Long Aotian Starts Killing Everyone 1

Five days later...

Whoosh~

In a student council chamber as solemn as a courtroom, Horikita Manabu sat at the center between the two rows of seats and looked around.

"Tachibana Akane, you may indicate that the defendant can enter."

Horikita Manabu folded his hands beneath his chin and spoke to the petite girl beside him, whose purple hair was usually tied up in a bun.

A short while later, Ayanokoji entered at an unhurried pace, his steps steady. His defense attorney, Horikita Suzune, walked close beside him. Her expression was serious and her gaze sharp, as if she were ready to defend Ayanokoji to the very end.

At the same time, Chabashira Sae appeared as well. She stood with her arms crossed over her chest, her eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny and anticipation, as though she were deeply interested in the whole affair.

"Tachibana Akane, you may indicate that the victims can enter."

Seeing that everyone in the left row had taken their seats, Horikita Manabu spoke to the girl beside him again.

Before long, Ike and Yamauchi entered the room one after the other, their steps somewhat hurried but still composed.

What came as a surprise was that Long Aotian entered right after them. He strode forward with confidence, his face wearing that signature calm smile. His eyes revealed an arrogance not to be underestimated, as though the entire room were under his control.

Next, Class A's homeroom teacher, Mashima Tomoya, entered with steady steps, his expression serious and focused.

"Wait!" Horikita Suzune's eyes flew open, her pupils contracting as if she had seen something unbelievable.

She sprang to her feet, leaning forward slightly as she pointed at Long Aotian. Staring at him in disbelief, she asked in a voice filled with shock and confusion, "Long Aotian, what are you doing here?"

The corners of Chabashira Sae's mouth lifted into an intrigued smile. Her eyes gleamed with curiosity and amusement, as if she were thoroughly enjoying the dramatic scene unfolding before her.

"I'm also one of the victims. Is there some problem with me being here?"

Long Aotian took his seat in the right row with easy confidence, a faint smile on his face.

As he spoke, he tilted his head slightly and calmly swept his gaze over everyone around him.

He nodded to himself and thought, Not bad, not bad. Looks like everyone's here.

"Ahem." Horikita Manabu cleared his throat softly. Though quiet, his voice carried undeniable authority. He raised his chin slightly and swept his sharp gaze over the two people in front of him, as if to say, "Please be quiet."

Hearing her brother's familiar voice, Horikita Suzune stiffened involuntarily. She quickly composed herself and obediently sat back down, her eyes showing a hint of respect and submission. Her lips pressed together, and she grew conspicuously quiet and proper.

Long Aotian glanced over quickly, the corners of his mouth lifting into a subtle smile. Amusement and anticipation flickered in his eyes as he thought, I'm afraid things won't stay this peaceful much longer.

"First, regarding this incident: the victims' points were stolen illegally, and they currently suspect the defendant, Ayanokoji."

"Can the victims provide any conclusive evidence to support their accusation?"

Horikita Manabu furrowed his brows, his expression unusually stern. His sharp gaze swept over everyone present as he spoke in a steady, forceful voice.

"We have evidence! You're the one who stole our points!" Ike and Yamauchi shouted angrily, almost in unison, their voices trembling slightly with emotion.

Nearly at the same time, they reached out with shaking hands and quickly pulled out their phones. Their fingers were clumsy with nervousness as they swiped to open the screens, their movements seemingly driven by desperation.

When they saw the text message on their screens, their faces instantly turned livid, their eyes filled with anger and indignation.

The message read: "Sorry, due to the failure of your task, all your points have been transferred back to Ayanokoji."

Ike gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, while Yamauchi trembled with rage. The words on their phone screens seemed to embody the cruel reality they least wanted to face.

Watching this unfold, Long Aotian's lips curled into a faint smile, tinged with amusement. His gaze shifted between Ike and Yamauchi's furious faces and the message on their screens.

He gently folded his hands across his chest, his posture relaxed and unhurried, as if everything were under his control.

That's right! Long Aotian, that sneaky bastard, had done it!

The scene shifted back to the previous day.

The moment they successfully completed the task, bright smiles bloomed across Ike and Yamauchi's faces, their eyes shining with anticipation and delight.

