The person who appeared before Arisu Sakayanagi was none other than Honami Ichinose.

The reason she had asked to meet tonight was likely related to the exam.

Considering Honami Ichinose's personality and her actions in the Snake Group, Arisu Sakayanagi thought she would probably agree to her proposal.

While that wasn't bad, it still felt like something was missing.

"Did you come alone?" Arisu Sakayanagi smiled slightly, her gaze falling behind Honami Ichinose.

She didn't see Ryuji Kanzaki.

It seemed Honami Ichinose took tonight's meeting very seriously.

However, Arisu Sakayanagi felt a faint sense of irritation.

It had been about half an hour since the group discussion, but the expected counterattack still hadn't come.

"No, he'll be here soon," Honami Ichinose said, catching her breath.

Tonight's matter wasn't something she could decide alone.

She had to inform some trustworthy students in her class beforehand, which was why she seemed a bit rushed.

This was not only to cooperate with Kaoru Mitoma but also to avoid exposing any flaws that might alert Arisu Sakayanagi or Kakeru Ryuen.

Arisu Sakayanagi didn't pay much attention to this, assuming she was referring to Ryuji Kanzaki.

She said, "Since you asked to meet, I assume you've thought it through?"

"I'd like to know, besides our Class B, what are the other classes thinking?" Honami Ichinose spoke calmly.

"Relying on just one or two classes probably won't achieve the result you want. Don't tell me you haven't contacted Class C and Class D yet."

Arisu Sakayanagi pondered for a moment, then smiled.

"Hehe, what you've thought of, I've naturally considered as well. Class C has already agreed. I heard that Ryuen-kun visited the Snake Group's room today. Did he mention anything about cooperation to you?"

Honami Ichinose nodded and then asked, "What about Class D?"

Unexpectedly, Arisu Sakayanagi shook her head, speaking with a hint of regret, "Although I've spoken with Hirata-kun, he couldn't guarantee a hundred percent success. I suspect there might have been a traitor from Class D last night. After all, their class is quite a mess."

The chaotic state of Class D was evident to everyone, especially after the uninhabited island exam.

Each class would evaluate the unity and strength of the others, and unsurprisingly, Class D was perceived as the worst.

Of course, Class C's reputation was also on a downward trend.

"So, Outcome One is within reach as long as we can persuade some people from Class D, and everyone can receive rewards, right?"

"Exactly. Can I take it that you've agreed?"

"Wait, I have one more question," Honami Ichinose sidestepped the topic. "Why not strive to achieve Outcome One with all groups together?"

Arisu Sakayanagi showed a slight look of surprise, but upon reflection, it wasn't strange for her to ask such a question.

In fact, it would have been more puzzling if she hadn't.

"I'm sorry, I've thought about that, but we can't ensure that all classes and everyone would accept this proposal," Arisu Sakayanagi said slowly. "In fact, it's already a great act of courage for Class A to reveal which group our VIP is in, as betrayal comes at no cost."

In the face of significant benefits, such fragile trust can easily crumble.

Honami Ichinose should understand this principle.

Moreover, Arisu Sakayanagi was prepared for her to continue questioning, even challenging why Class A dared to reveal the VIP.

Unexpectedly, Honami Ichinose just sighed softly and didn't press further.

"I understand. Such a request is indeed too idealistic. I hadn't thought of doing that either. Achieving Outcome One within our own group is the best path and it's fine if we can't manage it."

Arisu Sakayanagi frowned.

This sounded odd, not like the tone of someone about to agree to cooperate.

A faint unease lingered in her heart, as if someone was lightly scratching her palm.

Her sensitive nerves couldn't completely ignore this feeling.

Something was off tonight.

Even at this hour, there was still no notification.

Could it be that Katsuragi sensed danger and decided to lay low, not wanting to alert the other classes?

Or was this Kaoru Mitoma's strategy?

Arisu Sakayanagi fell into deep thought.

Betrayal results could be accepted within 24 hours of the exam.

It wasn't necessarily a surrender, perhaps they were waiting for the dead of night to act.

But even so, it didn't hold much significance.

"Sakayanagi-san, may I ask one final question?" Honami Ichinose suddenly spoke.

Arisu Sakayanagi's thoughts returned to the present.

She noticed the girl standing before her, motionless, staring directly at her without a hint of a smile.

This immediately set off alarm bells in Arisu Sakayanagi's mind, though she maintained her composure on the surface and nodded gently.

"Please go ahead."

"In your eyes, what kind of person am I?" Honami Ichinose suddenly blurted out, "A pushover who agrees to anything anyone says? Or do you also think I'm naive and easily fooled?"

Arisu Sakayanagi seemed to realize something, a strange expression flickering across her face.

"You already know?"

"I didn't before, but thanks to someone, I know now."

"So..." Arisu Sakayanagi suddenly looked towards the end of the corridor, sweetly calling out towards the staircase.

"How long are you going to stay there, Mitoma-kun~"

Under her gaze, Kaoru Mitoma slowly emerged from the shadows.

"Fufufu, it's you after all. Quite unexpected that you would collaborate with Ichinose-san." Arisu Sakayanagi smiled brightly, and to an outsider, it might seem like she had caught Kaoru Mitoma and Honami Ichinose in some compromising situation.

"It's normal to collaborate with her, since we're in the same group." Kaoru Mitoma approached her, finally getting a clear view of her smile.

His gaze drifted slightly downward, catching a glimpse of her slender legs clad in garter stockings beneath her skirt, her fair skin glowing softly.

"Its definetely not normal. What benefits can you offer her?" Arisu Sakayanagi continued to smile happily.

"No matter how you look at it, Class B lost 100 points last night. Where are you going to make up for that?"

Honami Ichinose felt puzzled.

Logically, Arisu Sakayanagi should have realized this was a trap set for her, yet she seemed overjoyed, as if she had caught Kaoru Mitoma and Honami Ichinose in her own trap.

"Of course, we'll make up for it from you. Who told you to secretly contact other classes? It's only natural that one or two traitors would emerge." Kaoru Mitoma spoke as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Arisu Sakayanagi was momentarily stunned, then gradually understood his meaning.

She pursed her lips tightly, her heartbeat quickening, blood rushing through her body, making her slightly warm.

A faint blush spread across her cheeks as she stared intently at Kaoru Mitoma.

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