Can You Handle It?

P. S.: There was another update at 10 AM on the 6th.

Chapter 116 Are you even capable?!

This is Class A, First Year.

"Great! We actually found it."

On the other side of the island, feeling they had gained the upper hand, Class A, who had already set off, headed towards their destination base with a clear purpose.

At this moment, they were standing in front of a cave.

Yahiko was even more excited.

"Thanks to Katsuragi, who saw through the school's intentions while on the ship and memorized the island's terrain, we were able to find such a great base so easily!"

He was praising Katsuragi because he knew very well that the class was not yet Katsuragi's sole authority; there was also Sakayanagi vying with Katsuragi for the leadership position.

Therefore, as Katsuragi's number one underling, he would definitely have to praise Katsuragi.

Moreover, since Sakayanagi isn't here, it's natural to create hype for Katsuragi. They need to showcase Katsuragi's excellence to the fullest.

"This is nothing."

Katsuragi remained calm and said, "Let's go, let's swipe the card."

Although he appeared calm, Katsuragi was actually quite proud inside.

Because he felt that he had done a good enough job.

Even if Sakayanagi were here, he couldn't possibly do better than him.

Furthermore, taking advantage of Sakayanagi's absence this time, we can win people's hearts and truly unite the class.

"Um."

Yahiko nodded excitedly, walked into the cave, and stood in front of the card reader inside.

The next step is to swipe your card to claim the stronghold.

"Etc!"

However, the next second, Katsuragi, who was walking behind, suddenly narrowed his eyes and hurriedly shouted to stop him.

"What's wrong..."

Yahiko was startled and looked at Katsuragi with some confusion.

Katsuragi didn't reply, but walked to the machine with a gloomy face.

The electronic screen above displayed two lines of information.

Cclass

7:55:32.

This means that the base has been captured by Class C, and just five minutes ago!

It's like the other party had barely left before they followed right after.

"Cclass? How is that possible!"

Yahiko cried out in disbelief, "They were still in the same place when we set off!"

Even Class A, which always considered itself the best, made sure to check the situation of the other classes before setting off.

Apart from them, everyone else was still on the beach.

They should have been the first.

"Everyone!"

Katsuragi shouted, "Everyone, spread out and look around for anyone suspicious. The other party can't have gone far!"

It's also possible that the machine wasn't properly configured, causing the display to malfunction.

But Katsuragi was unwilling to harbor such wishful thinking.

He preferred to admit his mistake: he underestimated Class C, which led to Class C getting ahead of him.

Before they set off, Class C did indeed remain in the same place.

However, with forty students in a class, the absence of one or two wouldn't attract much attention.

In other words, the other team leader came here alone to swipe his card and occupy the stronghold!

Although Katsuragi admitted that he had underestimated his opponents, he did not expect Class C to have such courage.

But this also means that as long as they can find the team leader who swipes the card.

You can directly verify the other party's identity!

Hachiman Hikigaya of Class C is someone that both Sakayanagi value highly, and this test on the ship shows that Hachiman Hikigaya may need to be treated with more caution than imagined.

Therefore, Katsuragi was quite cautious.

Compared to losing a stronghold but gaining information about the opposing class's leader... it's a win no matter how you look at it!

Therefore, Katsuragi reacted quickly.

"Quickly, go find someone!"

Yahiko panicked and shouted, "We're Class A! How can we let those flawed Class C students get ahead of us!"

"And you guys, are you also going to give up your status in Class A?"

Even now, he still insists that he is in Class A.

Although it was just a test on the ship, being told by Hachiman Hikigaya that his class was Class E made him feel a little unhappy.

Seeing that the Sakayanagi Faction was unwilling to act, Yahiko became enraged.

"You bastard... We don't need to listen to you! We're from the Sakayanagi Faction!"

"Never mind, finding someone is the priority."

Although some people were unhappy with Yahiko's attitude, many people tolerated it for the sake of the bigger picture.

He just kept his anger to himself and walked out of the cave to find the Class C leader who came to swipe his card alone or in pairs.

The students from just one class paced back and forth in the vicinity for more than ten minutes, searching but couldn't find anyone.

So we had no choice but to give up.

