"I didn't expect that you, Mr. Fang Zheng, would really enjoy yourself..."

Walking into the classroom, Celestia was speechless when she saw the scene in front of her. She had originally thought that Fang Zheng must be very uncomfortable staying in the classroom, so in order to get closer to them, she even went to the cafeteria to get some dessert. But when Celestia arrived at the classroom...

What is this?

Looking at the classroom in front of her, Celestia was speechless.

The entire classroom had been completely changed by Fang Zheng's arrangement. The desks were divided into two rows, one of which was longer and L-shaped. After the tablecloth was put on it, it felt like a bar, not to mention that there was a coffee machine, a water dispenser, as well as fruits and highball glasses on it...

On the other side, there is a dining table made up of four small tables. The chairs were moved directly to the corner by Fang Zheng and neatly arranged in a row. There is also a screen and a comfortable and soft big bed in the corner. If it weren't for the steel plates nailed to the wall that spoil the view, this can basically be seen as a 1LDK finely decorated private room in a modern and economical style.

Why does it feel like it’s more luxurious than my own dormitory?

Celestia looked at Fang Zheng, then at the dessert in her hand, and instantly felt that the cake didn't smell good anymore...

"Where did you get these things?"

Looking at the three-layer refrigerator in the corner, the floor lamp, and the luxurious, comfortable and soft sofa next to it, Celestia was also puzzled. Could this person really tear down the school and live in it as his own home?

"I'm a magician, so it's normal for me to carry something with me. When you're out, you can't treat yourself badly, right?"

As he spoke, Fang Zheng took a cup and placed it on the table.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Just juice, thank you."

Celestia was shaken for only a moment, but soon returned to normal and answered with her usual elegant smile.

Hearing Celestia's answer, Fang Zheng glanced at her, then went to the refrigerator to get a can of juice and poured it into the cup. Celestia picked up the cup and took a sip as if tasting red wine. Then, she showed a slightly surprised expression.

"This juice is really delicious... I have never tasted juice like this before..."

"Of course, you can't buy this stuff here."

Fang Zheng didn't care about Celestia's sigh. Most of the food and daily necessities he carried with him were from the game world. Because this world focused on entertainment, the technology tree in this area was also quite high. Basically, all the things needed for food, clothing, housing and transportation were the most comfortable, even the juice sold on the street.

Although the can of juice that Fang Zheng took out looked like an ordinary can of juice, it was actually a kind of juice that was extracted using a unique squeezing technology from the gaming world. It retained the original flavor of the fruit while increasing the deliciousness of the juice itself. If this thing were on Earth, it would have no problem beating Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

"Well, Miss Celestia, what do you want from me?"

Fang Zheng was not interested in arguing with the other party about the juice. He smiled and crossed his hands in front of him, staring at Celestia in front of him.

"I hope to reach a deal with you, Mr. Fang Zheng."

"trade?"

Hearing this word, Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows.

"That's interesting, what's the deal?"

"I hope Mr. Fang Zheng can protect me."

Celestia turned serious when she said this.

"I think Mr. Fang Zheng should have realized that not everyone among these people will believe what you say. Some of them may take risks and do something dangerous."

"Of course, I know there will be people who are stubborn."

Fang Zheng didn't take Celestia's reminder seriously. It was a prisoner's dilemma, and it was normal. In fact, Fang Zheng thought that some of those people might think that he and Monokuma were in the same group, and he was just putting on a show for them.

The so-called "North Wind and the Sun" is like this. In this story, the North Wind and the Sun made a bet to see who could make passers-by take off their clothes. Then the North Wind blew a fierce wind, but the people around wrapped their clothes tighter. The Sun, on the other hand, radiated warm sunlight, and under the sunlight, the passers-by took off their clothes one after another.

Simply put, although the two methods are different, the purpose is the same.

If we consider it now, then Black and White Bear could also be the North Wind, and Fang Zheng could be the Sun. Although they appear to be at odds on the surface, they may have the same goal in private... This possibility does not exist.

"Although I have no objection to living here, I am worried that the criminals will attack me. After all, generally speaking, a weak woman like me is an easy target."

