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

Just as Hayasaka's gaze began to glaze over, a shout snapped her back to reality.

"Ha, Utsunomiya, since when did you have the right to speak here?"

Jiang Yan looked at the seven people behind Utsunomiya, including Tsubaki Sakurako, with a cold smile.

Only seven people from a class participated in the special exam, and they still dared to point fingers at him? They were simply overestimating themselves.

Amane also turned her gaze toward Utsunomiya with great interest.

The oppressive feeling emanating from those two purple eyes rendered Utsunomiya speechless.

When Hayasaka regained his senses, he saw that Utsunomiya, who was considered strong among the first-year students, was so frightened by a single look that his legs were trembling. Hayasaka couldn't help but secretly despise him.

But as the leader of the first-year students, she naturally couldn't stand idly by any longer.

"Since Senior Tianyin said it's to help us, then I'd like to ask Senior Tianyin, what kind of help are you referring to?"

Hayasaka's respectful tone eased the tension that was about to escalate between the two sides.

When Amane saw Hayasaka stepping forward, she naturally had to give Hayasaka some face, after all, Hayasaka had made Amane's life very comfortable during that month.

"Of course, it's so you won't be eliminated on the first day!"

"Insanity!"

Even Yagami, who had always wanted to keep a low profile, couldn't help but tear off his mask of hypocrisy and angrily rebuked Amane, who seemed to be arrogant and disrespectful.

"Arrogant? You'll see whether I'm arrogant or not after I finish speaking. According to the rules, the Vision Hut has the function of monitoring roads and increasing special points. So here's the problem: what if you choose point B and I directly take over the Vision Hut at your entrance and exit? According to the rules, only one person can be stationed in the Vision Hut, which means that no matter what kind of challenge the person in charge of guarding it presents, he has to defeat me in a 1v1 confrontation..."

Tianyin's mocking gaze swept across the faces of each first-grade student.

"You guys don't actually believe... anyone can do something like this, do you? And after I take over the outpost, all the supplies you bought can't be transported up the mountain, which means you'll all be trapped on Outpost B. Even if you try to take it back because you have more people, so what? That'll become my designated challenge. I can tell you right now what game I'll designate: 1v1 'Unrestricted Fighting' hahahahaha..."

Tianyin laughed so hard she was practically shaking with joy. Her exquisite face, combined with her extraordinary charm, made her seem unappealing. But at that moment, no one was in the mood to appreciate Tianyin's beauty.

Everyone gasped in shock at Tianyin's plan.

Unlike the second-year students who had a slightly excited expression, the first-year students all looked ashen-faced.

At this moment, they finally understood that Tianyin's arrogance was justified.

Just as the second-year students analyzed in their previous meeting, the first-year students were not stupid. In fact, they had already devised a joint operation plan before participating in this special exam, grouping the four classes into one collective for management.

As a result, when choosing a base, they would inevitably choose a base that would allow a large group to exert its greatest advantage. Since the ideas and plans of both sides coincided, both sides immediately took a liking to the excellent geographical location of base B.

However, they overlooked the most crucial issue: what happens when they encounter a tactic like Tianyin's near-cheating door-blocking maneuver.

If Tianyin really does this, the first-year students won't need to take the exam; they can simply choose to concede defeat. This is because Tianyin hasn't exaggerated any facts, and the plan is entirely feasible for her. All she needs to do is defeat the first-ranked guardian and protect the Vision Hut.

In a one-on-one battle, competing against someone like Tianyin, who is the best in the school in terms of both academic ability and physical fitness, is inherently an uncomfortable thing to do. Even if Jiang Yan wanted to prove himself, he would have done it by leading the first-year students to defeat the second-year students led by Tianyin, rather than challenging Tianyin to a duel. If he could really beat Tianyin, why would he need to go through such a long process to prove his strength?

Even the strongest first-year student, Jiang Yan, is no match for Tian Yin, let alone the others.

For a moment, all the first-year students felt as if they had been choked, unable to utter a sound, and could only watch helplessly as Tianyin ended her maniacal laughter.

"What? Still haven't made up your mind? Well, we can give you Outpost B, as long as you're willing to be tortured until you admit defeat."

