Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume9 The Second Question
The Second Question
Please answer the following question.
Please write down the products formed when pentahydrate copper sulfate and barium chloride solution are mixed and heated. Assume that pentahydrate copper sulfate and barium chloride will completely react with each other.
Kirishima Shouko’s answer:
“Barium sulphate, copper chloride, water”
Teacher’s comment:
Correct. The chemical equations in this reaction is
CuSO4+BaCl2->BaSO4+CuCl2
But before this, with the addition of pentahydrate copper sulphate, there will be the reaction of
CuSO4•5H2O->CuSO4+5H2O
So water’s formed amongst the products too.
Yoshii Akihisa’s answer:
“Table salt.”
Teacher’s comment:
Why do you think this will be formed? Sometimes, sensei here really can’t catch up to Yoshii-kun’s thinking process at all.
Himeji Mizuki’s answer:
“Demi-glace.”[1]
Teacher’s comment:
………………………………………………………….Eh?
“Sakamoto! The classics teacher is here!”
“Alright! We’re going to change from English to classics. Himeji, are you ready?”
“Yes!”
Himeji was standing at the entrance in front of me, getting ready to battle. The moment the classics teacher came over, she summoned.
“Sensei, once this battle is over, please allow me to take part in a classics battle. Summon!”
C Class, Murada Nana, Classics, 97 points.
Vs
F class, Himeji Mizuki, Classics, 415 points
A little Himeji appeared in the middle of the array that appeared with Himeji’s summon—the profile of her summoned beast. Just like what everyone can see, she won’t lose in terms of points.
“She’s here, it’s Himeji! Follow the instructions!”
The voice that came over seemed to be the voice of a guy who’s in charge as the enemy commander.
“““Got it!”””
Two summoned beasts that were standing in front of the enemies put their enemies in front of each other to block Himeji’s attack. Even so Himeji’s really amazing, C class’ two summoned beasts defended together to block Himeji’s strike.
At this moment, the third summoned beast of the enemy was ready to leave and attack Sugawa who was getting ready to retreat. Cheh, this is bad.
“! I won’t let you!”
Himeji quickly reacted and used the hand of her summoned beast to block the enemy who was changing its attack target. A red light seemed to shoot out from the bracelet as it chases the enemy.
“Gu!”
The enemy was using a tough looking shield, but it couldn’t control the strength entirely and got deflected. Himeji then used the power of the bracelet to hold the enemy off and got between him and Sugawa. Because of this, Sugawa managed to escape from that field.
And so, Himeji was the only one left in the summoning field. The other enemies all escaped when Himeji took down one of them.
“Then, it’s now a match of classics. Please!”
“““Summon!”””
As the subject used was changed to classics, both allies and foes summoned their summoned beasts again. Really there, we managed to succeed.
“Nice job, Himeji. You’ve been a great help.”
“It’s great that I could make it in time.”
Once she was done, I said to Himeji, who heaved a sigh of relief. During the scuffle just now, our forces here will be worn out even more if Sugawa end up being unable to battle. I’m really grateful for Himeji’s quick thinking.
“Sorry for using up all the points just now. I’ll go replenish them.”
“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.”
“Okay.”
Himeji went over to the teacher to take part in the replenishing tests. She used the power of the bracelet multiple times to protect Sugawa, and it’s unlikely that she would have enough points if she doesn’t go off to replenish them.
“It’s the third time we’ve changed subjects…”
Since it’s the third time, the enemy will more or less notice our intention. The way how two of them were in charge of defending against Himeji and attack Sugawa was proof of it. They failed in the end, but the way the remaining two left the summoning field once Himeji attacked the other person is bothering me. They didn’t fight Himeji with all they got. If they really intend to whittle our forces down little by little, it’ll be really tough on us.
“We’re going to move too…Hideyoshi!”
“What is it? Yuuji?”
I checked the score sheets in my hand and brought Hideyoshi over. If the enemy does this, we have to change our tactics too.
“We’re changing plans. You’ll hold off in participating the classics battle. I hope you can assist Himeji when we change subjects.”
