ตอน 159: -158- Only trust my own instincts
////Sorry didn't updated yesterday, no electricity the whole day.... couldn't do anything and hot af....////
Among the four classes in Advanced Nurturing High School's first year, Class C is theoretically the most likely to create a very tense atmosphere.
That class, ruled by Ryuen Kakeru with terror and full of violent danger, is the only one in the first year of Advanced Nurturing High School where one can truly experience the presence of malice and hostility.
However, in this special exam, even if only superficially, Hori and Horikita Suzune were welcomed by Class C, ruled by Ryuen Kakeru, without any conflict and successfully entered their camp.
Although the scene eventually seen was like that, at least in this special exam, Class C, which was most likely to conflict with others, turned out to be harmless compared to Class B.
As a result, the class that eventually formed an atmosphere of extreme conflict was Class A, known as the gathering of honor students.
In front of the cave obscured by plastic barriers, a group of Class A students firmly surrounded Hori and Horikita Suzune, giving the feeling that even a step forward could ignite a conflict between the two sides.
Of course, it was just a feeling.
The school has expressly stated that violence must not be incited; otherwise, the punishment will be direct disqualification from the exam and withdrawal of the entire class.
It is impossible for Class A, formed by honor students, to want to incur such punishment.
Naturally, Katsuragi Kouhei, a thorough conservative leader, is unlikely to cause such a dire situation.
But even so, Class A had no intention of retreating and stood guard in front of the cave, staring fixedly at Hori and Horikita Suzune.
In this way, even if they wanted to forcefully break through, it would be impossible unless they defeated everyone present, right?
At that time, it wouldn't be Class A that incited the violence, but Class D where Hori Nanaya and Horikita Suzune were.
So, Katsuragi Kouhei said, "Withdraw, it's good for both of us."
That was the attitude Class A adopted in this special exam—an all-out defense.
"...It seems we have no choice but to do this," Horikita Suzune said, no longer showing a strong stance.
Clearly, Horikita Suzune understood the current situation and knew that trying to break into Class A's camp was impossible.
However, Katsuragi Kouhei's real concern was not Horikita Suzune, but Hori.
Seeing Hori's calm demeanor, Katsuragi Kouhei spoke up.
"How about it? Won't you retreat?"
Katsuragi Kouhei's pursuit was quite compelling.
Originally, Katsuragi Kouhei was tall and burly, and in terms of physique alone, he might even rival Kouenji Rokusuke, or even slightly surpass him.
Since Hori entered Advanced Nurturing High School, probably only Albert from Class C could comfortably surpass Katsuragi Kouhei?
Moreover, Katsuragi Kouhei, although not fierce in appearance, was quite dignified and bald. Just by putting on a serious look, he could deter many people.
If it weren't for facing Hori, those facing Katsuragi Kouhei would have already had thoughts of retreat due to his intimidation.
In fact, even Horikita Suzune felt that there was no possibility of further gains and had thoughts of retreat.
This made Totsuka Yahiko, who was on the side, wear a smug expression.
Hori glanced at Totsuka Yahiko like this and suddenly spoke up.
"You're the leader of Class A, right?"
This sudden and stunning remark came unexpectedly from Hori's mouth.
"What...!?"
The smug expression on Totsuka Yahiko's face froze in an instant, and he took several steps back as if startled.
"————!"
All the members of Class A also had their expressions change.
Even Katsuragi Kouhei's eyes widened.
Looking at Class A like this, Hori smiled.
"You're too easy,"
One sentence conveyed to the entire Class A.
They were being tested by Hori Nanaya.
And they fell for it.
This made Katsuragi Kouhei's only thought in mind:
"This is bad."
In response to this kind of Class A, Hori said:
"In this world, there is no absolute defense. Whatever it is, it has its weaknesses."
Hori uttered these words, not knowing who they were meant for, directly to Katsuragi Kouhei.
"You do have some ability, but unfortunately, you chose the wrong person."
Leaving behind these words, Hori turned around and finally prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Horikita Suzune finally realized what had happened, her eyes brightening slightly, and with a slight smile, she followed Hori.
"You... Stop right there!"
Totsuka Yahiko seemed to suddenly realize his big mistake and anxiously spoke up.
However, the more he did this, the more he told others that what Hori had just said was correct.
"Yahiko!"
For the first time, Katsuragi Kouhei's voice was different from his usual calm, stunning Totsuka Yahiko.
"Ka... Katsuragi-san?"
Totsuka Yahiko was startled again, completely frozen in place and unable to say a word.
Katsuragi Kouhei then grabbed Totsuka Yahiko's shoulder, his gaze shifting to Hori's departing figure.
"It seems you're planning to guess that Yahiko is the leader," Katsuragi Kouhei restrained his emotions in his voice and said, "Is this okay? If you guess wrong, only you will suffer."
The leader is not something to be guessed at randomly.
There is a reward of 50 points for guessing correctly.
Guessing incorrectly also results in a punishment of 50 points.
This inevitably prevents each class from guessing the leader randomly.
Otherwise, if someone is randomly chosen at the last minute with a one in forty chance, the exam would lose all meaning.
The school wants to see students compete and vie with each other to find out the leader's identity, not rely on luck.
So, trying to guess the leader based on luck is impossible.
Katsuragi Kouhei was telling Hori that there is a risk.
Considering the reaction of Class A just now, one can imagine the magnitude of the risk involved in trying to guess the leader.
This is psychological warfare.
Shake the opponent's innermost feelings, make them hesitate and be wary, so that even if there is some speculation about the leader's identity, without decisive evidence, they still dare not fill it in randomly, right?
Unfortunately, Katsuragi Kouhei's tactics were used against the wrong opponent.
"I never need reasons or evidence."
"I only trust my own instincts."
With that, Hori no longer paid attention to Class A, and together with Horikita Suzune, left the camp.
Only the members of Class A remained, looking at Katsuragi Kouhei, their eyes full of confusion and helplessness.
"Katsuragi... I..."
The smug and provocative expression on Totsuka Yahiko's face completely disappeared, replaced by a pale expression.
"I know, there's no need to say anymore."
Katsuragi Kouhei shook his head, his face stern, staring at Hori's departing figure, and said softly.
"Nanaya..."
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