Chapter 2 - The Summoner of the Demon Realm

Principal Yuan Guangzhen was a bit caught off guard by this sudden question, but as an elder, he couldn't refuse.

Arashi Manami seemed to have expected this and spoke before Principal Yuan Guangzhen could give a clear answer.

"As far as I know, since the founding of Kanagawa High School, the entrance exams have consisted mainly of written tests and physical fitness tests, conducted over two days. The first day is for the physical fitness test, and the second day is for the written test."

Arashi Manami paused slightly and looked at Principal Yuan Guangzhen, who nodded in agreement.

"This year's exams are no different. They still consist of written and physical fitness tests, but there was a last-minute addition of a puzzle test after the first day's exams. The specific scores for the puzzle test were not disclosed until the overall results were announced. Why is that? I can't figure it out. Could you, Principal, provide some help on this matter?"

After finishing, Arashi Manami again looked directly at Principal Yuan Guangzhen, wearing the same calm smile on their face.

After a brief silence, Principal Yuan Guangzhen spoke slowly. Although his voice was not loud, it carried a certain authority. One could say he truly deserved to be the principal of Kanagawa High School.

"As we all know, the purpose of the entrance exams is to admit talented students to our school. Our school's mission is also to cultivate talented students and nurture their abilities to blossom and bear fruit. The additional test was put in place to better select talented students, which aligns with our school's original intention. How does that answer sound?"

Facing Principal Yuan Guangzhen's perfect response, Arashi Manami seemed to have anticipated it already, as their expression remained unchanged. They shifted the topic instead.

"But according to my investigation, there was one student whose scores on both the written test and physical fitness test were far below the admission line. However, when the puzzle test scores were added, it just barely exceeded the passing score. Moreover, the puzzle test unexpectedly had a high maximum score. Is this just a coincidence?"

At this point, Principal Yuan Guangzhen's expression showed a slight change.

"It seems that this is not something that can be investigated through conventional means, isn't it?"

Principal Yuan Guangzhen did not give an answer but instead countered with a question.

Arashi Manami remained unfazed by this response.

"Indeed, it is not something that can be investigated through conventional means, but it is necessary and valuable to do so."

"Then, can you tell me the specific necessity and value of it?"

At this point, Principal Yuan Guangzhen's tone changed, creating an unusually serious and stifling atmosphere in the room.

Nevertheless, Arashi Manami remained calm and brought up another topic.

"It seems that Principal hasn't answered my question yet. Is it truly a coincidence?"

"The first question has already been answered; that was the second question, and there is no need to answer it."

With that, Arashi Manami showed a completely different smile than before.

"I'll take my leave now and proceed according to the original plan."

Without receiving a clear answer from Principal Yuan Guangzhen, Arashi Manami slightly bowed and left the room.

To what extent were they willing to go for that person? It astonished Principal Yuan Guangzhen.

Then, suddenly, Principal Yuan Guangzhen's voice came from behind.

"Is this your father's intention? Or..."

Upon hearing the person Principal Yuan Guangzhen referred to, Arashi Manami's footsteps paused for a moment, but they didn't turn around. So, it was impossible to know their current expression, and the pause lasted only a brief moment before Arashi Manami left the room directly.

Although no answer was given, Principal Yuan Guangzhen had already obtained the answer.