Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

Look at Horikita's face, it's pale.

However, Hikigaya was able to confirm that Class A really knew the identities of all the favored persons, and no one was hiding anything.

In fact, Class A has the most individual points in the whole grade. Even if some of them become favored, they will not care about the 500,000 points.

Seeing this, Ichinose still refused to admit defeat and tried to continue speaking, but Katsuragi denied it first:

"I know what you want to say, Ichinose. You three classes just want to use this exam to get closer to Class A, or even surpass Class A. In the last exam, your Class B did a great job, and you almost succeeded, but since you didn't succeed, our Class A is still Class A."

"As the leaders, we don't need to take any risks. Even if we give up this exam, we won't suffer any loss to Class A. On the other hand, the rest of you will lose a chance to take the exam and a chance to close the gap. Based on this, there's no reason for Class A to play the werewolf game with you. We just need to keep silent and make sure that after the exam, Class A is still Class A."

Kōhei Katsuragi completely gave up acting and bared his cruel fangs.

His words do make sense.

After all, as long as Class A remains silent and there is no winner in this exam, the winner will be Class A.

Because they are the leaders, making all other classes lose an opportunity to get ahead is a victory for Class A, and they don't need to do anything extra.

Even if other classes are dissatisfied with this, as long as Class A does not participate in any discussion, there is no possibility of this exam taking place.

Because the other three classes are destined not to be a monolithic entity.

As they were suspicious of each other, they were unable to attack Class A.

In this way, even if Class A completely gives up on this exam, it will definitely make a profit and can easily win the exam.

Even if we do nothing, Class A will definitely win!

Chapter 360: Ichinose, do you want to know how to win this exam?

Kōhei Katsuragi admitted his plan very frankly, stating that the essence of the Silent Operation was to ensure that Class A's victory would not be shaken.

Although the students in other classes were unhappy with Katsuragi Kōhei's attitude, they also realized that they really had no way to change the current situation where Class A was the only one in the lead.

After all, under the restrictions of the rules of this special exam, it is impossible for other classes to unite as one and work together to fight against Class A. Various disagreements and doubts are bound to arise, and they will ultimately fail to unite.

As long as Class A follows the 'no communication, no discussion' strategy proposed by Kōhei Katsuragi, other classes will not be able to bypass Class A and guess the real beneficiary.

Katsuragi's operation was like an absolute defense, creating a Maginot Line between Class A and the other classes that would never be broken!

Unless there is a problem internally, this solid defense line will never be broken!

"..."

After Katsuragi Kōhei finished speaking, the leaders of the three classes looked at each other, and each expressed a different attitude towards Katsuragi's words.

Horikita Suzune was unhappy but couldn't find any way to resist. An indescribable terrible expression appeared on her face, as if she had eaten shit.

Ichinose's attitude appeared relatively gentle on the surface, but the wavering look in her eyes meant that she, like Horikita, felt deeply helpless about Katsuragi's actions.

Among the three, only Ryuen Sho crossed his legs, as if he didn't care at all about Katsuragi's words, and sat there watching the fun.

Hikigaya didn't know whether Ryuuen had already thought of a way to break Class A's blockade, but he had already thought of the only way to penetrate Class A's absolute defense line.

However, normal people would never use that method. Once used, it would be like burning your boats, which would bring a devastating blow to the individual using this method.

Hikigaya personally did not consider using that method. For him, there was no need to take action to defeat Class A.

So he chose to wait and see.

According to Hikigaya's observation, if nothing unexpected happens, Class A can almost be said to have secured the final victory in this exam.

……

In the following exams, just as Kōhei Katsuragi said, Class A adopted a completely silent strategy of 'no discussion, no communication'.

Led by Katsuragi, they all stood up and moved to the corner of the room, as if to indicate that they would not participate in any group activities from now on.

It can be imagined that all the Class A members in the twelve rooms were probably doing something in common. In the very first discussion on the first day, they used what could be called an "absolute defense" tactic.

Under such circumstances, not to mention finding out who was favored in Class A, even the normal action of looking for the favored person would be difficult to carry out. The remaining three classes would not be able to have a normal discussion and would have to be suspicious of each other.

Faced with this situation, Ichinose tries to find a chance to break the impasse from Katsuragi, the leader of Class A.

"Katsuragi-san, are you really going to do this? Can you reconsider? This test is based on dialogue to find the answer. Wouldn't this make the test itself invalid?"

