The Groups Were Set, and Class A's Defeat Was Inevitable

Sure enough, this is consistent with Hirata's behavior pattern.

"Yes, I'm very sorry, I know I should do this..."

Before Hirata could say anything more, Shuichi Kanda raised his hand to interrupt him.

"It's okay, I understand your thoughts. Just do what you want to do. If a student drops out, the Class Points will be deducted by 100 points, so preventing students from dropping out is also a very important part."

Hearing Shuichi Kanda's words, Hirata breathed a sigh of relief and then gave him a grateful look.

While Hirata and Shuichi Kanda were talking, the second and third-year boys had already entered the Gymnasium.

After all the students had arrived, an unfamiliar teacher came out with a microphone.

"I'm sure you've already heard about the exam content on the bus, so I won't go into details. Let's begin now. Each grade should discuss and form six groups. We'll arrange a time and place for you to form larger groups at 8 PM tonight. By the way, whether you form large groups or small groups is entirely up to you. As long as it complies with the rules, the school will not interfere. That's all."

After the teacher finished speaking, the students from the three grades formed their own groups. Shuichi Kanda was about to start taking attendance, he noticed that Class 1-A, who were also first-year students, had already begun their actions.

Class A, one of the first-year groups, blatantly formed a large group; judging by their efficiency, they must have already planned it on the bus.

"As you can see, our Class A plans to form a group of fourteen people. If we can have one more student join, we will have the necessary number of people. So, we will now be recruiting someone who is willing to participate."

The person who stood up to say these words was not Katsuragi, but a man named Shinji Matoba. This guy had been tricked by Shuichi Kanda and Ryuen on Uninhabited Island and belonged to the Sakayanagi Faction.

Now that Katsuragi has fallen, he has come to unite the boys of Class As Sakayanagi's subordinate. As for Katsuragi, he just stands silently in the group of fourteen without saying a word.

"Heh, you've only just returned to Class A, and you're already so arrogant, talking to yourself like that?"

Upon hearing Matoba's words, Shuichi Kanda couldn't help but retort sarcastically.

Although their plans were similar, this did not prevent Shuichi Kanda from being dissatisfied with the other's behavior; he was a master of double standards.

"In our proposal, a group would consist of students from a maximum of two classes, and the odds of winning first place would be very low. For your class, ensuring that one person can successfully pass the test should be a good thing."

This is blatant contempt.

While what he said was true, there were indeed some incompetent students in Class C, such as Yamauchi.

However, this did not stop Shuichi Kanda from being very unhappy.

"Oh yes, you're right. But do you really think any of us would actually want to join your group?"

"This isn't a bad thing for you, and there must be people in your class who lack confidence in the exams," Matoba, confident in his approach. He believed that some people would choose a safer option because they feared expulsion.

However, Shuichi Kanda is going to teach him another lesson today, to show him the consequences of judging people based on limited observation.

"Kanzaki, did Ichinose tell you anything?"

Shuichi Kanda stopped paying attention to Matoba; arguing with him was just a waste of breath and time. He decided to teach Class A lesson after a long time.

Anyway, since Katsuragi isn't in charge this time, it won't affect their relationship. However, even if it were Katsuragi, if he still did something like this, Shuichi Kanda still wouldn't hold back.

When Katsuragi saw Shuichi Kanda approaching Kanzaki to talk to him, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

"Wait, Kanda, we can make concessions!"

"Hey! Katsuragi, do you know what you're saying?"

Katsuragi's unauthorized Matoba immediately darkened the atmosphere. In his view, Katsuragi's current act of backing down was a slap in the face and a betrayal of the class.

"Of course I know, and I have a feeling that if we don't make concessions here, something irreversible might happen next!"

Katsuragi did not back down at all in the face of the questions posed by the Matoba.

"Shut up, you stray dog! Or are you planning to betray Class A right now?"

"You!"

Katsuragi 'Matoba said, so he simply shut up and returned to the group.

Shuichi Kanda paid no attention to the farce on the other side, and even Katsuragi couldn't persuade him at this moment.

After watching the play, Kanzaki nodded. "Ichinose said that he has reached a cooperation agreement with you."

"That's right. In that case, would you be willing to cooperate with Class C in this exam? I promise you won't suffer any losses."

