Is This the Battle for the C Position?.

Summary

Shang Cai bumps into a fat man in black on Academy Island and apologizes. The man, recognizing Shang Cai as a freshman, demands 10,000 bucks as compensation instead of credits. After a brief negotiation, Shang Cai agrees and transfers the money. The man advises him about the strict hierarchy on the island, explaining the significance of uniforms and affiliations. He warns Shang Cai to avoid trouble by staying indoors or going out when fewer people are around. Reflecting on his situation, Shang Cai considers the challenges of fitting in and the idea of counterfeiting uniforms, but ultimately realizes he lacks the means to do so.

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