I'm in a real religion, why are all the people who confess to me girls?

Furthermore, after achieving a certain goal and winning first place, you can directly obtain 1 million personal points and 100 class points, which would have been unthinkable in the past.

Take the last special exam as an example. Class B of Grade 2 got the highest average score in the grade, but only received 50 class points as a reward. Even if you add all the rewards for improving academic performance, it would only be a few dozen more class points than the first place award that was included in the statistics.

The reward for a small award is more than the reward for a regular, large-scale special exam, so it's no wonder that everyone was overwhelmed by the reward for the special exam.

Not to mention, the remaining special exam points will be converted into class points. If you use them sparingly, the remaining special exam points might be enough to cover all the rewards from this special exam.

Most importantly, the winning side can also select one student from each of the losing side's classes to drop out, which undoubtedly makes both sides more cautious in the special exam...

Amane suddenly seemed to have thought of something and was about to raise her hand to ask a question, but unexpectedly Horikita raised his hand first.

"Horikita-kun, is there something you don't understand?"

Chabashira-sensei values ​​Horikita quite a bit. Although Horikita's abilities are somewhat inferior to Amane's, Horikita's performance is commendable, and she has a good relationship with Amane. Therefore, Chabashira-sensei cares about Horikita's opinions.

"There are some strange things. If I remember correctly, Chabashira-sensei, you just said that there would be no dropouts in this special exam, right? But Chabashira-sensei, the reward you wrote on the blackboard is that the winner can make one student drop out of every class in the losing side. Doesn't that contradict what you just said?"

After Horikita's reminder, many people realized that if they failed, the winner could choose one student from each class to be a dropout. Wouldn't that conflict with Chabashira's promise that there would be no dropouts?

"Yes, Chabashira-sensei, what exactly is going on? Is there still a risk of being expelled from school in this special exam?"

Hirata stood up anxiously and asked before Chabashira-sensei could reply.

"Hirata, don't be in such a hurry. You'll understand once I finish speaking."

Teacher Chabashira first picked up her water glass, took a sip of tea, and then pointed to one of the punishment measures.

“Take a close look at the punishment measures, especially this one, and you’ll understand why I can assure you that no one will drop out of school.”

Punishment for Survival Losers:

1. Deduct all remaining special exam points from each class and distribute the converted individual points to the winning team in the form of equivalent class points.

2、失败年级根据各个班级失败时间、剩余特别考试点数等因素对所有班级进行排名，从第一名到第四名分别扣除50、70、100、150点班级点数。

3. All classes of the losing side must participate in a penalty lottery, with penalties drawn from "three months of personal points reset to zero", "three months of class points reset to zero", and "six months of ban on issuing personal points".

Note:

The penalty begins the moment you draw this penalty. Your personal points will be reset to zero after three months. All members of the class will have their existing personal points frozen and cleared for three months. They will not be able to use their personal points for payments and will not receive their monthly personal points. The class points may change.

The class points will be frozen to zero for three months from the moment this penalty is drawn. No matter what activities or special exams the class participates in, it will not increase the class points. Each person's personal points will also be 0 by default. After three months, the freeze will be lifted, and the class points will be allowed to change. If class points are deducted during the freeze period, they will be deducted after the class points are unfrozen.

The six-month ban on personal points begins from the moment this penalty is applied. During this six-month period, you will not receive any personal points from the school. However, your existing personal points and class points can be adjusted normally.

4. You can choose to pay 300 class points in a lump sum to exempt the class from all penalties in this special exam.

The group, who were initially overjoyed at the sight of the reward, fell silent upon seeing the punishment.

The punishments were just as cruel as the generous rewards.

The first three items are relatively easy to deal with; it's just a matter of deducting class points or individual points, which is acceptable to some extent.

However, the fourth punishment is almost obviously set up to avoid the punishment of expulsion. If you don't want any members of the class to be expelled, you will definitely have to spend these 300 class points.

