In practice, I originally just wanted to be a slacker.

"I'll go as well."

A few minutes later, Hashimoto returned to the classroom somewhat flustered.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"

"Oh? Why are you in such a hurry? Is something wrong? Did you forget to write your name on the exam paper?"

Sakayanagi still had a slight smile on his face.

"That's not the issue." Hashimoto sounded a little impatient, but still lowered his voice. "I just overheard those guys from Class C discussing the exam in the restroom."

They said the exam content was exactly the same as the test paper that Longyuan gave them three days ago.

Upon hearing Hashimoto's words, Sakayanagi's smile froze.

As soon as Hashimoto spoke, she knew what had happened. Three days ago, the exam papers were the same.

Very simple...

Kamio Tatsuya somehow got hold of the questions that Class D set for Class C.

Did he cooperate with Class D?

Or were there informants left in Class D?

No, you can't achieve this level of effect with just eyeliner.

To achieve this, one must expose who the informant is and abandon them.

He probably wouldn't do that for a victory that isn't even that important.

So, did he cooperate with Class D?

If they cooperated, when was it—before or after we made the bet?

If it were after the bet was made, it would be fine; I would just be losing to him one more time.

But if it was before the bet was made...

That bastard is messing with me again!

"Don't worry, since things have come to this, let's take the exam first. It doesn't matter if we lose to Class C, after all, there is a difference in the number of students."

Also, Hashimoto, don't tell anyone about this. It'll affect everyone's mood, because the battle with Class B isn't over yet.

Hashimoto could only nod.

Chapter 218 Artificial Genius Workshop? Genius Screening Workshop!

After the exam, Tatsuya Kamio packed up his things and saw Sakayanagi at the entrance of Class C's classroom, but her expression wasn't very pleasant.

"You've worked hard, Sakayanagi-san. Are you so eager to fulfill your bet?"

Since Sakayanagi is here now, it proves that she knew today that Class C had obtained information about the exam papers before the exam.

So the fact that she came to see me in person this time instead of sending a message through Kamuro means that she came to admit defeat.

Looking down at Tatsuya Kamio, who was looking down at him with a faint smile on his face, Sakayanagi immediately understood.

This guy did it on purpose, he definitely did it on purpose!

He must have been absolutely certain of winning before he even made the bet, which is why he agreed to it.

Looking back now, all his behavior was probably an act.

Moreover, he knew from the beginning that I wouldn't, or rather, wouldn't be able to, use the only 2000 million points Ban had to gamble, which is why he settled for asking me to explain Ayanokouji's situation.

This feeling of being bullied drove Sakayanagi almost crazy, but it also excited her.

She was furious because she had never been bullied like this since birth, but how could she not be excited to meet such an opponent?

In reality, Tatsuya Kamio simply exploited a weakness in human nature.

People subconsciously doubt collaborations or bets that come to them unsolicited, but if she has gone to great lengths to secure one, they won't have any doubts and will even try their best to expedite the process.

It doesn't matter how high your IQ is; many of the people who fall victim to telecom fraud are quite intelligent.

Kamio Tatsuya seized upon this point, which is why he easily tricked Sakayanagi.

This is a classic cognitive trap.

Kamio Tatsuya noticed the frantic excitement on Sakayanagi's face, and for a moment, Kamio Tatsuya wanted to slip away.

Does this guy have some kind of mental illness?

"Kamio-kun, let's talk as we walk."

Kamio Tatsuya nodded, after all, he still needed to get information about Ayanokouji from Sakayanagi.

Watching his students surpass him one by one, Sakayanagi exhaled a breath of hot air, which formed a white mist in the slightly chilly air.

"Sorry, I walk very slowly."

“It’s alright, I’m not in a hurry anyway,” Tatsuya Kamio said casually. “So you can take your time to think about where to start.”

Sakayanagi glanced at Kamio Tatsuya, and then the two walked silently toward the dormitory.

"Kamio-kun, before we get down to business, let me ask you a question first." Sakayanagi hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "What do you think a genius is?"

What is a genius?

Tatsuya Kamio definitely thought this question was a bit strange.

"A genius is usually someone who possesses a certain talent and is able to make outstanding contributions in that field."

Note that Tatsuya Kamio said he was able to make a contribution, not that he had already made one.

For example, in the eyes of the school's physical education teacher, Tatsuya Kamio did not undergo any systematic training, but he was able to reach the level of a world-class athlete in sprinting.

This is a typical example of a sprinting prodigy.

"Do you think geniuses can be artificially created?"

Can geniuses be artificially created?

Although he didn't understand the deeper meaning behind Sakayanagi's words, Kamio Tatsuya shook his head without hesitation.

"Of course not. Although I don't know if there is any scientific basis for this, I think that a person's upper limit is determined at birth."

As for artificial creation, to put it bluntly, it means to selectively modify a person's growth environment and education methods.

