There is nothing wrong with the training method of the Justice Messenger

Li Nian observed for a while and shook his head.

"She looked a little uncomfortable, but she hasn't collapsed yet. She managed to hold on... Well, she chose to hold on. She didn't just give up, but worked harder and harder. It's a proof that she can do this. It's really impressive."

"That's why I said that woman has completely changed her personality... If she was still the same as before, I would just think she deserved it if she became like this. But she has changed her personality like this. Even a killer with a cold personality like me can't stand it. You don't know the expression on her face when the proposal she worked hard on was rejected by Yukinoshita with reason and evidence. It made me depressed." Hikigaya sighed. As an executive committee member, he could of course clearly see the various actions of the executive chairman, and he had a changed opinion of Sagami Minami more than anyone else present.

Yuigahama asked cautiously, "Is it Koyuki's fault?"

Li Nian shook her head. "Yukinoshita just followed the commission and tried her best to help Sagami perform the duties of the chairman. It's just that Sagami herself... is not capable enough to control such a talent, so she is overshadowed by her superiors. Well, it's normal. However... if she could just sit back and enjoy the fruits of her labor, she could live a leisurely and happy life. There is no benefit in being the chairman, so it's surprising that she is not so happy and gives up."

Hikigaya nodded vigorously in agreement: "If I were to be forced to take on the difficult task of being the executive chairman, I would definitely lie down on the spot if I could have Yukinoshita toiling at my side."

Yuigahama laughed, and felt like Hikigaya was patting him on the shoulder after joking, "Xiaoqi, you can't do such a thing. You won't watch Xiaoxiaoxue suffer alone."

"What?! Not only do I not have the heart to see her suffer, I am also going to give her instructions and make her do more work and make it even harder!"

"Sagami was not promoted by anyone. She recommended herself to be the executive chairman. With the help of Yukinoshita, she decided to catch up with her... She was determined to change herself. This was the choice she made for this, so she has to bear the consequences of her choice." Li Nian looked at Sagami and said calmly, "You guys seem to want me to think of a solution to this situation?"

"You said that Sagami Minami has changed because of you, and you will take responsibility for it and help deal with it, okay?"

"I will, but my view on this matter is that she is doing the right thing, and it is not something that should be corrected or stopped. Change requires a price, and transformation is bound to be accompanied by pain. This is the suffering she deserves. Moreover, she chose to do something that is beyond her ability. She should just feel the horror of powerlessness, endure it, and then study and work harder. This is the best solution."

Chapter 464: Hikigaya Hachiman's actions are quite adult-like

This is the correct argument.

Hikigaya had heard a lot of similar arguments. Their minister was the type who was always talking about truth. He was very logical and was best at refuting people with his arguments and leaving them speechless.

Hikigaya hates honest arguments. He is a guy who likes to take crooked paths, hates hard work, and has no ambition to make progress. When he hears honest arguments, he would just sneer.

It’s not that Hikigaya doesn’t agree with those famous quotes.

It's just that I have seen too many people in the world always using righteous arguments to pressure others and talk about high-sounding principles, but in fact their understanding of these principles is shallow and ridiculous, and they don't put them into practice. They talk about public order and good morals, but do selfish things with their hands.

But if one can achieve unity of knowledge and action, and do what one says, Hikigaya still agrees with the righteous ideas of those people.

Yukinoshita is one of them. That woman's style is indeed upright and dignified. She will do what she believes to the end and disdains to compromise or change. That's why she ended up with the same lonely ending as Hikigaya. Looking at that appearance, one always reassures people that this world is neither right nor gentle, and those who stick to these deserve to hit a wall.

Compared to Yukinoshita, who is a negative example of someone who is stubborn and therefore seems out of tune with the people around her and seems to make her life very tiring, the person in front of him shows a different attitude.

Li Nian is obviously different from other people. He is a maverick and holds his own "correctness". This correctness guides him in his dealings with people and his work. It enables him to do his own thing while living comfortably and blending in with the environment without appearing awkward. His behavior can make everyone agree with him and anyone who gets along with him will feel comfortable. Hikigaya is no exception. Friends gather around Li Nian, making the place lively and bustling, which forms a sharp contrast with the miserable and cold surroundings of his own minister.

Why? Is it because he is more sociable? He is not harsh but kind and generous to others? Or is it because he is more capable? He is the top student in the school, and can easily beat Yukinoshita, not to mention his physical strength? Or is it because he is more experienced, and looks like a mature adult, and has experienced more than others? Or... well, this is a man who is much stronger than Yukinoshita in all aspects, and is simply an upgraded version of Yukinoshita ten years later. Yukinoshita is already strong enough, and it is a miracle that someone like Li Nian, who is stronger than her, actually exists.

Hikigaya was still convinced by the rationale of such a person.

Li Nian’s explanation was also very clear.

