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

On his way back to his dorm, Kamio Tatsuya was still thinking about Ryuen's 800 million yen plan, even though he might not need it.

However, the more points you have, the better, and according to Tatsuya Kamio's information, your personal points will be taken back by the school when you graduate.

Note that it is recycling, not confiscation.

In other words, students can exchange their personal points for Japanese yen at a certain ratio.

Kamio Tatsu doesn't know the exact ratio, but if it were exchanged for items, the ratio would be approximately 1 to 0.8 for yen.

However, Kamio Tatsu also had a way to convert it into Japanese yen at a near 1:1 ratio.

The solution is simple: just exchange it for gold and take it out, then exchange the gold for Japanese yen.

However, this is not without risk; if gold prices fall, you will lose money.

In short, the solution is investment, but it can only be physical investment.

So, getting more points isn't without its benefits!

After all, once you graduate from this school, neither meals nor accommodation will be free anymore.

The short winter break ended quickly, and the three of them, including Kamio Tatsuya, spent the next few days busy with the first volume of "Dragon Raja".

Tatsuya Kamio was in charge of the original manuscript, Shiina was responsible for polishing the article, and Kamuro was responsible for drawing illustrations according to Tatsuya Kamio's ideas.

So even though it was winter break, none of them really got any rest.

However, the results are remarkable. Most of the work has been completed, and with three weeks left until the deadline, there is plenty of time to finish the rest.

Moreover, Tatsuya Kamio became more and more comfortable writing, and there were almost no parts that Shiina needed to revise.

After a short two-week winter break, all students began their third semester of first grade.

Stepping out of the room, he felt the biting cold wind and pulled his scarf up even higher; he hated winter.

Good morning, Tatsuya.

Kamio Tatsuya encountered Shiina on the first floor; it seems she was waiting there on purpose.

Good morning, how did you sleep after you finished?

"Yeah, it's alright." Shiina smiled. "It's just that Tatsuya's book is so captivating that I couldn't help but finish it in one go. By the way, what about the rest of the story..."

"Ahem, you'll find out the rest once I write it down."

The two chatted about the novel, and then they went to Class 1-C together.

Even after two semesters, the order of the four first-grade classes did not change.

Class C is still Class C, and the students in the class are still noisy, as if they haven't recovered from the winter break yet, and their excitement is still there.

There were even some bizarre conversations, such as:

"Hey, what were you doing at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?"

"Huh? You're asking this now?"

"I won't be on Earth at the moment of New Year's Eve."

"What? That's amazing!"

Upon hearing this, the two students who were chatting with him were immediately shocked.

However, Tatsuya Kamio immediately understood what that guy meant; it was probably about jumping up from the ground at the very moment of New Year's Eve.

There are as many idiots as ever in Class C, but that's not so bad, at least they don't cause trouble for others.

"You're really something. Even at a time like this, you can still say such pointless things. I really admire your perseverance."

Just as the students in Class C were saying these stupid things, the bell rang for class, and Ban arrived at the classroom very quickly.

The students, who had just been chatting and laughing freely, immediately fell silent.

Well, I'm quite self-aware about whether or not to say something.

That's true. If someone is not self-aware at this time, someone else will definitely help them to be self-aware.

Looking at the serious students below, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on the board, and then a few words of encouragement were said to the students.

Being recognized by the teacher naturally makes the students very excited, but at the same time, they also have some doubts. They wonder if the teacher is encouraging them today because they are going to give them a tense and exciting special test as soon as school starts.

If so, I won't be a burden after playing all winter break, right?

This reflects the sentiments of most students.

They are not afraid of holding others back; what they are afraid of is the consequences of holding others back, in which case they will definitely be punished by Longyuan.

"Don't worry, the school won't arrange a special exam for you as soon as the semester starts."

The person on the board seemed to have guessed what the students were thinking and said something to reassure them.

"However, starting Thursday, you will be participating in a special event with students from other classes and even other grades."

As for what the extracurricular activities will entail, I can't tell you now. You'll find out later. Of course, you can think of them as special exams if you wish.

Special exams are special exams, so why call them special events? In Kamio Tatsuya's view, anything involving class points can be considered a special event.

And Thursday...

Isn't that tomorrow?

"Therefore, you need to gather in the classroom before 8:00 AM tomorrow. Since the special event will last for several days, it is recommended that you bring several spare sports clothes or a change of underwear."

"Wow, they said there wouldn't be any special exams, but here they are!"

The students were somewhat dumbfounded and began to complain, though most of them were just expressing their dissatisfaction.

They've pretty much gotten used to the school's ridiculous actions.

"Besides what I just mentioned, you can also bring some other things, such as playing cards for entertainment, comics, mobile phones, game consoles, and if you don't mind the trouble, you can bring your computer too."

"Huh? We can bring these things... Are we going to have fun?"

"No, it's just that we're allowing you to bring some entertainment items because we think you'll be bored during the three-hour journey."

"Three hours?"

"Where are we going? It's going to take three hours!"

If you take a plane, it should take about three hours to get to Okinawa. Are you going on vacation?

That concludes the advance notice. I cannot reveal any further details; you will find out when the time comes.

