I love you, brother, but you, the evil god, must fall into good.

As He Tao finished speaking, the entire playground fell silent for a moment.

Then.

"???"

"Did I hear that right? What did he just say?"

"surrender?"

"Dude, you've been building up for ages, just to say 'See you in team fight'?"

"What kind of move is that, flashing into surrendering?"

"..."

Even the teacher in charge of administering the monthly exam was taken aback.

This is the first time I've ever encountered someone go on stage, make some tough statements, and then immediately abstain from voting.

The homeroom teacher of Class Two also looked somewhat dark-skinned.

What on earth is this kid up to?

On the other side, Lynn blinked.

"Huh? It's actually become intelligent?"

He thought the other party would come up and start a fight.

As a result, they immediately admitted defeat.

I have to say, I've grown up; at least I know how to avoid myself now.

Thinking about this, Lynn was even a little disappointed.

After all, he's quite eager to see just how strong the combination of [Night Doctor] and [Player] really is.

……

On the other side, He Tao slowly walked off the stage, and as he passed by, many students from Class Two looked puzzled.

"Brother Tao, what's wrong with you...?"

He Tao didn't explain, but just looked up and glanced in the direction of Class One.

To be precise, he looked at Lynn, a subtle coldness flashing in his eyes.

One person plays.

Even if you win, it's just one game.

If you lose, you'll become a laughingstock.

Team battles are possible...

That's different.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth slowly curved into an almost imperceptible smile.

"You'll find out soon enough."

.........

On the stage, several teachers exchanged glances.

Since He Tao voluntarily withdrew.

Therefore, we can only continue according to the rules.

After the host coughed lightly and He Tao conceded defeat, the atmosphere in the entire practice area became somewhat subtle.

The host was also slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure.

"Next group."

"The monthly exams at No. 1 Middle School continue!"

Then, Lynn slowly walked onto the ring. His first opponent was a boy from Class 3.

When the opponent first stepped onto the ring, he looked eager to try.

But when I saw the match list, I glanced at the test screen that was still lit up not far away.

as well as……

The judge's son!

His throat bobbed involuntarily.

"..."

The next second, the referee had just raised his hand.

"start!"

boom!

The boy raised his hands without hesitation.

"I give up!"

裁判：「………」

audience:"???"

Lynn: "..."

The boy explained in a very serious tone.

"I suddenly felt my mental energy running wildly. To be fair, I've decided to abstain."

After saying that, he turned and ran.

……

The second match.

Another student came up, taking a deep breath as if to encourage himself.

"I won't do it easily..."

He had only spoken halfway through his sentence.

He seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly changed his words.

"...I won't waste the teacher's time easily."

"I give up!"

The movements were skillful, and the acting was natural.

Lynn couldn't help but want to applaud.

Then came the third, the fourth, the fifth...

Later on, everyone on the playground was completely mesmerized.

"Wait... what's wrong with these people? How come they're all such good actors?"

"Are they here to take the exam or just to play minor roles?"

Some people couldn't help but complain.

"Nonsense! Go and fight!"

"Top fifty in the sequence, mid-level first rank, and the eldest son of the chief judge."

"Winning offends people, losing is shameful."

"It's better to be more respectable, at least then I can brag about it later, saying I fought Lynn."

"..."

Even the referee fell silent; he had been presiding over the monthly exams for so many years.

This is the first time I've ever seen someone turn a one-on-one match into a series of forfeit matches.

Two and a half hours have passed.

Since Class 1, where Hajime was located, was already quite strong, and they won the match almost effortlessly with a perfect score, Class 1's points quickly climbed.

As the final individual match concluded, several arenas in the center of the playground slowly sank into the ground.

The host's voice once again resounded throughout the venue.

"Next, we will move on to the second phase of this monthly exam practice."

"...Class team battle!"

The words fell.

The entire No. 1 playground erupted in cheers once again. Compared to individual competitions, what truly determined the class rankings was...

It's always team battles!

Because each class had already completed the lottery and reported it beforehand.

Therefore, the match-up list for the team competition was not randomly drawn on-site.

The teacher in charge glanced at the electronic list and announced it loudly.

"First match of the team competition!"

"Class One versus Class Two!"

As soon as he finished speaking, cheers erupted across the entire playground.

"Here it comes!"

"It's finally starting!"

"Class One and Class Two have never gotten along, and He Tao just made some threats. This is getting interesting!"

"The best fun of the day is finally starting!"

"..."

As for the other side...

Class Zero.

It remained standing there quietly.

After all, as the most recognized strongest class in the First Middle School, Class Zero has the right to a bye and sit firmly on the stage.

Awaiting the final winner's challenge.

The remaining dozen or so classes then competed against each other in pairs, with winners emerging one after another.

This has always been a tradition of the First Middle School.

It is also a privilege belonging to the strong.

On the other side, at the front of Class Zero's line, Zhou hope crossed his arms and quietly gazed in the direction of Class One.

To be precise.

She wasn't looking at Lynn.

Instead, it was Ao Yao standing next to Lin En.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and a gentle smile even appeared on her lips.

"...A violent woman!"

"To dare stand so close to my brother, I'm really... lucky."

"I didn't get matched with you in the solo match before."

"Otherwise... I will definitely take good care of you."

Meanwhile, on Class One's side, Ao Yao suddenly shuddered.

"Um?"

She looked around.

I have this feeling... a chill down my spine, like something is watching me.

"Spider-sense?"

She touched her chin, then turned her gaze and met Zhou hope's eyes in the distance.

It was as if invisible electric currents were colliding in the air.

"Oh?"

Ao Yao's lips slowly curved upwards.

"interesting."

"Zhou hope!"

"...My nemesis, are you really so interested in my upcoming heroic feat?"

She reached out and gently brushed her hair aside, looking like a lonely master.

"very good."

"I really look forward to the dinner with you next, and I hope you won't disappoint me."

Beside him, Lynn quietly moved a step to the side.

"...chuunibyou."

Just then, the referee raised his right hand high.

"Team competition..."

"start!"

boom!!

The moment the words were spoken, the second class moved almost simultaneously.

"Protect our damage dealers!!"

In an instant, several students from Class 2 stepped forward.

A series of radiant lights bloomed one after another.

"Sequence 663, [Mystic Armor]!"

"Sequence 621, [Rock Sprite]!"

"Sequence 646, [The Third Child]!"

Om-! !

The ability of multiple sequences is activated simultaneously.

Some people were covered in a layer of gray-black armor, their bodies as if they were wearing a heavy suit of rock armor.

Some even had their arms instantly turn to stone, crossing over to block the way in front.

Walls, about half a person's height, kept rising from the ground.

Although these sequences are only ranked around 600th in the Galactic Federation.

There are no extraordinary abilities involved.

But... when several defensive capabilities work together.

Yet it still formed an unbreakable defensive line.

From a distance, it looks like a hedgehog curled up in its shell.

At the very center of everyone's attention stood two people.

He Tao, and the class monitor of Class Two.