If you don't take it seriously, don't work hard, don't take action, and don't want to change, you won't suffer the subsequent hardships. Hikigaya understands this too well, because he ran away from a lot of things with this idea in mind.

It is because of the determination to do something well that we suffer hardships.

Sagami is the result of my own choice.

But Hikigaya still felt that something was not right.

I feel that Sagami shouldn't be in this situation and with this kind of distressed face now. He shouldn't look like he has worked hard but received no reward.

Hikigaya used to dislike Sagami. He could tell that he was a hypocritical and vain person. It would have been fine if he was just like that, but he also liked to step on others to gain recognition and to elevate himself by belittling others...

But she changed because she hit a wall and was almost "killed" by Li Nian in front of her. Unexpectedly, she was saved by that poisonous woman. She learned a lesson and finally learned to change after experiencing the pain.

The change was quite thorough. Even his personality changed. He now knew that he should be humble to others and do his job well.

Hikigaya also had this gloating thought: "You deserve it for being humiliated now after jumping like that before."

But ever since that woman had frankly thanked him for her guidance, and since he had watched from a closer distance how Sagami worked hard, studied hard, and fulfilled her duties, but her brilliance was obscured and she was not recognized for her miserable appearance, and listened to the criticisms of her in whispers from people around her, Hikigaya began to feel pity and anger.

Hikigaya also feels that the people in the Service Club accepted Sagami's commission, which was to "help her be a good executive chairman," and they had the responsibility to guide her to achieve this achievement, but now, this commission was on the verge of failure.

Sagami used to be garbage.

But not now.

She is seeking change, trying to transform herself from her previous distorted self into a correct person, which is the right thing to do.

But the right behavior doesn't seem to lead to the right results - well, this is something Hikigaya has become accustomed to.

But even if he was used to it... Hikigaya still hated this situation.

The reason why he came to Li Nian was that he felt that the people in the Service Department were no longer capable of handling this problem.

Yukinoshita is the reason why Sagami is in this situation. Yuigahama is not on the executive committee. She tried to comfort Sagami as a friend but it was ineffective. The problem cannot be solved from the root. As for Hikigaya... he doesn't know what to do.

So he thought of Li Nian, the person who had caused the changes in Sagami, and who had promised to help in this situation - but in the end he came to the conclusion that he should just leave him alone and let Sagami suffer.

Li Nian only glanced at Hikigaya who had fallen silent in front of him and seemed to be thinking. She had no idea what was going through this sultry man's mind, but she did not disturb him. She just waited silently for Hikigaya's next words and went to see Sagami. In fact, she felt that Sagami's recent changes were quite good and she was interested in raising her hands.

——Li Nian doesn’t even bother to look at people who have no value. Sagami was like this before, but now, she has begun to show her value and is gradually becoming a person who deserves help.

"Xiaoqi?" Yuigahama looked back and forth between Li Nian and Hikigaya a little uneasily, knowing that the autistic man did not agree with Li Nian's conclusion.

Hikigaya spoke up, his voice much deeper than before.

"...Yukinoshita did nothing wrong. She just accepted Sagami's commission and did her best to assist her duties... Sagami did nothing wrong. She just followed Yukinoshita and worked hard to learn and complete the work of the chairman... Since she did nothing wrong, I don't think she should be denied to this extent."

"She certainly shouldn't be criticized to the point of being unworthy of being the executive chairman." Li Nian nodded, agreeing with Hikigaya's judgment: "She volunteered to take on the tough job that no one else was willing to do. Even if she wasn't capable enough, she just asked Yukinoshita for help and gave her power. She was a wise judge of people and assigned the right person to the right position. This can be considered as doing what the executive chairman should do, which is to smoothly advance the preparations for the school festival."

Yuigahama's eyes lit up, "Yeah, that's what I think too. Konan was clearly doing a tough job that was pushed aside by others, so why should she be scolded?"

"Besides, she doesn't look like she has given up her job. She is trying to complete her duties. She has to review the materials, sign her name, and stamp her name. This is hard work that someone has to do... The result is good, the process is right, and she has truly fulfilled her duties as the executive chairman. No one is qualified to question her, and she is being criticized. That is something Sagami should not have to endure." Li Nian concluded. "——So it's not her fault, but the fool who didn't see the situation clearly, made sarcastic remarks, and denied the results of others' efforts."

To put things one way or another, lack of ability is Sagami's own problem, but after all, she did do practical work in that position, so she has made contributions. It is a fact that her contributions are not greater than those of Yukinoshita who has done more practical things, but it is not a reason for her to be criticized.

Hikigaya glared, thinking he had grasped the key point: "So her problem... is that her achievements are not properly recognized?"

