A crossover anime, where people are in Classroom of the Imaginary Era, and behind the scenes, the ki

On the first floor of the teaching building, in front of the bulletin board.

Since it was afternoon class time, most students were either in the classroom listening to lectures or had already returned to their dormitories to practice Ripple Qigong in seclusion.

Therefore, the notice board, which was previously bustling with people, now appears empty.

However, Katsuragi Kohei and Ryuen Sho happened to be among the very few people who stayed here.

"Although I don't think it's very useful, I still appreciate the midterm exam elimination rules provided by Class C."

Katsuragi Kohei looked at the midterm exam schedule posted on the bulletin board and spoke without turning his head:

"In return, I'll share the map of the deserted island that Sakayanagi just sent me with your Class C."

“I’ve already done some research privately, and the chairman of this Advanced Nurturing Academy also shares the same surname, Sakayanagi. I think the information provided by Sakayanagi Arisu himself is still very valuable.”

Upon hearing this, Long Yuanxiang glanced sideways and looked at Ge Cheng with a scrutinizing gaze.

Thanks. But...

"I remember you and that crippled princess used to be at odds, didn't you?"

Ryuen Sho raised an eyebrow: "What? So you've been tacitly allowing that stupid woman named Kamuro Masumi to take the Black Ball exam in place of Class A just to curry favor with Sakayanagi?"

You've misunderstood.

Faced with Ryuen's provocation, Katsuragi Kohei shook his head, his tone frank:

"I have no particular desire to obtain the leadership position in Class A."

"The reason I wanted to compete with her for control of Class A in the past was simply because I could sense that Sakayanagi didn't care about the future of the class and was just looking down on us with a playful attitude."

"If she takes power, Class A will fall apart sooner or later."

Katsuragi sighed, his gaze deep:

"But now, with the arrival of the black ball, the situation has changed."

"Faced with life and death, she no longer had the chance to continue playing the game of life. Given her congenital disability, yet being chosen by the Black Ball as a 'fixed player,' I did not want to kick her while she was down and put her to death at this critical juncture."

“However…” Katsuragi Kohei changed the subject, “Now, thanks to the miracle of the black ball, her injury has fully healed. If the rules for the black ball exam don’t change significantly, I might apply to join the rotation in the main tournament…”

"No major changes?"

Long Yuanxiang was taken aback at first, then let out a sneer without any mercy.

"Heh... Don't be naive, bald guy."

"I can tell you definitively that, based on the few Black Ball exams we've participated in so far, no two of these ridiculous exams have the same procedure! There's always a last-minute change here or an unexpected twist there!"

Long Yuanxiang stepped forward, staring intently at Ge Cheng:

Do you think Black Ball will behave himself during the upcoming midterm exams?

"I bet that once the midterms are over next week, it will drag every single one of us into the exam hall!"

Faced with Long Yuanxiang's almost assertive speculation.

Katsuragi Kohei didn't refute, but scratched his bald head in annoyance and said in a deep voice:

"It seems... everyone has reached a consensus on this."

"It was just a last resort."

Long Yuanxiang snorted coldly:

"Otherwise, why do you think those good-for-nothings who have long lost hope in the future and just loaf around all day would be so obedient?"

"We were simply forced into this situation."

"In front of the Black Ball, they don't even have the right to lie down and be useless."

Katsuragi Yasuhei was silent.

After a long while, he turned his head, looked at Long Yuanxiang's young but weathered face, and asked softly:

"Then, Dragon Garden."

"If that day really comes, how many people do you think will be left alive in our school?"

Following Ge Cheng's gaze, Long Yuanxiang looked up at the azure sky that was divided into squares by the bay window.

"Who knows?"

"All I know is that no one can remain unscathed, and no one can guarantee that they will survive."

For the first time ever, he reached out and patted Katsuragi Kohei on the shoulder:

"So, Katsuragi. Take advantage of the present moment... and cherish everyone you meet. If you can lend a hand, then do so."

"Otherwise, this could very well be the last time you see them."

"The extra life that the black ball gives to everyone at the start... seems merciful, but in reality, it's still too much."

Katsuragi Yasuhira's expression was somewhat strange.

These words seem more appropriate for him to say.

Did Longyuan achieve enlightenment because he was on the verge of death?