but......

"Chosen time and time again, yet each time they enter as an 'intruder'..."

Ayanokouji toyed with the fruit knife in her hand, her eyes deep and thoughtful.

Is this really just a coincidence?

"Or... is the entity behind the black sphere already paying special attention to me?"

If it is the latter.

So, simply running away might be pointless.

Ayanokouji tucked the blade into his sleeve.

Now that we're already in the thick of it, in order to protect ourselves, and for that final victory...

He didn't care how much he had to sacrifice.

'Perfect.'

'As an intruder without the protection of the black ball rules, I want to try... what will happen if I kill the exam target? How will the black ball react?'

Just as he was planning his next course of action.

"Tap, tap, tap."

A series of hurried footsteps, accompanied by heavy breathing, came from around the corner not far away.

Ayanokouji instantly collected his thoughts.

Nine people... seven men and two women.

'Unsteady steps, rapid breathing, but the formation remained intact... Is he a worthy candidate for this exam?'

A few seconds later.

A group of students wearing the uniforms of Advanced Education High School came out.

The leader wore glasses and had a stern expression.

Behind him followed a frivolous blond-haired boy and several men and women with different expressions.

The first person's gaze swept across the area and quickly spotted Ayanokouji hiding in the shadows.

He paused slightly, glanced at the black gun in his hand, and after confirming that it was just a green dot representing an "intruder," he quickly went to Ayanokouji's side.

Upon noticing that Ayanokouji didn't show the panic one would expect from a normal student, the man's mind raced:

"classmate."

"Judging from your reaction, you should know about the existence of the Black Ball Exam, right?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka looked at the face that bore a seven or eight-tenths resemblance to Horikita Suzune, nodded, and said in a flat tone:

"I'm from Class D in the first year of high school. Someone in my class printed out flyers about the inside story of the black ball exam and posted them in class."

"Class D...?"

Horikita Manabu adjusted his glasses, looking thoughtful.

But he hadn't had time to think about it deeply.

The blond boy behind him impatiently stepped forward and interrupted the conversation:

“Hey, Chairman Horikita. This is not the time for you to focus on such insignificant little characters.”

"Don't forget, we've completely lost our minds about that damn exam objective! If we don't find it and complete the task within an hour, it's game over for everyone!"

Upon hearing this, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji raised an eyebrow slightly.

Have you lost sight of your target?

This strong sense of déjà vu...

"No one seems to remember it, which suggests that the unique nature of this monster is interfering with our understanding."

Although Horikita Manabu was also anxious, he remained calm:

"However, with the radar guidance of the black ball weapon, as long as we follow the red dot, we won't have trouble finding the target."

As he spoke, he glanced at Ayanokouji, patted his shoulder, and said:

"Hey kid, it's dangerous here. Before a fight breaks out, you should stay here and find a safe place to hide. Don't wander off."

After saying that, he prepared to lead his team away.

Ayanokouji shook his head and calmly said:

"No, I think I'd better stay with you."

"I've already barged into the exam room several times."

He pointed to his head:

"I seem to vaguely recall the kind of monster you're talking about... that can interfere with cognition and cause people to forget."

"Perhaps it can help you later."

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