People bring their own maids to the training camp

Although both Gui Tou and Albert had drunk a lot of water, they were drawn for the 200m sprint. Gui Tou still won by a small margin.

The Horikita team, enjoying a peaceful life, moves forward, then executes some optional projects; after all, it's just a process that must be completed.

So Ayanokouji went about his project, while Sakayanagi came over to Chihaya and started chatting with him.

"It's quite a surprise to meet you in the final battle," Sakayanagi said. "I originally thought Kanzaki-san wouldn't be a match for Kito-san."

"Kito is indeed very strong, but Kanzaki is not weak either."

“But none of them are as strong as Himegami-san,” Sakayanagi said. “I didn’t expect you to be this strong. Even Kito-san and Yamada-san can’t compare. What a wonderful performance.”

"You flatter me. I've only learned a lot of technical skills. Once they get to the basics, I'll be the loser."

"You're still so humble. It's a pity that the only person who can be considered your rival is unwilling to show his strength like you do."

"I don't understand what you're saying, Sakayanagi-san."

"Is that so? Then let me be frank. I don't know if you've heard of this name—WHITE ROOM."

"...A white room?" Chihaya paused for a few seconds, her mind racing as she pondered Sakayanagi's probing intentions.

"That's a place that tests the limits of genius, you know? And the masterpieces of that place are our classmates."

Are you familiar with this place?

"I wouldn't say I know it very well, maybe not as much as you do," Sakayanagi replied.

“I have never heard of this ‘WHITE ROOM’.”

"Is that so? So now you've heard about it." Sakayanagi smiled slightly. "That genius isn't very willing to reveal his true strength. I know this, but I haven't done anything about it. After all, he seems to be enjoying his school life."

"..."

"I have plenty of appetizers to enjoy, so I'm not in a hurry."

What's the point of telling me all this?

"It doesn't have any special meaning. I just hope that when the day comes for me to duel with him, you won't interfere and will let me have a one-on-one duel with him."

"That's between you and him, isn't it? Why do you need my permission?"

"Your influence will only grow stronger in the future, and without your permission, I think it would be difficult for me to have a proper fight with him."

"That sounds like you're showing weakness to me. I don't have that kind of dominance, you know. The difference between Class A and Class B is still quite obvious, isn't it?"

"This is just the surface. I think you'll probably catch up or even surpass them very soon."

"Who knows, Class B might even drop all the way down to Class D," Chihaya joked.

"With you here, even Class D can make a comeback, right?"

"Sakayanagi-san really overestimates me."

“No, my evaluation is relatively objective based on your performance,” Sakayanagi said. “In fact, even Ryuen-san has some doubts about you, hasn’t she? Class C’s great victory in the last midterm exam was definitely not Ryuen-san’s achievement alone, and Class D’s sudden addition of a point at the last minute is also very puzzling. But if everything comes from some kind of reward, the only clear official reward since the start of the school year was the competition we participated in together, right? Champion Himegami-san.”

"The champion's reward is personal points, right?"

"Is that so?" Sakayanagi revealed a mysterious smile. "Why do I, who came in second place, receive an extra reward?"

139. Champion

"Then why did I, who came in second place, receive an extra reward?" Sakayanagi asked, looking directly into Chihaya's eyes.

"Sakayanagi-san, lying is not good. If I didn't even get first place, how could I possibly get second place?" Chihaya remained unmoved, completely unmoved by Sakayanagi's trap. He was not going to fall for psychological warfare.

The last student, Ryuen, who attempted to use psychological warfare, has already broken through Ryuen's defenses by playing the Joker card game.

"No?" Sakayanagi asked with a half-smile.

“If so, I’ll go complain to President Horikita right now about him withholding my reward.” Chihaya remained unmoved. “If possible, could you tell me about the extra reward for second place?”

"Then that would be considered a prohibited activity."

"Trying to get away with this by being cute, huh?" Chihaya scoffed inwardly, utterly disdainful. This kind of probing was pointless, especially since Sakayanagi had clearly already guessed what was going on, yet she was still testing the waters.

On the other side, Ayanokouji finished the grid, so it was time for the final battle between the Sakayanagi group and the Himegami group.

The match between Chihaya and Kito was basically a foregone conclusion, even Kito himself thought so, since his victory over Albert was largely due to luck.

However, the final project turned out to be a reaction project.

The content is quite simple; you need to answer within a few seconds of the referee asking the question.

For example, if the judge's question is "name three colors", then you need to answer with three colors.

If you can name three items within five seconds, you pass the test. The competition will continue until one side loses.

"What a pity. It would have been great if I could have competed against Hime-kun." Sakayanagi said with a sigh after seeing the question.

“It’s not impossible,” Horikita Manabu suddenly said.

"Huh?" Sakayanagi was taken aback. She had only meant to joke, but Horikita Manabu had unexpectedly chimed in.

"After all, this is the final battle. If the Empress approves, you can be allowed to participate in place of your partner."

"Oh? What do you think, Himegami-san?" Sakayanagi tossed the decision back to Chihaya.

"I agree, that way Sakayanagi-san can accept defeat more convincingly."

