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However, being hospitalized was not unfamiliar to Kanzaki Teru, since he had actually been working as an assassin since he was eleven years old.
Although his initial task was not particularly difficult, his appearance as an eleven-year-old was enough to make most of his enemies take him for granted.
However, even so, it's inevitable to encounter people who react quickly or are quick-witted enough.
When Kanzaki Teru lost his only advantage of being in the shadows as a child, he was almost completely at the mercy of his opponent.
Although he managed to escape each time, it was always a near-death experience, after all, he was only an eleven-year-old boy.
When faced with an enemy consisting of a large group of adults, it is difficult to have any room for resistance.
Even escaping each time is considered a stroke of luck, but luck is also part of one's ability.
It was these experiences that allowed Kanzaki Teru to grow time and time again.
However, having survived such a near-death experience, Kanzaki Teru definitely doesn't want to try it a second time, especially since it was because of that experience.
That's why he's frequently hospitalized, and it's not the first or second time that his life has been in danger.
Fortunately, the doctors pulled him back from the brink of death each time, for which he was very grateful.
"*Ding-dong, time's up. I've been waiting impatiently (Qian Dezhao) anyway, let's begin the class trial that I've been most looking forward to—"
At that moment, Monokuma's voice rang out untimely.
As the sound started, the player's screen was forcibly turned off.
"Such a coincidence? Could it be that there's something I can't see?"
But that doesn't make sense, right? The other party shouldn't be able to see anything at all...
Although the reason is unknown, it is indeed strange that class trials are being conducted at this time.
Judging from the time Monokuma mentioned earlier, there are still nearly five minutes before the Class Trial begins.
Chapter 334: The Trial Begins
"—Then please pay special attention to the red gate on the first floor of the school campus. I will be waiting for you there."
Once the location was designated, the broadcast stopped.
"There's no point in keeping it here any longer. Let's go take a look first."
Although there are still some things I'm concerned about, it's not too late to investigate them later.
Moreover, if we don't go, we might miss out on a lot of unexpected information.
After careful consideration, Kanzaki Teru also went to the designated location.
When they arrived at the red gate, the other thirteen people were already there.
Upon seeing Kanzaki Teru's arrival, many people made no attempt to hide their emotions.
There was fear, admiration, gratitude, and hostility...
However, there were a few people who managed to completely ignore it. If everyone could do that, Kanzaki Teru would have an easy time.
At that moment, the red gate behind them suddenly made a creaking sound.
17 The moment they heard the sound, everyone's attention shifted from Kanzaki Teru to the red door.
However, Kanzaki Teru did not look in the direction of the door at this moment, but carefully observed everyone's reaction.
When faced with unknown mistakes, humans are most likely to reveal their true nature.
Even if you're good at pretending normally, you'll still act subconsciously in such a sudden situation.
Such a time is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
After all, who knows when such a situation will occur again?
However, when Kanzaki Teru actually observed the changes in everyone's expressions, everyone reacted to varying degrees.
However, Kanzaki Teru was particularly concerned about the reactions of about three people.
One of them is the Ultimate Detective, Kyoko Kirigiri, who is suspected by Hikaru Kanzaki (cdfb).
Another person who initially clashed with Kanzaki Teru was the Ultimate High School Prince – Togami Byakuya.
The last one, and also the most conspicuous among them, is the ultimate gambler – Celestia.
While everyone else looked surprised, these three people barely reacted.
As if they already knew about this, although they couldn't draw any conclusions too early, Kanzaki Teru still placed these three people among the key targets of surveillance.
As the sound echoed through the space, the red door slowly opened.
What was presented to everyone was something resembling a cage, but everyone quickly realized what it was.
This is just an ordinary elevator, though I don't know if it can be called ordinary given its shape.
"What are you all standing there for?"
Seeing that no one was still standing still, Kanzaki Teru took the lead and stepped into the elevator.
