Fang Zheng really had a headache as to how to deal with the people in this world.

According to Fang Zheng's values, whether it was Enoshima Junko or those desperate remnants, they could just be killed. After all, many people died because of their evil deeds, so it was only natural that these people were sentenced to death and burned.

But Fang Zheng can't do this, because the "rules" of this world are not like this.

This world, in the final analysis, is a battle between "hope" and "despair", and more importantly, "despair" as an emotion is more difficult to control than a simple virus. This is actually very similar to the Hinamizawa syndrome in the Higurashi world, which will erode you unknowingly, make you suspicious, and finally completely collapse.

The same is true for this world. If you kill them, it means that you have no hope for them, but despair. Once despair arises, it will be eroded, then transformed, and finally collapsed and crazy.

Simply put, it is a choice between two options: either use hope to fight despair, or turn yourself into despair.

This made Fang Zheng, who was always happy to take revenge, very unhappy. I can't kill you even though I don't like you, and this makes me desperate.

Fortunately, Fang Zheng is not completely out of options...

Especially for a woman like Junko Enoshima who is as ugly as a sow and has a twisted personality, it is really difficult for Fang Zheng not to kill her. Fortunately, Fang Zheng has already thought of how to deal with Junko Enoshima. Even if he doesn't kill her, he has other ways to hold "hope" for Junko Enoshima.

It's just despair. Do you really think he can't deal with it?

Innocent!

But now, Fang Zheng is more concerned about Nanami Chiaki rather than Enoshima Junko.

"To be honest... when I first woke up, I was still very confused."

While fiddling with the game console that she had found from somewhere, Nanami Chiaki whispered.

"To me, it was just a dream, but it was so vivid, as if I had really fought with everyone in a death game for two years. I could even clearly remember everyone's name, what they looked like, what levels and monsters we encountered, and there was even a time when I really thought they lived in my world. But... this is obviously not the case."

Having said this, Nanami Chiaki's movements slowed down a little and her voice became much deeper.

"It took me a long time to convince myself that it was just a dream, not reality. But... on the day when I was about to enter Hope's Peak Academy, I found this card in my schoolbag again. This really made it difficult for me to understand. I didn't know what was going on. If it was just a dream, then why was there this card? I wanted to find out the reason. So, I finally decided to enter Hope's Peak Academy. I wanted to investigate and see if I could find any clues from this card... to figure out what I encountered before... exactly."

Nanami Chiaki raised her head, looked at Fang Zheng, and smiled.

"Although I didn't know whether it was a dream or reality at the time, I remember very clearly that it was you, the president, who led us step by step to the end. So, I also thought about being like you, the president, to bring everyone together and fight for a goal. Therefore, I chose to be the class monitor, and through games, let everyone communicate better and become companions... Even when facing Enoshima Junko."

As she spoke, Chiaki Nanami lowered her head as if to hide her shyness and continued to look at the screen of the handheld game console in her hand.

"So, even though I was brought to the death game maze by Junko Enoshima, I didn't give up, because I still remember how you, the president, led us to clear the 100th floor and leave the death game. However..."

Nanami Chiaki smiled bitterly.

"Reality is indeed different from games. It would be great if I had the 'Shield of the Mountains'."

The "Shield of Mountains" that Nanami Chiaki mentioned is the name of the equipment she used in the Death Game. Of course, she is just saying that now.

"If you want, I can give it to you."

Fang Zheng reached out and touched Nanami Chiaki's hair.

"Actually I have something to ask of you, Nanami."

"What is it? President?"

"You still remember what happened when I rescued you."

“…Yes, I still remember.”

Hearing this, a shadow finally appeared on Nanami Chiaki's face.

"At that time... I was game over."

"No, it should be said that there is still a chance."

Having said this, Fang Zheng stared at Nanami Chiaki.

"Nanami, if I give you another chance, would you be willing to do it again?"

"Why?"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Nanami Chiaki widened her eyes in surprise and looked at Fang Zheng.

"President, what you mean is..."

"I can let you go back to the time when you pushed open that door, walked into the room and were attacked. This time, I want you to break through Enoshima Junko's death game with your own strength, rescue your classmates, and then rescue us."

"Rescue... the president? Is it impossible for the president to leave here by himself?"

"Not at the moment, because this world has certain rules. If I break them by force, it will endanger the entire world. At that time, I don't know whether I or Enoshima Junko will do more harm to the world."

Fang Zheng shook his head. This was the idea that suddenly occurred to him when he saw Nanami Chiaki. He couldn't fully trust others, but Fang Zheng was absolutely sure of Nanami Chiaki's strength. After all, she was the pillar of the Dark Moon Sword. She had saved companions in the guild who were in danger more than once, so Fang Zheng believed that she would be able to do the same here.

"But... in reality, I don't have the power in the game..."

"Don't worry about that."

Hearing what Nanami Chiaki said, Fang Zheng chuckled, then he took out a ring and handed it to Nanami Chiaki.

“Put it on.”

"……?"

Chiaki Nanami took the ring and put it on her finger.

"Feel its power, and then silently activate it in your heart..."

Following Fang Zheng's instructions, Nanami Chiaki nodded, and then she closed her eyes. Soon, there was a flash of light, and the next moment, Nanami Chiaki suddenly had a set of pure white armor on her body, and she also had a huge shield and a long sword in her hand, like a tower shield, in the shape of wings.

"Hey? This isn't me in the game..."

After opening her eyes and looking at the equipment and armor in her hands, Nanami Chiaki was stunned.

"Yes, this is called Hard Light Armor. As for the principle... you won't understand even if I tell you. In short, you just need to know that it can completely restore your attributes and equipment capabilities in the game."