Shuichi Kanda's reputation was trustworthy, and after hesitating for a moment, Kanzaki nodded in agreement.

On one hand, it's an endorsement of Shuichi Kanda's credibility. When Ichinose collaborated with him during the VIP Exam, he received ten million Private Points.

On the other hand, it's about trust in Ichinose.

"Very good."

Shuichi Kanda nodded, then looked at Class D.

Who's in charge of Class D now?

Shuichi Kanda's blunt words left the students of Class D looking at each other in bewilderment, some even showing displeasure.

However, these words were not without effect. Not long after the words were spoken, Kaneda Satoru, who was wearing glasses, stepped out from the group.

"I am but a humble person, temporarily in charge of the boys' group in Class D."

Can you represent the attitude of everyone in Class D?

"Anyone except Ryuen fine."

Having received Kaneda's answer, Shuichi Kanda nodded in satisfaction.

As for Ryuen, given his tendency to stir up trouble, he certainly wouldn't oppose his next proposal, and might even help him persuade the hesitant Class D.

"In that case, I have a suggestion." Shuichi Kanda looked at Class A's Matoba, a cruel smile on his face. "I think you all know that the number of people in a group should be between ten and fifteen, and it must consist of members from both classes."

"Of course, that's why we need to cooperate, isn't it?"

"That's true, but I'd like to know, what if someone can't form a group?"

Shuichi Kanda's words startled both Kanzaki and Kaneda. They couldn't form a group? What did that mean?

"There are a total of sixty students in our three classes. In that case, let's form six groups of ten students each, excluding Class A. What do you think?"

Shuichi Kanda's words left all the first-year students present frozen in place.

Chapter 230: Grouping Completed, Class A's Defeat is Inevitable

Shuichi Kanda's words immediately stirred up all the first-year boys.

According to the rules of this Special Exam, there are a total of 80 first-grade boys, so the minimum number of students in each group is 10 and the maximum number is 15.

In other words, what Shuichi Kanda just said is entirely in accordance with the rules. As long as classes B, C, and D cooperate to form six teams of ten people each, then the twenty people from Class A will undoubtedly be excluded.

Because according to the rule that 'a group must consist of members from two classes,' the twenty students in Class A obviously cannot meet this requirement.

Therefore, the following outcomes are likely to occur to them.

First, the school temporarily modified the rules.

Second, the students in Class A were unable to form groups, and all of them withdrew from school.

Third, the students in Class A compromised and joined Shuichi Kanda's group after paying a price.

First, the first point can be ruled out immediately; the rules set by the school are certainly not perfect. Or rather, these incomplete rules are created precisely to allow students to find loopholes.

Shuichi Kanda is simply using the school's rules to his advantage against Class A. If the school were to change the rules now, it would undoubtedly be unfair to the other classes.

Furthermore, the fact that Class A was targeted by the other three classes was ultimately a problem of Class A's own. If they hadn't been so arrogant, Shuichi Kanda might not have resorted to such ruthless methods to target them.

Secondly, if all the boys in Class A are expelled in this Special Exam, then Class A can basically be out of the running for the grade level.

A group of girls, and their numbers were only half of those from other classes...

What can they do? Aren't they just sitting ducks?

If half of the students in Class A, who were hailed as the brightest stars when they entered the school, were expelled in a single exam, this would be recorded in the school's history and etched on the school's pillar of shame.

No, if something like that really happened, the school Principal, board of directors, and members of the examination committee would definitely be held accountable. In more serious cases, it would be questionable whether the school could continue operating.

This leaves only the third option: the students in Class A compromise and pay the price, then join one of the six groups that have already been formed.

Shuichi Kanda even had a premonition that the school had deliberately left such a loophole in the rules.

"What do you think, Kanzaki and Kaneda?"

Both of them were Akito, and they quickly figured out Shuichi Kanda's intentions.

If the rules are strictly enforced, then all the students in Class A will undoubtedly be expelled, but the school will certainly not stand idly by and let this happen.

Therefore, Kanzaki and Kaneda also began to wonder how the school would handle this matter. Moreover, if handled properly, Class A would no longer be competitive in this exam, and Class B's chances of returning to Class A would greatly increase.

"I'm fine."

