Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

"Ichinose, I'm sorry."

Hikigaya finally issued a sincere apology.

"No, I'm the one who should apologize." Ichinose shook his head. "It was clearly our class's own problem, and it was my own willfulness, but in the end, you, Hikigaya, had to pay the price for solving the problem. I'm really sorry."

"We in Class B will definitely remember this kindness."

Kanzaki Ryuji next to him also spoke seriously. Although he was not as obviously shaken as Ichinose Honami, he was still shocked by Hikigaya's actions.

After all, in the eyes of the students in Class B, Hikigaya's behavior of sacrificing himself to help others is something more dazzling than anything else, like a precious diamond.

Of course, Hikigaya himself didn't think this was anything to worry about.

The reason why he sacrificed himself to help others was just for self-satisfaction.

The most important thing is that he really doesn't think that his reputation will be damaged or that it will cause him any trouble, so he doesn't care at all.

So, in order to prevent the two from continuing to dwell on his own affairs, Hikigaya took the initiative to change the subject and said, "By the way, I plan to investigate the situation of Class A next. Do you know anything about Class A?"

"I have done some research on this, but I don't recommend you to have any hope for it." Kanzaki Ryuji spoke first. "There is an open area outside here. Turn right and go straight and you will see a cave. Class A has set up a base camp in that cave... However, although I have investigated it, I was unable to enter the cave. Should I say they are secretive? Because they defended it very thoroughly."

"They won't let you into the cave?"

"Pretty much. I think you'll understand the reason in one go if you just go and see it."

"I see."

After getting some information about Class A from Ryuji Kanzaki, Hikigaya felt that things were about done and stood up to say goodbye.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, Hikigaya-san." Ichinose seemed to still be unable to get over what happened just now. "I will definitely work hard to minimize the impact of all this on you, and I will definitely try my best to make it up to you when I have the chance in the future."

"Well, if that's what you want to do."

Although Hikigaya didn't think that Ichinose had anything to compensate him for, he knew that Ichinose could relieve her psychological burden by doing this.

Although he actually didn't think that there was any need for the other party to have any burden for someone like him.

After bidding farewell to Ichinose and Kanzaki, Hikigaya quietly left Class B's camp.

……

Walking on the road on the uninhabited island full of traces of artificial excavation.

As Hikigaya gazed at the quiet forest, he couldn't help but recall his junior high school days.

At that time, he was too introverted and often went home alone after school.

The only person willing to interact with him was not a student in his class, but his middle school homeroom teacher, a violent teacher named Hiratsuka Shizuka.

However, although her usual behavior is very violent, Shizuka Hiratsuka's ability as a teacher is very qualified.

The other party often said to him at that time, "Hikigaya, you are a kind student. One day in the future, you will save many people."

But Hikigaya never thought that he was kind, and he didn't think that he was qualified to save anyone with his level.

After all, saving others is not an easy thing.

The method Hikigaya has used so far is not even close to being a salvation. He has simply allowed others to discover people who are more miserable than himself, thereby gaining false salvation and comforting himself.

In fact, Shizuka Hiratsuka criticized his approach at the time, saying, "If you continue to use this method, it will not work when you meet someone who really needs help."

Hikigaya didn't understand what Shizuka Hiratsuka said at that time, but when he saw Ichinose's tears this time, he seemed to vaguely know what Shizuka Hiratsuka wanted to express.

But he didn't know how he should change, and he didn't know how to correct his distorted mentality.

Or has he already been rotten to the core?

Just like these rotten dead fish eyes...

Hikigaya silently dispelled the messy thoughts in his mind, and unknowingly came to the front of the cave where Class A's camp was built.

Before my eyes, there appeared a cave that looked like a hole carved out of the mountain, like the mouth of a monster.

The entire cave was covered with a huge piece of cloth, leaving no trace.

It was impossible to see anything inside from the outside. All we could confirm was that there were two temporary toilets and a shower room next to the entrance...