If you think about it carefully, it seems that not only do the winners get all the generous rewards from the losers, but the school can also save a lot of money by doing so.

For example, if a class spends 300 class points to save a student from expulsion, and there are 40 students in the class, that means the 40 students will receive 30,000 fewer personal points per month.

Adding them together, that's 1.2 million personal points. If we combine the four classes, we'll end up with 4.8 million fewer personal points.

This is just the points saved in one month. If the losing side takes a whole year to recover to the points they had before the special exam, it means the school saved a total of 57.6 million personal points in a year.

Small amounts add up to an unbelievable sum.

"Three hundred class points? The school is really ruthless."

Horikita also realized that the school's purpose in organizing this special exam was probably not only to enhance students' survival skills, but also to save on expenses. As for where the saved costs went, that remained a mystery.

"If we can use 300 class points to protect everyone from being expelled, I think it's worth it. What do you think, Tianyin?"

Hirata looked at Amane with hopeful eyes. Although it seemed like he was responding to Horikita's sarcastic remarks, Hirata steered the conversation toward Amane. Everyone knew the reason behind it.

If someone really loses the special exam and is forced to drop out, no one can possibly reach this deal with the school without Tianyin's approval.

Therefore, Hirata hoped to get Amane's consent from the beginning, allowing Class A to use class points to save people.

Amane was well aware of Hirata's psychological changes and intentions. However, Amane did not think that the second-year students would lose this special exam. You see, although the first-year students were very strong because of the many students from the White House, the second-year students were full of geniuses and prodigies, making the overall quality of this year's second-year students the best in history. If they could lose, Amane would really have nothing to say.

Although they didn't think highly of Hirata's idea, everyone's attention was focused on Amane at that moment, making Amane's answer the key to how well Class A could perform in this special exam.

With or without a guarantee against expulsion, the potential each student can unleash is completely different.

"Of course, we've all lived together for so long, and I don't want anyone to suddenly be missing. I would feel very uncomfortable if that happened. But we can't stop moving forward just because we don't have any worries. Especially since exams aren't just once in a lifetime. If someone is not confident in their abilities, or doesn't want their good friend to be expelled, or wants to have more security for themselves... I think the best option is for everyone to work together to win the prize."

Chapter 71: You two better be serious!

"Of course, we've all lived together for so long, and I don't want anyone to suddenly be missing. I would feel very uncomfortable if that happened. But we can't stop moving forward just because we don't have any worries. Especially since exams aren't just once in a lifetime. If someone is not confident in their abilities, or doesn't want their good friend to be expelled, or wants to have more security for themselves... I think the best option is for everyone to work together to win the prize."

Knowing Hirata's thoughts, Amane readily agreed. Although Hirata wasn't used to the cutthroat competition, he played an important role in stabilizing the class and in various special exams.

Now, all they want is a promise from Tenon that they won't be expelled. Tenon has always believed that only equal exchange can maintain stable cooperation, so after Hirata has done so much for the class, Tenon readily gave Hirata what he wanted.

A simple guarantee in exchange for the full assistance of Hirata, a saint who only wants to save others, makes it a perfect deal, both from the perspective of friendship as classmates and from the perspective of interests.

"Thank you so much. With your guarantee, Tianyin, I believe everyone will take this special exam even more seriously. If we can win, everyone will only need one million personal points to be saved if they ever face the possibility of being expelled again. That's great."

Hirata smiled contentedly, like a child who had just received candy.

"Heavenly Sound".

Horikita's voice suddenly rang out.

"Lingyin?"

"...I also know a way to obtain information without violating school regulations."

Horikita's gaze was somewhat evasive, clearly indicating that she didn't want to talk about this, but due to the current situation, she couldn't say it openly, so she had to change the subject.

Amane glanced at Hirata and could roughly guess what Horikita wanted to say to her. He probably wanted her not to agree to Hirata's offer so readily. After all, there were still two months until the special exam, and the training camp was about to begin. If they relaxed at this time, Class A would definitely suffer a great loss when the special exam actually took place.