After all, there is still the important matter of securing strongholds.

The base is there; it would be a shame if it were occupied by other classes.

Therefore, Katsuragi had no choice but to give up.

The island where the Special Exam has a total area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers.

However, the total number of students in the four classes is less than 160, which is quite a large area for the island.

On this small island, there are as many as twenty or thirty outposts of varying sizes hidden away.

If it's like searching for a needle in a haystack, aimlessly looking for a foothold, then it's definitely not easy.

However, if they have some wilderness survival experience, and the school is just conducting a wilderness survival test rather than actually intending to abandon them on this island, then they will be fine.

Therefore, anyone with a modicum of common sense can deduce that the school will locate its outposts in places suitable for setting up camps.

For example, a cave, or a riverbank, or a clearing in the forest.

Therefore, once the pattern is found, it is easy to locate the stronghold.

"Let's move on to the next outpost."

Kohei Katsuragi walked out of the cave with a cold face and said in a deep voice.

He had observed the island many times while on the ship, and had practically memorized its entire terrain. Although most of the area was covered by forest, the cave was conveniently exposed to his view.

In his mind, this was absolutely the perfect stronghold.

But now, this place has been occupied by Class C.

But it's okay, he's a very steady person.

Besides this first choice, he has several backup locations.

"It's not far over there, let's go over there."

Katsuragi took a deep breath and, looking at the Class A students who were starting to stir, reassured them, "That side is more suitable than this side. I saw an orchard there when I was on the ship. As long as we occupy that area, our food problem will be solved."

This explanation calmed down the somewhat agitated Class A members, who then focused on continuing to follow Katsuragi through the dense forest.

But in reality, Katsuragi felt resentful.

In his original plan, he should first occupy the cave as his main base.

They then spread outwards, occupying all the strongholds that possessed certain resources.

In this way, all the problems of food and lodging were solved.

So, although 30 points were deducted because Sakayanagi didn't come, the remaining 270 points can be saved.

But now, he has to abandon his original plan.

"It's right ahead, I see it!"

Yahiko exclaimed excitedly, "As expected of Katsuragi, there really is an orchard! This solves the food problem, and we can save at least a hundred points!"

Fruits can not only satisfy hunger, but also replenish water.

The amount of food and water consumed by a class of forty students in a day is not small. If it were to be exchanged using points, it would cost at least twenty points a day.

Now that they own this orchard, they can save their points.

They were certainly not stupid to be assigned to Class A at the beginning of the semester.

At this moment, many people's complexions have warmed up.

If we can really save more than a hundred points, then the gains and losses from the previous cave are completely irrelevant.

"That's fine."

Seeing that everyone had been calmed down, Katsuragi also showed a relaxed smile.

Although this is a great opportunity to defeat Sakayanagi, it could backfire if he doesn't do it right.

"It's so sweet."

With an excited expression, Yahiko jumped up, picked a bright red apple from the tree, wiped it on his clothes, and took a big bite.

"Click!"

The sweet and delicious fruit pulp bursts forth slightly, filling the entire mouth with a smooth and fragrant aroma.

Seeing him like this, the students from Class A around him immediately became restless.

The weather was getting hot, and after walking for more than half an hour in a sweltering heat, without any bottled water on them, the students were getting tired and thirsty.

"Yahiko!"

However, Katsuragi's expression changed drastically upon seeing this, and he hurriedly tried to stop Yahiko.

But it was too late.

"What's wrong, Katsuragi?"

Yahiko glanced at him with some confusion, then his expression cleared with understanding, assuming Katsuragi was worried about him. He patted his chest and laughed, "Don't worry, Katsuragi. These apples are all naturally grown, without any pesticides, so it's fine even if you don't wash them."

"That's not it."

Katsuragi's face was gloomy. He suddenly regretted letting Yahiko be the team leader.

Yes.

This time, he chose Yahiko Totsuka as the leader of Class A.

Because Katsuragi is quite well-known in other classes, it's easy for people to guess who he is.

He was hesitant to let anyone else lead the team, so only his trusted confidant Yahiko was the most suitable.

He wasn't unaware that Yahiko wasn't very smart, but he originally thought that Yahiko still had potential.

But now it seems...