While this might raise the lower limit of humanity, it makes it difficult to reach the upper limit.

Kamio Tatsuya's words made Sakayanagi nod in satisfaction.

She believes that a person's potential abilities are predetermined at the moment of birth, the moment life is given to them, and that humans cannot do anything beyond the DNA abilities engraved on their bodies.

As mortals, no matter where we go, we cannot escape the realm of mortals.

No matter how good the living environment is, if the learner is not excellent, he will not become a genius.

"Although our views are always contradictory, this time we've surprisingly come to agree."

"What does this have to do with Ayanokouji's matter?"

“Of course there is.” Sakayanagi nodded. “Ayanokouji-san comes from a man-made genius workshop.”

A workshop for artificial geniuses?

"Elaborate."

“That was almost nine years ago.” A look of reminiscence crossed Sakayanagi’s face. “My father took me to visit a facility.”

The facility, both its exterior and interior, was entirely white.

"I see, so that's why it's called the White Room?"

Tatsuya Kamio rubbed his chin. He wasn't interested in the facility itself, but rather in the people who lived there.

Doesn't looking at white things for a long time cause eye strain?

“That’s right, that’s an experimental facility for artificially creating geniuses.” Sakayanagi Arisu nodded. “Many children are sent to the White Room for education shortly after birth.”

They say that anyone who takes the courses at this facility will be educated exceptionally well, without exception.

Is it an educational institution?

Tatsuya Kamio began to speculate that if children received specific education from a young age, it might actually be possible to mass-produce talent.

Yes, he is a talented person, but not a genius.

"That institution educates a large number of children together, and then eliminates those who fall behind in order. Children who cannot complete the corresponding tasks will be eliminated, and in some batches, not a single one will be left."

"Wait a minute..." Tatsuya Kamio interrupted Sakayanagi, "You just said that White Room is a workshop for artificial geniuses, right?"

"Yes."

He laughed, finding it utterly ridiculous.

"Can a place that adopts an elimination mechanism still be called a workshop for creating geniuses? I think it's more appropriate to call it a workshop for selecting geniuses."

In Tatsuya Kamio's view, if it really is called a workshop for creating geniuses, then what it should do is not to eliminate the children who are lagging behind, but to help them complete their projects and improve their skills.

The experimental subjects in the same batch may vary in quality, but as long as the worst one meets the minimum standard for talent evaluation, the experiment can be considered a success.

But what about the elimination mechanism?

Isn't that just about selecting outstanding children who can continuously complete increasingly difficult tasks?

Artificial Genius Workshop?

What a joke!

At this point, Tatsuya Kamio basically understood that Kiyotaka Ayanokoji was probably one of the last people left in his group.

Moreover, he was not stumped by the increasingly difficult topics; on the contrary, he continued to overcome the challenges.

Just as you thought, Ayanokouji was a student in the fourth class of this institution, and also the first student to complete all the projects in the White Room.

Ayanokouji had lived in the White Room since birth, and was only allowed to leave last year after the course ended.

I see. No wonder Ayanokouji's behavior sometimes seemed strange.

In other words, although he possesses a level of knowledge that is difficult for ordinary people to match, his social experience is almost zero.

"I think I understand what happened with Ayanokouji, but why are you so fixated on him?"

"Because I want to prove that so-called genius is not determined by education, but by the moment of birth."

Sakayanagi's words left Kamio Tatsuya speechless.

"What are you saying? You idiot, according to your theory, since Ayanokouji was able to stand out, it means he was a genius to begin with, so there's no point in you defeating him."

To be honest, this organization itself has problems. It would be fine if it could train everyone to reach Ayanokoji's level.

In the end, after more than ten years, they only produced one Ayanokouji. Do they still have the nerve to call themselves a workshop for creating geniuses?

In my opinion, it's at best an impersonal educational institution.

That's right, it's just an upgraded version of Hengshui.

"That's true. I think so too, but there are many things that can't be done without defeating Ayanokouji, this artificial creation."

"Then come on."

Knowing Ayanokouji's background will not only make Kamio Tatsuya more wary of him, but will also pique his interest.

I thought Ayanokouji had something special about him.

This is the result.

"Will you help me then?"

"It depends," Tatsuya Kamio said casually. "All I can say is that it won't interfere with your duel."

By the way, the topics for the White Room project must be quite diverse, right? Could you elaborate on what they are?

"I don't know much about this place, but I guess the research topics should be quite diverse."

As far as I know, besides regular academic education, there are also things like chess, piano, calligraphy, and martial arts.

Fighting...

Kamio Tatsuya pursed his lips. If Ryuen were to get rough with Ayanokouji, he might actually get a good beating.

Sigh, I don't feel sad at all, I even feel a little happy, hahaha!

Hopefully, the person will be alright by then.