of Class A, as he truly despised school violence or isolation tactics.

Back in his middle school days, as a member of the disciplinary committee, he had dealt with countless school delinquents and bullying gyaru.