Chapter 259: Chapter 258: Infiltrating the Girls' Dormitory
Tonight, the moon wasn't dark, and the wind wasn't strong. It wasn't good weather for murder. However, Shinji didn't have any intention to kill anyone today. He was just feeling a little unhappy and wanted to cause some trouble.
So, taking advantage of the cover of the night, he infiltrated the student dormitory of Reien Girl's Academy, a sacred place in the hearts of countless men in the town of Mifune and its surrounding areas.
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Please don't misunderstand. Shinji was still at an age where he could act tough, and he didn't plan on losing his innocence too early. He wasn't there to peep or indulge in any eye candy. After all, he had seen and experienced enough in his previous life. Oops, did I accidentally reveal something? Ahem, please just ignore that, thank you.
Shinji's infiltration of the girls' dormitory was solely to find someone.
Standing in the corridor on the third floor of the first-year student dormitory, Shinji hesitated.
"Which room does Fujino live in again?"
"Forget it, I'll just use magic detection. According to Fujino's observations, it seems that there are no magi in this year's batch, so I shouldn't be discovered, right?"
Muttering to himself, Shinji carved a detection rune on the floor.
Fujino wore a protective amulet around her neck, which was made by Scáthach using excess Mercury Magecraft and given to Shinji for protection. As Shinji's strength grew and he obtained Noble Phantasms, he passed this protective amulet to Fujino.
The amulet contained various runes personally inscribed by Scáthach, including a positioning rune that paired with the detection rune. As long as the magical wavelengths on both sides matched, the location of the amulet could be pinpointed.
"Found it! Hey, it's pretty close."
The feedback speed of the detection rune's information was faster than Shinji had expected. The location displayed in his mind was the nearest room on his left.
After scanning the surroundings and making sure there was no one around, Shinji knocked on the door of the dormitory.
"Excuse me, is this—" a voice of an unfamiliar girl came from behind the door.
"I'm looking for Fujino," Shinji removed his cloak disguise and replied with his real voice.
"This voice... Shinji?" The voice inside the door changed to the familiar voice of a girl that Shinji knew.
"It's me, open the door. Oh, if there's anything you don't want me to see, please tidy up quickly—"
Before he could finish his sentence, the door of the dormitory opened, and a girl with long purple hair cautiously poked her head out and quickly pulled Shinji inside.
Casually glancing at the room's layout, Shinji knew it wasn't Fujino's room. Fujino preferred a cool-toned decor, just like her hair, while this room consisted mostly of warm tones. It seemed to be Azaka's room.
The room was neatly organized, with everything placed in an orderly manner. Whether it was the Azaka's habit or the strict requirements of the academy for the dormitories, it spared Shinji from the awkwardness that could arise from entering a male-restricted area.
Of course, the other two girls who shared the room with Fujino weren't as calm as Shinji.
"A boy, a male—"
"How did you get in here!"
This was a place where even male parents were not allowed to enter. Suddenly, a boy intruded, even if he was still a child, it was enough to make the two girls pale in shock.
"I'm Fujino's family. I came over without giving any prior notice, and I apologize for startling both of you."
Shinji expressed his apology in a way that wouldn't overly stimulate the fragile nerves of the two girls.
"I have one question, and once I ask it, I'll leave."
"Is it about what Azaka mentioned?" Fujino quickly guessed Shinji's purpose, thinking about Azaka's actions today.
"Yes, but it wasn't Miss Azaka's intention. It was my own decision. Fujino, when she returns, please help me apologize to her. I entered her room without her consent because I initially thought you would be hiding Kaori Tachibana in your room."
"Alright," Fujino nodded slightly.
When the name "Kaori Tachibana" was mentioned, one of the girls visibly trembled. It seemed that she was the direct victim of the incident. The girl, who looked as helpless as a little lamb, weakly asked, "Um, what about Azaka? Where is she?"
"Oh, her? She should be at her brother's relative's house right now. They are police officers, and if everything goes smoothly, Hideo Hayama will be taken away tomorrow. As for you... I suggest that once Hideo Hayama is arrested, you should immediately go to the school and apply for a transfer, or you can talk to your family about directly transferring to another school. The current situation in Class 1-4 is not suitable for you to stay any longer."
Shinji's suggestion was for the sake of Kaori Tachibana. Class 1-4, which was under Hideo Hayama's control, had already become a mess. It was easy to imagine the unfair treatment that Kaori, who was the only one not tainted, would face. The stunned expression on Kaori's face proved that this innocent girl hadn't considered the long-term consequences.
Of course, Shinji didn't reveal everything. He and Kaori had no personal relationship, so he couldn't delve too deep into the matter. If it weren't for a sense of apology that shouldn't be revealed to outsiders, he wouldn't even have made the suggestion. Shinji had only one goal in looking for Kaori—to ask, "Where does Hideo Hayama live?"
"The staff apartment, Building 2, Room 202. Why do you ask?" Although Kaori didn't know why Shinji was asking, she still promptly revealed Hideo Hayama's address. It was information Azaka had discovered during her private investigation, and Fujino had confirmed it using her clairvoyance.
"Hehe, of course, I'm going to give him a good lesson." Shinji grinned, and the dark undertone in his words made the two girls, who had yet to experience the darker side of the world, feel uneasy.
"But, but... didn't Azaka already inform the police? Why?" Kaori didn't understand.
"Miss Kaori, Hideo Hayama's charges are only 'attempted rape' and 'coercion.' The 'Enjo kōsai' incident violates school regulations but is not illegal. Moreover, it's not easy to prove those two charges. The evidence Azaka brought only proves that the girls in Class 1-4 had physical relationships and provided benefits to Hideo Hayama, but it's not enough for the police to believe their testimonies, which works in your favor. What's more important is that even if he's convicted, he won't be sentenced to many years, and when he comes out, he might seek revenge on you. So, I want to eliminate these potential dangers at the source."
"You... you want to kill him?" Kaori involuntarily swallowed her saliva.
"Of course not. How can we kill someone in a lawful society? I just want to have a friendly chat with him, make him confess and repent in prison, and start anew when he's released."
Shinji's smile grew wider, and the dark aura around him grew heavier.
"Well then, I'll go have a chat with Hideo Hayama. Sisters, please keep this a secret~"
With his final words, Shinji used suggestive magic. Just as he was about to open the door to leave, the girl who had the weakest presence in the dormitory, the girl who had only spoken one sentence since Shinji entered, suddenly stopped him.
"Wait... just a moment."
PS: Enjo kōsai- Compensated Dating
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