Amane understood this principle well, but she had a different idea from Horikita. Although Hirata's dream of leading everyone to successfully graduate from Class A was a bit naive, Hirata was really trying to lead everyone in the class to the final destination.

Although Amane didn't believe that protecting people who weren't of much value would bring any reward, she knew that as long as she was willing to protect those burdens, Hirata could be used as a valuable pawn, which in itself was a reward worth Amane's promise.

Since Amane already knew what Horikita wanted to say, in order not to embarrass Horikita, she could only continue talking along with Horikita's topic.

"Oh? Rin, do you have any ideas?"

What Amane considered a perfectly ordinary conversation was simply a matter of Horikita suggesting a solution, which Amane could then reject. Horikita could then simply say, "Well, there's no way around that," to escape the awkward situation and successfully break away from the current topic.

To her surprise, Horikita actually gave her a seemingly feasible answer.

“You have a good relationship with the current student council president, Sakayanagi. Even if the school has given the teachers an order not to disclose details, it is absolutely impossible to keep it completely secret from the student council. You may be able to get some information from Sakayanagi, who is the student council president, that we cannot normally obtain.”

Horikita looked at Chabashira-sensei, who said nothing but calmly nodded, indicating that Horikita's thinking was correct.

"So there was this trick too..."

Tianyin suddenly realized that there was another way to obtain information.

In fact, Amane goes in and out of the student council quite frequently, but every time she goes there she talks to Sakayanagi about life and ideals, and never considers anything like special exams.

Normally, when I go to Sakayanagi's dorm, it's either because I want to have an in-depth discussion about the philosophy of life or because I've angered Horikita, so I can only bring my own bedding and squeeze in with Sakayanagi.

Completely forgetting about the interests of the class, Sakayanagi only remembered after Horikita reminded him. At this point, Sakayanagi had become the most well-informed student in the entire school.

'Hmm, I'll go sit with Arisu after school tonight.'

Having made up her mind, Tianyin quickly took action.

It wasn't that Amane was particularly enthusiastic about this matter, but rather that Amane had just suddenly remembered that Sakayanagi seemed to have asked Amane to bring Masahiko to her place for dinner today.

This is a good opportunity to subtly inquire about the special exam.

So as soon as school was over, Tianyin immediately called Jiangyan.

"Masahiko..."

Good evening, Sister Tianyin.

"Oh, good evening, Jiang Yan~ By the way, are you available to take this call now?"

The way Tianyin asked the question clearly indicated that she had something to say. Normally, even if it was something important, Jiang Yan would prioritize finishing his call with Tianyin. However, this time was a little different.

Masahiko glanced at the group of people beside him: Amasawa, Hayasaka, Yagami, Utsunomiya, Tsubaki Sakurako, Hosen, and Nanase.

At almost the same time as Tianyin, the first-year students also heard about the special exam from their homeroom teacher. At first, they didn't take it too seriously, since they had already safely gone through the first special exam and many of them thought that Gaoyu's special exam was nothing special.

After hearing the rewards and punishments clearly, the first-year students realized that the special exam they were about to face was no longer a trivial matter. Compared to the second-year students who had rich exam experience, the first-year students had no sense of unity whatsoever.

In addition, there are already many conflicts between the classes. It is foreseeable that if they do not make any changes before the next special exam, the moment the special exam officially begins at the grade level will be the moment they face the biggest disaster since the start of the school year. It is not impossible that they might lose the entire special exam in a single day.

Therefore, in order to enhance mutual trust, with the help of Nanase Tsubasa and Tsubaki Sakurako, all the first-year leaders plan to get together to discuss a way to temporarily quell their conflicts and strengthen cooperation.

However, just as they were about to head to their reserved karaoke room, Tianyin called.

Jiang Yan didn't try to hide anything; he answered the phone in front of everyone and immediately reminded Tian Yin of his current situation with a very formal greeting.

