-179- Not exerted his full strength?

Here, everything has become clear.

This special exam was not just a battle of wits among the students; even the teachers inevitably got involved.

However, this is the true essence of Advanced Nurturing High School.

Both teachers and students compete, and this is the school's culture.

Figures like Hoshinomiya Chie and Sakagami Kazuma have been diligently maintaining their classes and students from the start, even with the restrictions of the rules, striving to elevate their classes.

So, when Sakagami Kazuma vigorously defended the trio during the previous violence incident and even encouraged Class B students to approach Hori, it was all for the sake of their classes.

In contrast, Chabashira Sae has always seemed indifferent to class matters, sometimes not even informing Class D of necessary information, yet she has opened doors for Hori, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, and even Horikita Suzune, with extremely contradictory actions.

This time, this teacher finally intervened in class competition.

First, she hired Hori using points, risking crossing the red line of the rules, then boldly threatened Ayanokouji Kiyotaka with expulsion, disregarding how outrageous it was for a teacher to do such things, and made the two most capable people in Class D take action in this special exam.

Therefore, the phrase "the beginning," mentioned by Hori, might need to be traced back to an earlier time.

Even before summer vacation began, when Chabashira Sae approached Hori, the outcome of this special exam may have already been determined. Who knows?

Of course, setting aside Hori for now, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's mood is undoubtedly unpleasant.

As a recluse, being forced to intervene in class competition due to threats, how could he be happy about it?

"Since you've already hired Nanaya, why did you come to me?" Ayanokouji Kiyotaka glanced at Chabashira Sae and said, "You've seen it yourself; as long as Nanaya is here, Class D will win even without my intervention. There's no need for you to approach me, right?"

Although Ayanokouji Kiyotaka undoubtedly contributed significantly behind the scenes in this special exam, Hori had long known the leaders of Class A, B, and C, and had ways to conceal the leader of Class D. Considering this, it was impossible for them to lose.

"Moreover, Nanaya hasn't exerted his full strength in this special exam yet," Ayanokouji Kiyotaka added.

"Not exerted his full strength?" This caught Chabashira Sae off guard.

Clearly, even Chabashira Sae couldn't know Hori's true abilities, but Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was well aware.

"Just now, Nanaya also said if I hadn't pushed him at the end, he wouldn't have taken on the responsibility of leading Class D."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka turned his gaze to the calm-faced Hori and calmly spoke.

"Which means, initially, Nanaya didn't intend to take the position of leading Class D."

If that's the case, it's worth considering.

"Assuming Nanaya didn't become the leader of Class D from the beginning, how would he have planned to win the special exam?"

This question is worth exploring.

Before, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka didn't know Hori's intention to ensure Class D's victory in the special exam, so he didn't think much about it.

But now, knowing Hori's true identity and his formidable abilities, as well as his initial intention to win, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had a bold conjecture.

"Before the exam started, the cruise ship circled the island's perimeter, which was a hint given by the school to allow sensitive students to observe the terrain and conditions of the island and find strongholds smoothly."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka looked at Hori and spoke to Chabashira Sae.

"Students like Katsuragi from Class A, Ichinose from Class B, and Ryuen from Class C have the ability to perceive this. At that time, they found one or even several strongholds on the island. If it were Nanaya, I have every reason to believe that his gains would be greater than anyone else's."

The forest on the uninhabited island, managed by the school, was ultimately too low-level.

Hori not only possessed extensive wilderness survival skills but could even concoct herbs and camouflage agents independently. He must have undergone harsher environments than this.

And much harsher.

In that case, after such terrifying environmental training, it wouldn't be surprising if Hori had already thoroughly understood the terrain and conditions of the entire island while still on the deck.

"If, from the beginning, Nanaya knew the location of all the strongholds on the island, wouldn't it be much simpler to win this exam?"

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka said straightforwardly.

For example.

If Hori had indeed mapped out the terrain of the entire island from the beginning, knew the location of all the strongholds, all he had to do was take on the responsibility of leading Class D when decided and then occupy all the strongholds on the island in secret until the end of the exam. Then, victory would be easily obtained, right?

"Occupying a stronghold for a full eight hours earns 1 point, which is 3 points in a day. If occupied for a full seven days, that's 21 points."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka calculated the numbers clearly.

"And suppose there are ten strongholds on the island, by the end of the exam, that's a total of 210 reward points, enough to determine the outcome of the exam."

Not only that.

If all the strongholds on the island were occupied by Hori, it meant that, except for Class D, no other class could have any stronghold.

By then, without strongholds as camps, they would only wander in the forest, and it wouldn't be surprising if accidents or casualties occurred at any time.

This move not only ensured a large number of points but also forced members of other classes into a dead end. Would it still be difficult to win?

Even if members of other classes defended near a stronghold to gain control after eight hours, it would be futile.

With Hori's abilities, even if a class were stationed near a stronghold, he would find a way to sneak in unnoticed and renew control.

So, this was a very ruthless move, but only Hori could execute it.

Not to mention, earlier, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka already mentioned that Hori didn't seriously intend to save points. Otherwise, Class D's 300 points could have been entirely preserved without needing to use a single point.

At that time, Hori saved 300 points for the class and gained 210 points from occupying strongholds, easily earning over 500 points.

Moreover, Hori proved his ability to obtain the identities of the leaders of the other three classes anytime and anywhere, stealthily obtaining their key cards, and earning 150 points as a reward, which is not difficult at all.

In this way, the final points obtained would be a terrifying 660 points.

By being able to force the other classes into a dead end while effortlessly earning 660 points, it shows the true ability of "Nanaya" as known by Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.

No.

If ignoring the restrictions of the rules and going further, not to mention the class, the entire school would be crushed by Hori.

That is the true ability of "Nanaya".

In summary, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka can assert that Hori has not yet exerted his full strength.