In practice, I can issue tasks to my master.

Because the answer is irrefutable.

"Chengjun..."

Honami Ichinose couldn't bear to see her best friend's broken expression, so she called out to her.

"I just hope that Ma Zi and the others can have a relaxed and happy three years of campus life. After all, it's too tiring to always be scheming against people. You probably don't like that kind of life either, right?"

"I understand what you mean."

Nangong Cheng raised his hand in a gesture.

The number of people he wanted to torture at this school was limited, and that did not include Netkura Mako.

This enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful girl did nothing wrong; the only problem was the rules set by the school.

The reason we're speaking more strongly now is simply because of the circumstances.

“But Fanbo, you can’t take care of them forever, because sooner or later they will have to face a more realistic and cruel workplace and social environment. What you’re doing is actually harming them.”

“I am not someone who likes to glorify suffering, and the suffering artificially created in this school is far less than one percent of reality. Therefore, the three years in this school are precisely the golden period for them to quickly absorb nutrients and grow strong.”

"Wang Cang, if you really want to protect your classmates, you certainly don't want to hear about someone's unfortunate situation at a class reunion years from now, right?"

Net Warehouse Mako shook her head frantically.

Nangong Cheng's words indeed struck a nerve—always eager to help her classmates, she didn't want her good intentions to become a weapon that hurt them.

"So, how is this related to what you just said, Nangong Jun?"

"Or, if Class B and Class D continue to cooperate, can the situation of Class B be changed?"

Nangong Cheng smiled without saying a word.

Then it was Ichinose Honami's turn to speak.

She stroked Amakura Mako's hair and explained softly, "What Makoto means is that he's responsible for pointing us in the right direction, but he'll teach us how to decide the details."

"Because everyone in Class B is now consciously or unconsciously relying on me, lacking autonomy, which is not conducive to your growth."

Netware Mako nodded thoughtfully.

She naturally had no objection to this approach that benefited the class. After all, she wasn't the kind of naive girl who could be described as foolish. A semester was enough time for her to gain a clear understanding of the school and realize that everyone's personality was at a disadvantage in such a competitive environment.

However, because Ichinose Honami's angelic aura was so deeply ingrained in people's minds, and because Class B had been having an exceptionally smooth run of success lately, she simply went with the flow.

But...

"I understand the logic, but is this why you sold yourself out, Fanbo?"

"Fanbo, look me in the eyes and answer me!"

Amakura Asako grabbed Ichinose Honami's shoulder with her other hand and shook her violently.

The latter smiled helplessly.

"Ma Zi, what have you been thinking about...?"

"Didn't we agree from the beginning to cooperate with Class D, or rather, Cheng-kun?"

This time, Wang Cang Mako was determined to get to the bottom of things, so she looked directly at Nangong Cheng.

"Nangong-kun, besides cooperating, do you and Fanbo have any other relationship?"

"Um……"

Nangong Cheng pretended to be deep in thought.

Seeing Ichinose Honami's pitiful and aggrieved expression, he stopped teasing them.

"We are good friends."

"A good friend? The kind of good friend you can kiss, hug, and lift up high?"

Netkura Mako asked a question in return, but both her expression and tone were very certain of her judgment.

Nangong Cheng nodded generously.

"They can even sleep together."

Honami Ichinose blushed after hearing that.

She didn't mind when she was alone with Nangong Cheng, but she still felt embarrassed when her best friend said that to her.

"Chengjun~"

Cute girls can be incredibly charming when they act cute, especially those who are beautiful and have great figures.

Nangong Cheng coughed and, amidst Wang Cang Mazi's complicated expression, got back to the main topic.

"So, NetWarehouse, have you figured it out yet?"

"Given my relationship with Fanbo, I would never intentionally harm the interests of Class B, and doing so would not benefit me at all."

"..."

NetWarehouse Mako sighed.

"Whatever you want. Anyway, Fanbo is the one who calls the shots in Class B, so I'll just consider it as her relinquishing power."

"You can think of it that way."

Nangong Cheng gave Ichinose Honami a look, and the latter nodded in understanding.

"Fanbo will tell you the specific arrangements. I'll be going now."

"Not staying to flirt with Honoka?"

Nangong Cheng simply gave a meaningful smile: "Those kinds of scenes that are not suitable for children, you can watch them after you become an adult, Wangcang."

But Honami Ichinose was embarrassed and annoyed.

"Mazi~"

She puffed out her cheeks, grabbed Amakura Mako's cheeks with both hands, and pulled them outwards forcefully.

"Poke it~ I poke it~"

"Hum~"

Upon hearing the pleas for mercy, Honami Ichinose immediately released her grip and then took out the key card in front of Asako Amakura.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

"Next, we're going to put on a show for Ibuki so she can steal the key card."

Having been given a prior account, Netkura Mako wasn't surprised, but instead inquired about other details.

For example--

"Why let her steal the key card? Wasn't the plan to use her position as the leader of Class A to make a deal with Class A?"

