A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1515 - 1022: Heart Execution

Chapter 1515: Chapter 1022: Heart Execution

"............"

The students in the classroom didn’t say a word, but everyone was looking at Duanmu Huai—Tasuku wasn’t around, and it was obvious they hoped Duanmu Huai would resolve this troublesome matter.

Damn it, it wasn’t even my choice of person, yet the issue somehow landed on me!

Duanmu Huai cursed inwardly at that moment, but soon his eyes shifted, and he did come up with an idea.

"Alright, let me say a few words."

As expected, once Duanmu Huai spoke, the others hurriedly looked over, but he didn’t make an immediate decision. Instead, he scanned the room and then fixated on someone.

"Nakaseko, come out!"

"........."

Under Duanmu Huai’s call, a girl with shoulder-length short hair, exuding an air of classical elegance, stepped out. She was Nakaseko Kaori from the trumpet group, and also the source of this dispute. Duanmu Huai had heard from Mary that Nakaseko Kaori was gentle, helpful, very caring, and quite popular among everyone.

Unfortunately, being gentle and likable wasn’t enough to secure victory.

"Teacher———!"

Seeing Duanmu Huai call Nakaseko Kaori out, the girl who had been arguing with Kousaka Rina earlier was startled and wanted to say something, but Duanmu Huai just gave her a look, making her obediently shut up like a sheep facing a tiger.

"What do you think?"

Duanmu Huai looked at Nakaseko Kaori and asked.

"Never mind what others say, what are your own thoughts? Fair or not? I just want your answer———everyone else shut up!"

"............"

Under Duanmu Huai’s intimidation, those in the Wind Band Club who wanted to speak also shut their mouths. Facing Duanmu Huai’s scrutiny, Nakaseko Kaori lowered her head, remained silent for a while, and then looked up.

"I......I hope there can be another selection."

"You’re not willing to let it go, are you."

"............"

Faced with Duanmu Huai’s inquiry, Nakaseko Kaori nodded, which was understandable. Like others said, Nakaseko Kaori was already a third-year student, and this national competition was her last chance. If she couldn’t have the trumpet solo, it would be a regret......

But Duanmu Huai certainly wouldn’t pity her for that. Among the heretics who died by his hand, many had even more tragic fates, and he didn’t even flinch when he crushed them, let alone something as trivial as this in his eyes.

"Good, then I’ll give you both a chance."

Duanmu Huai looked at Nakaseko Kaori and Kousaka Rina, a wicked grin appearing on his face—seeing his smile, many started trembling, having a bad premonition.

"I think letting Tasuku and me make the choice is not satisfying to you, right? Then, it’s simple, you two make the choice yourselves!"

"Huh?"

Perhaps Duanmu Huai’s words were too unexpected, leaving everyone dumbfounded, not understanding his meaning.

"It’s simple; a week from now is the next ensemble practice. After it ends, I’ll have you two compete solo—yes, in front of everyone, you’ll perform alternately, and you decide among yourselves who is most suited for the solo!"

"Hiss......!"

At this point, everyone gasped in unison.

This is truly killing them emotionally!

It’s not leaving it to the teacher to decide, nor to others, but making them directly face off against each other!

Previously, the selections were conducted with one person entering the classroom at a time, performing according to Tasuku’s requirements, so they were unaware of how others performed. But now......Duanmu Huai essentially turned over the table, making them clash directly in front of everyone! Performing together will make it clear who is better, and there will be no excuses then.

"I’ll give you a week to prepare."

Duanmu Huai looked at his watch.

"In a week, in front of everyone, you’ll decide for yourselves."

"........."

"Any questions?"

"No, none!"

"Good."

Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Then it’s settled. I hope this is the last time. Instead of wasting time on these trivial matters, you’d better practice more!"

After saying this, Duanmu Huai turned and left directly, and Kousaka Rina stood silently for a moment, then left the classroom as well. Nakaseko Kaori also followed suit, and as they all left, the classroom immediately became lively again.

"Teacher Duanmu is really scary, to come up with such an idea......"

"It was the same before. Just a few complaints from the third-year students, and he turned around and brought back all those second-year students who had quit......

The club members whispered among themselves, all looking quite unsettled. They finally understood how scary Duanmu Huai was—not his temperament this time, but his methods.

While it’s common for advisor teachers in Japanese clubs to scold students, especially in sports, where it’s normal to be berated in front of everyone, Duanmu Huai rarely scolded people. However, his methods were more unbearable than a scolding. Previously, due to some third-year students’ loose mouths wanting selection based on seniority, which displeased Duanmu Huai, he brought back those second-year students who had originally quit, forcibly doubling the difficulty of the Wind Band Club’s selections.

After the selection, some returning second-year students didn’t get selected, but several did. It’s easy to imagine that if Duanmu Huai hadn’t brought them back, those positions would have belonged to the internal members of the Wind Band Club.

