7 Chapter 7

The next day...

Four hours before midday, I arrived at my parents house.

"Oh! Welcome, Ryan!" said my mom who opened the door.

"I am home!" I said.

Once I entered the house, Dad was waiting in the living room.

"Dad! No work today?"

My dad is practically very busy even on holidays. So, it's a bit surprising that Dad is home today.

"Your mom said you were invited to the party, right? I will teach you the things that are necessary" said Dad.

"Hey! I have to teach him first! Dad later!" my mom shouted as she led me to Mom's room.

"Eh? Ah, see you later, Dad!"

"I never said I would teach him first, did I? Gosh," said my Dad.

In Mom's room, I already have lots of outfits to try on.

"How is this? This? This? Or this one? Ah! Or a dark one like this?"

My mom is very enthusiastic. Even though for me, clothes that are comfortable and polite are very good.

"Mom, clothes that looks polite and comfortable is enough for me" I said.

"YOU CAN'T!" my mom shouted.

Instantly, Mom immediately glared at me and shouted at me.

"Y-yes, alright, Mom" ​​I said.

After an hour of picking out what clothes to wear, Mom finally made a decision.

"I knew something like this suits you better. Black suits like your Dad are the best" said my mom.

"Well if you think this is good. What's more, this is very comfortable. Thank you, Mom!" I said.

"No problem, Son. Now go to your dad's study. Dad is waiting there," said Mom.

I immediately went to my dad's study. I've never been into Dad's study at all. Dad always said that there was nothing interesting in his office. When I asked Mom, she just said that the room was the same as a workspace in general.

*(Knocking)

"Come in"

I entered.

"Hi, Dad. What do you want to teach me?" I asked.

"Not much. But, I'm sure this will be very useful for you"

Then, my dad put down a black pen with the words "Anggara", and the red lion head emblem.

"Do you know what this is, Ryan?"

"A pen?" I answered.

"It's true. But, by showing this pen, people will try to get along with you and become very disgusting"

"Disgusting? What do you mean, Dad?"

"This is a symbol of our family, the Anggara Family. Just by showing this pen, you can see a lot of people will try to get along with you. I'm sure you also accept things like this, right?" Dad said.

"Something like this? Oh! Wait a minute, Dad!" I said while going to the living room.

I returned to my Dad's study with the knife Andinie had given me.

"You mean like this knife?" I said, showing Andinie's knife.

"Amazing. I didn't expect you to actually be invited by the Lapiz Family"

"I didn't expect it either, Dad"

"But, let me tell you something. Don't ever show everyone these two things. Unless you're sure to show them, understand?" Dad said.

"All right, Dad. Then, what else do you want to teach me?" I asked.

"Hm ... oh yeah. If someone makes you angry, stay calm and composed. Then ...."

"Then?"

"... smiled, and showered them with insinuations about the things they were hiding."

"Wait, Dad. If those are things they hide, how do I know about them?" I asked.

It's not funny if I tease them without knowing anything.

"That's what Das will teach you now. Maybe it will be useful in your school life if you meet the children of the nobility."

From the cupboard next to his desk, Dad took out a very thick pile of paper. As you can see, the papers look like regular reports.

"Check the papers, Ryan," said Dad.

"What's with these reports, Dad?" I said.

"Look carefully"

If I pay close attention, these papers contain reports about illegal activities by the nobles.

"Wait. How did you get these reports? Isn't this supposed to be in the police?"

"You know my friend, Denny, don't you? He's the chief detective of the White Rose Intelligence Organization. I worked with him on the reports you're about to read," Dad said.

"I never thought that only-smiling Uncle Den would turn out to be a great head of the organization's detective. So, I have to read all this, Dad?"

"That's right. Read and remember all the reports in two hours. You can't stay here long, can you?"

"That's right. Then I'll do it"

I immediately sat down, and read the reports one by one. The reports contain about illegal activities of aristocrats such as, illegal gambling, slavery, human trafficking, drug business, embezzlement of money, and many more. This is where I feel that Dad, is really a very scary person.

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"Sigh ... I'm done, Dad," I said with a long sigh.

"Good. Now bring the clothes your mom provided home. Prepare yourself for the party" said Dad.

"All right, Dad"

Then, I prepared everything I had to bring home. After chatting for a while with my mom and dad, I decided to go home.

"Are you sure you want to go home now?" asked Mom.

"Yes, Mom. It's midday anyway. I have to clean the house and get ready for the party tonight. I'll visit again later. See you later" I said.

"Be careful on your way, Ryan!" Mom said.

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When I got home, I immediately prepared the things I needed in the living room. After that, I cleaned my house for a while.

*(Cellphone ringing)

"Hm? Who called me?" I said while taking my cellphone.

