Whole School Transmigrated: I Have 3 Daily Intel

Chapter 35: Chapter 33: Lord, It’s Time to Build Your Own Faction

A guaranteed food supply every day just for joining the Survival Association?

The moment Sima said this, countless people in the crowd were stunned. An intense look of interest appeared on nearly every face.

After all, what was the biggest problem for everyone after being transported here?

Extraordinary Creatures?

No, those were just a danger you faced while looking for food.

The most pressing concern was, and always had been, food!

Students who were originally uninterested in the Student Union’s rebranding and invitation to join were now eager to sign up.

Even though most students went out looking for food every day, the majority didn’t know the first thing about foraging.

Forget hunting or fishing—they couldn’t even tell the difference between edible wild vegetables and weeds. Every day, they could only forage for wild fruits and roots to stave off their hunger.

They never ate their fill, but they never quite starved to death either. Every day was a living hell.

If joining the Survival Association meant a guaranteed basic food supply, it would be an absolute lifesaver.

Even if they had to go out on missions, the Student Union—no, the Survival Association—would definitely send several members out together.

Compared to going out in small groups of a few people or joining a small club, the safety in numbers would be a massive improvement.

On top of that, there were other benefits like medical support and information sharing. It sounded like paradise.

"Chairman Sima, is what you’re saying true? If we join the Survival Association and follow orders, will we really be guaranteed food?"

a female student near the stage asked.

"Of course it’s true. I, Sima, give you my word. I would never deceive my fellow survivors. As long as you are a member of the Survival Association, you will never have to worry about food again!"

"As long as you complete your daily tasks and contribute, you will receive food."

"Of course, the Survival Association will not treat any member unfairly. If you undertake dangerous missions or achieve major gains, you will receive greater rewards based on your contribution. In short, the more capable you are, the more you’ll get!"

Sima’s voice boomed from the speakers, echoing across the entire campus.

The last shred of doubt in most people’s minds vanished. They raised their hands and shouted the four words, "I want to join!"

Countless people surged toward the stage, and the scene instantly became chaotic.

"Everyone, please don’t rush! One at a time! As long as you’re willing to join our Survival Association, we will accept you..."

Sima directed his members to maintain order among the surging students, an irrepressible smile spreading wider and wider across his face.

’My plan was a success,’ he thought. ’First, use danger to stir up their fears, then use immense benefits to lure them in. Those students who were wavering before will now flock to my side.’

’Combining threats with promises has always been an essential art of manipulation for those who wish to achieve great things.’

’By leveraging this bloody incident, I don’t even have to display my own might. The grace I show will seem far greater than usual. This was truly a brilliant move on my part.’

’Right now, whether it’s fighting for territory on campus or seizing resources, numbers are everything!’

’Only with enough people can I crush the other clubs and facilitate my future plans.’

’As for the promised food supply?’

’I won’t shortchange the capable ones. They’ll have plenty to eat.’

’But for those who just want to freeload and take it easy...’

’A small piece of bread a day also counts as a guaranteed food supply. As long as they don’t starve to death, it’s fine.’

’I could even collect some "interest" from them, like those daily settlement Cards. I should see if I can get my hands on those... ’

’No matter how I look at it, I won’t lose out.’

’I never make a losing deal...’

Of the nearly one thousand people in the Central Square, about half of the students headed toward the stage, trying to sign up for the Survival Association.

The rest remained where they were. They were either from clubs and student groups already at odds with Sima, or they intended to wait and see, or... they simply didn’t trust him.

They knew the former Student Union had seized most of the supplies from the shops and cafeterias, making them the faction with the largest stockpile on campus.

But they absolutely refused to believe Sima would be so kind as to hand out food to support so many people for free.

Though his stockpile was large, it was one thing to feed the original hundred or so members of the Student Union for a while.

But for hundreds, or even over a thousand people? It would be nearly depleted in less than three days.

A guaranteed food supply and no more hunger just for joining? Who was he trying to kid?

As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. There had to be a catch.

And then there were the so-called "multiple benefits." Setting aside the others, just look at the medical support.

Where in the entire school was there a doctor?

The only one was supposedly a half-assed "veterinarian." Rumor had it his family was in the business, and he’d picked up a few tricks—and only a few tricks.

That guy had indeed joined the Survival Association, but if you let him treat you, weren’t you afraid he’d kill you instead?

To get even the most basic food by joining the Survival Association, there had to be hidden requirements. It couldn’t be as simple as "following orders" like he claimed.

What if they ordered you to investigate Extraordinary Creatures? Would you go or not?

His words sounded nice, but they were full of pitfalls.

Anyone familiar with Sima knew he was no saint...

At the edge of the square, Chen Chong, Xu Jun, and the other two had not left. They had watched the entire speech.

Jia Wen, fanning himself with a feather fan, narrowed his eyes and said:

"First, he used yesterday’s incident to highlight the terror of the Extraordinary Creatures, adding to the pressure on the already panicked crowd to create even greater fear and throw their minds into chaos!"

"Then, he changed the name, shedding the student body’s pre-transmigration resentment toward the Student Union, as well as the negative association with them seizing food post-transmigration. He has removed the downsides!"

