Outsider : Classroom Of The Elite

Chapter 3.8 - Hint

Day 2, 2:36 PM.

We didn't lose our way when returning to the camp. Horikita was understandably dissatisfied with what had happened during the trip.

I, on the other hand, was relatively content with our achievement. Not only did we gain class B's (irrational) cooperation, I also managed to directly throw sand at Ryuen's eyes.

I was curious to know where class A had relocated. As much as I wanted to search for their base by myself, I couldn't. Unfortunately, I didn't have our protagonist's fortnite.

Wait!?

Ayanokouji is with Sakura on the scout team. Perhaps they would stumble across the camp like they did originally. If that happens, then maybe I can get some more information out of them.

But I'd better not count on their luck.

Apart from that, I had something of high priority to take care of, and fast! Ibuki, who was trying her best to squeeze the leader's name, would inevitably be forced out of our camp the day after tomorrow. Meaning that I had a time limit of one and a half day to accomplish my plan.

I stopped on my track. Horikita confusedly looked at me.

"Why did you stop?"

"A request." I reached out for something in my pocket and then gave it to her. "Do not open under any circumstances."

"Why are you giving this to me?" she interrogated.

"It's necessary. You'll understand when it's time." I replied.

As expected, she was dissatisfied with my vague reply, but didn't question anything any further.

•••••

Day 2, 2:46 PM.

"Hey, they're back!" Karuizawa pointed out to us as soon as we stepped inside the cave.

The food gatherer's group had already returned. We already noticed some students poking around with the cookware set, perhaps they were trying to cook something.

"Guess what? We're stacked today!" Okitani shouted enthusiastically.

"Sure seems like it." I mused.

"Right! I mean look at all these stuff!"

Apparently, everyone was on cloud nine ever since they got back from the forest. They managed to get a decent amount of food. My eyes landed on a few dozens of banana vines lying on the floor. Perhaps they found those trees sooner than expected.

But banana's can only fill so much of our stomach. So I'm guessing they found something more than that.

After receiving all the information from my classmates, I removed myself from the crowd and sat next to the water container. I was so thirsty that my throat was as dry as the Sahara. But to my surprise, there was not a single drop of water.

"You've got to kidding me."

I looked around for a bottle that had some water in it, but I was disappointed. I released a sigh. I was going to leave and refill the container, until a familiar blue haired girl approached me.

"Here." she pushed a half-filled bottle at me, which I gladly accepted.

"Thanks."

"Just drink it."

In an attempt of not to annoy her with the 'indirect kiss' phenomenon, I drank the water without touching the opening of the bottle.

As soon as I gulped, it felt like my soul had returned to my body.