The result is that the student who initially shot off their mouth is now being blamed by many, and he can’t raise his head in the club.

Honestly, it would have been better if Duanmu Huai had just scolded him directly.

Now he’s actually conducting a public selection, with the decision resting on Nakaseko Kaori and Kousaka Rina, making them decide for themselves!

Just thinking about it is chilling.

Being in the Wind Band Club, everyone has some level of appreciation for music; comparing the two, the better one is evident, and no matter who loses, there’s no arguing. Even if she insists, others wouldn’t recognize it, even if they don’t say it aloud. This is equivalent to public execution...

Japanese people usually care about face, rarely shutting someone down so directly in public, but Duanmu Huai really doesn’t care about this. If you make me unhappy, I’ll make you unhappy. Think it’s unfair? Then I’ll create an absolutely fair environment and have you decide your own worth.

How’s that for fairness?

"Wow......Lord Duanmu, your move is just too wicked."

Bouncing around behind Duanmu Huai, Banriya was observing the empty school building while whispering.

"What will happen to the loser?"

"What does that have to do with me? They want fairness, so I give them fairness. Whoever wins or loses is none of my concern. They’re young and full of problems, with this or that, annoying as hell. If they just listened, there wouldn’t be so many issues."

"If Lord Duanmu wants them to listen, I have a way!"

At this point, Banriya’s eyes lit up, and she hurried over.

"What way?"

"It’s simple."

Looking at Duanmu Huai, Banriya giggled, then extended her hand to take out a box from behind her.

"What’s this?"

Duanmu Huai took the box, only to see the cover featuring several schoolgirls in sailor uniforms, disheveled and blushing, with a title below.

"Hypnotic Garden — Shame X Uniform after school"

"This is a newly released masterpiece. It tells the story of the protagonist who, after gaining hypnosis abilities, gradually turns all the girls in the school into his star slaves, thus ruling the campus. I thought this could inspire you, Lord Duanmu......ouch!"

However, before Banriya could finish, Duanmu Huai smacked her with the box, causing Banriya to crouch down holding her head defensively.

"Lord Duanmu, be gentle! This is a limited edition, and the box is heavy!"

"You little perverted nightmare loli, don’t you have anything serious to do? You even dare bring this to school?"

"I’m serious, Lord Duanmu, look at all the beautiful girls in the Wind Band Club. If you make them obediently submit, then there’ll be no more trouble. Even Nakaseko Kaori and Kousaka Rina would be no exception. If you could have them settle scores in bed, they wouldn’t argue anymore......"

"Oh, just shut up. Which shameless game’s fairy did you come from......"

Faced with this constantly erratic little loli, Duanmu Huai was speechless.

"Besides, even rabbits don’t eat grass near their burrows. If I were to indulge, it wouldn’t be at my own school."

"So, where does Lord Duanmu plan to go?"

"I’ll look around outside!"

Having finished surveying the school, Duanmu Huai led Banriya to the school gate, closed it, and patted the little loli on the head.

"You all head back first. I’m going out to enjoy myself."

"A red-light district? Lord Duanmu, are you going to a red-light district?"

"Even if I go, I won’t take you. Shoo, shoo, shoo!"

After chasing Banriya away, Duanmu Huai tidied himself and left the school, heading to———a red-light district!

Exactly!

Oh, this kind of brothel experience is now only found in Japan.

Of course, to be safe, Duanmu Huai didn’t choose a nearby one. Even rabbits don’t eat grass near their burrows, not to mention it would be embarrassing if seen by others. Fortunately, Mary was around, so she could take care of the kids, allowing Duanmu Huai to go and enjoy himself!

Although that’s what Duanmu Huai thought, but......

"Oh dear, we’re so sorry, this customer, our shop is full, we really have no one available right now......"

"I—we’re closing up, really sorry......"

"Wh-which group are you from? This place belongs to the Toujou Group! Quick, call the boss, someone is causing trouble here!"

.........Damn it!

Walking out of the bar disgruntled, Duanmu Huai wore a displeased expression. He visited several stores, only to be told by the owners as soon as he entered that either they were full or closing down———it’s not even twelve yet, what the hell are you closing for?

Some even mistook him for a Yakuza out to cause trouble.

Don’t you enlarge your dog eyes and look, do I look like I’m with the Yakuza?

"Hey, you there, tall guy?"

As Duanmu Huai was fuming uselessly, suddenly a voice called from behind him. He turned to see a colorfully dressed girl, with colorful dyed hair, wearing a uniform, and carrying a bag, smiling at him. Seeing Duanmu Huai’s appearance, her smile froze slightly before she spoke.

"Do—do you want to do something fun with me?"

"Oh?"

Hearing the girl’s proposal, Duanmu Huai raised an eyebrow, then walked up to her.

"That depends on how fun it is."

Then, he spoke.