The torment Tianyin was referring to was the lack of food. He could buy food with points, but the food had to travel up the mountain via the road controlled by the Vision Hut.

Once Tianyin controls the only road up the mountain, the people on the mountain will not be able to exert their full strength after a few days without food. At that time, the only options available to the first-year students are to fight to the death or surrender.

The first-year students who survived the special training were not fools; they knew very well that Tianyin's words were just meant for them on purpose.

If they were to actually capture B outpost, they would likely be immediately cornered and bullied by Tianyin. The idea that they could defeat Tianyin with only one person stationed in the small house based on their vision is practically a pipe dream.

Many first-year students, thinking about this, could only focus their attention on Outpost A. Outpost A consisted of four mountains, one large and three small. Although there were not many flat areas, it was advantageous in terms of its strategic location. In particular, the main peak was nearly 150 meters high, even higher than Outpost B. If the school had not placed four observation huts in front of each mountain peak, even if everyone were taken to the main peak of Outpost A, they would not be completely unable to compete with the second-year students.

At least with only seventy-odd second-year students, it would be absolutely impossible to conquer a small hill stronghold of 150 meters high with nearly sixty defenders from the front.

Even if Tianyin came, she would probably suffer a bit, right?

However, in reality, in order to protect the four vision outposts, a class needs to be stationed on each small hill, which will further dilute the already insufficient manpower of the first grade.

If they are defeated one by one, the first-year students will face equally perilous difficulties.

Jiang Yan frowned, but had no way to solve the current predicament. Tian Yin found a strategy to break through the B base of both sides, so the first-year students naturally lost their eligibility to compete.

Given the current situation, the best course of action would be to abandon Outpost B, but he shouldn't be the one to say that.

Masahiko gave Hayasaka a meaningful look.

Hayasaka understood perfectly and chose to back down.

"We choose location A."

The first-year students who heard Hayasaka's choice were all filled with resentment, as if they felt that even if they fought against the second-year students, they might not necessarily lose.

The entire grade was swept up in a frenzied atmosphere.

However, the class leaders knew very well that confidence and enthusiasm alone were not enough; this school, or rather this special exam, was all about ability.

"Then we'll take over Outpost B."

Amane seemed to have known all along what the first-year students would choose, so she wasn't surprised at all.

Upon hearing the results finally revealed, Teacher Chabashira slowly opened her eyes.

"The draw is over. I will now announce the final results. First-year students will be stationed at base A, and second-year students will be stationed at base B. Now, each main camp commander will lead their class members to their respective bases. All supplies will arrive in about two hours. I hope all participants can wait patiently."

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After nearly three hours of climbing, the first-year students finally reached the main peak of Base A. Jiang Yan didn't have time to check on his companions' physical condition. He quickly picked up his binoculars and looked towards where Tian Yin was. But what he saw there stunned him.

When they finally reached the top of the mountain after a long and arduous journey, the other side had already built granaries and started buying large quantities of supplies, which were being stockpiled in the warehouses without stopping.

It's obvious from this scene that the second-year students have practiced this opening countless times. Otherwise, even if the materials were placed in front of them, it would be difficult to assemble and build it as quickly as they have now.

After confirming the progress of the second grade, Yan immediately proposed to hold a meeting.

Hayasaka, as the commander of the main camp, naturally took the seat of honor, and the others found their seats one by one.

However, before everyone could all sit down, Masahiko immediately stood up and reported what he had seen to Hayasaka.

Hayasaka also realized that if the second year continued to develop in this way, problems would inevitably arise sooner or later.

But she didn't have any good way to stop the second-year students from progressing...

"I have a method that might work."

Seeing that it was Jiang Yan who proposed the plan, those who had previously admired Jiang Yan but were frustrated by Jiang Yan's inability to do anything during the recent battle for the stronghold couldn't help but have different expressions.

But Jiang Yan didn't care about reputation at all. He only hoped that the second-year students guarding the Vision Hut were people he could easily take down, and that was enough for him.

"Why don't we just go and corner them at Outpost B?"

Chapter 189: I kind of miss Tianyin~

"Why don't we just go and corner them at Outpost B?"

As soon as Jiang Yan said this, everyone in the room fell silent.