Seeing Kanzaki Teru walk in, everyone looked at each other in surprise, and then followed suit.
However, most people kept a certain distance from Kanzaki Teru, with only Asahina Aoi and Kirigiri Kyoko standing relatively close.
Because of Aoi Asahina, Oogami Sakura is also relatively close to Kanzaki Teru.
But unlike the other two, she always exuded a wary attitude.
Although Kanzaki Teru has a way to make the other party stop this attitude, it might make things worse.
So he pretended not to notice and closed his eyes to review the clues he had obtained.
After everyone stepped into the elevator, the red doors slowly closed.
The elevator started up, seemingly heading towards the underground.
However, the atmosphere at the scene was even more oppressive than at the destination.
After all, he had witnessed the death of his classmate, and then he had to go on to find clues in order to find out the truth.
Finally, being in the same place as the real murderer, how could the atmosphere not be oppressive?
This is quite normal, considering they've only known each other for a few days.
It would be strange if they could maintain a good relationship under such circumstances.
"From your perspective, how do you view this matter?"
Perhaps unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere, or perhaps harboring other intentions, Kyoko Kirigiri asked Hikaru Kanzaki this question.
Kanzaki Teru believed the latter reason more than the reason that she couldn't stand the oppressive atmosphere, since Kirigiri Kyoko didn't seem like someone who would be affected by the atmosphere.
However, this question undoubtedly broke the unique tranquility of the moment, especially since it was the instant she asked it.
All eyes seemed to drift to Kanzaki Hikaru, as they were all very curious about what kind of answer he would give.
"Now is not the time to discuss this issue; you'll find out in due time."
However, Kanzaki Teru gave an answer that disappointed everyone.
Chapter 335: The Sixteenth
In this place under constant surveillance, Kanzaki Teru did not intend to reveal the clues he had obtained.
Kyoko Kirigiri should be able to understand this point, but I don't know why she still raised this question.
Is this a test? Or is there some other reason?
Just as Kanzaki Teru was pondering this question, the elevator finally stopped.
Although the exact depth cannot be estimated, the elevator took at least a minute to travel.
The descent speed is approximately 2.5 meters per second, indicating that this place is at least 100 meters underground.
Even for a school that receives such special attention from the state, it is highly unlikely that such a deep space would be dug.
Such spaces are usually used to hide things or to conduct dangerous experiments.
Thinking about it this way, their final destination must be some very ominous place.
However, the others obviously hadn't thought of this issue, since there was only one path ahead.
No longer hesitating as before, everyone stepped out of the elevator.
What comes into view is a courtroom-like setting; it's hard to imagine that such a scene could appear hundreds of meters underground.
"Oh, you're finally here! I've been so bored I'm ready to kill someone."
"What a twisted sense of humor..."
However, before even entering the area, Kanzaki Teru sensed the other party's malice.
Monokuma was already sitting on a high place, looking very lazy, but completely like a spectator, as if watching a performance.
What do you mean by that?
“If the dead are ostracized, how pitiful they would be, so I also added a place for the deceased.”
"As the dean, I'm truly amazing! I can actually think of the students like this, haha!"
Kanzaki Teru ignored Monokuma's insincere words and turned his attention back to the courtroom-like setting.
There are sixteen seats in this venue, and a black and white photograph of Sayaka Waltz, who had already died, is placed in one of them.
Even after death, they are still persecuted; it's no laughing matter.
"Then let's begin learning levels..."
"Then why does this venue have sixteen seats?"
Before Monokuma could continue speaking, Kanzaki Teru interrupted it.
"That's incredibly rude of you to me, the dean!"
Why are there sixteen seats in this venue?
Kanzaki Teru ignored Monokuma's complaints and simply restated his own question.
"Hmph, never mind. Having sixteen seats just means that this venue can only accommodate a maximum of sixteen people."
Okay, then we can start learning levels...
"There are only fifteen of us in total? This doesn't make any sense!"