The Class Has Reached a Consensus
Chabashira Sae tossed Shuichi Kanda plastic bag and then left. As a teacher, she couldn't openly get involved in the students' fight.
"You've come at just the right time, Chabashira-sensei."
Taking the plastic bag from Chabashira-sensei and feeling the texture inside, Shuichi Kanda revealed an evil smile.
"What is that?"
"A key card."
As he spoke, Shuichi Kanda took all the key cards out of the plastic bag.
"These, all of these are?"
Everyone present, except for Kouenji, looked surprised, and Kouenji immediately burst into laughter when he saw the cards.
"I see. It is indeed very interesting. Is that why you offered those conditions to invite me?"
Sure enough, this guy is special; he immediately guessed Shuichi Kanda's thoughts as soon as Shuichi Kanda took out multiple key cards.
"That's right. I exploited a loophole in the rules of this exam and obtained multiple key cards from the school. In other words, our Class D will have multiple leaders."
As they spoke, they handed out the leader cards that belonged to each of them.
"These cards are all valid, meaning that anyone who holds their own leader card can capture a stronghold and gain temporary points."
"We have six people here. Even if each person is responsible for two outposts, we'll still have over 200 temporary points in seven days."
Upon hearing this, Sudo immediately became excited.
"Then what are we waiting for? The key is to quickly capture the stronghold!"
"Wait, if that's the case, what about the final leader guessing round?" Sudo was more concerned than Horikita. "Even if we capture a lot of strongholds, all those points will be invalid once the leader is guessed, right?"
"Regarding this..." Shuichi Kanda smiled and began to explain.
"Is this really okay?" Horikita Suzune incredulously. "Is something like this even permitted?"
"Ah, I've already asked Chabashira-sensei and received a positive answer."
Shuichi Kanda grinned mischievously. "So, from now on, the battle for the outposts begins."
"Wait, you mean steal? The rules say that if you use resources from another class's base without permission, you'll lose 50 starting points."
"Therefore, I plan to use all 300 initial points. That way, there won't be any initial points left to deduct. And since all the initial points have been deducted, it won't be impossible for some students to return to the ship."
Shuichi Kanda said matter-of-factly that he had no intention of keeping any starting points this time; he wanted to enjoy the seven days of camping.
This is going to be a very interesting experience, and he definitely doesn't want to spend these seven days with a lack of supplies.
Patience? Sorry, the word "patience" doesn't exist in my dictionary, Shuichi Kanda's dictionary.
So, gentlemen! Come, let's have a wild hunt!
Chapter 102 The Class Reached a Unified Opinion (4K)
Almost everyone present was stunned by Shuichi Kanda's crazy plan, but upon closer inspection, if they could execute the plan perfectly, getting first place in Class D in this exam would definitely not be a problem.
Instantly, everyone was filled with excitement. To do it or not to do it? Should we do it or not? Maybe we should? It feels so exciting! No way, let's do it!
"I agree to the plan. It would be even better if someone were willing to return to the ship, so I could have access to more resources. I have no reason to refuse."
Kouenji was the first to respond to Shuichi Kanda. In reality, he wanted to return to the ship, but with enough resources, life on the island wouldn't be much different from life on the ship.
Furthermore, he could also obtain a get-out-of-jail-free card from Shuichi Kanda, so why not?
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Kouenji immediately responded to Shuichi Kanda's plan and became the first supporter.
If you're going to do something, you have to do it perfectly; that's the kind of beauty he recognizes.
Shuichi Kanda mentally gave Kouenji a huge thumbs up for this; it seemed this guy wasn't as heartless as he appeared.
"I'm going to do it too. Those guys in my class always laugh at me. I'm determined to make something of myself." The second one is Sudo, who is always looked at with prejudice by most of the students in his class, which also annoys him.
So now that he had this opportunity to perform, he didn't intend to give it up, and he thought the plan was very reliable.
"I also found this very interesting, so I participated. Besides, I'm not a very smart person, so I just need to execute the plan that Shuichi devises."
When the situation reached a stalemate, Miyake also raised his hand, causing the scales to tip.
"A woman who can perfectly execute her boss's orders is also very beautiful."
It's rare for Kouenji to actually praise Miyake; this guy really isn't clueless about social niceties.
"But how do you plan to convince the classmates to use up all 300 initial points? Especially Chi and his group, they're really enthusiastic this time."
Horikita frowned. In fact, she was also very interested in the plan and intended to support it, but she also clearly saw the current predicament.
"I'll explain things properly to Ike." Sudo stepped forward, clenching his fist.
Actually, besides his good physical strength, there was another reason why Shuichi Kanda.
If all else fails, this guy can use force to make Chi submit. Although the process might not be pleasant, as long as the result is good, that's enough.
"Then I'll handle persuading the others," Hirata nodded. "But I'd like to get Kushida to join us."
Kushida, Shuichi Kanda pondered. He hadn't called her before because he thought her stamina might not be enough, but since he needed her strength, he might as well take her with him.
As for whether she should participate in the program or return to the ship, that's up to her.
"Then let me go talk to her myself."
After finalizing the initial plan, the meeting adjourned, and Shuichi Kanda approached Kushida, who was resting.
"Kushida, I need your help with something. Could you come with me for a moment?"
"Huh? Me? Hmm, I see."
Kushida was surprised for a moment, then stood up.
"Sorry, Xiao Mei, I'll be right back."
"Yes, it's okay."
After leading Kushida Kikyo to a nearby grove, Shuichi Kanda began explaining the battle plan.
"This is my plan. Although I don't really want to involve you, it's probably difficult for Hirata to convince everyone in the class."
Shuichi Kanda shrugged helplessly.