"That's about right... although I think the more fundamental problem is that Sagami herself doesn't realize her own achievements." Li Nian looked at Sagami and the more she looked at him, the more she liked him. She smiled and said, "In my opinion, she seeks change and is indeed changing. That's enough. As for recognition... for a blind guy like her, it doesn't matter whether she recognizes her achievements or not."

Hikigaya agreed: "That's right, it's stupid to seek recognition from others."

"As for recognition, you are valuable only when people who are worth caring about recognize you. Even if you want to confirm whether your behavior is right or wrong, you should find someone who can make an objective evaluation to confirm it. What's the point of being saddened by the rumors of a group of idiots? In the final analysis, Sagami Minami is still seeking your own value from others. You care too much about what others think."

Yuigahama on the other side trembled all over, feeling a little bit like an unwitting victim. She spoke up rather unconvinced.

"Only people like Li Nian and Xiaoxue can not care about other people's opinions. Most people's emotions are very delicate. Especially girls, of course they care about other people's opinions."

"Really? Some girls I know don't feel that way."

"...The ones around you are all rare creatures. Birds of a feather flock together." Hikigaya didn't think that the girls around Li Nian could be judged by common sense: "But normal people wouldn't care about other people's opinions like Sagami does."

Yuigahama thought for a moment and said, "Konan... She used to be the leader of the girls' circle in junior high school. Since she met Yumiko in high school... How should I put it? Her status has dropped a bit. She seems to have always been a little concerned. In short, she is the kind of person who is quite strong-willed. Although she has become a little better now, it is unrealistic for her to suddenly become someone like you who doesn't care about other people's opinions at all, right?"

Li Nian didn't care about the details.

"After ten or twenty years, you will eventually realize that other people's opinions mean nothing to you."

Hikigaya interrupted: "The premise is whether they are interested parties or tools that can be used. It is necessary to put on an act in front of such people."

Li Nian glanced at Hikigaya speechlessly: "...You are so young but you already understand what an adult is like."

Hikigaya was quite proud: "Of course, as an adult, I can tell dirty lies and do dirty things. In this respect, I am already an excellent adult."

"...I'm really a little worried that you might go astray and do something that is written in the criminal law book as making quick money."

"What? Don't worry, I don't want to take risks to make money, or I don't want to work hard to make money. My dream is to be with a beautiful and rich woman in the future and live a leisurely life without worrying about food and clothing!"

"... This really makes me feel relieved at the same time as I feel sad."

Hikigaya, who proudly spoke of his lifelong dream, also realized that he had said too much. After coughing, he said, "So I now understand Sagami's situation. Thank you for explaining it. If you hadn't said it, I would have thought she was doing useless work. Now that you've said it, I feel like she did a lot of things. Even if she didn't get any credit, she still worked hard."

"You think so? No, that's what I did within my ability. Most students can only do that. If there's no Yukinoshita for comparison, I'd probably get some compliments like 'You've worked hard'?"

"It means I am one of those people who arrogantly thinks that she should do as good a job as Yukinoshita as the chairman."

"That's really too arrogant... But understanding it is one thing, there is no good way to solve it. It's impossible to persuade someone like Sagami to not care about other people's gossip. Caring about other people's opinions seems to be her motivation for making changes..."

"Sagami doesn't need to change. What needs to change is the views of the ignorant people. The key to solving the problem is to make others empathize with her, right?"

"......? At least you should say it to make people aware of her role, right?" Li Nian felt that there was something wrong with Hikigaya's statement.

"No, if people don't feel pity for her, it's hard for them to realize that she's doing a good job. If she just preaches, few people will listen. No one else should tell her, but let those people think about it on their own initiative. Okay, I understand."

"What did you understand?" Li Nian felt that it was not just his words, but Hikigaya's idea that was problematic: "Do you mean to guide others to actively think about Sagami's achievements?"

"That's it."

"This is not easy, what are you going to do?"

Hikigaya seemed to have an idea. Li Nian didn't know what it was. But Yuigahama, who knew Hikigaya better, seemed to have guessed it after a moment of stunned silence, and looked at Hikigaya with a somewhat sad expression.

"Xiaoqi..."

Hikigaya ignored Yuigahama's reaction and began to deduce a situation in his mind while answering Li Nian.

"You know, when people see others being attacked, they will pity the victim and empathize with him, stand on the same side as her, and be indignant for the common enemy. At that time, they will put themselves in the shoes of their companions more than ever before."

"...Are you planning to put Sagami in this situation?" Li Nian frowned. "Are you serious? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"

"That's too much. We'll need some cooperation when the time comes." Hikigaya said, looking at Li Nian. It was obvious whose cooperation was needed.

So he really wanted to do this. Li Nian was a little surprised at first, but then found it interesting: "You are indeed a person who likes to take evil paths."

"Same here. Judging from your expression, you think it's interesting, right? I can tell you don't like to follow the beaten path either."

