Chapter 165

Because it was only Hachiman started it, indicating that everyone had a safety net, and then... they started going on such an extravagant and wasteful spree.

But Hachiman was still standing in front.

"Furthermore, I suggest that in future exams, one-third of the class ranking points contributed by capable students can be kept by them, while two-thirds will be confiscated. This way, students can benefit from the results, and outstanding individuals will be motivated to contribute to the class's development," Hachiman added in conclusion.

"I have no objection."

"I have no objection either."

Because they felt they had gained something, the whole class unanimously approved the proposal.

"It's just that our 300 points have been used up just like that, it's really—" Horikita was speechless.

She had just said something similar, but she probably repeated it because she wanted to be noticed.

So Hachiman said to her.

"If there really is a problem, then there's no need to deduct points."

"In other words, before the classmates cause trouble and deduct points, we will spend all the points first."

"..."

You're really good at that.

This explanation left Suzune Horikita speechless for a moment.

"Actually, it's possible to save points," Hachiman said, "But that's something that Class A or Class B can do. Their students are very disciplined and can control themselves, but our class can't do that."

"But didn't everyone follow the Behavioral Guidelines Exam?" Horikita asked.

"That was because everyone was frugal and had no money to spend, and then they ate those awful mountain vegetable meals. It was a do-or-die situation; they had to go all in. But now everyone has a basic living allowance," Hachiman said. "Can people be self-disciplined when they're not so short of money?"

"Most people have no camping experience, and they haven't even endured much hardship, so they'll probably start secretly spending their points very quickly."

Forehead.

Does this mean that this aspect was actually taken into consideration?

The students in my class... are indeed difficult to manage.

Suzune Horikita felt she had learned something.

But.

"That's interesting, Hachiman."

Rokusuke Koenji sat to one side, calmly observing everything. As a genius, he possessed exceptional thinking abilities.

He also completed his temporary task, capturing 20 strongholds.

Then I rested after I got back.

However, he still had some questions: why did he try to get his classmates to spend their initial 300 points? Because some facilities require spending money, such as toilets, showers, and tents, which are all necessities.

But items like game consoles, fishing rods, fishing nets, and fishing gear are not needed.

So that's why the students can spend those 300 points.

But when he looked down, he noticed that while the students were having a lively discussion, Suzune Horikita was talking to Hachiman Hikigaya, but she kept her left hand on her right elbow, and her cheeks were slightly flushed.

This red color is not a sign of shyness.

On the contrary, he seemed to be feeling unwell.

Oh.

Understood.

Koenji raised one leg, so this is what it means to cherish a beautiful woman.

Suzune Horikita is feeling unwell, and withdrawing due to illness would result in a deduction of 30 points. Doing so might also draw complaints from some foolish classmates. Therefore, since everyone has already used up their points, further deductions won't result in a negative score. In this case, Horikita's withdrawal won't be criticized, and Horikita won't feel any guilt.

Judging from this, Hachiman is quite a handsome and dashing man.

On the other side...

Ryuen from Ryuen's class is almost turning into a rough-around-the-edges guy.

As it turns out, it wasn't just Class A.

The other two classes also failed to capture any strongholds.

Class A fared relatively well under Katsuragi's leadership; although they were outmaneuvered several times, they finally managed to secure a base.

Class B fared much worse; Ichinose started their journey after arriving on the beach with tents and other supplies.

The supplies were quite heavy.

The students who moved the items had to be changed several times.

However, after walking for nearly two hours, they still couldn't find any empty outposts.

Everyone who saw them was eliminated by Class C.

However, Class B was more patient and more stable than the other classes.

After searching several outposts and finding that they were all occupied by Class C, they stopped looking.

Instead, they chose a nearby stronghold and, in order to avoid violating the rule of 'unauthorized occupation of other classes' strongholds and being penalized, they chose to guard the perimeter of the stronghold.

Ichinose's suggestion was to wait until the eight-hour effective occupation period had passed before occupying the nearest stronghold.

Rather than aimlessly searching for a base in the jungle, especially one that is very likely to have been occupied by Class C.