Ike gave Yamauchi a light pat on the shoulder. They exchanged smiles, silently celebrating the rewards they were about to receive.

They rubbed their hands together without even realizing it, as though imagining the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment they would feel when the points came in. The whole atmosphere around them was filled with an indescribable sense of joy and anticipation.

The task Long Aotian had assigned this time happened to be the same for Ike and Yamauchi, so it was only natural that they would learn about each other's tasks later.

Long Aotian's fingers glided lightly across his phone screen, and two image messages appeared before his eyes.

At that moment, his gaze softened and deepened. A faint smile curled his lips, as if it concealed countless secrets and schemes.

"Points are just like money. They have the power to turn people against each other." As he spoke, he slowly picked up his phone and sent two text messages.

The scene returned to the present~

"Defendant, please present your defense." Horikita Manabu turned slightly, directing his sharp, focused gaze to the left. His voice was steady and firm, each word echoing clearly through the courtroom.

"I don't think this so-called evidence has any validity. A text message like this would be far too easy to forge."

When Horikita Suzune saw the message, the corners of her mouth lifted in a faintly mocking smile. Her eyes gleamed with disdain as she spoke.

She shook her head lightly and pointed at the phone screen being shown to everyone. Her contemptuous look seemed to mock the message's falsity and lack of credibility.

"The defendant's argument is reasonable. The Student Council accepts it. The victims may continue and provide more conclusive, valid evidence."

Horikita Manabu nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes. He then turned to the right and spoke in a steady, firm voice.

"I..." Ike and Yamauchi began speaking at the same time, then both faltered. Their voices echoed through the courtroom, but sounded especially weak.

Their faces showed clear signs of panic and helplessness, their eyes flickering with confusion and unease.

They glanced at each other, as if silently asking, "What should we do?" Then, at the same time, they lowered their heads and fell silent. The room sank into an eerie quiet.

"Ahem." Long Aotian gave a soft cough, the sound standing out clearly in the silence.

Disdain and helplessness flashed in his eyes as he sighed inwardly. I can't rely on those two idiots. I'll have to carry this myself.

"First, I have reason to question whether the text messages are genuine or fake. My own points were stolen too, and according to the message, Ayanokoji was the one who ordered it. Therefore, I formally request that the Student Council President check Ayanokoji's phone balance to verify the truth of what we've said."

Long Aotian smiled slightly and spoke in a clear, forceful voice.

Horikita Manabu nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval of Long Aotian's proposal. He then turned to look sharply at the defendant on the left and said in a steady, firm voice, "Defendant, please respond to this. Alternatively, you may show your phone balance to prove your innocence or establish whether the accusation is true or false."

Horikita Suzune furrowed her brows, her face filled with confusion and anger.

She abruptly stood up and stared straight at Long Aotian, her voice trembling slightly with emotion. "Why should we? Ayanokoji's phone is his personal property. There's no reason to show it to you! Since you, Long Aotian, also claim to be a victim, then I demand to see your phone balance too, to prove your claim!" As she spoke, she pointed firmly at Long Aotian, her eyes revealing an unshakable resolve and courage.

Watching Horikita Suzune make such an almost unreasonable argument, Long Aotian shook his head slightly. What an idiotic move.

He spoke slowly, his voice tinged with mockery. "How ridiculous. You're using personal privacy as an excuse. If you have nothing to hide, why not show Ayanokoji's phone balance and prove his innocence? Your reaction only makes people more suspicious of your motives. Do you really have some secret you can't let anyone know?"

"Fine by me. Don't say I'm picking on you." He slowly took his phone out of his pocket. Its screen lit up, clearly displaying his balance: "0."

The scene shifted to the previous day~

At that moment, Long Aotian was sitting in his dorm room, fully focused on the computer. His fingers flew across the keyboard as if playing a silent tune.

His eyes were fixed on the screen, a sly smile on his face, as if he were carrying out a carefully planned scheme.

After a rapid flurry of actions, he transferred all the points in his fake account back to his original account. Then he quickly picked up his phone and expertly logged into that fake account. The entire process flowed smoothly, without a moment's hesitation.