“Assist…? What do I do?”
“If there’s some guy who appears to stop Himeji, hold that guy off from the side. And if possible, beat him. Your points can definitely do so.”
“Muu…understood.”
Actually, Hideyoshi got a high score of 110 points in classics this time, which is almost twice that of normal. He will be able to fight with C class like this.
“The classics replenishing test this time tested questions that are the best possible ones for me.”
The classics replenishing test yesterday tested on the tale of Genji, and the drama club seemed to have picked it for the next performance.
“I’d will be performing as the lead Genji this time, and it’s a male character I finally get to play after a while, so I have to work really hard…!”
He seriously studied the tale of Genji—the real one, to boot, to get into the mindset of the character. That’s what happen when he’s an idiot who’s passionate about acting. Because of this, I know how Hideyoshi devoted so much time and effort into drama.
“But that’s not the only reason why I’m working hard.”
“Nn? Is that so?”
“…I’d, want to be with you and Akihisa.”
It’ll be tough to be in the same class as you if you advance to A class. Hideyoshi grimaced. It’s true that it’s hard for others to realize this because of careless mistakes, but Akihisa’s specialty subject can already be designated as higher than the standard for F class. If we want to remain in the same class, we can only improve our grades.
“I’d am really happy to be with you guys.”
“Well, that’s because there’re idiots who won’t make things dull.”
“Even though you’re showing such an unconcerned look, you’re one of us too.”
Hideyoshi was so happy that he was cackling away. In that case, we should include Muttsurini into the ranks of idiots. I really find it a pity that I have to be associated with them.
…However, how should I put it…
“Hideyoshi. Don’t say that in front of the rest.”
“I know. It’s because you treat me as a man that I say this.”
“That’s good…”
Really, that guy’s a natural-born male killer. There’ll likely be another ruckus within us if the rest hear this.
“Let’s not talk about this for now. How long do we maintain this defense? We can’t win like that.”
“Sorry, but we can only continue replenishing when we can’t confirm that we can get enough fighting strength.”
“Enough fighting strength?”
Hideyoshi tilted his head and ask. It’s true that it’s impossible to understand the entire tactic just by listening.
“If we pay attention, we can tell that C class is exceptionally wary of me, Himeji and Muttsurini.”
“Of course, that’s because you all have enough points to beat Koyama.”
During the last summoning war we won in, Muttsurini and Himeji were the ones who beat the class rep, and Himeji’s performance today is outstanding, so they have to be wary.
“And Koyama hasn’t appeared once. Most of the people who aren’t going to attack probably went to defend her.”
“To prevent us from ambushing them.”
If that’s the case, we can’t let Himeji or Muttsurini go alone as there’re people defending Koyama all the time.
“So this time, we’ll create the strongest breakthrough squad of our class, including the people being watched here.”
“The strongest breakthrough? I don’t think that can beat the enemy class.”
It’s true that if we can win like that, it’ll mean that our teamwork is stronger than the enemy. But after the chaotic incident yesterday, F class is severely worn out, and C class that always had the advantage will definitely have more teamwork.
“We’re not going to use this team to win, but use this team to lure the enemy’s attention.”
“Use this team to lure them?”
“Yeah, and then, we’ll block most of the fighting force to take down Koyama.”
“Fmm…the fighting force that can take down Koyama.”
“The rest of the guys from F class. If they’re going to be wary of the people who can take her down individually, we’ll increase our numbers to crush the enemy. The enemy’s only wary about these few people, but our F class doesn’t just have those people. We’re going to make those people who only pay attention to the stronger ones suffer.”
“I’d see…so we’re going to continue replenishing here to get enough forces to take down Koyama.”
“Un, that’s the case.”
Though I did say that we are going to lure most of their fighting strength away, Koyama and the forces defending her are still around. If we want to defeat them, we need fighting strength. Therefore, we can only endure for now.
“Then, I’d go over to my designated place.”
“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.”
“Hideyoshi went over to the frontlines.”
Then, I’ll be in charge of updating the class’ score sheet I have here.
