"But... if we take all the spots, what about the other students who also need to earn points?"

Nanase Tsubasa gritted her teeth, as if forcing herself to become cold:

"At this point, the black ball exam has become a regular occurrence."

"For those students who still don't have the courage to take that first step, is it really appropriate for us to give them our spots and let them face those terrifying monsters?"

"Rather than letting them break down in the exam hall due to panic, wasting their lives, or even triggering a chain reaction that leads to the annihilation of the entire group..."

"Let those of us who are already aware of this carry the burden forward."

Nanase Tsubasa took a deep breath: "In this way, whether it's improving the overall combat power of our team or scavenging resources in the examination room to secure more life-saving items for the students in the back, this is the best option."

Su Wei nodded slightly upon hearing these words.

In fact, Nanase Tsubasa's personality is very similar to that of Ichinose Honami.

Both of them are responsible, have high emotional intelligence, and would never easily show their negative emotions on their faces and cause trouble for others.

However, there are distinct differences between them.

Ichinose is more accommodating to others, trying to consider everyone's feelings, even at the cost of sacrificing herself;

Nanase Tsubasa, on the other hand, is able to force herself to make cruel choices at crucial moments.

They will bear the so-called "sins" on their own shoulders, but they will never run away from making a decision.

To be honest, Su Wei was not surprised by what Nanase Tsubasa said.

But you still have to put on the proper attitude.

Su Wei coughed lightly, breaking the silence:

"I think Nanase is right. The black ball never protects the weak."

"Instead of hiding in the back and believing in so-called luck, it's better to take the initiative and seize the future in your own hands."

Upon hearing Su Wei's affirmation, Shiraishi Asuka pursed her lips slightly and sighed softly.

Faced with this classic trolley problem, she could neither be as cold-blooded as Ayanokoji nor as rational as Nanase Tsubasa, forcing herself to make a painful decision.

At heart, Shiraishi Asuka belongs to the type of person who "does not actively make choices and is simply swept along by the tide of the times."

She will only take action when her own interests, or even the interests of most people around her, are truly threatened.

Just like in the original novel, she remained invisible for two whole years until Sakayanagi Arisu dropped out of school, at which point she was forced to become active again.

As for now... with the Soviet Union and the leaders of each class taking the lead, she felt that she did not yet have the need to step forward.

Unlike Shiraishi Asuka's negativity.

After listening to Nanase Tsubasa's analysis, Morishita Ai nodded in agreement:

"It seems I'll have to make a move in the next Black Ball exam too."

“Otherwise, if we were to entrust this test, which concerns everyone’s lives, to that group of inexperienced freshmen… I, as a senior, cannot rest assured.”

Shiraishi Asuka thought for a moment, then turned to Morishita Ai and said:

"Kushida asked me to help her submit the list of students in the class who are willing to participate in the next exam so that she can coordinate it."

"Hayasaka-san has now confirmed that she will be taking the test as a formal candidate in order to purchase the [Blank Card Box]. There is still one open spot left in the four preliminary test slots, including mine."

Asuka Shiraishi asked gently, "Morishita, do you want to participate?"

Upon hearing this...

Morishita Ai's expression froze slightly, and she even paused for a moment.

Without a doubt, he was a naturally aloof and eccentric former Class A student.

She never shows weakness to anyone, and she would never say "I'm scared" at a time like this.

But when she heard that she had to immediately fill the vacancy and face the black ball exam... she did feel a little hesitant deep down.

So she fell silent.

Asuka Shiraishi was a perceptive person. Seeing that Ai Morishita had frozen in place, she immediately realized that she had probably said something wrong.

She was about to speak up and find an excuse to take back what she had said, to help Morishita out of the predicament.

"Morishita, you participated as a member of the preliminary test team last time, right...?"

Su Wei, however, spoke first:

"Since there's no margin for error, I should definitely participate. After all, given the current situation, even as a random intruder caught in the crossfire, a basic enhanced suit isn't enough to stand out in the exam hall..."

After a moment of silence, Morishita Ran, taking advantage of the opportunity provided by Su Wei, spoke up to make amends:

"I was just a little distracted, I'm just used to thinking about things on my own... I'll go."

“I know that.”

Su Wei smiled and continued to give instructions:

"If possible, next time you go for the test, please bring some reflective objects like a vanity mirror with you."

"Once the official candidates have exchanged all the blank card boxes, they will be able to travel freely in the mirror world."

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