Tianyin also sensed that Jiangyan might not be able to answer the phone at this moment, but she still asked if it was convenient. The purpose of this question was to emphasize that what she wanted to say was very important or had to be told. In this way, Jiangyan had a reason to avoid the current situation. After all, Tianyin and he were siblings, and what they were talking about might be family matters. It was indeed inconvenient for other people to continue listening.

Jiang Yan smiled knowingly; he knew Tianyin would understand what he meant.

after all.

That was his most trusted sister.

Jiang Yan quickly wiped the smile off her face and looked at the people waiting behind her with a troubled expression.

Everyone heard the conversation just now. Although almost everyone was very curious about what Amane wanted to talk to Masahiko about, especially at this special time, the first-year students knew that the second-year students must also know about the training camp and the special exam that would be held during the summer vacation. Amane, as the strongest leader of the second-year students, contacted Masahiko of Class A of the first year at this sensitive time.

Even if the two are siblings, it's hard not to think that their conversation might revolve around a special exam.

However, none of the people present dared to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two, not to mention that Yan's cold and cruel personality and his easily angered temper were already well-known in the first year.

His older sister, Tianyin, was labeled as someone not to be trifled with in the eyes of the first graders. In particular, Tianze's expression would stiffen as soon as he heard Tianyin's voice, not to mention Baoquan, who was beaten up by Tianyin as soon as school started.

Baoquan's face turns as red as foie gras at the mere mention of Tianyin's name, let alone provoking two people at the same time.

So when everyone saw Jiang Yan's troubled expression, they all pretended not to care and avoided looking at him.

Hayasaka blinked and deliberately spoke loudly to Masahiko.

"Let's go to the agreed-upon place and wait for Miyako. This weather is just too hot!"

Hayasaka fanned himself with his hand, and he did look like he was quite hot.

"Then you can go ahead first."

Without giving anyone else a chance to speak, Masahiko preemptively finished the conversation with Hayasaka.

OK~

After Hayasaka made an OK sign, he took the lead and walked towards the Keyaki Shopping Center. Seeing this, the others could only follow behind Hayasaka and leave first.

After everyone else had left the vicinity, Jiang Yan spoke to Tian Yin on the other end of the phone.

"The interference has been taken away by Hayasaka. Amane-nee, is there something you need from me?"

Jiang Yan was actually somewhat looking forward to the fact that Tian Yin had asked him to discuss the special exam. Although he would have to fight on behalf of the first and second year students, what Jiang Yan really wanted was Tian Yin's approval.

Only by gaining Tianyin's approval can he be qualified to protect her; only by being stronger than Tianyin can he stand before her.

This is Miyako Masahiko's simple yet brutal logic.

"Yesterday, Arisu asked me to take you to her place for dinner, but you seemed to be busy? If you're busy, I'll let Arisu know..."

"Is Arisu-nee going to treat us to dinner?"

"Yeah~ It seems Arisu prepared a lot of delicious food."

"Sister Tianyin, are you really sure that Sister Youqi's cooking can be described as delicious?"

Jiang Yan recalled some unpleasant memories from the past.

At that time, since the training place of Amane was not far from where Masahiko lived, Amane would often go to see him. Sakayanagi lived next to Amane at that time, so when Amane was busy with training, he would often bring her homemade bento boxes.

After recalling an incident where Amane treated him to an unidentified paste-like food made by Sakayanagi, Masahiko ended up in the hospital for the first time due to food poisoning.

From that day on, he developed the habit of always asking if Arisu-nee made any food he got from Amane.

It was for this reason that Sakayanagi developed excellent cooking skills during the year he lived with Amane so that he could feed Amane every day.

The reason for inviting Jiang Yan to dinner this time was probably to change Jiang Yan's opinion of her cooking skills by showing off her own cooking skills.

"Arisu's cooking skills have improved significantly; it's completely different from before!"

Tianyin emphasized this point.