Chapter 79 - 76: Winning Strategy
Leaving J6 behind, we moved toward I5 for our second designated area change.
We steadily accumulated points and immediately set our sights on the next task—an academic test in Mathematics at I6. The reward? Extra food rations for the top scorer.
"Perfect for you, isn't it? Your beloved math."
"I wouldn't say I love it."
Since the math test was limited to one participant per group, it made sense for me to take it. Math was an easy subject for me—scoring full marks wouldn't raise any eyebrows.
"Tch, you should've seen the looks on everyone's faces when they realized you were joining. Couldn't even hide their disgust."
As Ryuuen pointed out, the students who arrived before us made no effort to conceal their displeasure. My perfect score on the last math test was probably the reason.
We were just waiting for one more group to start when hurried footsteps and ragged breathing echoed from the forest.
The first to emerge was Hashimoto.
"Still open for registration?!"
Gasping for air, he confirmed their entry. Behind him, Kamuro and Ninomiya from his group trudged forward, visibly exhausted.