"Senpaku, I am Sakamoto. What brings you here?"

This sudden declaration of "alliance" caught him off guard.

But this... is interesting!

It seems that pretentious guy isn't exactly popular in Class A! This undoubtedly added fuel to the fire of conquest burning in Ryuen's heart!

"Oh?"

Ryuen's lips curled into a blood-tinged smile, his sharp eyes scrutinizing Sakayanagi.

"A classmate trying to sabotage their own? Interesting. Looks like that Sakamoto isn't so formidable after all."

Sakayanagi ignored his provocation and lightly tapped the ground with his cane:

"This isn't the place to talk. If Longyuan is interested... perhaps we could chat somewhere else?"

Long Yuan stared at her for a few seconds, his eyes flashing with calculation.

He finally nodded:

"lead the way."

Sakayanagi smiled slightly, turned around, and, leaning on his cane, walked steadily towards the other end of the corridor.

Ryuen followed closely behind, his tall figure appearing particularly imposing next to Sakayanagi's slender back.

However, none of them noticed that just as they turned to leave, a purple-haired figure quietly peeked out from the shadows behind the door of Class A classroom.

It's Masumi Kamuro.

She was just about to leave the classroom after class when she overheard a fragmented conversation in the hallway outside the window—"Sakamoto," "targeting," "I had the same idea"...

These keywords, like icicles, instantly pierced her indifference.

Sakayanagi Arisu, that silver-haired girl from Class A who uses a cane, is actually flirting with someone from another class... to target Sakamoto?!

Kamuro's heart suddenly raced.

The whispered phrase outside the convenience store, "Let's grab some juice," flashed through her mind instantly. A complex, indescribable emotion welled up inside her.

Almost without hesitation, Kamuro followed silently, like a cat blending into the shadows.

She maintained a safe distance, her purple eyes fixed on the two figures in front of her, her fingertips unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes.

She wanted to know what Sakayanagi and that guy from the other class were plotting.

Sakamoto... that elegant and mysterious guy, could he be in danger?

First Year Enrollment: Chapter 015: Sakamoto Heads to the Student Council

Sakayanagi Arisu walked ahead with a leisurely gait, leaning on her cane. Her short silver hair gleamed coldly in the dim light of the corridor.

Long Yuanxiang's tall figure loomed over her. The two walked silently through the main teaching building, one after the other, and finally turned into a corner corridor that was rarely used by anyone.

A faint smell of dust filled the air, and a few rays of afternoon sunlight shone through the high-rise skylight, illuminating the dust particles floating in the air.

Sakayanagi stopped in the center of the classroom, turned around gracefully, and calmly looked at Ryuen's face.

"It's quiet enough here, Ryuen."

She smiled slightly, her voice still gentle, yet carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible sharpness.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Sakayanagi Arisu, a first-year student in Class A."

"Hmph, Ryu Yuanxiang, Class C."

Ryuen stood with his hands in his pockets, chin slightly raised, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, scrutinizing the silver-haired girl before him with undisguised scrutiny and a condescending sense of oppression.

"Enough with the nonsense, Sakayanagi. You want to target Sakamoto? How exactly? And what are you trying to do?"

He didn't believe that the people from Class A would target him, a "dangerous element" from Class C, for no reason.

Sakayanagi didn't answer directly. She gently stroked the smooth tip of her cane, her gaze fixed on the scenery outside the window, as if admiring something.

"That Sakamoto-kun is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. In just two days, the ripples have spread throughout the entire school. Class A is no exception. There may still be a few students in the class who don't take his 'performance' seriously, or even think it's just for show... But from my observation, this 'indifference' probably won't last long in the face of Sakamoto-kun's wonderful charm and absolute strength."

She withdrew her gaze and looked directly at Longyuan.

"When everyone is attracted to him and captivated by his elegant and composed demeanor, it becomes virtually impossible to shake his position."

"so?"

Long Yuan frowned impatiently.

"What do you want me to do? Beat him up for you? That guy's slippery. Violence or tricks don't seem to work on him."

He acknowledged the setback with the cafeteria, but his eyes remained calm, even carrying a hint of mockery.

"However, since you've come to me, you must have a more sophisticated plan?"

"Ryuen is really perceptive."

Sakayanagi nodded approvingly, his smile deepening, but devoid of warmth.

"That's why I came to you. Since these methods can't get to his core, we need to probe him more deeply—to touch his bottom line, uncover his weaknesses, and explore the true nature that may exist beneath his perfect facade."

"Probe? How?"

Long Yuan narrowed his eyes, intrigued, but his vigilance was heightened to the maximum.

Sakayanagi didn't answer directly, but instead tilted her head slightly, her silver hair falling over her shoulders:

"Since you believe that violence and tricks are ineffective against Longyuan, what kind of 'non-violent' methods would you use to test his bottom line and weaknesses? I would love to hear your opinion."

She cleverly threw the question back to Long Yuan, guiding him to proactively propose a concrete solution.