Admittedly, when faced with the second-year students, they felt that Jiang Yan's inaction was due to his sibling relationship with Tian Yin, and therefore they reprimanded Jiang Yan for his 'cowardice'.

But when Jiang Yan actually tried to do something, the leaders of the other three first-year classes chose to remain silent. Their condemnation of Jiang Yan's inaction was merely an attempt to shift the blame for the rudeness in choosing the base in the first phase onto Jiang Yan.

It's not that they were truly stupid enough not to know that first-year students were completely unqualified to fight Tianyin head-on.

The reason for criticizing Masahiko while subconsciously ignoring Hayasaka, who actually made the decision, is that the other three classes instinctively despise Masahiko's tyrannical way of ruling. In order to prevent Masahiko from completely controlling the first year, the remaining three classes have long since formed a tacit alliance in private, agreeing to advance and retreat together to check and balance Masahiko.

If this move were used on Tianyin, these classes would probably have been dismantled from within by Tianyin by now, or the leaders would have been directly crushed by Tianyin. It is very effective against Jiang Yan, who is inexperienced in the ways of the world.

Therefore, until now, Jiang Yan still believes that the reason why other classes have such a big opinion about him is because Tianyin has a huge reputation and a high status in the opposing camp, as well as incredibly terrifying power.

Once he and Tianyin reach some kind of consensus, the entire first year will immediately suffer a catastrophic disaster. Jiang Yan asked himself if he could believe himself in this situation, even if he were in Tianyin's shoes. In this case, the doubts and accusations of the other allies would be considered 'reasonable'. So even though Jiang Yan was very dissatisfied with this, he did not intend to stop them.

Jiang Yan knew very well that the more outstanding he performed in this special exam, the more likely unnecessary conflicts would arise internally.

If he could, he would even hope to end this special exam by relying on the power of Takarazuka, Yagami, Nanase, Amasawa, and Hayasaka. But as soon as he closed his eyes, the image of Amane's purple eyes, which were practically carved from the same eye as his, would involuntarily appear in his mind.

This made Jiang Yan feel as if Tianyin was watching his every move. Under this pressure, Jiang Yan knew that he absolutely could not choose to run away anymore. If even he was afraid, there was no hope of winning by relying on these guys.

On the very first day, Masahiko saw no hope of the first-year students winning.

"Um... Miyako-kun, I know you really want to prove your strength and stance, but now doesn't seem like the best time. How about we discuss this further?"

Sensing that the atmosphere in the room was gradually becoming awkward, Nanase smiled and tried to break the unpleasant atmosphere.

"Take a long-term view? The best opportunity is right in front of us; if we miss it, we'll never have another chance."

Masahiko adopted a firm stance and refuted Nanase's persuasion.

A cold glint flashed in Nanase's eyes, and her smile vanished. She sat back down with her arms crossed, clearly not intending to try to persuade Masahiko any further.

The atmosphere plummeted once again.

Even Tianze, who is usually carefree, was sitting quietly in her seat like a well-behaved child, trimming her nails. Every now and then, she would stretch out her fair little hands in the air and admire her masterpiece with a look of rapture.

Throughout the entire meeting, no one was willing to cooperate with Jiang Yan's actions.

As Masahiko felt disappointed, he looked at Hayasaka. Hayasaka was the commander-in-chief of the first-year students. If Hayasaka ordered them to cooperate with Masahiko, they might have a chance to achieve the first victory for the first-year students in this special exam.

"What do you think, Hayasaka?"

Hayasaka, who was called out, sighed slightly and put down the makeup box in her hand.

If she had known this position would be so uncomfortable, she would never have wanted to be the laughingstock.

"Miyako-kun, what do you think our chances of winning are?"

Hayasaka's formulaic questioning made Masahiko realize something was wrong, but he quickly assessed the likelihood of the raid succeeding in his mind.

"The second-year students took over our B base, and now they should be feeling smug. If we launch a surprise attack on their vantage point, the chances of success are at least 70%."

70%?

Upon hearing about the 70% success rate, several people present were visibly tempted.

"If it's really 70%, then it's not quite..."

Before Utsunomiya could finish speaking, Tsubaki Sakurako grabbed his sleeve.