Back in the present~

Horikita Suzune's eyes widened, disbelief written all over her face. Her fingers trembled slightly as she pointed at the phone screen, as though she had seen something impossible.

Her lips parted slightly, but for a long moment she made no sound. She only stared blankly at the number "0," her eyes full of confusion and shock.

Long Aotian smiled at Horikita Suzune, amusement filling his eyes. He lightly shook the phone in his hand, silently flaunting his victory, then spoke slowly. "All right, I've shown you my balance as you requested. Now please have Ayanokoji show his phone balance and transaction history too." He deliberately drew out his words, his tone tinged with mockery, as if waiting for Horikita Suzune to respond in embarrassment.

Ayanokoji sat there quietly, his face expressionless, as if none of this had anything to do with him.

When Long Aotian made his request, he still slowly took his phone from his pocket, neither hurrying nor hesitating.

His fingers lightly swiped across the screen, unlocking the phone, then slowly navigated to the page displaying his points. When the number "39.03 million" came clearly into view before everyone, his gaze remained as calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.

That's right! Long Aotian, that sneaky bastard, had done it again!

The scene shifted to five minutes before they entered~

Long Aotian stood there, feigning nonchalance, a barely noticeable smile on his lips as he said to everyone, "Sorry, I need to use the restroom."

He set off toward the restroom, his back looking relaxed and composed. Yet the instant he stepped inside, his figure seemed to merge with the air. This was his unique ninjutsu: [Flying Thunder God].

The next moment, he appeared in his dorm room. He quickly opened his computer and took his phone—the one he had bought elsewhere—with him to xxxxx. His fingers flew over the keyboard as his eyes remained fixed on the screen, a sly smile flashing across his face.

He swiftly transferred all the points from his original account to Ayanokoji's account, then deleted his original account. His movements were practiced and quick.

After finishing everything, he put the computer away somewhere, then activated [Flying Thunder God] again and instantly returned to the restroom, as if he had never left.

The scene shifted back to the courtroom...

Horikita Suzune's eyes widened as she stared at the points on Ayanokoji's phone screen, shock and confusion written all over her face.

Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words.

A strong sense of unease and confusion welled up inside her. Did he really do it? How is that possible...

Her eyes darted back and forth between Ayanokoji and the phone screen, searching for an answer.

"Defendant Ayanokoji, please explain this sudden change in your points."

Horikita Manabu kept his eyes fixed on the points displayed on the screen, his brows furrowed and his expression unusually stern. He parted his lips slightly and spoke in a steady, forceful voice.

Ayanokoji glanced at Horikita Suzune, who looked somewhat flustered beside him. A subtle glint flashed in his eyes, as though he could see through everything. He knew that if he stayed silent, he would definitely be found guilty.

"From this text message, it's clear that the mastermind has the ability to manipulate points through illegal means. Therefore, I have reason to argue that I was framed by someone who deliberately sent me points."

Ayanokoji sat there with a calm expression, his eyes seeming to see through every deception. He lifted his chin slightly and spoke in a clear, firm voice.

Note: Ayanokoji seems to have a poker face, but the author isn't sure either.

Horikita Manabu nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval of Ayanokoji's defense. An almost imperceptible smile touched his lips, as if he were silently agreeing.

He then turned and looked sharply to the right, speaking in a steady, forceful voice. "The defendant's argument is reasonable. The Student Council accepts it. The victims may continue their accusations and provide more conclusive evidence."

Long Aotian narrowed his eyes slightly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, as though everything had gone according to plan. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of mockery and confidence. "I can't agree with Ayanokoji's defense. If the mastermind has such sophisticated methods, why choose to frame you in particular? What's more, why didn't you notice anything wrong with your points before entering?"

"You only reacted once we asked to check your phone balance. Isn't that all a little too convenient? Therefore, I have reason to suspect that Ayanokoji staged this whole thing himself to divert our attention."

As he spoke, Long Aotian's smile gradually turned into the evil cackle of a villain. He continued, "Based on these suspicions, I formally request that the Student Council President and the school conduct a thorough search of Ayanokoji's dorm room for possible tools used in the crime. I believe that's the only way we can uncover the truth and reveal what really happened."