CHAPTER 1- Part-2 : A NEW SPECIAL EXAM - MIXED TRAINING CAMP

I need to assume that right now, at this very moment, all sorts of strategies

are being laid out. Not just the 1st years but also the 2nd years fighting their

own 2nd year fight and the 3rd years fighting their own 3rd year fight. To

clear up my doubts, I sent a message to a certain man. Because I wanted to

know whether or not the 'student council' has a hand in this special exam.

"One more important thing, the expellee's class will be receiving a

proportionate penalty as well. The details of the penalty change depending on

the exam but for this special exam, in the case of expulsion, 100 points per

person will be deducted. In the case of class points being insufficient, it will

be calculated out over time. Until then, it will naturally remain zero."

The magnitude of the consequences remain the same as before but the minus

is a substantial deduction. Yet another essence of this exam.

The selling point of being a leader is that the points to be gained would

double but on the other hand, they'll have to accept the risk that is expulsion.

Unless they're allocated to a group that they're confident will do fine, there

wouldn't be a single person willing to raise their hand. However, they won't

be able to hand over such a perfect opportunity to the other classes either. On

top of that, there's also the joint responsibility to consider. Rules that are like

blind alleys have been set.

"And with that, the explanation ends. I'll be accepting questions."

Hirata immediately raised his hand.

"If an expulsion occurs…is there any way to extend a lifeline?"

"If you're expelled, you're expelled. Nothing to be done about it, right?"

Such words came from Sudou. But Hirata denied them.

"That's not true. As a matter of fact, Sudou-kun was almost expelled once by

Chabashira-sensei. But thanks to Horikita-san's quick-wittedness you were

saved. Just like that, it'd be strange if there isn't anything we can do."

Hirata got it right. Chabashira answered with a smile.

"That's right. As a last resort, you can buy a 'cancellation of expulsion' with

private points but of course, the price will be high you know? Cancellation of

expulsion…in other words, as a general rule a 'lifeline' will be equally in

demand by all school years. To extend a lifeline to a single person, 20 million

private points and a further 300 class points must be paid. This is, at most,

just a lifeline and the penalty that will be incurred upon expulsion won't be

waived. Of course, if either of the points required happen to be insufficient

then you cannot use a lifeline."

A lifeline that requires a tremendous amount of private points isn't something

you could possibly pay for. For the current exam, a minimum of '400' class

points are the prerequisite for a lifeline. Students who are disposed of via

expulsion probably won't be bailed out in the first place. Because in order to

save one, the entire class would be losing a great sum.

"That 20 million points you talked about, it doesn't matter even if the entire

class pitches in for it right?"

However, Hirata has considered a future where he might have to use that

lifeline and did not neglect to check.

"That's exactly right. But this has nothing to do with you lot since you don't

have that much either way."

Chabashira concludes the document.

"There isn't much time left until we reach our destination. How you choose

to utilize this time is up to you. Once we arrive, I will be collecting the

materials I've handed out. Also, the use of cell phones will be forbidden for a

week. I'll be confiscating them soon. Other than that, you're free to bring

along daily necessities and gaming equipment but you won't be allowed to

bring along foodstuff. Things that cannot be stored long term, such as meat,

will have to be either eaten before

Students who did not give much of a reaction to the explanation of the special

exam raised their voices at that. Although they've already experienced the

same thing on the uninhabited island, it must be difficult having your phone

confiscated for a week.

"I have a question!"

Ike excitedly raised his hand. Chabashira gives a bitter smile.

"You said boys and girls will be separated but exactly how far apart will we

be?"

"There are two buildings at the outdoor school. The main building will be

used by the boys and the other one will be used by the girls. The buildings are

next to one another but in theory, you will be living apart from each other for

a week. You won't be allowed to go outside without permission during recess

and after school either."

"So that means we won't be able to talk to one another?"

"No, each day for an hour at the cafeteria in the main building, both boys and

girls will have their meals together. It's only within that period that the

school won't issue any instructions. In other words, you're free to do

whatever you want then. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Perhaps he's just that happy to be able to talk to girls, as Ike rejoiced.

I got up a bit and turned to look at Shinohara, who's sitting nearby. As I did, I

noticed that despite looking exasperated, she appeared somewhat happy to

hear Ike's words. Perhaps that Christmas dinner worked out.