"Because we need to control the scores."

Honami Ichinose poked Asako Amakura's cheek with the key card, then continued to explain, "In addition, Makoto has already made arrangements for the results of this special exam."

"Class A will lose the extra points for occupying the stronghold because they guessed the identity of Class D's leader wrong. Class C will also guess correctly. In addition, Sakayanagi is absent, so the final score is 170 points."

"Then, in order to control the score difference with Class A, Class B needs to deliberately let Class C and Class A guess the leader, and at the same time use the identity of Class A's leader to complete a point transaction with Class A, ultimately controlling the score at 200 points."

"Class C correctly guessed the identities of the leaders of Class B and Class A, but guessed Class D incorrectly, and ultimately scored 50 points."

"Class D chose not to guess the leader and no one guessed the leader either, and ultimately obtained 630 points by capturing the stronghold."

Net Warehouse Mako clenched his fist and rested his chin on it as he pondered, quickly calculating the final class points for the four classes in his mind.

Especially Class D.

"I always felt that he had other ideas."

"Because we could have easily turned the original Class A into Class B, making them the targets of our combined attack with the original Class D, right?"

Honami Ichinose neither confirmed nor denied this, but she would not question Makoto Nangong's decision and could only offer her own explanation.

“但他们也可以选择和C班合作，到时候竞争的形式依旧不会发生变化，只是从1v1v1v1多方混战变成了2v2的阵营对抗。”

"Also, don't forget how personal points are used. By limiting the number of personal points that Class A can use, we are essentially limiting the actions they can take."

"So as long as we can keep the score difference close, and Class A wants to keep their position, they will definitely choose to trade with us. Then, in the long run, how many points will they have left to use by the time they reach their third year?"

Netware Mako nodded thoughtfully.

Although Honami Ichinose's depiction of the scene was idealistic, she felt that someone in Class A should be able to realize the hidden threat of exchanging personal points for class points.

Moreover, this plan is based on the premise that Class B can keep up the score gap with Class A, but it is hard to say whether Class B and Class D can maintain their advantage in future special exams as they have this time.

However, this can also be considered an open strategy.

If Class A doesn't refuse, they'll continue using it. If Class A refuses, they'll just change their strategy then.

"So how should we act?"

To be honest, given her personality, she has hardly ever lied, let alone acted. I always feel like she would subconsciously feel guilty.

Honami Ichinose comforted her, "Don't worry, it's not that complicated. He's just pretending to be asleep."

"Makoto guesses that Ibuki will make her move when we're asleep, and maybe she'll create chaos before she does it to distract us. But whatever she chooses to do, we just need to pretend we don't know what she's up to."

Net Warehouse Mako nodded.

Pretending to be confused is not difficult, and given the "stereotypes" other classes have about Class B, it really isn't that hard.

But...

Amakura Asako wrapped her arms around Ichinose Honami from behind, then used a tickling tactic—

"Fanbo, now that we've finished discussing the important matters, shouldn't we talk about personal things?"

"Huh?! No, no!"

...

...

Nangong Cheng arrived outside Class A's camp and walked in confidently.

Such a high-profile act naturally meant he was stopped by someone.

Led by Totsuka Yahiko, the boys from Class A said in an unfriendly tone, "Namiya Makoto, what do you want to do?"

"I'm here as a guest."

Seeing the wary expressions on the faces of the A-class students, Nangong Cheng thought he could tease them.

"What's the rush? Is there something shady going on in your class's hideout?"

"We don't welcome you, leave."

Having witnessed Nangong Cheng's superhuman physique, Totsuka Yahiko did not want to clash with him. Furthermore, Katsuragi Kohei had instructed him to keep students from other classes away from the base, so he naturally could not allow Nangong Cheng to enter the base.

However, his words and actions made him seem like a weakling in the face of strength. If it weren't for Kito Hayabusa standing by his side, no one would be afraid of such a minor character as him.

Whether you welcome us or not is not up to you to decide.

Nangong Cheng glanced at him, then looked at Gui Toujun's terrifying face that could stop a child from crying, and said, "Where is Ge Cheng? Tell him to come out, I need to talk to him."

The latter simply met his gaze in silence.

In the end, it was Masumi Kamuro who suddenly emerged from the cave and answered his question.

"Katsura has gone out. If you want to find him, you'll probably have to wait a while."

"Nangong, if you have anything to say, you can tell us first, and we will pass it on to you."

Nangong Cheng glanced at her... and then at Yamamura Miki following behind her, a slight smile playing on his lips.

But before he could even speak, Totsuka Yahiko became somewhat anxious.

"Kamuro! Didn't I tell you not to come out!"

"Can you stop them?"

"There are so many of us, how could we not stop them?"

Kamuro Masumi rolled her eyes, then looked at Nangong Cheng, who was watching the show with his arms crossed, and continued, "Nangong-kun?"

"It's alright, I have plenty of time."

Nangong Cheng waved his hand.