"Hime-kun is very confident," Sakayanagi smiled slightly. "Since I'm participating as an exception, how about you make it a little more difficult for me? For example, how about I answer two questions in a row?"

“There’s no need for that, just do it normally.” Chihaya rejected the plan. Originally, she had generously allowed the other party to change people, but according to Sakayanagi’s suggestion, it would make Chihaya’s victory seem unfair.

Therefore, Chihaya disagreed with making the changes.

"Then let's proceed according to the original rules. Since the Sakayanagi team is making an exception by substituting members, if the Sakayanagi team wins, they need to give half of their individual points to the Himegami team. Is that acceptable?"

"I have no objections." Sakayanagi nodded. "Can we start asking questions now?"

"Now, starting with Sakayanagi, please name three musical instruments within five seconds."

"Piano, violin, cello."

"Princess Consort, please name three musical instruments."

"Guitar, bass, drums."

Why is it the same problem? Chihaya was slightly puzzled.

"Sakayanagi, please name three pieces of music."

“Für Elise, Carmen, and Canon.”

"Please name three musicians, Your Highness."

Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert.

This time it's different again. Chihaya thought to herself that she was lucky to have reacted quickly enough. She had already prepared her answer in her mind after hearing Sakayanagi's question.

"Sakayanagi, please name three students from Class 1-B of this school."

"Himemiya Chihaya, Ichinose Honami, Hayasaka Ai."

"Princess, please name three beauties from our school." Horikita Manabu frowned as he read the question. He didn't recall having such a question before, but he had already read it and it was too late to stop him.

"Ichinose Honami, Horikita Suzune, Shiina Hiyori." Chihaya read out the names of three beautiful girls who were participating in the competition without hesitation.

"This question is way too simplistic," Chihaya thought, somewhat puzzled.

"Sakayanagi, please rank the three people above in descending order of their midterm exam scores."

"Ichinose Honami, Horikita Suzune, Shiina Hiyori." Although he only remembered the general idea, Sakayanagi did not answer incorrectly.

"Please name three books, Consort."

"Malice," "The Long Goodbye," and "I Am a Cat."

"Sakayanagi, please name the authors of the three books mentioned above."

"Keigo Higashino, Natsume Soseki... Raymond Chandler."

“Correct answer, but unfortunately, you were one second over time,” Horikita Manabu said. “Therefore, Princess Hime wins.”

"Well, that's true, what a pity." Sakayanagi herself didn't seem to have the slightest regret. "Congratulations, Himegami-san."

"Thank you for your kind offer." Chihaya smiled slightly.

Although the questions were a bit strange, he still managed to win first place.

Because Chihaya eliminated Sakayanagi, Horikita's team automatically became second place, while Sakayanagi's team became third place.

"The rewards are as follows: the third place goes to the Sakayanagi Kito team, with each member receiving 10000 personal points; the second place goes to the Horikita Ayanokoji team, with each member receiving 20000 ranking points and 10000 completion points; and the first place goes to the Himegami Kanzaki team, with each member receiving 30000 ranking points and 10000 completion points."

After a pause, Horikita Manabu continued reading.

"The Horikita Ayanokoji team eliminated the Ichinose Shibata team, each receiving a 5000-point defeat reward; the Sakayanagi Kito team eliminated the Kushida Hirata team and the Shiina Yamada team, each receiving a 10000-point defeat reward; and the Himegami Kanzaki team eliminated the Nishikawa Katsuragi team, the Ryuen Ibuki team, and the Sakayanagi Kito team, each receiving a 15000-point defeat reward. Finally, each member received two cafeteria meal vouchers. That's all."

In conclusion, the Himegami group, as the biggest winners, each received 45000 points. Chihaya knew that a hidden reward awaited them—only this time, Kanzaki would share this reward with him.

Although Kanzaki eventually realized his role as a "supporting character," a reward is a reward, and the two partners received the same reward. Even if Kanzaki voluntarily gave it to Chihaya, he still had the right to know.

Compared to the 45000 points, Chihaya is more concerned about the hidden reward for winning the championship, but that's probably something she won't know today.

Since the game was over, Class B had already started celebrating.

Just as Chihaya was still not fully appreciating winning the championship, Honami ran in from outside and pounced straight on Chihaya.

Thanks to the cushioning effect of the airbags and Chihaya's quick reaction, Honami avoided any serious problems.

"That's fantastic! Chihaya, I knew you could do it!"

140. Let's have Australian lobster and king crab for dinner.

"That's fantastic! Chihaya, I knew you could do it!"

Honami excitedly hugged his friend, jumping and skipping, causing the airbag to bounce, almost making Chihaya lose control of her expression.

Chihaya put her arm around the girl's slender waist and patted her back.

"Alright, Fanbo, everyone's watching, aren't they?"

"What does it matter? It's just a celebration of victory!" Honami put his feet back on the ground and stopped hopping around. "Since Chihaya got the prize money, you have to comfort my wounded heart! I was eliminated after only moving once!"

"Alright, alright, you're in charge." Chihaya gave a helpless, indulgent smile.