"He’s established a new faction to deepen their sense of presence, belonging, and identity... giving them a place to belong!"

"Finally, he promised them what they need most—food—offering them a great benefit!"

"What a masterful combination of schemes! A truly unique way of bestowing favors to win people over!"

"My Lord, Sir, this man... is no simple character..."

Xu Jun remained silent. Aside from being shocked that so many people had died yesterday, he had no strong feelings about the Student Union’s name change and recruitment drive.

Wang Biao also said nothing. For him, his only goal was to follow Chen Chong. If his Sir wasn’t worried, then he didn’t need to be either.

"With several thousand people in this school, there are bound to be a few with superior intellect and ambition. A person who could become the president of the Student Union is naturally not going to be that simple,"

Chen Chong said casually, his expression impassive.

Jia Wen thought for a moment and said, "There is something I wish to say, but I am not sure if it is my place."

"Speak."

Jia Wen put away his feather fan, clasped his hands in a formal gesture, and said with a solemn expression:

"I know that you, Sir, and my Lord are like brothers, and that my Lord has no desire to contend for power, choosing instead to follow your lead. That being the case, I will naturally do my utmost to assist you, Sir."

"Before today, this place was divided among multiple factions, each holding the others in check. Things were relatively peaceful."

"But today, the Survival Association’s power will expand rapidly. That Sima is resourceful and cunning. The other factions, in order to protect themselves, will either have to merge with the Survival Association or rapidly expand their own power to compete."

"When that time comes, even with your considerable strength, Sir, you will not be able to face the Survival Association and the other factions alone. When tigers are set loose to devour wolves, you will inevitably be caught in the crossfire!"

"Sir, perhaps... it is time for you to build your own faction as well. Whether to defend against those with ulterior motives or to acquire resources, there is always strength in numbers..."

Chen Chong glanced at Jia Wen and said,

"Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I was already thinking the same thing. Sima only dares to do this because he has abundant supplies. While it will cause the Survival Association’s numbers to skyrocket, snatching up people so brazenly will thoroughly offend the other clubs, making him their number one enemy."

"Besides, I don’t believe he’s willing to part with that many resources to feed so many people. He’s just making empty promises right now to trick them into joining."

"Once they realize they’ve been duped, some will quit. Its expansion won’t be as dramatic as it looks. And with the other clubs watching, the Survival Association will be too busy with recruitment to actively absorb unaffiliated students who are just observing for now."

"If we wanted to form a team and recruit people now, we couldn’t compete with the major clubs."

"With multiple factions competing, the supplies and conditions they offer will only get better and better, giving those who are undecided the chance to jack up their price. Even if we managed to recruit them, their loyalty wouldn’t be genuine. We’d also attract the attention of the other factions prematurely. The best course of action is to wait!"

"Two possibilities will emerge. First, the Survival Association becomes the largest faction, but not strong enough to take over the entire school, leading to a continued stalemate and a brief period of balance with the other factions."

"The second is that most people are absorbed by the Survival Association, leaving the other major clubs on the verge of collapse. The remaining unaffiliated people will become the Survival Association’s sworn enemies."

"At that point, whether we cooperate with them or absorb them, we won’t need to offer huge benefits, and we can also weed out the disloyal. The timing will be far better than it is now."

Jia Wen nodded slowly. "What you say is absolutely right, Sir. Although there are some differences from my own thoughts, in certain aspects, our ideas align perfectly."

Chen Chong turned to leave, his tone exceptionally calm.

"The best choice right now is to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. No matter which way things develop, we must accumulate enough resources and strength."

"In short, build high walls, gather more grain..."

Jia Wen’s eyes lit up, and he looked at Chen Chong with a trace of astonishment.

Six short words that captured the essence of their current situation. Even he couldn’t have put it so brilliantly!

’Before, I only thought he had a superior mind and was exceptionally clever,’ Jia Wen reflected. ’Now I see it’s far more than that.’

’No wonder my Lord trusts him and follows him so completely...’

Chen Chong’s expression grew a little grave. Events were unfolding even faster than he had anticipated.

’The idea of forming a team wasn’t some sudden impulse; I’ve had it since the first day I arrived here.’

’But unlike Sima, who is just handing out supplies to indiscriminately absorb people, caring only about quantity, I care more about quality.’

’After all, a team isn’t just a group for a game. It needs a common goal: to strive for survival.’

’Anyone I accept must not only be capable but also trustworthy.’

’As for why I don’t just take Xu Jun and the others to join an existing team?’

’Chen Chong didn’t think joining another club or the Survival Association was a good choice. More than likely, they would just be treated as cannon fodder, bringing their own resources only to be consumed.’

’It’s only been a few days since we were transported here. There haven’t even been that many conflicts over resources yet, but they’re already fighting over territory and power, frantically poaching members. How could the people leading these groups be any good?’

’Rather than trust others, Chen Chong trusted himself more.’

’In the current situation, only by braving the torrent would he earn the right to survive.’

’Now, the problems faced in the struggle for survival were no longer as simple as food shortages and the danger of Extraordinary Creatures. Their own kind were now part of the problem.’

’It seems that from now on, I have to find and accumulate as many food and Cards as possible, and quickly...’

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