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Chapter 172 Yu is very good at reading the atmosphere

After seeing Haruki's actions, Katsuragi Kohei became even more anxious. He had originally planned to occupy the stronghold in the chaos after the class teachers left, but he didn't expect that Haruki would get there first.

There was no hope at all.

On the contrary, the guys in Class D no longer had any hostility towards Haruki. Seeing Haruki directly occupy the stronghold, they applauded.

Originally, they might have hesitated whether to break up with the people in Class A so radically. After all, the other party promised that as long as they could share the use of the camp with them, they would get tens of thousands of points in compensation.

But now that the base has been occupied by Haruki, the nature of the matter has changed. Although they don't want to admit it, or it is difficult to accept, the fact is that Haruki is on the side of their Class D, so even if the base here now belongs to Haruki, it is still easy to let them stay here for one night until the end of the exam.

But for Class A, the situation is not optimistic. No matter what they say now, it is useless. As long as Haruki drives them away, they will have no complaints. Otherwise, they will be punished for using the base incorrectly. Even if Class A originally had so many points, they should have been deducted almost all by now.

If I continue like this, I might as well just quit the exam altogether. That way I can suffer less, but it's only a little less, because the exam will be over after noon tomorrow...

The result is obvious. Haruki will not accept Class A's request to borrow the base, even if the other party offers very attractive conditions.

Haruki didn't care about the other party's integrity, but said that there was no doubt that Katsuragi Kōhei's command in this exam was a complete failure. When the exam was over and he returned to school, he would surely face a reckoning from the Sakayanagi faction, and the neutral party in the class would also take the opportunity to step on him.

Will Kōhei Katsuragi still have the ability to keep his promise at that time?

Obviously, Haruki didn't think so. Besides, if Arisu Sakayanagi defeated Class A, wouldn't Class A also fall into Haruki's hands? So why waste time talking to an old bald guy like you? The more ruthless Class A's defeat was, the more secure Arisu Sakayanagi's dominance would become. And now that Arisu Sakayanagi had regained his full mobility, he would undoubtedly be the perfect leader.

So, Haruki expelled Class A.

Haruki had no idea. Even at this point, Class A's points couldn't have been deducted more than a hundred. Was there any point in trading? It was a loss, no matter how he calculated it. He just couldn't understand.

Of course, Haruki would not do anything to these good friends in Class D. He just let them stay here and gave them the simple tents made of leaves left by the students in Class B.

It can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous.

As for Class A, they were not so lucky. With not much left, they finally decided to return to the original cave. Anyway, they had nothing left now, including their luggage, and they did not plan to spend points to replenish their belongings. They relied on their belief to hold on for the rest of the night and the morning of the last day.

But the moment they returned to the cave, Katsuragi Kohei felt like the sky had fallen, because while they had wasted time because of the fire, the stronghold inside the cave had already been occupied by Haruki.

If they wanted to spend the night here, they would definitely be punished. Class A, which had already become the favorites of the school leaders, would naturally not touch this issue again. Originally, Katsuragi might have asked his homeroom teacher to turn a blind eye, but the situation was completely different now, and there was no room for negotiation.

So Katsuragi could only regretfully inform everyone behind him to evacuate the cave and find another place to spend the night.

But just when Kōhei Katsuragi reached the cave entrance, the sky suddenly became overcast, and bean-sized raindrops began to fall on the ground and rocks.

This heavy rain, which was very sensitive to the atmosphere, made the already difficult situation of Class A even more difficult.

But there was no way. Katsuragi Kohei's reason told him that he must leave here immediately, otherwise he would definitely be punished!

So Kōhei Katsuragi led everyone in Class A through the rain, looking for areas that did not belong to any base to set up camp and spend this last difficult night.

The good news is that the remaining tents of Class A can accommodate everyone by squeezing in. Even though it won't be very comfortable, at least we don't have to continue getting wet in the rain.

