Ryunosuke was worried that if he met Ryuen alone he would suffer losses, so he intended to bring two people who could fight as his bodyguards.
First, he went to the library to meet Suzune who was reviewing lessons, as well as Megumi who was also studying beside her.
Currently, the relationship between Megumi and Suzune had become very close, as if inseparable. Their relationship was very subtle; you could say friends but also not.
It's just that Suzune couldn't do anything against Megumi who had a very calm nature, so she let the girl follow her.
While Megumi, in order to review lessons, kept sticking to Suzune who had top-tier academic grades.
Suzune was truly helpless facing her; Megumi seemed to be her natural enemy. Just like the relationship between Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui.
The only difference was Megumi had a higher level; she held control over Suzune very precisely and even found it enjoyable. Seeing Ryunosuke's arrival, both of them greeted him.
"Akasaka-kun, did you also come for extra studying?" Megumi asked curiously.
Suzune only glanced at him briefly without sound, although her eyes also radiated curiosity.
Ryunosuke pulled a chair beside them and sat facing them, then said in a resigned tone.
"I came to ask for Horikita's help."
Suzune's eyebrow raised. She put down her book and crossed her arms over her chest. "Oh? Just say it."
Seeing her reaction very similar to Manabu's, Ryunosuke muttered internally that they were indeed siblings; in some parts truly identical.
Then he stated his request. "I'm planning to meet Class C's leader, Ryuen, to discuss something. But I don't dare go alone, I need a bodyguard who can fight."
Suzune now understood his request. She propped her chin with her hand and began thinking.
"What business do you have with him?"
"We just finished a debate session with Class C, and our relationship is not good. Meeting him at a time like this isn't a good idea."
Ryunosuke didn't know the final result of that session yet, so he asked with curiosity. "What was the result earlier this afternoon?"
Suzune knew that the other party left midway and didn't know about it, so she began explaining.
"Chabashira-sensei spent 5 million personal points to save Yamauchi."
"Class B on the other hand was the same. Led by Katsuragi Kohei, they collected points from students totaling 5 million to save Totsuka Yahiko."
"Both those classes could be said to have suffered major losses because of this problem. Especially Class B, they almost spent all their personal points."
"Oh right, this month's points have been distributed. Try checking."
At Suzune's reminder, Ryunosuke took out his phone and looked at the points issued this month.
Class A (Ichinose Honami): Last month 915 points, this month plus individual exam 60 points, total 975 points.
Class B (Katsuragi Kohei): Last month 855 points, this month plus individual exam 70 points, total 925 points.
Class C (Ryuen Kakeru): Last month 490 points, this month plus individual exam 80 points, total 570 points.
Class D (Hirata Yosuke): Last month 0 points, this month plus individual exam 87 points, total 87 points.
The points received this month were 8,700 personal points. Ryunosuke put his phone back in his pocket; no need to look further, the important thing was he knew the result.
Then he looked at Suzune and asked again. "Suzune, can you fight?"
"Don't call me Suzune! We're not that close." Suzune objected first before continuing. "I've studied Karate and grappling techniques. For normal one-on-one combat there's no problem. My limit is facing 3 to 4 people at once."
Ryunosuke clapped. "Amazing! Are you willing to come with me and be my bodyguard?"
Initially Suzune wanted to refuse because she didn't want to get involved in troublesome matters, but she remembered that previously she owed this man a favor. She decided to repay that debt of gratitude with this help.
While thinking so, Suzune stood up and swept back her hair with an arrogant gaze. "This time I'll go with you. Consider this payback for the exam question purchase matter back then. From now on, we're even."
Ryunosuke stated no problem. Megumi also wanted to come along, but was refused by him with the reason it was too dangerous and not suitable for girls.
Hearing that reason, Suzune's eyebrow raised. "You mean, I'm not a girl?"
Ryunosuke hurriedly explained to avoid being hit by her. "You're different, you're a woman who can fight and has the ability to protect herself. Kato doesn't."
Suzune was forced to accept that reason and suggested Megumi not come along. However, Megumi said with an expressionless face:
"Someone with a thin presence like me, do you think they'll notice my presence?"
Ryunosuke and Suzune instantly fell silent. Thinking about it, she was right, with Megumi's level of presence like that, perhaps even while they were talking they could forget about her. Finally, unable to win the debate, they decided to bring her along.
However, with a lineup like this, it still didn't feel safe. Ryunosuke planned to call for outside help again. He took out his phone and contacted someone.
"So? You called me in the middle of the night just for business like this?"
Ayanokouji looked expressionlessly at the one and only "close friend" as well as "troublesome friend" in front of him. He felt very resigned.
Actually he didn't want to get involved, but because the man in front of him was the only friend he had openly at this school, as well as the most useful tool, he didn't want bad things to happen to him.
Of course, Ryunosuke didn't let his friend work for free; he promised to give each of them 100,000 points as compensation after the matter was finished. However, Suzune flatly refused, sticking to her stance of repaying the debt of gratitude. Ryunosuke was happy because he could save 100,000 points.
After everyone gathered and the timing felt right, Ryunosuke contacted Hiyori from Class C and asked her to make an appointment to meet with Ryuen.
Would Ryuen be willing to come out? He was certain Ryuen would definitely come.
Because he had sent a video clip to Hiyori, which contained a scene when Ryuen threatened Yamauchi. He happened to record it and this was truly a big profit for him.
Since getting this recording, Ryunosuke had already planned this, that's why he didn't do anything during the debate session. His purpose was to let the target get fat before being slaughtered.
After Ryuen got 10 million points from those two classes, he would extort back those 10 million points from Ryuen's hands. Truly perfect.
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On the other side, Ryuen was currently at a Karaoke place, treating all his classmates to a big meal to celebrate their big victory.
However, for some reason, his eyelid kept twitching non-stop.
"Strange, why do I have a bad feeling?"
His premonition soon became reality. Hiyori came with an awkward face and handed her phone to Ryuen. The contents of the message were sent by Ryunosuke:
[Hello! Ryuen-ko, I have good stuff here, do you want to see it?] Message note: Sinful money.
The following is a video sent by "Sinful money": [Video]
After watching that video, the veins in Ryuen's temple protruded. He wanted to smash that phone right then and there. But because it was Hiyori's phone, he held back with all his might.
He stood angrily from the sofa. How could he have the appetite to celebrate now? His plan was exposed, and the opponent had video evidence.
This was bad.
Currently the time showed 7:00 PM.