Demon Slayer: I was taken home by Shinobu Kocho at the beginning.

"I see. Let me double-check. The privileged member in this group agreed to the game, right? If the privileged member objects, I hope they will step forward now, otherwise it will be too late to back out once the privileged member is found."

As he spoke, Machida scanned all the students present.

For a long time, no one spoke in the Rabbit Group's room. Of course, no one spoke, because the one receiving special treatment in this group was Kamio Tatsuya.

It doesn't matter whether others agree or not.

“In that case, I will identify the recipients of preferential treatment.”

Machida's words surprised everyone present, even Ichinose was quite astonished.

"Um, Machida-kun, even though the stakes are only 50,000 points, wouldn't you like to reconsider?"

"No need, I already know who the Rabbit Group's beneficiaries are."

Machida smiled confidently, then fixed his gaze on Tatsuya Kamio's face.

"Kamio, you're the one receiving preferential treatment, aren't you?"

After being identified by Machida, Kamio Tatsuya did not panic. Instead, he calmly asked, "Are you sure you're identifying me?"

"Of course I confirm."

Looking at the confident Machida, Kamio Tatsuya chuckled softly.

"I'm sorry..." Seeing the slight change in Machida's expression, Kamio Tatsuya gave his answer, "I am indeed a privileged member of Group D."

When Tatsuya Kamio made that admission, almost everyone present changed their expression.

Judging from Machida's confidence, he wasn't just guessing.

If this were a formal exam, then this would end the exam immediately, allowing Class D to gain fifty class points... while Class D would lose fifty class points.

Has the class already figured out the selection pattern for those receiving preferential treatment?

Then, Tatsuya Kamio took out his phone and showed it to Machida and Ichinose the preferential treatment text message he had received from the school.

However, Tatsuya Kamio was a little curious. He hadn't given himself away, so how did Machida find out?

"Take out your phone. I still have 50,000 points, so there's no need to wait until the reward is issued."

Machida smiled. Sakayanagi was indeed amazing; he found the recipient of preferential treatment from just a list!

After completing the transaction on the spot, Kamio Tatsuya looked at Machida with some curiosity.

"I don't think I've given anything away, so does that mean Sakayanagi has already figured out the selection pattern for those who receive preferential treatment?"

Then, Machida revealed a smug expression: "That's right, Lord Sakayanagi has perfectly figured out the selection rules for the preferential candidates in this exam."

Aside from the group where the "preferential treatment" recipients are all students from the class, the game should be over in the other groups as well.

Just as Machida said this, Kamio Tatsuya noticed that the D class group chat had become quite lively.

"The students in the class guessed our group's special recipients so quickly, that's amazing..."

"Huh? You guys too? Me too."

really……

That guy Sakayanagi must have figured out the pattern for selecting the preferential treatment recipients.

Moreover, it seems that not only Class D, but Ichinose's side also received some news.

Then, the two of them subconsciously looked at each other.

Kamio Tatsuya saw gratitude mixed with a hint of lingering fear in Ichinose's eyes.

Kamio Tatsuya's eyes, however, revealed an expression of "I knew it."

"It's all thanks to Kamio-kun that the exam went astray; otherwise, our group would have had to end the exam right now."

Kamio Tatsuya was actually quite shaken; it was definitely the right decision to finalize the results before the list of beneficiaries was released.

"Hmph, now you know Ban's strength, right? Don't be so smug just because you won one round by luck. The loss on the deserted island was all Katsuragi's fault, that wasn't Ban's true strength!"

Seeing the expressions on Kamio Tatsuya and Ichinose's faces, the guy named Morishige immediately shouted triumphantly.

Haha, this guy really is an idiot.

Do you know you're doing this Sakayanagi dance?

She wouldn't dare talk to me like that, you're really amazing.

However, Tatsuya Kamio was too lazy to pay him any attention. He had already achieved his goal, so he decided to let Sakayanagi steal the spotlight.

Furthermore, Sakayanagi's quick conclusion of the nine group games was not without its advantages for Kamio Tatsuya.

At the very least, it proves his foresight.

Chapter 143 Karuizawa... Could he be made of paper?

After Sakayanagi correctly guessed the recipients of the special treatment for nine groups in a row, many students from the other three classes besides his class were filled with gratitude towards Kamio Tatsuya.

After all, if he hadn't brought about result one in advance, all three classes, B, C, and D, would have already lost 150 class points.

The thought of failing the exam makes me afraid I won't be able to enjoy myself for the next four days.

Unlike now, not only do we not lose class points, but everyone also gains a large amount of personal points.

As for the class, although they didn't get 450 class points, they still showed their strength to other classes, greatly boosting the students' confidence.

Moreover, most of the students in the class were very grateful to Sakayanagi because, in their view, Sakayanagi could have easily refused the agreement.

In this way, the class can achieve a great victory in this exam.

However, for their sake, Sakayanagi abandoned this option and instead agreed to Kamio Tatsuya's request to let everyone go to Result 1 together.

Kamio Tatsuya thought that the average student in the class must be incredibly moved.

This method seems so familiar...

And the reason Ryuen proposed this game... Sakayanagi... could it be that you instructed him to do so? What kind of deal did you two make?

The more I think about it, the more likely it seems.