"If there aren't any more questions then I'll be ending this."

Maybe she decided that only silly questions would be forthcoming as

Chabashira wrapped things up immediately.

Sensei. May I borrow your microphone?"

As Chabashira tried to wrap things up, it was Hirata who cut her short.

"Of course, do you as wish."

Chabashira said so as she let go of the microphone and took her seat.

Hirata slowly came forward to replace her and took the microphone into his

hands.

"From what sensei said, it doesn't look like we have much time but first of

all, I'd like to hear everyone's opinion. On how to overcome this exam. What

sort of partition we should aim for in groups."

"For something like that, wouldn't it be best if we could get as much of our

classmates in it as possible? We select our best and form a small group of 12

and the rest we can bring it one from each of the other classes. Ain't that

perfect?"

Sudou said that to Hirata.

"That would be ideal but I wonder if those 3 students from other classes

would be willing to join our small group of 12. They'd naturally be on their

guard."

It'd be a group shamelessly aiming to win. I don't think students from other

classes would join one after another at our convenience. And also, if that

group fails to get 1st place then the damage we'd receive would be

considerable as well.

"But—. If the smart ones end up forming a group then we'd lose all chances

of winning."

Yamauchi muttered that.

It appears he still hasn't realized that it's not our academic ability that's being

tested this time.

We'd also like a chance to obtain private points for ourselves."

It's understandable that Yamauchi would complain. This was a problem that

came up a while back during the exam on the cruise as well. The large group

at the top will gain private points but for the students at the bottom, there'd

be no profit. On the contrary, they'd lose their private points. If so, then a lot

of students would understandably want to be allocated to the winning group.

"In regards to that, if everyone consents to it then I'd like to go with a way

that allows for equal distribution. We don't know which large group will

come out on top. Once the exam is underway, and we can confirm that

private points will increase for the entire class, then we can divide them up

between ourselves. Since transfer of points is permitted there shouldn't be a

problem."

Even if we get points deducted, if everyone shares the burden then the risk

would also decrease.

"Ohh, I see. There's that."

Of course that makes it easy for the talented students to complain though but

it's also easy to come to a consensus in this special exam. What the deciding

factor will be is still a mystery.

"Fufu..."

Having heard Hirata propose his plan, Chabashira turned away and laughed.

"I wasn't able to answer before since you lot didn't ask me any questions but

as a reward for your promotion to Class C I'll give you just one, good

advice."

"Advice?"

Rather than obediently accept the reward, Hirata showed caution.

"Whenever you aren't bound by the rules, you're free to transfer private

points. Whether it be in the middle of the exam or during your daily life, as

long as it's within legal boundaries, you can transfer them however you

please. Just one thing, private points aren't the same thing as simple pocket

money. Keep that in mind."

"By that, do you mean that while saving up 20 million points, it's possible to

transfer to any class of your choosing? Or is this about the lifeline?"

"That's not what I meant. There are various ways to use private points. Even

a single, extra point saved could make all the difference when it comes to the

lifeline is what I mean. Doesn't always mean that getting along and sharing

points and supporting one another is the right thing to do you know? For

instance, let's say Ike made a mistake and he'll be expelled unless a million

points are paid right away. Let's assume you've fallen into this predicament.

And if a transfer isn't allowed right then and there and he'd be expelled

unless he has a million private points on hand, what'll you do then? If you

adopt the strategy of sharing equally amongst yourselves, you may be doing

something you cannot take back."

Having heard his name be used as an example, I could hear Ike gulping

beside me.

"Besides, when that happens, there's no guarantee the other students will

save you. Because it may yet be they themselves who fall into a predicament

next. The only one capable of protecting you would be you yourself."

Chabashira gave advice as though trying to say the strategy of sharing evenly

amongst ourselves is a mistake. It may be advice we should be grateful for

but now it'll prove difficult to unite the class.

"The ones who work hard will be rewarded with success. That much is

common knowledge in society. Once you enter society, someone benevolent

enough to share their salary and bonuses with their friends would be a rare

case even amongst the rare cases. Now that you know this, what you do from

this point onwards is up to you, Chabashira said so as she laughed. In all

likelihood, what Chabashira said just now is true. I don't think a teacher of

this school would stir things up just because there isn't a precedent.

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