"Isn't this guy Katsuragi a bit too extreme?"

No wonder Sakayanagi showed such disdain towards Katsuragi.

After actually seeing Katsuragi Kōhei's strategy, Hikigaya couldn't help but feel speechless about Katsuragi's actions.

It's just like a turtle shell.

Unlike Sakayanagi who takes the initiative in everything he does, even using all kinds of despicable means, Katsuragi's approach is extreme conservatism, not giving the enemy any chance to take advantage.

"However, Katsuragi actually thought of cooperating with Ryuen. Is it really because Sakayanagi put too much pressure on him?"

Hikigaya was now almost certain that Class A and Class C had established a cooperative relationship in this uninhabited island exam.

Katsuragi Kōhei obviously tried his best to get a good score in this exam, thereby gaining a position in the class that surpasses Sakayanagi Arisu.

The only reason why the extremely conservative Katsuragi came up with such a radical idea was that the pressure on Sakayanagi was too great. He had no way to fight against her within the class, so he could only take advantage of the time when Sakayanagi withdrew from the competition to find a way to gain the upper hand.

After taking a look at Class A's environment, Hikigaya had already had some thoughts about what this class was doing, and he had also roughly guessed what methods Katsuragi had used to ensure that he would win.

After all, as long as you put yourself in Katsuragi's shoes and simulate Katsuragi's extremely conservative thinking, it is easy to guess the strategy the other party will adopt.

It wouldn't be difficult to come up with a countermeasure for this.

"There's nothing more to investigate."

Hikigaya turned around silently.

He had no intention of going into Class A to investigate, or rather, he did not think that he would be able to find any useful clues by going into the cave.

In contrast, just by observing the environment outside the cave, Hikigaya had already obtained sufficient information.

However, although Hikigaya himself had no intention of staying any longer and was ready to leave, it was a coincidence or something else that several members of Class A suddenly discovered him.

"Who are you? Which class are you from?" Totsuka Yahiko and several members of Class A just came out of the cave. The moment he saw Hikigaya, he flew into a rage. "Why are you looking at me with dead eyes? I see, you are here to gather intelligence, right?"

"..."

Hikigaya didn't expect the other party to have such a misunderstanding, and realized that things might become a little troublesome.

He quickly explained: "I have no such plan."

"You're still lying at this time. Do you think we will believe your lies?"

Totsuka Yahiko clearly did not believe what Hikigaya said.

In fact, anyone who sees Hikigaya here would not think that he is just here to hang out.

Realizing that his explanation was futile, Hikigaya decided to give up and said:

"Since you insist on saying that, then just assume that I'm here to investigate."

"Huh, so it is. Do you think you can come and go as you please?"

"What else? Do you want to do something to me?"

"Why are you so arrogant? Believe it or not, we can just..."

"Directly what? The uninhabited island exam clearly states that you cannot use violence against people from other classes, otherwise you will be disqualified." Hikigaya showed a nasty smile, "Do you dare to touch me? I guarantee that the moment you touch me, I will fall to the ground with a broken bone, and then be forced to withdraw from the competition, and throw the blame on you."

"You...how can you be so despicable!"

Everyone in the Katsuragi faction was angered by Hikigaya's words.

They never expected that this guy from Class D would be so outrageous that he would dare to come and cause trouble for people from Class A.

But they really didn't dare to do anything to Hikigaya.

After all, even if there is only a small risk, if you are disqualified for fraud, it will be a huge setback for the entire class, and no one can take such responsibility.

Seeing that the Katsuragi faction had backed off, Hikigaya smiled and took a step forward: "Besides, there isn't a rule in the exam that says we can't investigate other classes' bases, right? I'm going to go in and take a look at the situation now. If you have the guts, stop me. Come on!"

Hikigaya was actually looking forward to Yahiko Katsuragi and the others taking action against him.

In that case, he might be able to achieve what Arisu Sakayanagi asked of him as quickly as possible without having to consider any messy strategies.

