In practice, I can issue tasks to my master.

"Now spend all your points and exchange them for the necessary supplies. Then, except for the few people I've designated to stay, everyone else..."

Under the shocked and puzzled gazes of everyone, Nangong Cheng said:

"Everyone withdraw from the exam!"

Volume 1: Chapter 78, Shiina Hiyori: Ryuen, You'll Regret It

"what?"

Not only were the boys, led by Hirata Yosuke, completely stunned, but even the girls, including Karuizawa Megumi, couldn't understand Nangong Cheng's thoughts.

After all, according to normal thinking, once you know the exam rules, you would definitely think about how to save more points, so the completely reversed operation mentioned by Nangong Cheng is indeed confusing.

So he didn't keep them in suspense, but he also didn't explain directly. Instead, he first asked them a question in return—

"How many points do you think we, a class of 39, will have left if we live on the island for seven days?"

"..."

The students in Class D looked at each other, but no one spoke.

In the end, Yosuke Hirata stepped forward and gave an answer on behalf of the boys: "If we save as much as possible and the leader's identity isn't guessed in the end... then the ideal result would be 200 points, right?"

"Hmm... I think that's about right too."

Horikita Suzune also expressed her agreement.

However, compared to Hirata Yosuke's rough estimate, she provided a more specific reasoning process.

"Take the most basic food and water as an example. When Karuizawa and I were on the ship, we had already found several pretty perfect locations using binoculars."

"If we can find and occupy it before other classes, the point consumption for food and water can be greatly reduced, or even zero consumption is not impossible."

Karuizawa Kei, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

She was flipping through a booklet that recorded the exchange prices of various supplies, and chimed in, "I did a quick calculation, and 100 points can be exchanged for enough supplies to feed about 40 people for seven days, three meals a day."

"But it can only provide the bare minimum for satiety, and we also have to consider some unexpected situations that might occur, which will also consume some points..."

The implication is that the school had already controlled the numbers. If students took the exam in the normal way, that is, honestly survived for seven days, they would only receive a reward at the minimum welfare level.

This is good news for the top-performing classes, but it's very unfriendly to the lower-performing classes that desperately need to catch up.

To get a high score, you have to take an unconventional approach.

"So now you have two choices—"

"One advantage is that you can reliably get a guaranteed reward of 100 points, but the cost is that you have to endure seven days of low-quality wilderness survival."

"The other one is what I just proposed—the downside is starting with 0 points, but the upside is that most people can just quit the exam and continue to enjoy their vacation on the cruise ship. Only I and a few others need to stay and farm points at the outposts, and then try to guess who the leaders of the other classes are."

"Simply put, are you going to put in some effort yourself, or are you going to just sit back and wait to win?"

Nangong Cheng then provided an option, but in reality, the students in Class D didn't have a choice.

For a group of students who have not experienced much hardship, even if they are placed on a specially arranged artificial deserted island and put to a seven-day wilderness survival test, it will not be an easy task.

of course.

Besides this reason, Nangong Cheng's choice to adopt a similar approach to Longyuan in the original work also stems from other ulterior motives.

For example, after driving away irrelevant people, he can do naughty things with beautiful girls without any restraint.

Okay, that is indeed a rather important point.

But in his plan, there was no need to keep so many people in Class D.

Of the people he wanted to keep, besides a few beautiful girls, only Kōgenji, Ayanokouji, and Hirata could play a decent role, but he only needed one man.

After all, there's only one leader card, so having more people won't increase efficiency.

Why not let the students in Class D return to the cruise ship and continue to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant vacation, which would also make up for their ascetic lifestyle during this period?

"To put your minds at ease, I can also tell you that I am 80% confident that I can get at least 300 points."

So, please choose.

"..."

Hirata Yosuke glanced behind him and realized that many people were indeed tempted.

So he followed up with, "Nangong Jun, which students do you want to keep?"

“If you need me, I…”

"Hirata-kun, why don't you go back to the cruise ship and relax? You've been under a lot of pressure lately."

Nangong Cheng interrupted Hirata Yosuke's self-recommendation by raising his hand, and then pointed to Horikita Suzune and her group.

"All the boys except me can go back to the cruise ship. As for the girls... apart from Horikita, Karuizawa, Kushida, Airi, and Wang, all the other girls can go back too."

"..."

Upon hearing this, both the boys and girls displayed subtle expressions.

Even if this was just a special exam organized by the students, the "one man and five women" wilderness survival group makes it hard not to imagine some R-rated scenarios.

However, no one dared to question Nangong Cheng's decision.

Oh no, actually there should still be some.

For example, Suzune Horikita.

But what to say...

Because this was the first special exam officially organized by the school, and given her long-held goal, she naturally didn't want to be a pushover.

Therefore, they naturally wouldn't object to Nangong Cheng.

Even though she saw the decision as very risky, such as how to accurately guess the leaders of other classes?

Class B could use the relationship between Makoto Nangong and Honami Ichinose to test the waters, but it wouldn't be so easy for Class A and Class C.

Especially the latter.