Otherwise, Longyuan wouldn't have come up with such a plan out of boredom.

Perhaps he also intended to test Sakayanagi, since he had already assessed Katsuragi's skill level, while Sakayanagi hadn't even made a move yet.

Sure enough, none of them were easy to deal with.

Among the first graders, it seems that Ichinose is truly the only innocent little rabbit.

Oh, wrong, it's White Rabbit.

Just as Tatsuya Kamio was lost in thought, someone left their seat in the room.

"Hello, are you Karuizawa-kun? I have something to ask you."

The person who struck up a conversation with Karuizawa was named Shiho Manabe. Despite it being summer, she was wearing a beige vest over her school uniform short-sleeved shirt.

Doesn't she find it hot?

But her name is quite interesting: Shiho Manabe, meaning "national treasure"...

Isn't this even funnier than my name?

Hahahaha!

After thinking about this, Kamio Tatsuya couldn't help but laugh out loud, and he became increasingly unable to control himself.

Kamio Tatsuya's sudden burst of laughter drew the attention of all the members of the Rabbit Group.

"what are you laughing at?"

Shiho Manabe frowned and looked at Tatsuya Kamio.

"Sorry, I only thought of funny things. What, is that not allowed? But if it bothers you, I won't laugh."

Kamio Tatsuya naturally didn't explain why he was laughing so hard, and if you don't understand Chinese, you probably wouldn't get the joke.

Even if you get the joke, you might not be as bored as Tatsuya Kamio.

Shiho Manabe glanced at Tatsuya Kamio, her lips twitching slightly, but ultimately she said nothing.

Then, she turned her gaze to Karuizawa.

"Karuizawa, if I'm not mistaken, you had a dispute with Rika a few days before summer vacation, right?"

Moreover, while saying these words, Manabe stared intently at Karuizawa, looking quite hostile.

Karuizawa looked somewhat bewildered, as if she hadn't expected to be spoken to at all.

Oh dear, I feel like there's some juicy gossip to come.

Kamio Tatsuya looked over there with great interest.

Given Karuizawa's personality, she would probably have stood up and argued with Manabe immediately after his assertive remarks.

Her reaction surprised Tatsuya Kamio. After a moment's thought, she immediately rejected the idea.

"Huh? What? Who is Pear Blossom?"

Ok?

Is this still the Karuizawa who caused all sorts of trouble in Class D?

How could you be so cowardly?

This is getting a bit boring...

However, even though Karuizawa denied it, Manabe did not give up.

"She was a girl in our class who wore glasses and had her hair in a bun, don't you remember?"

"I don't know him, you've mistaken me for someone else."

Karuizawa replied casually, then turned her gaze back to her phone.

Weird, really weird.

Kamio Tatsuya knew about this incident. The day before he came to the deserted island, Kamio Tatsuya witnessed it firsthand when he went to the shopping center for lunch.

Karuizawa knocked down a girl who looked easy to bully because he tried to cut in line, and then didn't even offer a proper apology.

The girl's features were exactly as Manabe described.

Has she forgotten?

It doesn't seem like it, because when Manabe mentioned that girl named Rika, Kamio Tatsuya clearly noticed a hint of panic in her eyes.

So she remembers it.

Then why not admit it?

Karuizawa Kei has never been a good person; she borrowed money from Class D and didn't pay it back, and she caused trouble outside.

Given her personality, she should have stood up and confronted Manabe immediately at this moment.

She actually backed down.

Another very strange thing happened: when Karuizawa was on the deserted island, Ibuki stole her underwear, but Ibuki was right there, and Karuizawa didn't make a scene at Ibuki.

"Really? But Rika told me clearly that she was bullied by a girl named Karuizawa from Class D. She said that she was queuing at a coffee shop when you cut in line and knocked her down."

"I already told you, I don't know. You've mistaken me for someone else."

Manabe seems to want to stand up for her friend, even though her friend isn't here.

Karuizawa's response was very weak, only repeatedly emphasizing that they had mistaken someone for someone else.

Moreover, Tatsuya Kamio also noticed that Karuizawa's expression was no longer as relaxed as before. Even if he hadn't thought of it before, he must have remembered that incident now.

Given her personality, she should have said something like: "Yes, is there a problem? And shouldn't we blame her for blocking my way?"

Seeing that Tatsuya Kamio was watching with great interest, Ichinose, who was sitting next to him, pointed at Kamio and whispered, "I mean, is it okay to just ignore it?"

"I have no reason to get involved, do I? Besides, this is clearly Karuizawa's fault."

Tatsuya Kamio didn't lower his voice when he spoke, so everyone in the room could hear him clearly.

"Huh? What are you talking about? What's the basis for your claims?"

Karuizawa stood up abruptly from his chair, then looked at Tatsuya Kamio with a pale face.

“Because I saw it with my own eyes, on the second day of summer vacation, in the coffee shop on the second floor of the shopping mall.” Tatsuya Kamio found it very strange. “On the contrary, I find you very strange. If you dare to do it, why don’t you dare to admit it? What? Are you afraid they’ll beat you up?”

Kamio Tatsuya was genuinely curious. If someone dared to knock someone down and not apologize, why not just admit it? Just like Kamio Tatsuya, who openly and honestly tricked Ryuen before.