The bad news is that such areas are hard to find. Basically, places that can be used as camps all have their own strongholds, and it is very difficult to find an open space that does not belong to any stronghold.

Because Kōhei Katsuragi had a deep understanding of the island, he knew that there was a place on the beach outside that was not within the sphere of influence of any stronghold. It should be a place where they could set up camp, and the leaves of the plants on the beach were large and could be picked to shelter from the wind and rain.

But this time the journey was not very short, and the heavy rain was still falling, and the mud on the road was also a major obstacle for them to reach their destination.

Everyone in Class A was very dissatisfied, but they could only grit their teeth and persevere to the end, waiting for the end of the exam to launch the final judgment on this incompetent leader. At least, that was what Arisu Sakayanagi thought. Class A was the best class in the entire grade, so even if they were just an ordinary member of Class A, they had their own pride. It was absolutely impossible for them to quit the exam directly. Running away meant betrayal!

So no matter how difficult the situation is now, they will not retreat!

On the other side was the D class camp, or rather the camp that Haruki lent to the boys in D class.

The rain kept falling.

"Oh no! The rain is getting heavier. If my clothes and keys get all wet, we're doomed!" Because the weather was hot, I washed some clothes and luggage and hung them aside, so I was spared from the fire just now. However, the weather was unpredictable and it started raining heavily again.

Chi and the others began to anxiously put all the clothes and luggage outside into the simple tent that had just been built.

"Hirata! Please give us instructions!"

Even though Ike was talking to Hirata, he just kept his hand on the same spot without moving.

Hirata just stared at the burned-out remains of the tent, motionless. As he stood there, the sound of rain grew louder and louder. Haruki had sensed something was amiss with Hirata, so Yuki offered a concerned word of comfort, but he didn't respond.

"Why...why do you have to use such destructive methods...wouldn't it be the same as before?"

Haruki didn't know what Hirata was whispering about, but it was obvious that Hirata, who was usually very calm, seemed to be broken down by this incident, and the blow he received seemed to be quite big.

This is not the boy that Haruki had in mind at all.

"I...what am I doing for? What on earth have I done so far for?!"

"Hey! Hirata! What are you doing?!"

The sound of Hirata's voice being swapped came from a distance, but even with such a loud voice, Hirata seemed not to hear it and had no intention of taking any action.

In the end, Haruki couldn't bear it anymore. He really couldn't bear to see someone he admired gradually fall apart.

So Haruki stopped and put his hand on Hirata's shoulder. At first, the other party didn't react, but as Haruki's hand gradually exerted pressure, Hirata finally noticed it. He was startled by Haruki, and then slowly turned his head to look at Haruki.

"Chi and the others are calling you. They really need you now."

"what?!"

Hirata's expression was lifeless and pale.

Ike called Hirata again. Although it was very slow, he was slowly returning to normal. Then he finally noticed that it was raining heavily.

"It's rain..."

"They're in such a mess right now, you'd better go help them. Their clothes are still hanging outside!"

"Yes, that's right. We have to clean up right away. If we get soaked, we'll catch a cold, and then..."

Hirata hurried over to help.

Haruki was a little worried about Hirata, so he went to check the situation under a big tree.

"Brother Haruki! Is that Hirata guy okay?"

"Huh? You called me?"

"It's me! Sudo, the one from the basketball club. I actually admire you a lot. I heard that the current basketball team captains were all defeated by you!"

"What do you want to say?"

"That is to say, Hirata seems to be in a big shock. After all, all kinds of strange things keep happening. If it were me, I would probably have a mental breakdown and quit!" Sudo stood under the tree and stood side by side with Haruki at the tree roots.

"When I was in junior high, there was a gifted young man in my class. Should we say he had a strong sense of responsibility? He took on so many things, and once again, he had an emotional breakdown. After that, the class became a mess for a while!"

"Are you saying you felt the same symptoms in Hirata?"