You'd better pack your things tonight to avoid a rush tomorrow morning. If you're late, consider it a forfeit of this special event.

"Can we still give up?"

"Of course you can, but if you choose to give up, depending on the circumstances, you may be expelled from school," the sign said calmly.

Then the students in the class immediately shut up.

The current C class has a very high chance of advancing to the top class and graduating with that status. Who would want to drop out for no reason?

After leaving the board, the students took out their textbooks for the first lesson and prepared to attend.

This self-awareness alone shows that Class C is developing in a positive direction.

Section: First Grade, Third Semester

Chapter 238 Forest Training Camp

On Thursday morning, Tatsuya Kamio changed into his gym clothes, packed a change of clothes, and went out.

As for other entertainment devices, he only brought his mobile phone, since he was going to take an exam and there was no guarantee that he would need anything else.

Good morning, Tatsuya.

Kamio Tatsuya met Shiina in the lobby on the first floor. This was something the two had arranged, as their journey ahead would involve a long bus ride.

So the two of them decided it would be better to sit together.

At the school gate, the bus I used to ride during summer vacation was parked there, and the homeroom teachers of each class were standing in front of the gate waiting for the students to arrive.

However, this time it wasn't just first graders; second and third graders were also there.

After roll call and luggage verification, students boarded the buses one after another. Once everyone was present, a line of buses departed.

Even though he slept well last night, for some reason, as soon as he got in the car, Tatsuya Kamio started to feel drowsy.

The person sitting next to him was Shiina, of course. Perhaps because Kamio Tatsuya was sleeping so soundly, Shiina yawned as he looked at Kamio Tatsuya.

Then, the two of them put their heads together and quietly fell asleep.

Although some people were chatting on the bus, no one dared to be too unruly because Long Yuan was quietly reading a book.

Only occasionally could one hear a few laughs.

I don't know how long I slept, but Shii called me awake from my sleep.

"Tatsuya, wake up."

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Tatsuya Kamio yawned.

"What's wrong? Have we arrived yet?"

"Not yet, but it seems the teacher on the board has something to say," Shiina briefly explained the current situation.

Looking towards the front of the car, I saw someone on the board already adjusting the horn.

"We have about an hour left before we reach our destination. Next, I will explain about this special exam."

"Does it really take that long to explain?" Kaneda Satoru adjusted his glasses. "Is it going to be some kind of survival challenge on a deserted island again?"

"Don't worry, large-scale exams like those on uninhabited islands aren't held that frequently," Ban replied to Kaneda's question. "This explanation won't take an hour either, because we need to give you some buffer time."

Now everyone understood, and no one asked any irrelevant questions on the board.

Because they don't need to do this kind of thing; all they need to do is follow Longyuan's instructions and carry out the plan.

"Next, I will take you to a forest school in the mountains."

Tatsuya Kamio was familiar with the term "Forest School," but it was usually held in the summer. Even considering his predecessor's experience, this was the first time he had ever attended a Forest School in the winter.

"Because of the special nature of this school, students who do not participate in club activities should basically have no opportunity to interact with upperclassmen."

However, this time the forest school will be conducting an eight-day, seven-night cross-grade group activity, and this special exam is called 'Mixed Training Camp'.

"Just explaining it verbally might not give you a real sense of it, so I'll distribute the relevant materials to you next."

As she spoke, the teacher handed a stack of materials to the student in the front seat, and soon the materials were passed around.

Compared to the survival guide on the deserted island, this document is not thick, only about twenty pages long.

"Next, I will explain the rules in detail. The information will be collected before you get off the bus, so please try to understand the rules before then."

Damn, they even recycle?

Why be so stingy?

Although Kamio Tatsuya was speechless, he still focused his attention on listening to the teacher's explanation on the board.

"This special test is a training camp primarily aimed at spiritual growth."

To put it simply, it means you need to confirm for yourselves whether you have the ability to build interpersonal relationships with people you don't usually interact with.

These are the basic skills you will need to survive in society after graduation, and you must master them through this exam.

The board first explained the exam topic, but Tatsuya Kamio scoffed at it.

Just like the exam on the deserted island, it was supposed to test everyone's unity and wilderness survival skills, but after enjoying a few days of luxurious vacation, most of the students in Class C withdrew from the exam.

An exam is just an exam; bringing up other topics is a bit ridiculous. This school really knows how to beautify itself.

Test your ability to build relationships with strangers?

Are you sure you're not training students to flirt?

"First, after arriving at the destination, the boys and girls will separate and then the whole grade will discuss and divide into six groups."

The teacher took out the same materials as the students and began to explain, "Each group has an upper and lower limit on the number of people. The fifth page of the materials we just distributed has information on the allocation of the number of people."

"The men and women are actually going to act separately," Kamio Tatsuya glanced at Shiina beside him, somewhat disappointed.

Following the instructions of the teacher on the board, Tatsuya Kamio opened the fifth page of the document, where the group assignments were clearly recorded.

Each group has an upper and lower limit on the number of people. If there are 60 to 69 students of the same gender in the same grade, then each group will have 8 to 13 people.

In cases with 70 to 79 students, each group can have 9 to 14 students. The first-grade boys number 79, which meets this rule.