With that in mind, Kanzaki was the first to voice his opinion, and the boys in Class B stood silently behind Kanzaki, showing their support.

After Kanzaki expressed his opinion, Shuichi Kanda turned his gaze to Kaneda of Class D.

"Hehehe, this is such an interesting thing, please be sure to include me. And, if we can bring down Class A right here, I'd be more than happy to do so."

Kaneda revealed a sly smile and readily agreed to Shuichi Kanda's proposal.

In reality, he was terrified of Shuichi Kanda. Why did Ryuen retire? Although the direct reason was that he was beaten up by Ayanokoji, as a friend of Ishizaki and Albert, he knew that it was all the result of Shuichi Kanda's manipulation behind the scenes.

He didn't want to go head-to-head with Shuichi Kanda unless it was absolutely necessary. In any case, without Ryuen, there was no hope of advancing to Class A from Class D.

His statement at this time was merely an attempt to preserve Class D's strength. In case Long Ryuen returned one day, he would at least have some fighting ability.

Besides, Shiina had already told him in the car that he could talk to Shuichi Kanda if he had any problems. Doesn't that mean Shiina has already made contact with Kanda?

Since they are allies, we must provide them with support.

Seeing Shuichi Kanda completely unify the three classes in just a few minutes, Shinji Matoba swallowed hard. At the same time, he understood why Katsuragi had stood up to speak earlier.

Seeing the attitudes of the three classes, he understood that Shuichi Kanda was forcing him to back down, but how could he so easily give in?

The atmosphere remained tense. Shuichi Kanda had already begun to organize the groups, and he couldn't care less about the fate of Class A.

Don't want to back down?

It's fine, then you can all just get out of here.

I'd like to see if Sakayanagi's little face can still show a calm smile after all the boys in Class A drop out and Class A's points are reduced to more than a thousand negative points.

As time went by, the unrest in the first grade grew louder and louder. Classes B, C, and D were all waiting to see Class A make a fool of itself, and there seemed to be some internal turmoil within Class A as well.

"Katsuragi, should we try to join another class? I don't want to drop out with these idiots."

Katsuragi's only remaining subordinate, Yahiko Totsuka, quietly made this suggestion to Katsuragi from a corner.

"The school won't just stand by and watch all 20 of us be expelled... Even so, Class A was undoubtedly doomed before the exam even started."

Katsuragi sighed, his voice undisguised, and the students of Class A naturally heard him. Their dissatisfaction with Matoba grew stronger, and some even began to doubt whether Sakayanagi was truly capable.

Matoba, Sakayanagi to replace Katsuragi, and now Matoba has suffered a complete defeat right from the start, putting all the students in Class A in danger of dropping out. How can this not make people doubt Sakayanagi's judgment?

"Have the first-graders finished forming their groups yet?"

Just as the unrest on the first-year students' side was getting more and more serious, Miyabi Nagumo, a second-year student, and Horikita Manabu, a third-year student, both arrived. It seemed that they had already formed a group.

"Good morning, President Nagumo, and Horikita Manabu."

Most of the first-year students felt a little uncomfortable seeing Horikita Manabu Miyabi Nagumo. After all, one was the current Student Council President and the other was the former Student Council President. Only a few people could be completely at ease.

"Did something unexpected happen to you?"

Seeing the strange atmosphere among the first-graders, Nagumo showed a curious expression.

"It's nothing, it's just that all the students in Class 1-A are about to drop out of school, and we're having a farewell party for them."

Shuichi Kanda looked at the opposing team of Class 1-A and said with a smile.

Are all the students in Class 1-A going to drop out?

Nagumo was completely bewildered. What kind of hellish joke is this?

Even when I was at my strongest, I never caused half the students in an entire class to drop out at once.

He then looked at Hirata and gave him a meaningful glance.

Nagumo has good athletic ability, so in addition to his Student Council work, he also coaches the soccer club. Hirata is a member of the soccer club, so the two are fairly familiar with each other.

After receiving a questioning look from Nagumo, Hirata gave a wry smile and stepped forward.

"Here's what happened..."

After going through all this and that, Nagumo understood the current situation.

At the same time, he also felt that Shuichi Kanda was really extraordinary, actually coming up with such a treacherous trick.