Just as Ayanokoji thought, Mibuomi Aoi really did consider tricking Ayanokoji.
If Ayanokoji had been "naively sweet" and believed his words, joining the Zenshoukai, then he could have used the name of the people to pressure Ayanokoji into handing over control of the casino, and incidentally, make Meari and others join the Zenshoukai…
But unfortunately, Ayanokoji did not fall for the trick. Although Mibuomi Aoi was a bit disappointed, he was not disheartened.
"Aoi, so that means your real goal is the 'Landlord' patent? What do you want this patent for?" Miharu Taki Sakura continued to ask.
Mibuomi Aoi's lips curved upwards, "Sakura, don't you think… this game called Landlord is very suitable for our Zenshoukai?"
"What do you mean?"
Mibuomi Aoi sat in his office chair and began to explain with a smile.
"In the game of Landlord, there are two sides: the peasants and the Landlord. The peasants are more numerous, but the Landlord has three more cards, giving him the advantage of the first move and better resources.
For the peasants to win, besides good luck, the most important thing is the cooperation between the two players. As long as they cooperate well, they might not lose even with bad cards."
"We are the same. Our Zenshoukai's power is far inferior to that of the Student Council. We must rely on the Student Council President's whims to survive. To overthrow the Student Council, we must unite, work together, and have no one with divided loyalties."
Mibuomi Aoi tapped the table, his eyes burning, "Sakura, this game is very popular among other members of our Zenshoukai. In Private Hyakkaou Academy, this game also has many fans.
If I publicly announce that I am the creator of this game and tell the other members of the Zenshoukai that I invented this game to oppose the Student Council…"
Miharu Taki Sakura suddenly understood his idea.
"Because this game has become popular on campus, the members of the Zenshoukai will admire you more, complete your tasks more loyally, you will gain more popular support, and the Zenshoukai will be able to find more collaborators from the student body…"
"Exactly, that's my idea."
Mibuomi Aoi looked at Miharu Taki Sakura with admiration. Miharu Taki Sakura was indeed intelligent, understanding with just a hint.
He asked expectantly, "How about it? Sakura, are you willing to help me? Aren't you quite familiar with Ayanokoji? Can you persuade him well to transfer the patent rights to me? I will give him satisfactory compensation."
Miharu Taki Sakura had always worked for him. Mibuomi Aoi thought that this time Miharu Taki Sakura would also assist him in completing this matter.
However… Miharu Taki Sakura shook her head, "No, the game patent belongs to Ayanokoji. Since he is unwilling to transfer it to you, then let's drop this matter."
Mibuomi Aoi frowned and said in a deep voice, "That's not how it is. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka just hasn't thought it through and is still displeased with me, unwilling to make a deal with me. If he thinks it through, he might voluntarily transfer the patent rights to me."
Seeing Miharu Taki Sakura still silent, Mibuomi Aoi sighed and patiently advised her.
"Sakura, if this matter is successful, the momentum of our Zenshoukai will reach an unprecedented height. Our plan for the upcoming school festival will also be better implemented.
Sakura, you should know the importance of this matter, right?
I have been planning for over a year. Don't your Miharu Taki Family also hope that I will become the Student Council President? You have helped me for so long, you wouldn't want to fail at this point, would you?"
He's using the fiancée and family name to pressure me again…
Miharu Taki Sakura lowered her head, her eyes a little gloomy, but she still didn't relent, saying coldly, "I will not get involved in this matter. Since you want to make a deal with him, go yourself. I'm leaving."
After saying this, Miharu Taki Sakura turned and left without hesitation, not giving him any face.
"Ah… Sakura is good in every way, but she's too straightforward. That Ayanokoji guy seems to respect Sakura a lot. If she spoke, she might have been able to persuade him directly, right? What a pity…"
Mibuomi Aoi sighed, a hint of harshness flashing in his eyes, "It seems I need to put some pressure on Ayanokoji Kiyotaka…"
On Wednesday afternoon, as Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, Meari, and others were preparing for today's casino opening in the Club Building, a tall boy suddenly burst into the Cooking Room.
He wore a "dumb dog" tag on his chest, and with him came a girl with a red armband bearing the words "Student Council" on her arm.
"We haven't started operating yet, you're early." Kurume shouted at the two of them, signaling them to leave first.
"I'm not here to gamble." The boy shook his head, pointed his finger at Ayanokoji, and said angrily, "Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, I want to challenge you to a Formal Match!"
Ayanokoji and Meari exchanged glances, looking at each other in confusion.
What did this mean?
"What is a Formal Match?" Meari asked Ayanokoji's question.
The one who answered them was Togakushi Yukimi.
"A Formal Match is the only privilege granted to livestock. livestock have one opportunity to challenge anyone, and as long as the stakes are within reason, the challenged party cannot refuse.
Furthermore, if the opponent is a Student Council member, according to regulations, they must accept the Formal Match with no limit on the stakes."
Formal Match… It sounded like a very powerful privilege.
Ayanokoji asked Togakushi Yukimi, "Why haven't I heard you mention this before? Doesn't this mean that as long as one becomes livestock, even the Student Council President can be challenged?"
Togakushi Yukimi nodded, her expression solemn, "That's right. Once a Formal Match is initiated, even the Student Council President cannot refuse the challenge. livestock can completely use this opportunity to try to turn their fortunes around in one go and earn huge gambling profits."
"This is a one-time opportunity for everyone, and no one dares to use it lightly. Some people did use it at first, but it's like a gambler deep in debt borrowing money from a casino; it's a one-way street. Under normal circumstances, livestock will not easily exercise this privilege."
"It must be that Mibusakaomi guy!" Meari had a flash of insight and said indignantly, "He got the cold shoulder from you yesterday, so today he's coming to cause trouble!"
Ayanokoji looked at the boy, "You want to challenge me?"
"That's right, I want to challenge you using the right of a Formal Match! The stakes are five million!" The boy saw the large number of people present but showed no weakness, looking at Ayanokoji ambitiously.
"A Formal Match is a formal gamble and requires a Dealer belonging to the Student Council to supervise and record it. I am here to supervise this match."
The Student Council girl standing nearby bowed slightly to Ayanokoji and politely asked, "As the challenged party, although you have no right to refuse, you do have the right to choose the game. Ayanokoji, what game do you want to play?"
Ayanokoji hadn't participated in gambling for two weeks, but he habitually kept a guaranteed ten-pull opportunity. No matter what he competed in, he could win the gamble.
"Let's play dice."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was too lazy to waste time with him and said directly.
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