After getting the information that the leader for class B was Totsuka Yahiko, Kamio Tatsuya didn't rush to leave. Instead, he quietly waited for them to leave first.
He still wanted to check if they had actually taken over the cave stronghold, just in case Katsuragi's card was fake.
Soon, Totsuka Yahiko came out of the cave.
"A cave this size is plenty big enough for two tents, right, Katsuragi?"
"Ah, don't say extra things. Since we don't know if anyone is listening nearby, I saw two hidden strongholds while on the ship. Let's go check them out first."
"Yes, Katsuragi."
After both of them left, Kamio Tatsuya and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka came out of the forest.
"The one Katsuragi had was the key card, right?"
Ayanokouji brought up the topic, and since he had just asked him to lead the way, Kamio Tatsuya couldn't ignore him, so he nodded.
"So, Katsuragi is the leader of class B?"
"What do you think?"
"I don't know much about Katsuragi, so I don't know."
Ayanokouji answered honestly.
"He's a very careful person. At least, I can't imagine him carelessly showing up in an open area with the card."
"Are you saying he's trying to trick someone who might be hiding in the shadows?"
Kamio Tatsuya didn't answer Ayanokouji, but went straight towards the cave.
Considering the situation and Katsuragi's personality, anyone who wasn't an idiot could guess that he was trying to fish for someone.
But it wasn't clear if he was doing it on purpose or if he was being forced to.
Next, he just needed to confirm if the stronghold inside the cave had been taken over to figure out the situation.
Inside the cave, Kamio Tatsuya saw that the stronghold was already marked as occupied by class B. Based on the time shown, it was easy to figure out that Katsuragi and the others had taken it over.
So, is the leader Katsuragi Kohei? Or Totsuka Yahiko?
Even though he had seen the name on the key card, Kamio Tatsuya wasn't going to make a decision so easily.
If he and Ayanokouji had entered the cave, and he was the leader, he definitely wouldn't have taken it over so easily.
Because he wouldn't be sure if anyone had seen them entering the cave.
Never take chances. Think about the worst possible scenario.
If someone saw them entering the cave, then taking over the stronghold would mean revealing that one of them was the leader.
The problem of choosing one out of forty people would instantly become a choice between two people.
Katsuragi, who is very careful, wouldn't make that mistake. So, if Katsuragi was the leader, he definitely wouldn't take over the cave stronghold at this time.
That only leaves one result. Totsuka Yahiko is the leader. That's why he was so eager to enter the cave and take over the stronghold before Katsuragi could stop him.
This fits with what Kamio Tatsuya saw, and it explains Katsuragi's strange behavior.
Katsuragi was trying to guard against possible enemies, so he deliberately stood outside the cave with the key card for a while, being forced to fish for someone.
Katsuragi, I admit you have some ability. Otherwise, so many students from class B wouldn't follow you. But sadly, you have a terrible teammate.
It's not scary to have godlike opponents, it's scary to have piglike teammates.
Kamio Tatsuya doesn't think of himself as a god, but this time, he doesn't mind messing with Katsuragi.
Also, they haven't realized that their leader has been discovered, so they probably won't change their leader.
In other words, the class B group has already lost on the first day of the exam.
Next, he just needs to find a way to get class B and class C to write down Totsuka Yahiko's name on the last day.
That way, they can directly deduct 150 class points from class B.
If he also counts the points that class B spent on buying daily supplies, they probably won't have many points left in the end.
Even if Katsuragi desperately occupies strongholds to get temporary points these days, they will all be cleared on the last day when their leader is guessed.
Wow, that's really sad...
Wait?
In that case, doesn't that mean my plan to secretly replace the target and lure the enemy out is useless?
Do I have to trick Ryuen?
We're allies, after all. I can't do something like stabbing an ally in the back, right?
Also, Ryuen probably wouldn't believe that Kamio Tatsuya would be careless enough to reveal that he's the leader.
So, I can only trick Ichinose?
This, that doesn't feel right...
While Kamio Tatsuya was thinking, Ayanokouji suddenly spoke up beside him.
"The one besides Katsuragi is the leader, right?"
Kamio Tatsuya looked at Ayanokouji with surprise. Is this guy not going to play dumb anymore?
Well, maybe it's better if he doesn't play dumb.
Kamio Tatsuya nodded. "I saw it on the card in Katsuragi's hand. Yahiko's name was written on it."
"Where do you plan to go next?"
Kamio Tatsuya looked at the time on his watch, then sighed.
"Let's go back for now. We've gotten enough information for today."
The trip back wasn't so rushed. The two of them walked back slowly, following the same path they came from.
"What do you plan to do in this exam?"