"Seventy percent? Miyako-san, don't you think you're talking nonsense? I know you want to use Miyako-senpai's strategy to turn the tables on her, but you should know very well that this plan requires a very high level of individual strength. It's not that I don't believe in your abilities, but I think Miyako-senpai is too strong, which gives you and us the illusion that this plan is unsolvable. Don't forget that when you challenge her, you need to be prepared to pay a price, and she's the one who set the challenge. Although the price isn't much, if you lose, it will be an unacceptable blow to our morale. I hope you can understand our position."

Tsubaki Sakura's words hit the nail on the head. They were already at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. As long as they could hold the camp and drag it out until the end of the special exam, they might be able to win. After all, having more people also meant that their daily consumption would be greater.

However, taking the initiative to attack comes with considerable risk. If the initial battle is lost, it will inevitably lead to a demoralization of the troops. Once morale is lost, the battle is practically over.

After thinking it over, Jiang Yan still didn't agree with Tsubaki Sakura's statement, but he could understand why she was being cautious. Tsubaki Sakura was thinking about the collective, so even if she was too conservative, Jiang Yan could accept it.

However, this does not mean that he should accept Tsubaki Sakura's advice.

"I admit that what you said is very true, Chun-kun, but my confidence in the success of this attack on the second-year vision hut plan is not just empty talk. You can put yourselves in the second-year leaders' shoes. If you were the commanders of the second-year students, would you let a powerful ace like Amane-nee guard a vision hut? If they did that, I would accept defeat willingly, because they would be next to lose. But if the person guarding the vision hut is not Amane-nee... how many second-year students can fight me and defeat me? In my opinion, the most likely tactic the second-year students will use is to send out a student with good academic performance, and Amane-nee will leave that person with a few difficult questions to make things difficult for the challenger."

Jiang Yan's seemingly arrogant remarks actually made some sense. After listening, Chun Yingzi nodded and stopped objecting. The current situation has returned to the awkward state where no one supports or opposes him.

Finally, unable to bear wasting time here any longer, Jiang Yan suddenly stood up.

"Since none of you dare to go, then I'll go with eight people. It seems I have to rely on myself in times like these."

"Underestimating the enemy and acting rashly will easily lead to failure."

Nanase wanted to make one last attempt to persuade him, but Masahiko was no longer in the mood to listen to their slow, rambling arguments. He forcefully opened the door to the storeroom and strode down the mountain.

With Jiang Yan's departure, the tense atmosphere in the meeting room, which had been temporarily converted from a storage room, immediately eased.

"He'll most likely lose if he goes over there like that, right? Tianze, aren't you going to try and persuade him?"

Hayasaka's gaze fell on Amasawa Ichika, who was busy fixing her manicure. As a fellow first-year student in Class A, Amasawa hadn't said a single word in support of Masahiko since the beginning, which was very strange in itself.

"Tsk tsk, what difference does it make whether I try to mediate or not? Shouldn't you guys be the happiest if he loses?"

After speaking sarcastically, Amasawa pointed at each person in their seats one by one with his hand, finally stopping in the direction of Hayasaka.

"You can't say that. We're all on the same page now. If Miyako loses, we'll be in a very passive position. But if, as Miyako said, we really do encounter a half-baked guardian of the Vision Hut, then maybe Miyako will actually have a chance to succeed."

As Hayasaka spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the direction of Base B in the distance.

If Jiang Yan succeeds, it would be nothing short of a miracle.

Hayasaka was surprised that Hayasaka wanted to use Amane's plan against her. While the scheme was indeed somewhat unexpected, Hayasaka did not believe that Amane, as the one who proposed the plan, would not leave behind any countermeasures.

This is clearly an open trap waiting for first-year students to fall into, yet it's also a trap with a certain probability of success. Faced with this situation, no one can guarantee that they can control their greed.

However, the consequence of not being able to control greed is... becoming a stepping stone for others' glory.

Hearing Hayasaka still spouting such wishful thinking about how Masahiko might win, Amasawa snorted and then continued to focus her attention on her fingernails.

Looking at the bright red color that didn't suit a high school girl, Tianze licked her warm red lips.