This coaching is not right.

As everyone assembled in their assigned groups as announced by Ito Sawa, Hashimoto and the others remained highly vigilant, their bodies slightly tense, their scrutinizing gazes shifting between Ito Sawa and the other five members of Class B.

Itōsawa's method of dividing the class was completely different from before, deliberately separating the two classes. This made them even more worried that they might be planning to use their superpowers to wipe them out in one fell swoop.

However, Si Cheng was quite relaxed: "Aren't you guys being a little too tense? This place is being monitored by students and teachers from all grades, and the chairman and the others are definitely focused on this place as well. Do you think Class B would dare to openly deal with us?"

"Sicheng! Even a little interference could cause huge losses to Class A!"

Ge Cheng also mobilized his mental strength and sternly reprimanded Si Cheng.

Unfortunately, Si Cheng remained nonchalant, saying, "Oh dear, Brother Ge Cheng, you're just too timid."

"Ha, idiot."

Hashimoto scoffed, looking down on Sicheng even more, but he didn't bother to spare a glance for him, instead focusing intently on the warehouse.

If they suddenly launch an attack, I'll have to consider exploiting the vulnerability of the online warehouse to break through.

He wouldn't be like that idiot Si Cheng, placing his hopes on others.

When Sicheng heard Hashimoto's insults, he was about to retort when he was rudely interrupted by Katsuragi, "Alright, if you don't want to be on guard, then forget it. Just don't just stand there if a fight really breaks out."

Si Cheng pursed his lips, ultimately not arguing with Ge Cheng. "Of course, I am a member of Class A, and I will not bring shame to Class A."

Kito, who was standing to the side, didn't bother listening to their argument. He just kept his eyes fixed on Ito Sawa, keeping a watchful eye on himself.

Just as tensions were running high, Machida-sensei's voice came over the loudspeaker, breaking the atmosphere: "The results of this round of the game are announced. Ichinose, Shibata, Kamuro, and Hashimoto have been eliminated."

In that instant, everyone's attention inevitably turned to the broadcast results.

Just then, Ito Sawa's mental energy surged like a tidal wave, violently "crashing" into Ichinose.

Katsuragi and the others, whose minds were already on edge, had just pulled their attention away from the broadcast when they unconsciously fell on Ichinose, completely puzzled by Itosawa's actions.

Just as their spiritual power was about to collide with their spiritual sea, Ichinose, as if she had anticipated this, decisively took a step forward.

Her "halo" suddenly radiated a soft and steady light the moment it came into contact with the object, like a lake rippling with delicate waves as a gentle breeze swept across it.

The students in Class B felt a lightness between their brows, as if a gentle spring breeze had swept across their minds, bringing not an impact, but a subtle relief.

In contrast, Class A's situation appeared somewhat dire.

Despite their heightened vigilance, this series of distractions was effective, and their burst of mental power came a step too late.

Left with no other choice, Hashimoto and Katsuragi had to unleash even more mental energy to confront Ito Sawa's mental energy.

The two streams of spiritual energy collided violently with the aftershocks of the halo. Light flashed, air currents surged, and invisible shockwaves made everyone's clothes flutter.

However, it was the combined spiritual power of five people, and the combination of Itosawa and Ichinose's abilities had a 1+1>2 effect. Even if Hashimoto and Katsuragi tried their best, they still could not completely resist it.

In an instant, the five students in Class A felt a jolt, and the scene before their eyes became slightly distorted.

However, this one-second resistance was not entirely useless; this brief buffer was enough for Chairman Sakayanagi and Professor Majima to react.

Chairman Sakayanagi's mental power flashed into the battlefield like lightning. His phantom instantly appeared in the room, severing the connection between the inside and outside. He pressed his hands down, and the energy around him transformed into a soft light, enveloping the Class A members and calming their minds.

Immediately afterwards, Mr. Majima also made a swift move. Small arrays quickly floated out from his body, dispersing into five streams of light that landed on them, brushing through their mental seas and dispelling the aftershocks.

Ito Sawa stood still, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He smiled slightly and said softly, "It seems my judgment was correct."

He then bowed slightly and apologized sincerely: "I'm sorry, I didn't think things through and misjudged the power of mental energy."

Chairman Sakayanagi's voice quickly came from the illusory figure, calm and deep: "Ito Sawa, I admire your courage. Daring to take risks is the true meaning of the assessment. However, if you don't grasp the rules properly, you'll suffer." His tone was gentle, very tolerant of this kind of thing, and he didn't even forbid Ito Sawa from continuing to use this strategy.

Ms. Majima, who was standing to the side, glanced at him with surprise, but ultimately did not say anything more.

Ito Sawa was delighted. "Understood, Chairman Sakayanagi. I will keep that in mind."

At that moment, all of Ito Sawa's doubts vanished.

In this light, at least my worst-case scenario didn't come true, and Chairman Sakayanagi is still able to hold power.

At least he wasn't directly replaced by Chairman Tsukishiro like in the original story.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about the safety of the assessment for the time being.

His gaze swept across the room briefly before settling on the phantom image of Chairman Sakayanagi: "The key now is to assess Chairman Sakayanagi's current state. If he can remain lucid, my plan will proceed more smoothly."

Judging from the illusory image, it appears solid and there's nothing wrong with it.

Moreover, he was mentally sound and showed no signs of being controlled.

It seems that even if there are abnormalities, they won't be easily discovered by oneself.

Fortunately, his first step was successfully implemented, and the seeds for his second step have also been sown.

He secretly calculated in his heart, "If Sakayanagi is willing to cooperate, whether it is an obstacle set up by Chairwoman Sakayanagi or someone who intends to make things difficult for Chairwoman Sakayanagi, I can help her turn this situation around."

After all, this situation has nothing to do with Naoe's side. Whether it's the favors of Sakayanagi Arisu or Chairman Sakayanagi, they would be of great benefit to him.

Even if they ultimately have to side with the Naoe faction, this is still a considerable bargaining chip.

Just as Ito Sawa composed himself and withdrew the mental energy he had been using on Ichinose, he suddenly realized something was amiss.

No! wrong!