That's right, this is the plan Fang Zheng came up with after finding Nanami Chiaki. If he remembered correctly, the 77th generation students seemed to be in despair after watching the video of Nanami Chiaki's execution. If Nanami Chiaki was sent back to that time, then she might be able to save the other 77th generation students and stop them from being in despair. In this way, not only can Enoshima Junko avoid having more helpers, but she can also increase her combat power.

Of course, this is not without risks.

"You have to think carefully. I can only send you there once. Once time starts flowing again, I will never be able to pull you back. At that time, you can only rely on yourself. Besides, Enoshima Junko is not easy to deal with. Even with the hard light armor, she may find a way to target you. If you stay here, at least you can guarantee your personal safety, and we can also find other ways to leave."

“…”

After hearing Fang Zheng's reminder, Nanami Chiaki was silent for a long time. She looked at the armor on her body and the weapon in her hand, closed her eyes, then opened them again and looked at Fang Zheng.

"I have made my decision, President."

"Really..."

"Yes, Mr. Yukizome has entrusted all the students to me, and I will not give up. I will definitely save everyone, just like you, the president, once led us out of the death game. I also hope to bring hope to others with my own strength!"

"You have to think carefully. Some of your companions have been brainwashed by Enoshima Junko."

"……I know."

After hearing Fang Zheng's reminder, Nanami Chiaki's face turned pale. She certainly would not forget that it was Mikan Shinoki who pushed her into the secret door, and it was her most respected teacher Xuezome who led her into the abyss of the death game. But even so...

"Even so, I believe there will be a way!"

Looking at Nanami Chiaki's determined expression, Fang Zheng smiled.

"Well then, now that you've decided... let's get started."

Soon after that, Fang Zheng brought Nanami Chiaki to the underground passage again. Looking at the dim, dilapidated, bloodstained door and floor in front of him, Nanami Chiaki's expression was obviously a little stiff.

"There is a passage over there, but it has been buried. I don't know what the situation is like here. In short... you can only rely on yourself. Are you ready?"

"Okay, President."

Hearing Fang Zheng's question, Nanami Chiaki nodded vigorously. Fang Zheng raised his hand and waved it forward again. Soon, the surrounding space was instantly shattered. At the end of the shattered space, one could see a sharp blade flying towards them, as well as spikes rising from all directions.

If Fang Zheng had not rescued Nanami Chiaki in time, she would probably have died from the puncture.

"... Nanami?"

"I'm going, President."

Hearing Fang Zheng's call, Nanami Chiaki took a deep breath, stood in front of the space-time cave, and looked at Fang Zheng with a smile.

"Wait until I come back... Then, I'm leaving."

"Be careful on your journey."

Hearing Fang Zheng's response, Nanami Chiaki smiled at Fang Zheng again, then she turned around and jumped into the space-time cave.

At this moment, in the underground cave, Nanami Chiaki's classmates could only stand there, looking at the screen in despair. They watched as countless spikes pierced Nanami Chiaki's body. In just a moment, they could completely penetrate the girl's body and turn her into a bloody corpse.

However……

"clang--!!"

A dazzling light flashed by.

The next moment, the shining pure white light illuminated the darkness before their eyes. Everyone widened their eyes, staring at the scene on the screen in disbelief.

On the screen, Nanami Chiaki was still standing there, but unlike before, she was now wearing pure white armor, holding a huge tower shield in her left hand and a long sword in her right hand. A pair of white wings appeared from behind her. The spikes that had originally pierced Nanami Chiaki broke and shattered as if they had hit some invisible barrier.

“What the hell is this?!”

Seeing this, the expression on Enoshima Junko's face suddenly became extremely stiff. Just a moment ago, she was still waiting to enjoy the absolute despair and darkness brought by beating Nanami Chiaki to death. But at this moment...

what happened?

What's going on?

Am I hallucinating?

"What is this? What is this! What is this? What is this! What is this?"

Holding her head tightly, Junko Enoshima couldn't understand what was going on. However, at this moment, Chiaki Nanami had raised her head and stared at the screen. She raised the long sword in her hand and pointed it at Junko Enoshima.

"I know what you want to do, Junko Enoshima, but I will never let you succeed. I will return to everyone and protect everyone, just like before! If you want to continue playing this death game with me, then I will accompany you to the end, because... I am a super high school level game player, Nanami Chiaki."

“Aa ...

Hearing Nanami Chiaki's declaration, Enoshima Junko immediately held her head and screamed. Her legs struggled hard, and urine mixed with feces spilled from under Enoshima Junko's skirt, emitting a foul smell.

“What is this, what is this, what is this, what is this?! This is not despair, what is this?! Why, why did it turn out like this? It shouldn’t be like this, this shouldn’t be, this shouldn’t be ahhhhh!!”

While screaming, Junko Enoshima rolled desperately on the ground, allowing her body to be covered with yellow excrement. She tore her hair frantically, her eyes bulged like frogs, revealing a frenzied expression.

“This is not the despair I want, nor is it the hope I want. What on earth is this?! This kind of thing, this kind of unreasonable thing, ah ah ah ah!!!”

However, just as Enoshima Junko was going crazy, the 77th class member who was originally looking at the screen and watching the desperate video, now gradually had clear eyes.

"Nanami-san..."

"Nanami-san is waiting for us...!"

"We, we absolutely cannot delay here any longer!!"

“Ohhhhhhhh!!”

Along with the roar, one of the tall boys suddenly raised his fists and slammed them hard on the ground. Soon, the whole ground shook violently, and then the screens around them instantly turned into snowflakes. At this moment, the 77th batch of students who were unable to move for some unknown reason also trembled and returned to normal.

"Hurry, let's go find Nanami-san!!"

The next moment, everyone rushed out of the room and ran to the end of the corridor.