"Well, even though a mental breakdown might be a bit serious, I still feel like he's a bit dangerous."

Although these words came from the mouth of this guy named Sudo, Haruki could not deny that this kind of intuition did not seem to be wrong.

Haruki had felt before that Hirata seemed to be burdened with too much in this exam, and these problems really could not be compared with what happened in the school.

His heart must be just like the sky right now, the situation is getting worse and worse.

"Well, then don't chat with me here, go and help!" Haruki pushed Sudo out, picked up a big leaf to cover his head, and disappeared in the rain.

The boys in Class D were still busy cleaning up the mess.

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Chapter 173 Settlement Begins

On August 7, the uninhabited island wilderness survival test, which seemed long but was actually very short, finally came to an end.

Although the announcement of a special exam here was quite intimidating, it was actually not as strict as imagined, and it could not even be considered wilderness survival.

Let’s not talk about the radical strategy of spending all the points to enjoy the island first, and then quitting the exam to return to the luxury cruise ship to continue this hard-earned beautiful summer time.

Even those who successfully completed the exam on the island basically spent the exam enjoying the process in a humiliating atmosphere.

Apart from the necessary labor and finding food, the students on one side actually don’t have that many things to care about and deal with, so they basically only need to take care of their own affairs, and the rest of the time is basically spent killing time and slacking off. Only those students who have some ideas or lofty ambitions in their hearts will feel very tired.

However, in this special test, almost all the students in two classes dropped out, leaving less than half of the total number of people who completed the exam. I don’t know what the school will say, but the rules are clearly written. I guess the school will only be a little surprised at most. After all, it is very rare for students to be so open-minded.

"We are currently compiling the test results. Please wait a moment. The test is over. If you need a drink or to use the restroom, please go to the rest area."

As the announcement played nearby, the students on the island gathered at the rest area. Beneath the makeshift tents were some tables and chairs, so they seemed to be able to get some rest.

Although it is essentially a seven-day exam, it only spans seven days in time, from noon on the first day to noon on the seventh day, with a total time of about a little more than six days. However, looking at everyone's tired figures, if the situation continues for one more day, I am afraid some people really won't be able to hold on.

In principle, students who withdraw from the exam do not need to come here again. They just need to wait for the test results on the cruise ship. Each venue is equipped with real-time broadcasting, and the TVs in the students' rooms will also broadcast the images and sounds of the exam results in real time. This is probably to take care of those students who have to stay on the cruise ship due to injuries.

However, the students in Class B did not seem to do so. Except for a few people who stayed on the cruise ship for some reasons, almost all the students in Class B, led by Ichinose, came down to volunteer. They helped to build the temporary tents and some other facilities on the venue, and also did garbage cleaning and other work.

When Haruki saw them, Ichinose was helping to distribute drinks, some snacks to fill their stomachs, and hot water in the rest area.

"Wow! It's Haruki! He really persevered to the end!" The girls in Class B shouted out immediately after seeing Haruki. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that no matter what, there was nothing comfortable to wear on the island. Haruki's stubble was already so long that he didn't look like he was enjoying himself on the island at all.

"Haruki-kun! Thank you for your hard work! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known how enjoyable it was to eat steak on a boat while listening to your briefings!"

That's indeed the case, but is it really okay for you to say it so bluntly?

"Thanks to Haruki-san, we all know what happened yesterday. Class A is really too bad. They actually caused fires twice in a row. If we were still on the island, I guess there would be no good results. It's really terrible!"

"That's right! Last night in the cafeteria, I saw Class A's homeroom teacher with a very depressed face. It was really funny!"

"Well, that's exactly what I mean! As the person in charge of this operation, I, the A team, actually made such a major mistake, not once, but twice! Although the situation of last night's fire is still unclear, but who can stand the A team going through problems wherever they go?"

"Isn't it said that Class A is fighting among themselves? It's rude to think so, but Katsuragi is doomed this time."

