While Minamoto Tamako was in her element, suspect Fushimi disrupted the final bus by puncturing its tires, smashed the emergency radio inside, and handcuffed two instructors to the bus.
Hence, the entire mountain became a caged prison, isolated from the outside world.
You must know, the "Great Snow Mountain" is comprised of 20 peaks each rising above 2000 meters, and the exam area is just one of the peaks. The indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido call this expanse of the Great Snow Mountain "Kamui Mintara," meaning "the playground of the gods".
Without any means of transportation, it might take days of hiking without encountering another soul.
Moreover, some peaks have treacherous terrains, and once fog sets in, you can't find your way out even with a map, only to be reported missing. If you're lucky, you might stumble upon a rescue team; if not, you'll be waiting for someone to retrieve your body.
He intended for this exam to be completely void.