"Because I am also a dirty adult. Adults can do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. If the result is good, the process is not important." Li Nian was eager to try: "So, you plan to let me be the attacker who forces Sagami to fall into that situation? Playing the villain, I am very good at this."

Li Nian thought that Hikigaya wanted her to play the villain, and she was looking forward to it.

But after being slightly startled, Hikigaya shook his head vigorously: "No, no, no, it was my idea. How dare I damage your reputation? It can be seen that Sagami has finally reconciled with you. If you scare her again, she might really have a psychological trauma and it will not end well."

"...Ah? If not me, who will come? You can find someone else who is more suitable."

"...I have an idea. You can find an opportunity to come to the Executive Committee and we will act accordingly."

Li Nian felt a little regretful that he could not play the villain. He didn't know who else could play this role besides himself, Hikigaya. However, he didn't ask any more questions and simply nodded: "Okay."

Knowing that even if it was such a troublesome matter, Li Nian would not shirk his responsibility, Hikigaya nodded in satisfaction when he received his promise.

"...Xiaoqi, I don't like this." Everything had already been agreed upon, but Yuigahama suddenly expressed her objection.

This attracted Li Nian's sidelong glance. In fact, he had noticed that Yuigahama was hesitant to speak before.

Hikigaya asked back, "Is there a better way?"

Yuigahama had no better idea. She bit her lip and suddenly said to Li Nian, "Li Nian, please, if it's you, you can help Xiaonan without letting Xiaoqi get hurt, right?"

Isn't Hikigaya the mastermind behind this? How could he get hurt? Li Nian thought it was outrageous, but still nodded: "Oh, of course, I didn't intend to let anyone get hurt, it was just a show."

Yuigahama felt much more relieved, smiled and ran back to the classroom.

"Stop talking too much." Hikigaya muttered somewhat dissatisfiedly.

Chapter 465: Nayuta always disrupts his rhythm

However, although she had promised Hikigaya that she would go to the executive committee to cooperate with him in completing the performance she needed, Li Nian could not think of any opportunity that would allow her to appear there.

But this is not something that needs to be worried about.

It's just an organization composed of students, not a particularly rigorous institution. Even if you don't specifically look for an opportunity, you can go there at any time. There are no strict rules blocking you. Even irrelevant people can enter and exit freely at other times when it's not a meeting of the executive committee. If you really can't make it, you can just install a toilet and pass by.

However, Li Nian was indeed surprised that Hikigaya Hachiman would come up with such an idea, intending to gain people's sympathy by putting Sagami in a situation where he was attacked.

Although he used to feel that this guy who stared with dead fish eyes all day long and huddled in a corner looking around with a dark vision was a thoughtful person with many clever ideas, but when he actually saw him use such a method, Li Nian still looked at Bi Qigu with some admiration.

Of course, it is definitely an evil method. Attacking others to gain sympathy and make people empathize with Sagami is a naked act of taking advantage of other people's kindness. It is dirty. Li Nian knows that Yuigahama disagrees and thinks that this method is somewhat immoral.

Li Nian knew that this was a rather shady method, but he didn't think it was necessary to do it. It wasn't for his own benefit.

These dirty hands are nothing compared to the clever and unscrupulous means used by truly black-hearted people to profit for themselves.

After all, it's for the good of Sagami. Li Nian also understands what Hikigaya said. It's hard to make others really willing to take a look at the hard-working mortals under the glory of Yukinoshita just by preaching. Some special means are needed, and the method proposed by Hikigaya is feasible.

Compared to Yuigahama, who had reservations in various ways and was reluctant to implement this method, Li Nian just felt that anything that was feasible was worth doing. He also felt that Hikigaya, who could come up with this feasible method, was more capable than he thought and acted unexpectedly decisively.

Moreover, it looks like he truly wants to stand up for Sagami, and his words show that he wants those who work hard to be rewarded. You can see that underneath that cold expression, there is a warm heart.

I just don't know who Hikigaya is planning to instruct to be the villain who attacks Sagami.

He didn't intend to let himself, who had a conflict with Sagami in the past and was the most suitable person to take on this evil task, do it. Was he trying to stimulate those who had already looked down on Sagami's achievements to speak their minds?

This kind of thing of instigating others to maliciously attack others was something that Sagami himself had done. Li Nian had seen it before and didn't think it was a difficult thing, but he also understood that it was somewhat of an attempt to frame others and would cause damage to one's reputation. Knowing this, Li Nian decided to stand up and be the bad guy himself. He didn't care about his reputation and felt that his reputation was already quite bad, and it wouldn't matter if it got worse.

Well, if you improvise, there's always a chance to adjust. The worst-case scenario is that you just have to force yourself to be the bad guy.

Li Nian didn't take this matter to heart. He thought about it more and felt that Sagami's changes and Hikigaya's inner thoughts were very interesting.