"Oh, I knew this guy was no good. He applied for the student union with me before, but he was rejected outright. Of course, I went there purely for fun to see what the student union was like. I never thought I might be hired."

"Haha, I can imagine Mr. Majima listening to this big-bellied guy holding a book of materials, with his neck reddened, scolding Katsuragi, 'Katsuragi, you really disappoint me!'"

"Haha, please stop making me laugh, ok? Seriously, this is such a bad taste!"

"And that Class C actually came up with such a sinister plan of sending undercover agents. If it weren't for Haruki-san, we would have really been fooled by him!"

"It's a pity that this time we seem to be ending this exam without any results..."

"What depressing words are you talking about? Weren't you having a great time on the cruise ship these past few days? And now you're worried about the country and the people? Even if we're not doing well, we're still Class B. Plus, with Ichinose-san's financial ability, how can we let you live a hard life?"

"That's right, I just feel a little sorry. Never mind, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Although the students in Class B all have strange feelings for Haruki, there is no doubt that his actions did allow everyone in Class B to gain an advantage.

"Just be happy, you can enjoy yourself on the boat without any worries. I just found out that Haruki-kun actually occupied almost all the strongholds on the island while we were away. Tell me, isn't that impressive?"

"Wow! Li is really impressive, but his identity has already been exposed. If he's guessed correctly, no matter how many bonus points he gets, it's still..."

"You're stupid! We've already captured the stronghold, so the other classes can only watch. What we can't get, they can't get either. Doesn't that mean we've won?"

"Eh? That's right! Haruki-kun, you are my god! You are so amazing."

Yaohui almost spit out his drink. Now he didn't intend to say anything. The liberal scholar argued for him.

"That's the truth. This way, the other classes won't be able to widen the gap. They already have 300 points, so how much can they save? If all three classes guess correctly, it will only add another 150 points. It doesn't matter."

Listening to the comments of the students in Class B, the faces of those in Class A turned green.

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Chapter 174 Additional Rules

The students from Class C had all withdrawn from the survival test by the second day, so naturally, they wouldn't be here. The last person, Ibuki Mio, seemed to have withdrawn the previous night as well. Haruki hadn't specifically asked Ibuki to do anything since then, letting her do whatever she wanted. That's why she had the audacity to steal Shinohara Satsuki's underwear and then blame it on Class A.

However, according to Haruki's observation, although he has not personally found her to confirm it, the fire last night was probably not caused by Ibuki. Maybe she felt bored with nothing to do, and it was raining heavily, so she got on the cruise ship. No matter where you look on the beach, you can't find her. Therefore, in the place where students gather, there is a strange scene that only Ryuuen is present among the students of Class C.

"Why...why is Ryuuen the only one who didn't give up?"

"I don't know. I thought Class C should have all returned to the cruise ship by now!"

"But isn't Haruki-san the only one left in Class B?"

"Oh? Is that so? Why did all the other students quit, but they are the only ones left?"

"If only Ryuuen was like this, then I'd probably think that Class C was planning something bad again. But since Haruki-san is also staying, is it possible that the school won't allow everyone to withdraw?"

"Is that so? If I were to ask you this, it would seem possible!"

"If that's the case, doesn't that mean Ryuuen and Haruki are suffering here on behalf of the rest of the class? Haruki's words are fine, but Ryuuen's words... I don't think they're his style."

"Keep your voice down, Ryuuen is looking over here!"

"This……"

"Ji... Zila!" The sound of a loudspeaker button being turned on reached the beach, and Majima-sensei's Condor appeared on a simple platform, or rather, a large wooden box. The first-year students hurriedly began to form their own teams, but Majima-sensei quickly intervened to stop the students who had just begun to move.

"Just relax and listen to me. It's okay. The exams are over, and it's part of summer vacation now. Even though it's a short time, it's okay for you to be a little more relaxed."