When I saw who was calling, it turned out to be Andinie. I don't know what she wanted to tell me this time.

"Hello, Andinie. How did you get my number?" I asked.

From the first time we met until yesterday's incident, I don't remember giving her my cellphone number.

"You're looking down on the Lapiz Family? Of course I can get your number this easy"

"Hahaha. So, what's going on, that even Princess Andinie Sofya Lapiz called me?" I said.

"Did you just be sarcastic to me? Forget it. I wanted to tell you that when you and your friends come, I'll put you in the VIP room. You will wait there until I introduce you. Are you okay with that?" he asked.

"I guess my friends are fine with it. It's just that you don't have to trouble yourself like that for me. I'll just wait in the party hall" I replied.

If I appeared from the VIP room, it would definitely be very conspicuous. That's why I better wait in the hall like an ordinary person.

"As I thought. Then, what is the reason you refused this time?" said Andinie.

"I just don't want it. After all, wouldn't it be more fun if you introduced your guest of honor who had been in the middle of the party from the start?" I said.

"Pfft-hahahahaha. You can make me die by laughing, you know? Then, don't you really need my transportation?"

"No need. Sorry for rejecting many offers from you"

"Hahaha. It's okay. This is the first time I've met someone who refused an offer from me. Ah, I just remembered. Have fun, Ryan!" said Andinie before hanging up the phone.

"Sigh. I really don't know what's on her mind. Well, maybe I'll order some new kitchen utensils first before getting ready. But, I'm not sure the money I saved will be enough."

When I thought like that ...

* (Cellphone vibrates)

... someone sent me a message. When I checked the message ....

"What is this? 'Congratulations on receiving one billion rupiah in remittances'?"

.... it contains a message that I have received a money transfer.

"O-O-O-ONE BILLION?!?! Who sent me this much money?" I said with surprise.

* (Cellphone vibrates)

"Ah, this is from Dad. 'I forgot that you haven't received a reward for successfully entering Indragiri High School from Dad. So, I hope this can replace it.' This is too much of what it should be, Dad!" I said while sending my reply.

I did not expect to get this much money in an instant.

"I better use it now"

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Night at Andinie's residence .....

Exactly one hour after sunset, Qilla, Niendya, and Tiara arrived at Andinie's house.

"Hi, everyone" said Niendya.

"Hi," said Tiara.

"Fufu ~ you are all very beautiful. Niendya in her blue dress, and Tiara in her yellow dress," said Qilla who approached Niendya and Tiara.

"And you're prettier than all of us in that elegant black dress, Qiella" said Tiara.

"Fufufu ~~ you guys"

*(Footsteps)

"Welcome, Shaqilla Rahmawati, Aniendya Suratman, Tiaraniya Sukma Candraka" said Andinie who approached them.

"Good evening, Princess"

"There's no need to bow. You are Ryan's friends, right? Then you are my friends too. So, you can just be normal with me," she said.

"Haha .... even if the Princess said that, it would be very difficult for us to suddenly do it" said Niendya.

"Is that so? All right. You will get used to it because you will visit here often"

"Eh?"

"Rendy, Sinsa. Take them to the room I have prepared" said Andinie.

"Yes, Princess!"

Niendya, Qilla, and Tiara followed Andinie's personal bodyguard to the VIP room that had been provided.

"Sena" called Andinie.

"Yes, Princess"

"When Ryan arrives, I want you to pick him up fifteen minutes after he's in the hall."

"Why, My Lady ? Wouldn't it be better for me to pick him up immediately when he arrived here?" said Sena.

"I want to see Ryan's way of handling those nobels. Wouldn't that be more fun? Hahahaha"

"Haah .... according to your wishes, Princess" said Sena.

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Exactly half an hour later, I arrived at Andinie's house. I left my house by taxi here. It was quite fun to see the expression of the taxi driver when he heard my destination.

"In any case, isn't it more like a mansion than a house?" I asked.

How big is Andinie's house, that I have to lift my head to see the roof. After admiring Andinie's house, I immediately entered and headed for the hall.

"Hey, who is that commoner? How could anyone like him be at this party?" whispered a noble lady.

As I thought. After stepping my foot into this hall, the nobles present started talking about me. After passing the whispers, I leaned against the wall away from the crowd of the hall.

*(Footsteps)

Suddenly a man who seemed to be a noble approached me.

"I was wondering. Why would a lowly person like you who is well dressed come to this lavish party?"

Right after his words to me, all the eyes that had previously ignored me now looked at me. And judging by his tone, this person was definitely a noble. With the black snake emblem on his chest, this person must be from the Sharlester Family.

