A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed closely by thunder.
The temperature seemed to be plummeting and the rain continued to fall on Ayanokouji Kiyotaka head.
Despite the rain washing over the ground, the footprints remained clearly visible.
Thanks to this, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka didn't lose track of the two of them.
First, he had sabotaged the camera, then lured Horikita Suzune into exposing her weakness, allowing Ibuki Mio to strike.
After that, he set a fire to create chaos, enabling Ibuki Mio to escape smoothly.
The plan was progressing step by step.
The next step was to have Horikita Suzune withdraw from the exam to preserve the class points.
Moreover, since Ibuki Mio dared to run away with the key card, it indicated that Ryuen Kakeru, the leader of Class C, was still lurking on the island.
It was highly likely that he was the leader.
After all, it was unlikely for a spy to bring the key card to Class B and Class D.
However, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was more concerned about one question.
Why was Ibuki Mio so fixated on the key card?
Seeing the key card should have been enough to identify the leader.
There was no need to bring a camera and then run away with the card. Unless someone needed to see the physical object.
Excluding the possibility of Class B, there was only one answer left.
Just as they had cooperated with Class B, Class C and Class A had also secretly reached an undisclosed agreement, one of which was related to the leader.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was looking forward to the moment when he would uncover the truth, which was also one of his objectives.
At that moment, he suddenly heard voices.
He might have been getting close to Horikita Suzune and Ibuki Mio, so he held his breath and slowed his pace.
"...How much longer do we have to walk?"
"Almost there. Once Katsuragi-kun finishes the deal with Class C, Ryuuen-kun will probably withdraw from the exam as well."
"Withdraw from the exam?"
"Yes, he knows that we know he's on the island, and he also knows that we have no measures to prevent him from betraying us. Now it's just a matter of who acts first."
"If that's the case, how do we know who Class C next leader will be?"
"That's why we're heading to Class C camp now."
As they approached, Ayanokōji Kiyotaka recognized the familiar voice—it was Kaoru Mitoma from Class A.
Kaoru Mitoma seemed to be conversing with a girl and their conversation was quite loud. The thunder had long since ceased, but the light rain showed no signs of stopping.
It was strange for Class A to be here.
Without hesitation, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka quietly followed them and soon saw Kaoru Mitoma walking side by side with a girl on the muddy path.
He recognized the girl—she was the one who had been studying with Kaoru Mitoma in the library.
Their direction was clear.
They walked to the edge of the forest and found a spot where they could observe Class C camp.
"Class C homeroom teacher hasn't left after all."
"Are we really going to wait here for hours?"
"I don't know, but it should be over soon" Kaoru Mitoma said. "Should I take off another layer of clothing for you, Kamuro-san?"
Because of the rain, Kamuro Masumi had someone short-sleeved shirt draped over her head and was wearing a jacket.
Even so, she was completely soaked, sticky, and uncomfortable.
Kaoru Mitoma was also wearing a jacket, but his short-sleeved shirt was on Kamuro Masumi head.
"Instead of taking off your clothes, why don't you just let me go back? Do you think it's gentlemanly to make a girl accompany you in the rain?" Kamuro Masumi seemed exasperated.
"True, it's not very gentlemanly, but this is a special situation. Please bear with it a little longer" Kaoru Mitoma chuckled.
Kamuro Masumi fell silent for a moment. "Are you really going to withdraw from the exam?"
"This is part of the plan" said Kaoru Mitoma. "Katsuragi-kun has also agreed to my bait. Someone has already seen me swiping the card. As soon as they attack, Class A will immediately gain fifty points."
He added "At least with Ryuuen-kun, I'm absolutely confident. Class C will definitely attack us."
"Do as you please. I'm not interested in this" said Kamuro Masumi, falling silent.
After a while, figures from Class C camp appeared, led by Ryuuen Kakeru. Soon after, Sakagami handed the key card to Ibuki Mio.
"Perfect, a hundred points secured" said Kaoru Mitoma. "With the leaders of Class B and Class D, we can gain five or six hundred points in this special exam."
Even Kamuro Masumi was startled by this number, let alone Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, who was lurking in the shadows.
For Kaoru Mitoma to mention such a figure, it meant Class A had reserved a significant amount of exam points.
Ayanokouji Kiyotaka realized this almost instantly.
"Once Ryuuen-kun returns to the cruise ship, I'll be leaving too. I'll leave this map to you. The task of swiping the card is yours now."
"Wait, are you withdrawing from the exam already?"
"What else did you think I came out here for? Did you expect me to brave the rain and go back with you?"
"I'll kick you to death!"
As for their subsequent banter, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had no interest in listening further.
He silently turned and left.
He had gathered too much information.
Kaoru Mitoma exposure was indeed a bait, but what shocked him more was the fact that Class A and Class C were both trading and backstabbing each other.
No, with this development, Class D would be attacked by both Class A and Class C simultaneously. A loss of a hundred points would be a devastating blow to Class D.
He needed to get Horikita Suzune to withdraw from the exam immediately.
Ayanokouji Kiyotaka returned to his original route, tracking the traces of the two.
Soon, he arrived at a chaotic scene.
Looking at the scattered footprints on the ground, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka remained silent for a long time.
Because there was no one here.
Where had Horikita Suzune gone?
Had she returned to the camp alone?
But he hadn't seen any footprints indicating her return. Instead, the footprints extended to the other side of the forest.
If Ayanokouji Kiyotaka remembered correctly, that direction led to Class B camp.
Judging from the footprints, it seemed like two people had been moving together. The front footprints were light, while the back ones were heavy, as if someone had been carrying something heavy.
In other words, had Horikita Suzune been carried to Class B?
Ayanokouji Kiyotaka found himself somewhat confused.
Why couldn't he understand the current situation?
However, he couldn't just abandon Horikita Suzune.
She was his pawn, part of his plan. No matter what Kaoru Mitoma plan was, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka would disrupt it.
With this thought, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka resolutely headed toward Class B.
Unbeknownst to him, his every move was being watched by someone.
"Only the final act remains" said Kaoru Mitoma, folding the map in his hand.
He gazed at the cruise ship at the dock, which stood out brilliantly under the overcast sky, its lights shining brightly.
It seemed as if a small figure could be seen watching from within.
"It's time for the next guest. Let's go, Kamuro-chan."
In response to Kaoru Mitoma, a rumble of thunder echoed, and raindrops began to patter on his shoulders.
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