Unfortunately, although Totsuka Yahiko and his friends are a bunch of idiots, they still have the most basic bottom line and will not make impulsive actions out of anger.

However, they did not want Hikigaya to enter the interior of the cave.

Faced with this dilemma, Yahiko Totsuka brought a few people from the Katsuragi faction and directly surrounded Hikigaya, using a human wall to prevent him from moving forward.

Seeing this, Hikigaya was not panicked at all. He just lay down at the door of Class A and shouted without any shame:

"Help, it hurts, it hurts so much!! Class A is beating us up!!"

"You, what are you talking about?!" Seeing Hikigaya's really good acting, Totsuka Yahiko panicked on the spot, "We haven't done anything yet!"

"You said you didn't hit me? Do you have any evidence?!"

"you……"

Totsuka Yahiko was numb.

He never expected Hikigaya to be so shameless, which made him lose his mind on the spot.

Chapter 277: I was wrong, please forgive me, Hikigaya!

Hikigaya received a commission from Sakayanagi, and the goal of this uninhabited island exam is to deal with Class A.

However, he actually had no intention of attacking Class A directly, he only planned to create some obstacles in secret.

After all, he had no conflicts or direct hatred with Katsuragi Kōhei of Class A. In a sense, he admired Katsuragi for daring to challenge Sakayanagi head-on.

Therefore, Hikigaya's original idea was that it would be best to take action against Class A in secret, or at least avoid an open conflict with the Katsuragi faction.

There was no reason for him to incur the other party's resentment.

However, although Katsuragi himself had no conflicts with him, the gang of Katsuragi's subordinates were so stupid that it was speechless.

This guy Yahiko Totsuka even took the initiative to cause trouble for himself and tried to disgust him.

In this case, no matter how good Hikigaya's mentality is, he can't let the other party do whatever he wants. He must find a way to fight back.

"It hurts so much! How dare you hit me? I'm going to report it to the school!"

At this moment, Hikigaya Bo was lying at the gate of Class A's camp, and he started to act crazy and try to scam people.

He learned this set of things from Class C before.

As long as there is a conflict with others in a place where there is no surveillance, even if the other party did not use strong force, as long as you insist that the other party is wrong, the school will not ignore it.

If Hikigaya injures himself again afterwards, it is possible that Class A will be punished and lose the qualification to participate in the uninhabited island exam.

"Don't, don't do this, we didn't do anything! Right?!"

Yahiko Totsuka also realized what Hikigaya was thinking, and now he didn't dare to touch even a finger of this guy who was deliberately trying to scam him, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"But do you have evidence to prove that you didn't do it?" Hikigaya has fully learned the spirit of playing rogue from Class C. While throwing a tantrum, he shouted, "You guys from Class A are all in the same group. No one will believe the testimony of their own people!"

"you……"

Hikigaya's words completely broke down Totsuka Yahiko.

Because he really couldn't find any evidence that he didn't attack Hikigaya, and it was also a fact that the other party was surrounded by Class A students at the entrance of Class A's camp. If the school tried according to the principle of presumption of guilt, they might really deprive Class A of their qualification to take the exam.

Then they would suffer a huge loss.

"That's enough, you dead fish eyes, stop playing rogue, we didn't do anything to you!" Totsuka Yahiko spoke anxiously in extreme collapse.

"Ah, it hurts! It hurts even more! You actually used mental attacks on me. My mental strength has been greatly damaged!"

"What kind of spiritual power is this!"

"Then let me put it another way. I want to ask you for compensation for your mental damages! Just one million points!"

"Are you robbing me?!"

Totsuka Yahiko was annoyed. He had never seen such a shameless person before. But no matter how angry they were, they couldn't do anything to Hikigaya.

Because once they do that, it will confirm the fact that they have committed violence against Hikigaya.

We can only let the other party act like a rogue at the entrance of the camp.

In this way, Hikigaya's rogue behavior began to expand its influence, and even caused the daily operations of Class A to be unable to proceed normally.