The silent tactics adopted by Class A were too invincible, and there was no way to break this strategy, so Ichinose's attitude became somewhat pleading.

"No matter how many times we repeat it, we will remain silent until the exam is over."

"This..." Ichinose still tried to persist, "Katsuragi-san, if silence can bring benefits, then participating in the exam may also bring benefits? Could you please reconsider?"

"No matter who asks me, I will give the same answer. I set this strategy for victory, and I believe there are legal reasons for it." Katsuragi Kohei did not give in at all, and his attitude was firm. "You think that this exam requires dialogue before victory, but this is wrong. The school has already given a hint that this is a Thinking test. If you magnify this point and misunderstand it, it will be a headache."

"But if you think like that, Katsuragi-san, it seems like you are refusing to take the exam."

"It's hard to hear, but it makes sense. I'm just refusing to take the exam."

Katsuragi Kohei's attitude was so calm that it was almost disgusting. "Not only in this exam, but also in future exams, I intend to seek a plan that will not cause a difference in the results. As a means to maintain our current leadership position in Class A, I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

"If this was an exam between classes, I think your idea is correct, Katsuragi-san, but now it's an exam for all classes. Are you sure this is the right view?"

"You should know that there's no point in continuing this discussion, Ichinose. I won't change my mind."

"Is this what they call being as immovable as a mountain? I am truly defeated by you."

Ichinose sighed with a wry smile and scratched the back of his head helplessly.

The other party looked undaunted at the moment. He should have known well that Katsuragi would not accompany him, but he just wanted to try his luck, which was why he said so much to Katsuragi Kōhei.

In contrast, Horikita Suzune and Ryuen Sho had already given up on communicating with Katsuragi and sat there in silence without saying a word.

After all, everyone can understand that Katsuragi's plan is correct, and as long as Class A remains silent, they will naturally win the exam.

There was no way the other classes could convince Kōhei Katsuragi to change his tactics.

"Oh, this looks like trouble." Ichinose ended the conversation with Class A and returned to his seat. "If Class A doesn't cooperate, our exam won't be able to proceed normally."

"Haha, let them continue to be turtles, isn't that good enough?" Ryuuen Sho seemed not to care about Katsuragi's actions at all and laughed at them mercilessly.

"Are you going to keep struggling?" Horikita Suzune looked at Ichinose curiously, unable to understand why the other party was unwilling to give up in the face of a situation where he was sure to die.

"Of course, this is an exam after all." Ichinose nodded firmly, "As long as the exam is still going on, there is no reason to give up early."

"Unfortunately, I don't think we have any chance of winning without Class A's participation."

Horikita Suzune instinctively said discouraging words.

She came to this pessimistic conclusion after she had done a lot of thinking but could not find any way to break the blockade of the Katsuragi faction.

Even if Class 3 unites, this is not an exam that can be easily won. As long as the true identity of the person who favors them is exposed, everyone will betray them.

Since the traitor will gain benefits, it will be difficult to maintain a cooperative relationship until the end, and there will be no reason to cooperate if the rewards cannot be obtained equally.

As for Horikita's words, the others present, including Ryuen Sho, rarely made any rebuttal.

This seemed to symbolize that Class A's victory was unshakable and no one could break it.

……

for the next hour.

Since Class A had completely given up on the exam, the other classes were unable to organize a normal discussion and simply went about their own business.

Hikigaya originally wanted to kill time by daydreaming, but perhaps because he was too tired during this period of time, he accidentally dozed off and fell asleep.

After a while, he woke up from the table numbly and found that the exam time was over.

At the same time, a crisp sound suddenly came from beside.

"Haha, Hikigaya-san is sleeping so soundly."

Ichinose Honami's voice sounded softly, startling Hikigaya, who was still in a daze, and he almost jumped up.

"Am I that scary?"

"No, no, anyone would be scared if they were suddenly approached right after waking up."

It's really embarrassing to be seen sleeping, please stop looking at it.

Hikigaya sighed and subconsciously touched the corner of his mouth to check if he was drooling in his sleep.

Seeing his panic, Ichinose couldn't help but smile: "Don't worry, your mouth is closed tightly and no sound is made."

That’s good... No, it’s not good at all, it’s so embarrassing.

It's very bad to spy on others while they sleep!

