The Hayasaka family was once one of the most prominent families in Japan. They had a long history in the world of business and politics, with significant influence across various sectors. However, everything changed when they lost a power struggle to the Shinomiya family—the family at the pinnacle of the corporate world.
Unwilling to let the Hayasaka lineage disappear entirely, the Shinomiya family absorbed them into their inner circle. The exceptional Hayasaka bloodline became a valuable asset to the main family.
The girl had a quarter of Irish blood from her great-grandmother, passed down through her father. Her striking beauty came from this extraordinary genetic blend. However, beyond her appearance, Hayasaka had received elite training since childhood. By the age of seven, she had officially become the personal maid of Shinomiya Kaguya, the illegitimate daughter of the head of the Shinomiya family.
Yet, behind her status as a maid, there was a secret known only to a select few. Hayasaka was not just a maid—she was a spy.
Kaguya's eldest brother, Shinomiya Oko, who was known as the heir apparent of the family, had placed her by her sister's side to monitor her every move. Her task was simple, yet painful—to betray someone she had come to regard as a sister. Every week, without fail, she had to send detailed reports about Kaguya's life and activities.
For years, Hayasaka carried out her duties without much protest. She hid her guilt behind a fake smile and a professional demeanor. However, yesterday, for the first time, Oko gave her an order that truly disgusted her.
"Seduce Rokuhara Ren by any means necessary, including offering your body."
Hayasaka's eyes widened when she heard the order. For a moment, she thought she had misheard. However, Oko's cold expression confirmed that he was not joking.
As a spy, Hayasaka knew the boundaries of her duties. Gathering information, manipulating situations, even infiltrating security systems were all part of the job. But this... this crossed the line.
Who exactly was Rokuhara Ren that Oko was willing to lower the dignity of the Shinomiya family just to gain his attention?
With access to the Shinomiya family's information network, Hayasaka immediately began investigating him. However, the results were far from satisfying. Rokuhara Ren was just an ordinary high school student.
It didn't make sense.
If Ren was just a regular kid, then why was the Shinomiya family so eager to establish a connection with him? Why would Oko even order her to use her body if necessary?
Hayasaka's curiosity grew. She knew that in a family as powerful as the Shinomiyas, no action was taken without a reason.
But what shocked her even more—when the main family found out that Hayasaka was investigating Ren, instead of getting angry or punishing her, the head of the Shinomiya family, Gan'an, granted her full access to information about the mystical world.
Ghosts, youkai, evil spirits, even aliens and gods—they were all real.
The world she had always thought of as rational and logical was hiding secrets far greater than she had ever imagined.
However, out of all the information she read, one thing left her completely speechless.
At the top of the human hierarchy were beings known as Campione.
They were not mere humans. They were monsters in human form—those who had slain gods and stolen their powers.
At that moment, Hayasaka felt small and insignificant. The world was far larger and more dangerous than she had ever imagined.
With her intelligence, Hayasaka quickly understood the real reason why the Shinomiya family was willing to sacrifice her.
They wanted to gain the support of a new Campione!
After waiting for an hour in front of the gates of Ohananomitsu High School.
"Why hasn't he come out yet?"
Her eyes swept across the schoolyard, which was now mostly empty. School had ended, most students had already left the building, and only a few remained busy with club activities.
She knew for sure that Ren wasn't part of any club.
Hayasaka let out a soft sigh. She had already attracted enough attention just by standing here in her Shuchi'in Academy uniform.
'I stand out, don't I? What kind of girl wears an elite school uniform in front of a regular school without any obvious reason?'
Some students glanced at her curiously, some whispered among themselves, and others stared in awe—perhaps imagining the wealthy family background they didn't know about.
Hayasaka ignored them.
'What's more important now is... how do I approach Rokuhara Ren?'
'A normal approach won't work. Campione can't be measured by ordinary human standards. If I'm too obvious, he might immediately suspect me.'
'I need to figure out which persona is most suitable for this situation.'
Hayasaka thought about it seriously.
'The schoolgirl version?'
A fashionable high school girl, a bit rebellious, with a tendency to break the rules? This was the version she used most often in everyday interactions—relaxed, cheerful, and seemingly like a normal girl.
'But Rokuhara Ren isn't the type to care about trends or school social life. He might not be interested.'
The Hayasaka-chan version.
A mischievous girl, a man-eater, who could easily lead her targets like deer lured by bait? This persona was suitable for places like Roppongi or Azabu, where foolish rich men could be played like children.
'No, that probably won't work. Those foolish rich men are nothing compared to Campione.'
Hayasaka quickly dismissed the idea.
'Should I go for a softer version? Or the opposite, more aggressive? Or... should I try to be myself?'
Hayasaka sighed, feeling annoyed with herself.
'Why do I have to go through the trouble of seducing a guy? I'm not a prostitute! But there's no other choice. If I don't comply, I'm afraid the Shinomiya family will truly destroy my family.'
Like it or not, this was her mission. And Hayasaka had never failed in carrying out her orders.
Finally, Hayasaka saw the person she had been waiting for. Rokuhara Ren walked leisurely toward the school gate.
As Ren was about to pass her, Hayasaka took a step forward and blocked his path.
"Rokuhara-sama, could you spare a moment of your time?"
Ren stopped. His gaze met Hayasaka's eyes. He didn't seem surprised or suspicious. Instead, a small smile appeared on his face.
"Why not?" He replied casually.
Without further ado, they walked to a nearby café under the envious gazes of the male students.
'Now, what does the Shinomiya family want from an ordinary high school student like me... Could they know that I'm a Campione? That's possible. With their financial resources, it's not impossible for them to know about the mystical world. Interesting...'
Glancing at Hayasaka, who looked tense beside him, Ren became even more convinced that the other party feared him.