I took along Rinia and Pursena, and headed towards the freshman classrooms.
Though it would have sufficed to go alone, I do not have any confidence in my own appearance.
If I am with Rinia and Pursena, no one will make light of me.
"Boss..."
"Rinia, stop, he's really angry, it's scary."
The two had some doubts towards my course of action.
It's not like I don't know.
Even I am aware these actions are unbecoming of me.
It's not like I don't understand the feelings of concern from those around me.
But, right now, I am an overprotective parent.
I will throw away my shame.
In the first-year classrooms, I arrived at the room that Norn attends.
It seems homeroom has already begun.
"Excuse me."
I opened the door, and boldly went inside.
"Ru, Rudeus... We're in the middle of class."
"I wish to borrow a bit of your time. Is that fine?"
"But..."
"I said, is that fine?"
I brushed aside the teacher, and stood in front of the podium.
I surveyed the classroom.
Everybody had puzzled expressions.
Surely among them were those that bullied Norn.
Did they punch her, did they kick her?
They might also have verbally abused her.
I came here to tear the person who hurt Norn limb from limb.
"Everybody, you may know this already, but there was a person who didn't attend yesterday's class."
"..."
"Everybody, whether or not you are aware of it, she is my sister."
The classroom was murmuring.
"While I have not heard the circumstances from her, there are not many reasons for her to skip school. Like a reason where she doesn't want to come to school. A person here has given her such a reason. That's what I believe."
I looked around the classroom as I said that.
Upon meeting my eyes, many of them turned away.
Even though we're wearing the same uniforms, I'm rather intimidating.
Suspicious. It must be her.
She's the first suspect.
Though I can't remember her name.
Could it be...?
No, it's still too early to tell.
"To those responsible, I am not asking for much. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding. Or perhaps my sister was in the wrong."
I kept a watchful eye on the classroom.
Who was it, who was it that did something so cruel?
Is it her? That noble that looks like bonbon?
Or is it her? That Magic Race fellow with an evil face?
No, those normal looking groups of girls are suspicious.
Those who bully look like normal children at a glance after all.
"If possible, please name yourself. I will not be angry. I only want to know why my sister was hurt, and for you to apologize."
Once they name themselves, I'll tear them apart.
There are a few the same age as Norn here.
However most of the class is older.
Some of them are over 15.
Did they pretend they didn't see anything? Or did they participate in the bullying?
Against a ten year old child?