Survive in Azure Files

As the saying goes, sharpening the knife will never make you chop wood.

Moreover, with the key information that "most of the land in Abydos has been acquired by Caesar Group", the possible scope of Caesar Group's conspiracy has been greatly reduced.

Hoshino, who was the former vice president of the student union, might be able to guess something.

However, this is also the problem.

As I considered at the beginning, I didn't know what Hoshino and everyone else would do after knowing the betrayal of the former student council.

The academy that he and his companions had tried their best to protect had actually been sold out by a traitor until there was little left?

There will definitely be anger and loss, and in the worst case scenario, you might even feel like you’re going to collapse.

In other words, if this information were to be made public now and the true purpose of the Caesar Group were to be investigated, perhaps a more thorough plan could be formulated, but it would also increase the instability of the operation.

In my opinion, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

So, I decided to discuss it with Hoshino privately after I get through this difficult time.

Before that, there is no need to waste time here if this crucial information needs to be concealed.

This is what I really think.

After making a decision.

Everyone was in high spirits, ready to face the enemy attack, including the newly joined Convenience House 68.

Alu patted her chest and assured: "Don't worry, everyone in Abydos, we will do our best to help you!"

I nodded: "Well, the ammunition supplies you need during this period will be provided by Xia Lai."

"Hehe~ Then I will accept it generously~ Haruka, come here..."

Just as Alu called Haruka to set up the bomb.

Kayoko couldn't help but remind him, "President, before that, shouldn't we move first?"

"Eh?"

"The Caesars Group knows the location of our firm, right?"

"Eh???"

Mutsuki said, "This is bad~Alu-chan~There are still a lot of personal belongings in the office~What should we do?"

Ah Lu's expression changed. Seeing that it was almost evening, he hesitated for a while before saying awkwardly:

"Well...we still have things to do today..."

Hifumi spoke up at the right time: "Everyone, I should go back to school too."

"Yawn~ Then let's stop here for today~ Uncle, I'm tired after a whole day, and my body can't take it anymore~"

After Hoshino said this, everyone present discussed it and decided to disband.

The Countermeasures Committee sent the rest of the new friends to the school gate. The four people from Convenience House 68 said goodbye and left in a hurry, rushing back to move.

Hifumi stopped at the school gate and had something to say to everyone:

"Thank you very much, everyone."

"I'm sorry for getting you involved in this weird situation, Hifumi-chan."

"Ah ha ha……"

After a few pleasantries, Hifumi got down to business, holding a photocopied account record:

"Although the details are not clear at the moment... this is actual evidence of the connection between the Caesars Group and criminals and gangs. I will report this to the Tea Party when I get back!"

Speaking of tea parties.

It suddenly occurred to me that my relationship with the three giants of the Tea Party should be pretty good now?

Occasionally we would chat on momotalk.

After Hifumi's report, I might be able to mention it in passing during my daily chats with Nagisa or Seiya.

As for the flowers that haven’t been spent yet… well.

Then, I was also quite familiar with the Millennium Seminar.

Now that we have actual evidence, even if it cannot be made public, if we only show it to Yuuka Noa in private, it should be enough to affect their perception of the Caesars Group.

As far as I know, both of them are good students with good conduct...

Well, at least Yuuka is. I'm not sure about Noah.

She always keeps a calm and decent smile, and I have no idea what Noah is thinking.

Anyway, when I was inspired by Hifumi and was thinking about putting on a good show for the Caesar Group in front of the students I knew.

"And the current situation in Abydos is also..."

"Well, actually, everyone at the tea party should know about it."

Hoshino looked at Hifumi, who was looking surprised, and smiled with a carefree smile that seemed to be hiding bitterness:

"It's unlikely that the leadership of a school of that size wouldn't know about something like this. After all, the intelligence department isn't there for free."

I sighed, “To be honest, just doing nothing is already kind enough.”

Extending a helping hand to a declining college may not necessarily be done out of good intentions; it is more likely to be the exact opposite.

Caesars is the best example.

Hoshino glanced at me and said, "Just as sensei said. Now our Abydos is facing closure, so we are not able to deal with large schools like Trinity and Gehenna...

"Or any action by any authority, anything. You understand what I mean?"

"You mean if someone hurts you in the name of helping, you can't fight back, right?"

Hifumi pondered: "It is indeed possible... wuwu... politics is really difficult..."

"Senior Hoshino, are you being too pessimistic? Maybe someone will sincerely help us..."