Hikigaya was thinking this when he suddenly heard a slight breathing sound beside him. He instinctively turned his head and found that Shiina was sleeping soundly in the seat next to him.

It seems that for Shiina, this exam was so boring that it made her want to fall asleep.

But there was no other way. The school did not allow students to bring in any personal belongings, and Shiina couldn't even pass the time by reading.

At this moment, as if awakened by Hikigaya's voice, the silver-haired girl hummed "Hmm..." and rubbed her eyes lightly.

The look was so adorable that Hikigaya instinctively began to imagine that he would secretly put a ring on Shiina's left ring finger when she was asleep, and then when she woke up and rubbed her eyes and discovered the ring, he would take the opportunity to propose to her, and in one go he would succeed in his plan of "The moment my girlfriend opens her eyes - diamonds are forever, one diamond will be passed down forever"!

What a blunder, Hikigaya Hachiman! You've missed out on a great opportunity to walk down the aisle!

Well, that kind of thing would never happen, and even if it did it would never be agreed to!

"…Sorry, I seem to have accidentally fallen asleep." Shiina woke up from his dream, covered his mouth and yawned, then blinked his eyes to confirm the current situation.

"It's okay, it's okay. Most people here seem to be asleep."

Hikigaya comforted the other party with his unique sarcastic words.

"Haha, although it's hard to say, it's true." Ichinose's eyes were somewhat helpless and dim, "This exam hasn't even started yet, but it looks like it's already over."

"This……"

Seeing the other person so lost, Hikigaya inexplicably felt a little pity.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed, unable to help but say: "That being said, it's not like there's no chance of winning this exam."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"Even if Class A gives up the discussion, other classes still have ways to win this exam. Ichinose, do you want to know?"

Chapter 361: Plus version of the self-destruct plan!

"Is there really a way to win the exam?"

Ichinose didn't expect Hikigaya to say such a thing, and an expression of disbelief and suspicion suddenly appeared on his face.

After all, now that Class A is adopting an uncooperative attitude, the other classes cannot easily find out that Class A is the favored class, let alone take normal exams. How can they possibly win this exam?

Anyway, Ichinose couldn't think of a way to win the exam if Class A didn't cooperate.

Just before Ichinose tried to continue questioning Hikigaya to find out what he was thinking, Kōhei Katsuragi had already left the Dragon Team's exam site with the students of Class A.

Ichinose was unwilling to give up and asked Katsuragi Kohei again: "Katsuragi-san, are you really going to adopt an uncooperative attitude in all the upcoming exams?"

"What else?" Katsuragi looked at Ichinose indifferently, and suddenly asked back, "Ichinose, since you are so insistent on changing my mind, I might as well ask you one thing first - if you were the leader of Class A, what would you do? Wouldn't you start the same operation as me?"

"This..." Hearing Katsuragi's words, Ichinose hesitated and shook his head. "I don't know. I can't think from the perspective of Class A yet. However, if Class B is really going to be chased by others, I don't think I will take such a giving-up approach. After all, wouldn't it be very hard to keep running away from the beginning?"

"..."

Hearing Ichinose's answer, Katsuragi looked as if he felt that he had asked a stupid question.

He closed his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest before meeting the gaze of the leader girl of Class B again.

"I'm sorry, Ichinose. Although this is just my imagination, if you were in the same position as me, I think you would adopt the same strategy as me." Katsuragi seemed to feel that Ichinose and he had the same belief. "If it was to protect your class, you would also be like me and not care about other people's criticism."

"I see." Ichinose looked at Katsuragi's firm attitude and sighed silently, "I'm sorry to waste your time, but I can vaguely understand your feelings and thoughts, Katsuragi-san."

"That's good. I'll take my leave now."

Under the watchful eyes of all members of the Dragon Team, Kōhei Katsuragi led the students of Class A away from the scene.

"This exam seems really easy from the defender's perspective. We just need to not do anything unnecessary." Horikita Suzune sighed in a helpless tone.

After all, the development of this exam was far from her original plan.

Although the Dragon Team's favored class is in Class B, Class A's approach allows them to easily achieve Result 2 without any effort, but considering the overall trend, this exam will eventually become a unilateral victory for Class A, and no one in the three classes BCD can easily accept this result.

As a result, Horikita Suzune's original attempt to use induction to achieve result four also suffered a huge setback before it even began.