A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 1562 - 1052: Making Trouble!

After dealing with those two Non-compliant Gods, Duanmu Huai returned to his peaceful daily life. Of course, one thing he wanted to complain about was these so-called Non-compliant Gods appeared easy to kill, and indeed they were, to the point that there wasn’t much experience gained.

Overall, peaceful days are usually a good thing.

But sometimes, not always.

"So harmonious......"

Sitting in the office, Duanmu Huai suddenly said this. Hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Tasuku couldn’t help but stare.

"Teacher Duanmu? Is there a problem?"

"Problem? No problem at all, just feeling that everything in Wind Band Club is going well, a bit too smoothly."

".........?"

Listening to Duanmu Huai’s complaint, Tasuku looked puzzled. As Duanmu Huai said, the Wind Band Club’s progression is very smooth now. Initially, when Duanmu Huai returned, the newcomers couldn’t perform well due to fear of him. But this was quickly resolved under the guidance of the seniors, and they smoothly proceeded with this year’s marching performance. This year’s selection was unusually calm—perhaps because of last year’s experience—no one complained no matter who was chosen to join Group A.

This made Duanmu Huai feel... so boring.

Having some incidents like last year would be quite interesting.

Of course, as an advisor, it’s best if the club has no problems, and everyone smoothly sees things through to the end. However, Duanmu Huai didn’t view it this way; in fact, he disliked things progressing too smoothly. After all, in games, if any task goes too smoothly without hurdles, you must beware of failing due to overconfidence at the end.

Duanmu Huai felt the Wind Band Club has a bit of this tendency now, though he doesn’t understand music—fortunately, someone nearby does.

"Teacher Long, what do you think of this year’s selection result?"

"Very good! Everyone is working hard, and the newcomers are quite talented, I think they can fill the space left by last year’s third-year students."

"Is everyone’s practice going well?"

"From what I see, their training is quite serious."

"Hmm........"

After hearing Tasuku’s answer, Duanmu Huai pondered for a moment. Tasuku, however, looked curiously at Duanmu Huai, feeling puzzled.

"Teacher Duanmu, is there something concerning you?"

"It feels off."

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Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s answer, Tasuku couldn’t help but be taken aback.

"The Wind Band Club’s atmosphere is quite harmonious; we’ve already set rules based on capability, so everyone can accept it. Moreover, the newcomers and seniors are getting along well, at least from my perspective, there are no issues in their performance cooperation."

"That’s why I feel it’s off, too little sense of crisis... Hmm..."

Duanmu Huai frowned, unable to explain, it was just a gut feeling. The Wind Band Club has a bit of a retirement vibe now. Of course, if it’s just everyone having fun together, then retirement is fine, nothing wrong with it. However, Duanmu Huai still remembers this year’s goal for the Wind Band Club is the national competition, and they plan to seize the gold award.

Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai seemed to have an idea, his eyes lit up.

"Teacher Long."

"Hmm? What’s up?"

"I remember after the selection, those chosen went to Group A, those not chosen went to Group B, right?"

"That’s correct......"

The Wind Band Club currently has over a hundred members, but only fifty-five officially perform, so inevitably some would be eliminated. Of course, those eliminated aren’t just left idle, they participate in another form of competition, albeit not advancing to nationals, it’s merely a local contest.

Actually, Duanmu Huai was familiar with this division method; domestic high schools also have A and B classes, with top performers in A class, and those not performing well in B class.

But, in Duanmu Huai’s memory, this wasn’t the end.

Got it!

"I have a question. If before the competition, someone’s skills in Group A decline, or someone’s skills in Group B improve, what happens?"

"Huh?"

Admittedly, Tasuku was genuinely taken aback upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s inquiry.

"This... Though not impossible, but..."

"Only going through selection once and determining the candidates seems rather biased. Moreover, though those in Group B can practice, knowing they cannot advance to the national competition regardless surely leads to slackness. It was manageable with fewer numbers last year, but this year, there are so many people."

With over a hundred people, only half can go to the national competition while the other half cannot; anyone would gripe about it. If people slack off in practice or don’t practice seriously, it’s understandable.

"Uh...... Teacher Duanmu, so what do you mean?"

"My intent is simple."

Facing Tasuku’s inquiry, Duanmu Huai grinned, flashing a confident smirk.

"Next up are the Kansai competition, then the national competition. So why don’t we hold a selection before every competition!"

Exactly, this reminded Duanmu Huai of the A and B classes back in school; but those classes weren’t permanently fixed. Every month, mock exams would be held, followed by reallocating classes based on the exams. Those improving would go to A class, while those declining would go to B class, thus maintaining students’ tension.