It seems that Ryuen still holds a dominant position in Class C. This man will definitely be wary of her book-friend relationship with Shiina Hiyori...

Or, the other party might use this relationship to spy on the identity of the leader of Class D.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that they can meet on this island; otherwise, everyone will live in peace and survive steadily until the end of the exam.

"I have no objection. There must be a reason why Nangong Jun is doing this. We should just carry it out without worry."

Karuizawa Kei was the first to express her opinion.

Facing the expectant gazes of the other girls behind her, she put on a regretful and disappointed expression and said, "In order to conserve resources, everyone else should go back to the cruise ship."

"..."

We don't believe you for a second.

Isn't it just because they're afraid of crowds...?

But compared to staying on the island and surviving in the wild, it is definitely more comfortable to go back to the cruise ship for a vacation.

This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but there are still three years to experience Nangong Cheng's hands. This choice is indeed not difficult to make.

then.

Apart from the few people Nangong Cheng specifically mentioned, the other girls readily nodded, indicating that they had no objections.

The boy naturally wouldn't disagree...

No, there is still one exception.

"Oh ho ho~"

"Nangong boy~ You probably don't mind if I stay on the island for a while before leaving, right?"

The one speaking was Kōenji Rokusuke.

The golden-haired ape seemed quite interested, and Nangong Cheng naturally didn't say no.

Anyway, this person will leave when they lose interest, and this way, Kougenji Temple can still contribute something before they leave.

"Please feel free, Kogenji. However, if you discover anything during your visit, I would appreciate it if you could let us know before you leave."

"Hmm~ that works too."

Koenji Rokusuke ran his hand through his hair, then darted into the forest like an ape.

The speed of the movement was truly astonishing.

Nangong Cheng narrowed his eyes, then looked at Horikita Suzune and Karuizawa Megumi.

"Horikita, Karuizawa, go find Chabashira-sensei now and exchange for all the necessary supplies, especially as much food and water as possible."

"reason?"

Nangong Cheng smiled, said nothing, and walked directly towards the location of Class B in the distance.

The atmosphere in Class B was naturally very harmonious.

But that doesn't mean they don't have problems.

"Ichinose-san, Amakura-san, do you mind if I come to discuss the exam with you?"

Nangong Cheng's appearance did indeed arouse the vigilance and suspicion of the students in Class B.

However, due to their relationship with Honami Ichinose, they were still relatively friendly towards Makoto Nangong.

"Chengjun..."

Although her confession failed, the girl stubbornly kept the nickname, which could be considered a semi-public expression of her attitude towards Nangong Cheng.

"Do you have any new ideas?"

Nangong Cheng nodded.

Facing the gazes of everyone in Class B, he said directly, "Regarding this special exam, I plan to collaborate with Class B for the first time."

"For example, the issue of exchanging supplies that you are currently struggling with, our Class D can help you solve it."

Just as Honami Ichinose was about to speak, Asako Amakura spoke first.

"Nangong Jun, what will be the price?"

"Class B needs to pay Class D an equivalent amount of personal points every month until graduation."

Nangong Cheng stated his conditions straightforwardly, then observed the reactions of the students in Class B before continuing:

"In addition, if Class B is willing to participate in the final guessing game of the leader, Class D will also provide the identities of the leaders of Class A and Class C for a fee, and guarantees that they will not guess the identity of the leader of Class B."

"The cost is the same as what I just said, and Class B must also ensure that they do not guess the identity of the leader of Class D."

"Okay, no problem."

This time, Honami Ichinose didn't give Asako Amakura a chance to interrupt and agreed immediately.

The latter was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he remained silent, only staring at Nangong Cheng with his eyes.

As for the other students in Class B, they had no objections. After all, it was like exchanging personal points for class points, so no one could say they were at a disadvantage.

"Then let's ask our class teacher to be our guarantor."

Although Nangong Cheng knew that Ichinose Honami would agree, he didn't expect her to be so decisive, agreeing without asking any questions...

Oh well, he won't cheat the girl this time anyway, so he has a clear conscience.

soon.

Honami Ichinose called over Chie Hoshinomiya, who had been waiting on the beach, while Makoto Nanamiya called over Sae Chabashira, as well as Suzune Horikita and Megumi Karuizawa, who had come along.

The two homeroom teachers still looked like a pair of star-crossed lovers, especially Chashu Sae, who seemed to know Nangong Cheng's plans, but her expression looked somewhat incomprehensible.

In the end, however, she and Hoshinomiya Chie represented the school as witnesses and guarantors for the transaction between Minamiya Makoto and Ichinose Honami.

"Transaction completed~ Congratulations, Nangong-jun~ You've gained another source of personal points!"

Hoshinomiya Chie, always eager for drama, enjoyed watching the spectacle unfold.

From her perspective as the class advisor, Nangong Cheng's move of resetting his points to zero and then selling supplies at the start was simply an attempt to rack up points by guessing the leader and strongholds.

Regardless of how many points Class D will ultimately get, judging from the current situation, Class B has taken away Class D's points with individual points, and Chabashira Sae is probably in a bad mood.

According to the theory of relativity, she felt better.