"Sorry if I disturb your sight, Mr. Sharlester. But, I am just an ordinary person who is lucky to be invited to this luxurious party" I said with a big smile.

"Tch. What are you doing? If you are aware of your status, go!"

After saying that, I got closer to him and whispered something.

"Are you sure? If I go, everyone here will get to know the income you get from Akusteka 8 street"

"Y-you ?!"

"So? You want me to go? I would gladly leave this place if you wish."

Lenden Sharlester. Performing gambling and slavery activities to earn money. And all these prohibited activities are carried out in the building located on Akusteka 8 street.

"Kuh .... alright! You can stay here! Don't you dare disturb my sight again!" he said as he left me.

"Hey, how disrespectful that creature is"

The nobles' whispers were increasingly filled with insults towards me.

Not long after, a woman approached me. With that black tulip emblem, everyone would know that she was Lerafica Narassastima von Russend, the sole successor of the Russend Family.

"You. How brave you are to make that proud Lenden leave you"

"Thank you, Miss Russend."

"Don't be arrogant yet, little boy. You are still not welcome here," she said.

After one, come one more.

"You should know this isn't where you are. So why don't you go home and cry in your mother's arms? Hahaha"

The nobles who had been hesitant to speak started laughing and insulting me even more openly.

"Miss Russend. May I ask you something?" I said.

"Very well. I will answer at least one question from someone like you"

I approached and whispered something.

"How's your sister? I heard that Miss Luredafica Alikrast von Russend has been in a bad state of late. So I'm a little worried about her situation" I said.

"H-how did you find out ?!"

Lerafica Narassastima von Russend, is not the sole successor of the Russend Family. Right after her mother, Rielaria Uslaiy von Russend, passed away, she exiled her sister from being noticed by the public so that ahe could be considered the sole successor. Of course, the head of the family, Rendalf Bartelise von Russend, did not know her actions and assumed that Luredafica was studying abroad.

"How dare you be rude to Miss Russend!"

Suddenly a man came and was about to beat me.

* (Clenching fist)

Just as he was about to hit me, a woman came and said to him.

"Stop whatever you want to do "

* (Surprised)

"Miss Sena ?! Why are you approaching this humble us?" said the man with a bow.

It's great to see them trying to look good in that woman's eyes.

"What's the matter that you nearly made a fuss at the Princess' party? Are you trying to ruin this party?" she asked.

"N-n-no, Miss Sena. I just want to teach this lowly person to be self-conscious and leave this party immediately, Miss" he said.

"Hm?"

* (Glances)

"Is it true?" she asked, glancing at the group of nobles.

"R-right, Miss Sena!"

"Y-yes! We just want to teach him a lesson!"

When they feel that the situation is on their side, that's where something they don't want happens.

"I see. Well, you better get ready" she said.

"G-getting ready? What for, Miss?"

"For something that will surprise you in a moment"

*(Open door)

"Princess Andinie Sofya Lapiz, entering the banquet hall!"

From that door, Andinie, Qilla, Tiara, and Niendya began to enter the party hall.

"Accompanied by, dear friends of Princess Andinie, Shaqilla Rahmawati, Tiaraniya Sukma Candraka, and Aniendya Suratman!"

I didn't expect them to be friends that fast.

"Welcome, everyone. Thank you for coming to my simple party" said Andinie in her dazzling rose red dress.

Andinie's words were met with warm applause from the guests present.

"Before that, let me invite my guest of honor to accompany me beside me, Destryan Putra Anggara!" she said while pointing her hand towards me.

"As I thought, this was her doing" I said as I climbed the stairs to where Andinie was.

"This person next to me is the man who saved me, and Sena, from an assassination attempt by a hired assassin."

"W-what ?! He saved the princess? !!"

"W-wait. He's from the Anggara Family ?! You mean a family that controls half of the country's economy ?!"

Shocked faces filled the banquet hall.

"One more thing. Whoever is behind this attempted murder, the Lapiz Family will not spare him!" Andinie said.

* (Pats on the shoulder)

I hinted at Andinie something to let me speak.

"Ehem. Let me speak for a moment. I, Destryan Putra Anggara, will help find the mastermind behind this attempted murder, and punish them, as well as all those who have connections with them!" I shouted.

* (Glances)

"How's that?" I said to Andinie.

"Not bad," she said, smiling broadly.

Like two people who have known each other for a very long time, Andinie and I can understand the goal of each other's actions.

"Now, let's start the welcoming party!" shouted Andinie.

With that, the welcoming party, full of surprises, begins.

To Be Continued ...

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Firstly, im very sorry that this chapter is took much time to be translated. This pas few week i have an exam. So i need to focus on that. Im really sorry for everyone that have been waiting this chapter to be translated. Thank you, everyone!

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