Start in DxD as Motohama: Leveling Up in Another World-Chapter 19: Another Unusual Situation (II)

"Eh?"

Shinji let out a foolish sound as he stared at the girl, perplexed. He had no idea what she needed him for.

"I'm sorry to say this so late, but my name is Kaori Houjou. And I am the daughter of the current principal of Kuoh Academy."

The girl, Kaori Houjou, made a graceful bow toward the confused Shinji. Her face adorned with a gentle, soft smile.

"U-um... What do you mean by asking me to come with you?"

Upon hearing that the other party was the principal's daughter, he felt like he had gotten himself involved in something complicated. While he didn't regret helping the girl, the current situation seemed way too strange from his perspective.

Also, he couldn't remember any mention of a principal in the original story. It was supposed to be governed solely by Sona and Rias. Why the change? Could it be related to my reincarnation and interference in the story? But originally, the Houjou family had no ties to Kuoh Academy, so he had no answers to that. Shinji began to worry.

The woman dressed in maid attire answered his question.

"Motohama-sama. Kaori-sama's father is the president of the board of Kuoh Academy High School, and he has already heard the story of Motohama-sama protecting Kaori-sama from those scoundrels earlier. He told me to bring you to our school without fail, as he wanted to meet you."

The tone of the maid's voice was filled with indignation when she spoke about the thugs, but her expression turned into one of gratitude as she looked at Shinji.

"That kind of thing... I was..."

He couldn't say that he was protecting her. It was embarrassing, as he was the one who received a one-sided beating because of his arrogance. However, as if she guessed his thoughts, Kaori spoke with a gentle expression:

"Shinji-san. You were the only one who acted, while others simply pretended not to notice. It's not something just anyone can do. You certainly protected me."

"Ah..."

A genuine feeling of gratitude overwhelmed him, and at the same time, he felt warm but a little embarrassed. Then Kaori asked him again.

"So, what do you think? Will you come with us?"

"Wait..."

Youta spoke, drawing everyone's attention.

"Are you sure about this? This guy..."

"He doesn't have a good reputation. If you suddenly showed up with trash like him..."

"Silence..."

Kaori, who had a kind demeanor and had been smiling until recently, firmly silenced Youta and Sora.

"I consider Shinji-san my benefactor. As I said before, proper investigations have been made, and I've decided to trust him. On the other hand, you two who insult Shinji-san, why would I listen to your words?"

"E-eh..."

"But we are his..."

Just as Sora was about to say something, Kaori interrupted her.

"Besides, we've also investigated his daily behavior."

"Eh!?"

Youta and Sora raised their voices, surprised by Kaori's words. She made a gesture to the maid beside her, and then the maid informed them indifferently.

"When we investigated Motohama-sama, we also conducted inquiries into his surroundings. Of course, the human relationships as well... we certainly know that he is not an angel of a person, and we are aware of his previous behavior..."

Shinji lowered his head in embarrassment as he felt the maid's gaze upon him.

In his defense, he wasn't just idle to get attention from the opposite gender. Growing up without a mother creates traumas and behaviors in people who go through it. The need for attention is one of them.

The maid continued speaking.

"However, in the past week, that behavior has completely stopped. We also discovered that you all have committed extreme cruelty not only towards Motohama-sama but also towards other students. Of course, it's not just you, but many other students, and... furthermore, we've discovered that even the teachers are oppressing him as well."

"Qu-..."

Youta and Sora were speechless at the maid's words. Of course, so was Shinji. What they had investigated wasn't just his name, but his human relationships as well!? While he was confused, Sora immediately rebutted.

"Is there any evidence of that?"

"How does the existence of evidence relate to this?"

"That's because we are trying to prove our innocence—"

"Is that so? Then let me say it clearly. There is evidence. There are proofs, but from our best point of view, it doesn't matter."

"It doesn't matter, you say...?"

Both were perplexed by the response.

"It doesn't matter, right? We just want to speak with Motohama-sama. And based on the information we have, we don't need to contact any relatives for that. Oh, rest assured, we won't leak your information to the media, and you'll be able to continue attending school normally. Well... it may still remain our private report."

The maid's words left Sora and Youta with no room to argue.

Kaori gestured to the maid again, and then she gracefully bowed and stepped back behind her.

"As I said before, my father wants to meet Shinji-san. So I would appreciate it if you don't waste any more of our time."

The expression of desperation on the children's faces was such that they looked like they were on the verge of tears.

Unlike when she was speaking to Youta and Sora, Kaori turned to Shinji with her usual kind expression.

"I'm sorry, the conversation didn't go as planned... For now, why don't we go to the school? That way, you can speak with my father, no, with the president of the board, and hear what he has to say. I can assure you it will be something beneficial for you."

Saying this, Kaori invited him into the limousine. The maid, knowing what Kaori had said, had already opened the door and was waiting.

"Ah, Shinji-san. I mentioned earlier that I wouldn't reveal any information about those two, but rest assured that the teachers have already been sanctioned and dismissed."

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"Eh!?"

Although it sounded reassuring, Shinji couldn't help but feel fear at the power of information gathering and the speed of action they possessed. He had indeed been oppressed by the teachers at the time. Corporal punishment was a routine matter.

Surprised once again by her unexpected words, Kaori smiled and bowed to the stunned Youta and Sora.

"Well then... goodbye."

After that, they got into the limousine and left the place.

The place was noisy after Shinji and the others had left.

"Those people earlier were amazing, weren't they?"

"As expected from the elite of Kuoh Academy... their aura is truly different."

"The girl and the maid were beautiful!"

"The guy who was talking to them was also very handsome... it was a treat for the eyes."

"And also, those two over there... I'm not sure what happened, but by their expression, it seems like they were rejected in some way."

"What? Well, just ignore them anyway."

Youta and Sora, who were said to have been doing whatever they wanted until now, turned a deep red from anger.

"I won't forgive this... making us look like fools...!"

"Yeah, I absolutely won't forgive this...!"

Youta was staring intently in the direction where the limousine had gone.

"I'll definitely make you regret this..."

That mutter was drowned out by the noise surrounding them.