The students in Class B cherished their classmates and didn't want everyone to continue such an enthusiastic activity, especially after discovering a snake by the roadside during the operation.

Therefore, for safety reasons, they prefer to choose this passive, wait-and-see approach.

After all, this time, the rabbit won't run away.

On the other hand, although Kōenji estimated that there were about 25-26 strongholds on the island, he only cleared 20, leaving some room for other classes.

However, he reserved locations deep within the islands.

So Ryuen from Class D led his students forward on this side of the beach, but they also failed to find any useful footholds.

He faces the same situation as Katsuragi.

But he is different from Katsuragi.

Katsuragi had memorized the entire map of the island while on the ship, which allowed Katsuragi to locate several strongholds in succession.

Even though Kōenji beat them to it, it still proved Katsuragi's strength.

However, Ryuen did not make any prior preparations in this regard.

Because this time he wants to fight an off-field battle.

After all.

According to the rules, no matter how many strongholds you occupy, if the leader is guessed, your stronghold points will be reduced to 0, and you will also be deducted 50 points.

Therefore, Ryuen doesn't pay much attention to the stronghold points.

At the same time, he doesn't have the same level of patience as the students in Class B.

After walking for more than an hour, we gave up. However, we did make some arrangements.

Finally.

"Ryuen has been found!"

Daichi Ishizaki rushed over, panting, and said, "On the beach, over there, Katsuragi from Class A is leading a group to exchange supplies. They seem to have found a base."

"Real?"

Ryuen's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly headed towards the beach.

The failure to capture the stronghold left Ryuen somewhat frustrated.

But it did not make him lose confidence.

On the contrary, he had already seen the direction of victory—

Just as Katsuragi had thought.

Since we can't score points by capturing strongholds, we might as well forgo the bonus points.

If you can guess the team leaders of the other classes and prevent the opponents from getting bonus points, then it's even.

You might even make a profit!

All of this is predicated on him needing to find a class to collaborate with.

And this class... must be down-to-earth and will deliver on its promises.

Katsuragi has a good reputation.

Therefore, it is his primary target.

That's all for now.

Katsuragi prepared to exchange for a batch of food and water, pondered for a moment, and then spoke to his homeroom teacher, Tomoya Majima.

"Good."

Tomoya Majima nodded slightly. "It costs 10 points in total. Are you sure you want to redeem it?"

"Sure."

Katsuragi nodded; all the strongholds he could find in the vicinity had already been occupied.

Even if he discovered that the leader of Class C was not the one who exposed him immediately.

Therefore, at this stage, food and water have become the biggest problems.

Yahiko lost 50 points this morning for picking an apple at Class C's base, Katsuragi really didn't want to lose any more points.

Therefore, you can only redeem it using points.

"Wait a moment!"

A loud voice suddenly came from behind.

Katsuragi turned around, frowning slightly. "Ryuen, what are you doing here?"

"I'm here to cooperate with you."

Ryuen smiled contentedly.

"Cooperate?"

Katsuragi gave him a deep look, then asked calmly, "How do we cooperate?"

Although he doesn't want to admit it, he does need allies right now.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult to completely defeat the Sakayanagi Faction in this exam. Moreover, he showed a disadvantage in this exam.

"It's very simple."

Ryuen Kakeru chuckled, as if he had expected Katsuragi to agree, and said, "For this exam, our Class D will provide Class A with 300 points worth of supplies. In other words, we can help you exchange for any supplies you need."

"You're so kind!"

Yahiko blurted out instinctively, looking at Ryuen with some disbelief.

"What are the conditions?"

Katsuragi remained calm and composed, speaking serenely.

"Just as simple."

Ryuen Kakeru's lips curled up. "Class D provided Class A with supplies worth 300 points in this exam, and Class A will provide me with 30,000 points per person every month until graduation."

"For you?"

Katsuragi repeated it, his expression somewhat solemn.

"That's right, give it to me."

Ryuen Kakeru nodded with a smile.

Using the scores of Class D to seek personal gain is an open and aboveboard act of abusing power for personal benefit.