In response to Nomiya's doubts, Hoshino just smiled and said:

"Hey~ I've become a dirty and useless uncle who doesn't trust other people's kindness easily~"

Suddenly, Hoshino's smile disappeared.

With a serious expression, which was rare for her, she said seriously:

"It is because of ignoring the 'what if' that Abydos has fallen to this point. So...

"I won't make the same mistake again."

Hoshino said so.

Chapter 25: Xingye has changed

At night, when Hoshino and I were patrolling in the Abydos Autonomous Region, we received a message from Alu.

Alu: Sensei, please take a look at this.

Alu: [Picture]

The picture shows a canvas bag with the zipper half open, revealing that it is filled with bundles of cash.

Alu: This was brought back by Haruka.

Alu: They said that Abydos gave it to us because they no longer wanted it.

Alu: We are struggling with how to deal with this.

A Lu: I would like to consult you about something.

…Why is this guy using such serious rhetoric on momotalk?

I didn't reply immediately, but asked Xingye curiously: "Did you rob money from the underground bank today?"

"Ah, that, Bai Zi said that the bank teller stuffed it in on his own. It was thrown on the side of the road, but he didn't expect that the girl at the convenience store would pick it up, so he just let her deal with it as she pleased."

I nodded and replied to Alu, "Please keep it for now and we can discuss its use later."

"By the way, why throw it away? If you use this much money to pay off debts, you can ease some of the debt pressure."

If I think about it carefully, I might be able to guess the answer to this question.

But in that case, the pleasure of anticipation would be reduced a lot before getting an answer from Hoshino.

"Oh~ These are just some reasons that may seem ridiculous to adults~"

I felt a little unhappy when I heard this.

"I will never laugh at you."

Xingye seemed a little surprised by my sudden seriousness:

"I see. Well, if something like this happens once, it will happen again.

“If you really think that since it’s bad guys’ money, you can use the money earned from illegal activities to pay off your debts, you will definitely think of the same method again when you get into trouble in the future.

"Sooner or later, you will say that it can't be helped, and then do something you shouldn't do. Uncle, I don't want my lovely junior to become like that~

“Besides, even if Abydos is saved in this way, what is the point?

“It would be better to use her gold card to pay off the debt as Nomiya said.

"…It's just such an idiotic idea."

I listened to it all carefully.

The first question that comes to mind is, how much money is in Nomiya's gold card?

Then, I couldn't help but reach out and put my hand on Hoshino's head, rubbing her soft cherry pink hair wantonly.

I don’t know why, but the tuft of hair on top of Hoshino’s head stays stubbornly erect no matter how you touch it, which is really interesting.

Xingye, who was brutally murdered, was stunned at first, but after realizing what was happening, he gradually narrowed his eyes:

"...Teacher? It's about time to stop."

"No, the stupid student who calls himself a fool for no reason must be punished by the teacher!"

I thought I had a good relationship with Hoshino, and since she didn't actually resist, I ignored her cold tone and didn't take my hand away until I had ruffled her hair.

I subconsciously put it to my nose and smelled it. It had the scent of Hoshino's shampoo, but also mixed with Hoshino's own...

After tasting this, I suddenly realized that I seemed to have done something extraordinary, so I quickly changed my gesture to cover my mouth:

"Hey! Hoshino, these ideas of yours are obviously amazing."

"Oh? Really? What's so great about it? Tell me about it."

This is the second time I've seen Hoshino show such a cold expression.

The last time I saw her, she was pointing a gun at me. Thinking back on it now, I actually feel a subtle sense of nostalgia.

However, things are different now. At first, Hoshino only regarded me as a suspicious person, but now he has almost fallen in love with me.

It’s totally okay to just joke around a little!

I was optimistically thinking this and told Hoshino my opinion:

"Hoshino, you have been working hard to guide and protect the younger generation, not letting them go astray, and passing on the perseverance they should have... Thanks to Hoshino, everyone can be what they are now, which is amazing."

Xingye was silent for a moment:

"...Did you repeat what I just said in a different way?"

"No? If so, it only means that our ideas coincide with each other!"

"Hmm~ Let's just leave it at that~"

Hoshino's expression gradually returned to its normal gentleness: "Sensei, next time don't touch girls' hair randomly, this behavior is too frivolous."

Yeah, yes, that's good.

I just dealt with it casually and had no intention of changing it.

"To be honest, I initially thought that if they used large amounts of money from unknown sources, they would be targeted by underground banks."

Hoshino smiled and said, "It's not that there is no such factor. Haha~ What a pity, uncle, my heart is very dirty. I have to disappoint you, sensei."