Classroom of the Elite: Unconfined Genius (Test Phase)

Vol.1. Chapter 8.1 : Prelude to an Arduous Journey

"Alright, class. We're going to be doing a little test today. Please deliver these to the back of the room." Chabashira-frigid sensei's remarks resonated throughout the room without explanation.

We didn't respond in a way that would create a ruckus, but many of our classmates wore worried expressions.

"Because you already know a lot about the S-System, it's fine for me to tell you more than the other courses are permitted to know. To be frank, this test is really a guideline. "There will be no risk because the results will not appear on your report cards." That's what we're meant to tell the students in our classes. However, you guys, on the other hand, are unique," she clarified. "As you may have guessed, this test will affect the number of class points you will be earning in May. Newly enrolled freshmen take this surprise test at the end of their first month every year."

Horikita and I exchanged quick glances with each other. Her expression seemed to have a hint of anxiousness in it. If she was telling the truth, even if we're aware of the system, we're not immune to it. For example, even if no one in our class misbehaves, they can choose not to listen to the talks.

We've only just begun preparing for the midterms and finals, so no study groups have been formed yet. To put it another way, those who struggle with academics are definitely in trouble.

In the end, we can only give this test our best effort.

"Cheating will not be permitted whatsoever. If you disobey the rules, you will face severe consequences." Chabashira-Sensei warned as she strolled around the classroom.

I proceeded to delve into the test that had been provided to me. There were a total of thirty-five questions, consisting of thirty multiple-choice questions and five essays in this test.

If my calculations are correct, each correct response to a multiple-choice question will earn you 2.5 points, for a total of seventy-five points simply from multiple choices if you answer all of them correctly. The essay, on the other hand, would offer you a total of twenty-five points if you answered all of the questions properly. To be specific, five points would be awarded for each correct essay answer.

After thoroughly perusing the test, I realized that several of the questions were far too simple. At least, that's how it feels to me. In terms of difficulty, it's about two levels lower than what we encountered in the entrance examinations. I breezed through all of the multiple-choice questions, but as I neared the end of the test...

The last five essays were particularly challenging. The essays' questions appeared to be ones that only second-year or third-year high school students could answer. Of course, I could easily answer all of them because my knowledge considerably exceeds that of the ordinary first-year high school student, but not the same could be said with my classmates.

Given that I trained Eichiiro on several complex materials during our time at that government institution, I believe he could answer at least one of them correctly. I had no idea how smart Koenji was in terms of academics, so I had high expectations for him to do well, especially because he had always declared himself to be the man who would bring me my ultimate defeat.

Likewise, I also projected Arisu to receive a grade in the ninety to one hundred percentile. If she is as smart and brilliant as she claims, she'll be a menace I'll have to watch out for once she takes charge of her class.

It's not that I don't believe in Katsuragi, but I know very little about him other than the fact that half of the class supports his faction and that he is a very educated and capable man. Though, I have my doubts that he is wiser than Arisu. Then again, expect the unexpected they always say.