A Liar's Truth [UNDER FINAL REVISION]

Ch 16: Words can also be blades

Third person point of view 

The classroom buzzed with whispers as Karasuma entered, his usual stern expression giving nothing away. Beside him stood a figure they never expected to see within these walls—poised, chin lifted just enough to feign confidence.

"Asano Ginka has been transferred to Class E as of today," Karasuma announced firmly, "She was also briefed on our mission and will participate in the assassination."

A heavy silence followed before hushed murmurs spread across the room.

"The Board Chairman really went through with it.."

"She's his own daughter, and he still sent her here?"

"But she wasn't demoted for grades or violence... She just spoke out."

It wasn't lost on them how harsh the system truly was—no one, regardless of who they are shall be spared. 

"I'm Asano Ginka, everyone! Please take care of me~"

Her sing-song voice and effortless smile contrasted with the weight of the situation, throwing some of them off. Why was she acting like this was nothing?

Karma leaned back in his chair, arms folded behind his head, and smirked. "Well, well, didn't expect royalty to fall from grace this soon."

Ginka  clasped her hands together, flashing him a smile of fighting spirit. "Aw, what a warm welcome! You make it sound like I've been exiled or something."

"Oho, did you not~?" 

Their playful banter sparked curiosity that even Nagisa was baffled. While he already witnessed Karma provoking her once, they now appeared close enough to have this kind of exchange. 

What exactly did they miss? 

Nagisa hesitated a little before raising his hand. "Um, Asano-san, are you.. really okay with this?"

It was a valid question. Even if she'd questioned the system, even if she'd chosen to stand against it—this was Class E. The weight of that transfer would follow her. If word got out, her reputation as an idol would suffer.

Ginka's eyes flickered with something unreadable twirling around dramatically. "Well, I don't exactly regret it. I'm actually here to prove that my father's philosophy is the weakest one of all~!"