Long Yuan's eyes flickered, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Trying to trick me into revealing information? He's not some naive fool who's easily led by the nose.

He scrutinized Sakayanagi for a moment before slowly speaking, his tone carrying a confident air of control:

"Hmph, of course there are methods. For example, create some dilemmas that force him to break the rules or reveal his true intentions; for example, use inter-class competition to force him to make a choice and see how he weighs the collective interest against his personal principles; or, observe how he reacts when faced with unsolvable, pure malice."

"Oh?"

Sakayanagi let out a soft sigh, with just the right amount of interest.

“Ryūen’s thinking is very clear. These methods do sound very ‘constructive’.”

"so?"

Long Yuan pressed on, his eyes burning with intensity.

"How do you plan to cooperate? Just listening to me isn't enough; show me your sincerity."

"Of course it's not a one-sided transaction."

Sakayanagi's smile remained unchanged.

"Since it's a collaboration, I will naturally provide corresponding compensation."

She leaned forward slightly, lowering her voice.

"For example, some information about the 'S System'? I know that your Class C, or rather, you, Long Yuan, are probably still figuring out how this system works, right?"

Long Yuan's eyes instantly sharpened! The S System! That special mechanism of the school that he found so strange.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart and asked calmly:

"Oh? What information?"

"The value of intelligence naturally needs to be exchanged for value."

Sakayanagi straightened his body, regaining his air of complete control.

My suggestion is—you can use points to buy it.

"Buy?"

Long Yuan raised an eyebrow; this was unexpected.

"Yes."

Sakayanagi nodded.

"At an advanced high school, points can buy anything, including intelligence. That makes sense, and it's 'compliant' too, doesn't it?"

A sly smile curved her lips.

"Furthermore, to ensure the fairness and 'legality' of the transaction, I suggest we have the teacher witness it later. This way, it will be safe for both of us."

Long Yuan's mind raced.

Buying information with points? On the surface, this does seem like a legitimate transaction that students can make.

But he knew perfectly well what Sakayanagi's true intentions were.

However, this is actually a good cover. Moreover, if he can use this opportunity to show off in front of the teacher and demonstrate his "intelligence" and "trading skills," it will undoubtedly greatly enhance his prestige and dominance in Class C! This is crucial for him to integrate Class C and establish non-violent rule!

"can."

Long Yuan nodded, his eyes gleaming with calculation.

"But what about the price? What about the value of the intelligence? Don't try to fool me."

"Don't worry, Longyuan."

Sakayanagi's smile carried a hint of feigned sincerity.

"To show my sincerity, and to convince you of the value of my information, I will tell you some of the basic mechanisms of S-points in front of the teacher."

She paused, observing Long Yuan's reaction, and continued:

"As for more specific and crucial intelligence, you'll need to purchase it with points. As for the price, we can discuss it further with the teacher, depending on the depth and timeliness of the intelligence."

Long Yuan understood.

Sakayanagi is playing the "information layering" trick! By revealing basic information to the teacher, she can prove that she does indeed have information on S points, demonstrate her "willingness to share," and at the same time keep the most core mechanism firmly in her hands as a bargaining chip for future transactions!

This woman is quite cunning! Long Yuan sneered inwardly.

No wonder he's in the same class as Sakamoto, huh? He's got something. But that makes it even more interesting!

"Hmph, okay."

Long Yuan snorted coldly.

"Consider this basic intelligence a small gift. I'll use points to buy the rest later. But remember, if the intelligence isn't worth the price, the deal can be terminated at any time."

"of course."

Sakayanagi smiled and nodded.

“Then let’s go find Mr. Majima from Class A and Mr. Sakagami from Class C to do a simple ‘witnessing’. This way, we can prove the ‘compliance’ of our transaction and let the teachers see that the ‘representatives’ of our two classes are actively engaging in ‘positive interaction’ and ‘information exchange’.”

"can."

Longyuan readily agreed.

"However, Sakayanagi, you'd better make sure your information is accurate."

"Don't worry, Longyuan."

Sakayanagi's smile carried a subtle, unspoken meaning.

"In front of the teacher, I will naturally present my 'real stuff'. However..."

Before she finished speaking, under Long Yuan's gaze, she very naturally took out her phone from her school uniform pocket, tapped the screen lightly with her fingertip, and then showed it to Long Yuan—the screen clearly showed the "recording" status, and the time had already jumped for nearly ten minutes!

"Ah."

Long Yuan let out a short, mocking laugh, his eyes instantly widening with amusement and sarcasm. He showed no panic, but rather an air of knowing "I knew it."

“Recording? Sakayanagi-san, you’re so adorably cautious.”

His tone was flippant, even tinged with a hint of admiration.

"What? Are you afraid I'll renege on the debt? Or are you afraid I'll turn my back on you later?"

He crossed his arms, relaxed, as if watching an interesting performance.

"Don't move, Ryuen."

Sakayanagi's voice instantly turned icy; his cane tapped lightly on the ground, producing a crisp, warning sound.