From a certain perspective, Celestia's worries were reasonable. There were many students who couldn't fight, but if you really counted them, she, as a super high school level gambler, was obviously one of them. In terms of fighting power, apart from Fang Zheng, the best fighter in this group was "super high school level fighter" Oogami Sakura, followed by "super high school level killer" Genocide Sho and "super high school level biker" Yamatoda.

It's hard to say about the fighting power of other people, but basically women except Ogami Sakura are a weak group. As for men, Makoto Naegi and Fujisaki are both weaklings with no fighting power at all.

"In that case, why don't you go find Oogami Sakura?"

Staring at Celestia, Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes and asked his question.

"We are both women, and Oogami Sakura will not stand by and watch her friends die. Wouldn't it be better if she protects us?"

Although on the surface he looks like a two-meter tall man with scars all over his body.

"I'm not worried that Okami-san will do something to me."

Celestia’s smile did not change at all.

"But I'm worried that if classmate Da Shen dies, I will probably be considered the murderer. But Mr. Fang Zheng is different. Given your status, even if we kill you, it won't do us any good. Moreover, Mr. Fang Zheng is very powerful. Whether it's a direct attack or a conspiracy, I believe you have a way to deal with it. Therefore, if I can get your protection, it will also increase my chances of survival."

“That’s really interesting.”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng nodded. Indeed, the rule in the student handbook was "You can graduate only if you kill your classmates without being discovered", but Fang Zheng was not considered a student here, so killing him would not be considered breaking the rules, and naturally there was no question of whether he could graduate or not.

Moreover, for Ogami Sakura, who conquered the world with her fists, the mystery and power brought by a magician are obviously more important to Celestia. As a "super high school-level gambler", Celestia uses her brain, and people who use their brains generally look down on those who can only use their fists. Perhaps in Celestia's eyes, Ogami Sakura is the type of person who is "easy to dodge an open attack but difficult to defend against an arrow from the dark." Even if she doesn't worry about being killed head-on, there is no guarantee that someone won't poison her or something.

"You said before that this was a deal, right? All I have to do is protect your safety. So, since it's a deal, what do you have to pay?"

"Of course it is..."

As she spoke, Celestia stood up and looked at Fang Zheng with a smile on her face.

"I'm on my own."

"oh?"

"Just as what these words mean, I will dedicate myself to you. You can do whatever you want, Mr. Fang Zheng. You can also regard this as the necessary sacrifice for a weak woman to survive."

"I see."

Fang Zheng did not seem particularly surprised by Celestia's suggestion.

"But this deal should be risky for you. If I am really in cahoots with Monokuma, then I may abandon you or even kill you after playing with you. Have you considered this possibility?"

"Of course, so it's a gamble."

"gambling?"

"Yes, I am a super high school level gambler, so Mr. Fang Zheng, this time I am putting everything I have on the gambling table. If I lose, as you said, I will lose everything, even my life. But if I win, then I have a feeling that I can get unprecedented gains."

"interesting."

Fang Zheng grinned and smiled. He admired Celestia in the game, and now it seemed that she was even more interesting than in the game.

"Since this is such a big bet, I think both of us should lay the groundwork and make preparations first."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng's fingers moved flexibly, and then a ring appeared in his hand. Then Fang Zheng stretched out his hand and flicked it, and the ring flew towards Celestia and landed in her hand.

"This is?"

"You can think of it as a magic item. If you put it on your finger, it will protect you from a fatal blow. In simple terms, it's like giving you an extra life. It will also tell me that you're in danger. Use it."

"It's a really beautiful ring."

Looking at the ring inlaid with a red gem in her hand, Celestia then put it on her ring finger and proudly showed it to Fang Zheng.

"Well, thank you for the ring, Mr. Founder."

"You're welcome."

Watching Celestia leave the classroom, Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes and revealed a meaningful smile.

I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate again.

In the next few days, the development of the matter was basically the same as what Fang Zheng had seen in the game, but there were some differences. For example, Fujisaki's current job was to study the program structure of the iron gate, while Ogami Sakura was responsible for protecting him. The others searched other parts of the first floor to see if there were any clues or hidden passages.