"So, if we implement this plan, will it cause conflicts with other classes?" Kushida looked troubled. "They're all my friends."
"Alright, stop pretending, there are no outsiders here."
Looking at Kushida's expression, Shuichi Kanda was speechless, and even had the urge to roll his eyes.
"Then may I know why you didn't want to involve me in the first place?" Kushida smiled sweetly, but Shuichi Kanda felt that if he answered incorrectly, he might suffer some bad treatment.
"Hmm~ At this time, you should have a stomachache, right?"
"Correct answer! So I'll help with this."
Kushida turned around and left, preparing to return to the crowd. But as soon as he turned, Kushida face turned bright red, and his heart pounded wildly.
So, did he devise this operation so that I could legitimately return to the ship to rest? Was it all for my sake?
After letting her mind wander for a while, Kushida Kikyo returned to Class D and began to consider how to convey the matter to them without hurting anyone.
After all, Shuichi Kanda's operation was essentially saying, "I don't need you anymore, you can go back," which dampened everyone's enthusiasm.
As Shuichi Kanda watched Kushida Kikyo turn and leave, he scratched his head. "Correct answer? Does that mean she's willing to help?"
Damn, women's minds are so hard to fathom!
"Will your plan really go smoothly?"
Chabashira Sae appeared behind Shuichi Kanda without anyone noticing.
"Who knows? This strategy was just something I came up with on the spur of the moment. It doesn't matter if I don't get any temporary points. Besides, sometimes you have to be bold and try new things to get good results, right?"
Hearing Shuichi Kanda's confident words, Chabashira Sae's expression was somewhat strange, but in the end she didn't say anything and simply left silently.
Just as Shuichi Kanda was finalizing his insane plunder plan, Ryuen of Class C and Katsuragi of Class A began secret contact.
"How about it? Pretty good deal, right? There's a big difference in Class Points between your Class A and Class B. This exam will widen that gap, which is necessary for you, isn't it?"
Ryuen produced a notarized contract from the school, which stipulated that Ryuen's class would provide Katsuragi's class with 200 initial points of resources, and would transfer the resources previously used by Class C to Class A one day later.
Class A, on the other hand, will need to pay Ryuen 800,000 Private Points every month starting next month.
With 200 Class Points, each student would gain an extra 20,000 Private Points per month. For forty students, that would amount to 800,000 personal points. So, this action effectively means that the students in Class A gain 200 Class Points on the surface, but do not actually receive any Private Points benefits.
With the 200 initial points provided by Ryuen, Katsuragi can easily help the students in Class A survive the seven days of wilderness survival.
The extra 200 Class Points can steadily widen the gap between them and Class B.
Eager to achieve results, Katsuragi immediately reached a cooperation agreement with Ryuen, and almost none of the students in Class A objected to it.
After all, they are also quite anxious about the current situation.
Since we can earn 200 Class Points for free, we don't need the Class Points Private Points benefits they bring. The key now is to widen the gap with Class B.
In fact, they misunderstood Ryuen's purpose, thinking that he had given up on the idea of promoting Class C to Class A, and that collecting points was just to take the path of 20 million points to ascend alone.
All I can say is that the guys in Class A were too arrogant and underestimated Ryuen.
This guy is as greedy as a snake; how could he possibly be satisfied with just this?
As for Class B, it was a typical start; everyone was immersed in the joy of camping.
Finally, back at Class D's campsite by the stream, the students were all completely bewildered after Hirata explained the plan.
Wow, you can do that?
"Wait a minute! Wouldn't that be too reckless?"
"That's exactly what I mean. If the leader is guessed in the end, we won't get a single point."
"But with so many of us, it's really difficult to guess just one of them, isn't it? Surely no one would risk losing fifty points by just guessing randomly?"
"In short, I disagree; the risks are simply too great."
"The risks are huge, but the rewards are also huge! If all goes well, we can really crush the other classes and close the gap between us in one fell swoop!"
The students in Class D were still arguing. Some thought they should play it safe, while others thought it was okay to be a little more aggressive, since they were already in Class D anyway, and even if they failed this time, they would have other opportunities in the future.
"Do I believe in Kanda's plan? Come to think of it, Kanda played a big part in getting 90 Class Points in the Midterm Exam, didn't he?"
"That's right, and those last 50 points are also related to him."
After the students brought up Kanda's achievements, the opposition fell silent.
This is a world where facts speak for themselves, and because Shuichi Kanda has succeeded, many people are willing to continue to believe in Shuichi Kanda.
If he can keep winning, it will eventually become a belief, but as soon as he loses even once, the power of that belief will collapse.
"How about we give it a try?"
"I also think we can trust Kanda. He has never let us down, has he? Even when Sudo was framed by Class C, it was Kanda who stepped in to resolve the situation."
Kushida's concluding remarks completely dispelled the students' doubts.
"Since Kushida- chan has said so, then I believe him!"
"Me too."
"Me too!"
As expected, I still have to rely on my little angel, Kushida. Hirata, you're not up to the task.
"So, does everyone want to go back to the ship or continue camping?"
This problem stumped the students in the class again. After all, who would want to live in this crowded tent compared to the luxurious dormitories on the ship?
"I'm going to keep going camping. We have 300 points to spend anyway, so we can easily get through the seven days without having to endure it."
"Yes, yes, and you get a rare experience, don't you?"
"Then I won't go back to the ship."
At this point, most people decided to continue camping, so the opinions of the remaining minority became irrelevant. If they suggested going back to the boat, they would be looked down upon by most of the students in the class.
Thus, the results of the study sessions were revealed. Although the level of unity was not very high, the initial effects were already evident.