"I've already found out who the leader of class B is. What else do you want me to do?" Kamio Tatsuya asked in return.
Kamio Tatsuya naturally decided to continue his cooperation with Ryuen, but he definitely couldn't tell Ayanokouji about it.
"Just this isn't enough to win against the other classes."
Kamio Tatsuya looked at Ayanokouji Kiyotaka. How afraid are you of getting kicked out? Isn't this enough? Are you really going to risk your life for Chabashira?
"If we can't win, we can't win. It's not necessarily a good thing for class D to win right now."
Winning isn't a good thing?
Ayanokouji didn't quite understand. Isn't the point of competition... to win?
At around 3 PM, Kamio Tatsuya and Ayanokouji found class D's camp based on the smoke. It was near a river.
The river was surrounded by forests and rocky paths, and there was a large flat area. The terminal device was on a tree in the center of the open space.
Not only that, but when Kamio Tatsuya and Ayanokouji returned, the tents were already set up. And there were more than just the two tents that the school provided. They must have bought more with points later.
In addition, toilets had also been set up. They were the kind that could be flushed and even had showers. There were girls lined up outside.
As expected, coming back late has its advantages. They don't have to set up tents or gather firewood.
"You're back, Kamio and Ayanokouji," Hirata said, looking relieved when he saw Kamio Tatsuya and Ayanokouji. "Huh? Where's Koenji?"
"That guy probably won't be back," Kamio Tatsuya said casually. "Good. Hirata, I have something to tell you. Ayanokouji, could you please go get Kushida? Tell her I want to talk to her."
"Is it about the class B leader?"
Kamio Tatsuya nodded.
"The class B leader?"
Hirata was immediately shocked. He didn't expect Kamio Tatsuya to discover such important information after just one trip out.
Soon, Ayanokouji came back with Kushida. Kushida was slightly sweating, so she must have been busy with something.
As for why he didn't call Horikita...
Kamio Tatsuya had also told Horikita useful information before, but she didn't act on it for a month.
So, what difference does it make whether he tells her or not?
"I found the leader of class B near the cave. It's a guy named Totsuka Yahiko, Katsuragi's follower."
Although they had suspected something, Hirata and Kushida were still very surprised.
Hirata looked happy, and Kushida looked at Kamio Tatsuya with admiration.
Okay, you don't need to act at this time.
Ayanokouji also nodded, as if to confirm something.
Then, Kamio Tatsuya explained what had happened, and specially mentioned that he didn't personally see Totsuka Yahiko take over the stronghold.
He gave a reasonable analysis of their personality, and he personally saw the name on the key card.
So, Kushida and Hirata had no doubts about the information that Totsuka Yahiko was the leader of class B.
And Hirata immediately realized the importance of this matter.
"Everyone, please don't tell anyone about this. If the people in class B find out, they might take action."
"That's why I only called you two over."
Hirata nodded, then took out the handbook and flipped to the rules about leaders.
"Although it says 'leaders cannot be changed without a good reason,' I think it's still possible to do it somehow... for example, by faking an illness and withdrawing from the exam."
Kamio Tatsuya looked at Hirata. This guy might not be good at making decisions, but he can still think. He actually thought of that so quickly.
"I see." Kamio Tatsuya frowned. "But faking an illness and withdrawing from the exam to change the leader shouldn't be allowed, right?"
Otherwise, they wouldn't need to use a fake key card to trick people. They could just have the real leader go out and expose themselves, then fake an illness and withdraw from the exam before the end of the last day.
They would directly damage themselves by 30 points and damage the enemy by 50 points. No matter how he looks at it, it would be a good deal.
"I'll ask Chabashira-sensei about this. Changing the leader is very important. Chabashira-sensei shouldn't hide anything."
Kushida volunteered to take on this task.
At this time, Kamio Tatsuya noticed a strange figure not far from the camp.
"Who is that?"
"Oh, she's Ibuki from class C. It seems like she had a conflict with the students in her class and was kicked out."
Seeing Kamio Tatsuya's confusion, Kushida quickly explained.
She said that she had a fight with a guy in her class, and not only was she hit by him, but she was also kicked out of the camp.
I see.
If it's class C, then Ryuen must have been the one who did it.
But what can I say? The class D group really doesn't learn from its mistakes. They actually allowed her to stay near class D's camp. Aren't they afraid of the leader's identity being exposed?
Kamio Tatsuya doesn't think that just because of his verbal agreement with Ryuen, Ryuen wouldn't attack class D. He knows that much about himself.
Also, the class D group... you guys are falling for the exact same plan again.
Ryuen is really using the same trick over and over again.
Or, is this guy actually a contact person sent by Ryuen?
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