By the way, Fang Zheng also asked Miaomu to look for the capsule toy machine in the convenience store again - but it was useless and there was still nothing.

It seems that there is no hope for the IF line at all.

After that, Black and White Bear never appeared in front of the crowd again. It was obvious that it didn't want to be hacked to death by Fang Zheng a few more times. However, it still communicated with others through radio and television. Just like the plot in Fang Zheng's memory, after finding that everyone was passive and obviously didn't intend to kill each other, Black and White Bear arranged for them to go to the audio-visual room to watch a tape. Although Fang Zheng didn't know what they watched, it was obvious that when everyone walked out of the audio-visual room, their faces became slightly ugly and complicated.

Then on the next day...

"Ding dong bang dong."

When Fang Zheng got up in the morning and was brushing his teeth and washing his face, the radio suddenly started, and then the black and white bear's shameless voice appeared in his ears.

"Attention, a body has been found, a body has been found!"

“…Haha.”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng shrugged his shoulders, washed his face, and then walked out of the classroom and came to the dormitory area where everyone was. At this moment, a group of people had gathered in front of a room.

"What's going on?"

At this moment Fang Zheng also walked over and asked, and hearing his question, everyone said nothing and silently made way for him. Then Fang Zheng walked into the room and looked forward. Then he saw - a dead person lying on the ground and pink blood scattered around him.

Wait, the blood of people in this world really is pink?!

Isn't this for harmony?

Looking at the pink bloodstains beside the corpse in front of him, Fang Zheng curled his lips and said nothing. You know, in the game, whether it is a cutscene or death, as long as there is bleeding, the blood is pink. Many players have always believed that this is just for harmony.

Now it seems... Damn, it's really a realist?

But the most important thing is...the person who died was not Sayaka Maizono?

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng silently glanced at Sayaka Maizono, who was pale and bloodless in the crowd. According to the game process, the first body to be discovered should be hers. But now, the one lying on the ground is that super high school-level fat otaku Yamada Ichi-San.

Well, now I have indeed become a “dead” fat otaku.

Soon, Monokuma's voice sounded again, and the content was the same as in the game, which was nothing more than "The criminal is among you" and "Everyone needs to investigate the clues and then start the class judgment. If they cannot identify the real criminal, then everyone except the criminal will be executed..."

Everyone who spoke also looked pale and sweated profusely.

"Let's start the search now!"

"No matter what, we must find the clues."

Fang Zheng waved his hand as he watched the others scatter to search for clues.

“That’s not necessary.”

"……Why?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard Fang Zheng's words, and then Wu Qili frowned.

"What do you mean? Are you a criminal?"

"If I were the criminal, you would all be dead."

Fang Zheng silently retorted to Wu Qie, then looked away.

"It's too troublesome to find clues. Let's just watch the replay."

"But... weren't all the cameras smashed by you, Fang Zheng-jun? And there are no cameras in the personal rooms..."

At this time, the transvestite angel Fuji Saki also spoke curiously.

"No need for cameras, time will tell us the answer."

Then, Fang Zheng looked at everyone.

"When did Yamada Ichi-san die?"

"One in the morning."

Celestia gave her answer.

"very good."

Fang Zheng nodded and then snapped his fingers.

The next moment, the scene in front of everyone changed. The room, which was originally in a mess due to the fight, instantly returned to its original state, and Yamada Ichimi, who was supposed to be dead, was now sitting on the sofa, shaking his fat body, humming a song and flipping through a magazine.

Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned.

"What, what, what is this?!"

The bikers screamed in surprise, totally unable to understand.

"This happened at half past twelve last night."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng silently glanced at the onlookers around him who had different expressions on their faces.

"There is no need to look for any clues or make inferences. We just need to turn back the time here to last night and we will know exactly what happened."

Having said this, Fang Zheng smiled slightly.

"Some people may think that their murder method is perfect and will not be discovered, but unfortunately... time will record everything."