CHAPTER 10 Act 1

Ideally, it's nice to have someone you look up to; to be encouraged to work hard and do your best. However, those expectations and inspiration will might eventually lead to disappointment.

When I was a kid, I was introduced to a new realm that I'd never heard of before, where there were several clouts and highly skilled individuals that fascinated and overwhelmed me.

My family, the Shine Family, was a member of one of those prominent Organization called the Light Family.

At an early age, I perceived everything with an open mind. I realize that I exist in this world for one purpose, from which I can't easily escape.

Initially, my parents taught me different things, including how to manage a business, how to handle the people around me; how to have a respectable reputation, proper manner, and even skills that could kill people. They raised me to be prepared for the future.

I understood that the enormous responsibility of establishing my own position and reputation had gradually become my mundane reality.

Consequently, as I grew up, they expected a lot of things from me as well, which was not easy for me.

I'm a dedicated kid who constantly keeps up with everything, but no matter how well I do, someone else steals the spotlight from me, and that is Zei Wyte, from the Wyte Family household.

She is the one who always draws everyone's attention, including mine. We were peers, just like any other child in the Light Organization, so she wasn't a stranger to me. I was amazed and captivated by how skillfully she read out everyone and how she critically thinks when it comes to our mini games. I've got to admit Zei is a pristine individual.

Many Families attempted to entice Zei, but none of them were successful. Besides, just like all of us who were born Blue Bloods, her path was predestined the moment she was born.

In such way, she is indeed a great tool for the Wyte Family.

One time, I happened to be fortunate enough and got to work with them. Later on, I became involved in their affairs, and the Wyte Family at least acknowledged my accomplishments.

Working with the Light Family has always made me happy, especially with the Wytes. But one thing is for certain, I'm trying my best not only for the Light Family but also for someone else...and that person is Steve Wyte.

Steve Wyte was also someone I looked up to as a child. He was the first person I encountered when I officially arrived at the Light Family main house.

I got lost playing around back then and was lucky to cross his trail.

"Are you new here?"

"...U-uhm."

"It seems like you got lost; come with me."

Regardless of having doubt since he didn't explain a single thing to me, I followed him in silence. Before I knew it, we made it back to my parents. That day, I came to the conclusion that he was familiar with the place and had maybe lived there.

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After a few days, I discovered that he had been adapted by the Wyte Family. Nonetheless, what drew my interest in him was that I could tell from his eyes that he was striving hard for a specific standing and meeting the expectations of everyone around him. He made me realize that his condition is far worse than mine, yet he is not giving ground.

Having said that, I want to work together with him. I'm also trying my best to earn his approval and support. That's what was in my head back then. And the moment I knew, I always thinking about him.

I'm glad that I'm here now. Steve and I were getting along well day by day....or so I thought.

I've been completely submerged and nearly drowned by my dreams at the moment without even realizing it.

And when he says those words to me, everything turns upside down.

"I really like you..."

I muster up everything that holds me back up to this point and I finally said it proudly. He told me to meet with him at this place so I thought this is the time to express my feelings.

"I knew," with deep held voice, he was staring directly in my eyes.

I felt happy for a moment, and gladly I asked him, "You knew?"

"Shut up. That's not it."

Without noticing it, he was dead serious.

"H-huh?"

"I want you to tell me the reason why you want Zei to be expelled?"

"W-what?"

Now, I'm getting confused.

"All of the representatives arranged this carefully, and I didn't know a single thing until today! Now explain it to me! Are they true?"

He yelled at me and my mind went blank.

"H-how do I..."

"You're forgetting something, Ms. Shine, that Zei is my sister; even if she doesn't have any Organization, I can still call her my family."

"I know... but..."

"But?"

I'm experiencing a mental breakdown. I won't be able to respond immediately.

What should I say to him?

"...Alright you don't have to answer me. That's fine. Don't talk to me the rest of your life."

"W-wait a sec—"

"Shut the hell up; I'm a moron for letting you explain everything."

"..."

I remained silent and uttered nothing that day. It appears like my timing is awful.

I'd always known that this might actually happen. It was obvious that I was being rejected, but I'm glad I expressed this out. Perhaps my feelings were not genuine and were only adoration.

Even so, I still despise his sister more than anyone, and I'm sure he knew what happened to us in the Library.

Zei was right, and I'm aware of that fact. I'm so attached to the Light Family that I abhor anybody who would betray us. I don't forgive people easily, and it's simply my nature.

Besides, I've made a pledge to myself to safeguard the Light Family at all costs.

Zei did betray the Light Family as well as myself. She lied to us for years without our knowing, and I accept that it is partly my fault for failing to see anything.

However, arresting Zei was not in my plan yet. I wanted to get rid of her with my own hands, but as I had suspected, those people were the culprits, and they did an excellent job of covering up everything.

However, I don't think they'll be able to solve the entire problem if you construct another one. They dragged Zei out of nowhere into this mess and may end up with a severe issue later on.

Detaining Zei is their only choice since they don't have anything else. It is just foolish and naive decision to make.

To summarize, using Lisa as a scapegoat is their answer, and they subsequently draw Zei into the situation. Making the first scheme, then removing the root next. Therefore, Zei's case will be overshadowed by Lisa's case.

I'm not sure how they foresaw this coming, but one thing for sure they wanted to achieve; it was to get rid of the mastermind, Zei Wyte.

As a result of involving the daughter of a prominent group, other Families will be worried and will most likely keep out of the picture, or if not, they will be hesitant to help the Light Family, specifically the Wyte Family. In this case, Zei is direct daughter of Wyte Family, one of the Light Family's well-known families.

All of the Organizations knew about Zei in the past. However, she suddenly vanished, and her existence had been missing for the last few years. Of course, now that she admits that she was staying at the school all along, it's natural for all organizations to pay more attention to her.

Also, at the moment, Organizations were in chaos and weren't aware, however, if evidence points to Zei obtaining too much information, all organizations will be overly startled.

So what they (culprits) did is that they diverted this by focusing the attention on Lisa's case. I agree with them at first, but I have a feeling they're going to pull Zei into this, and that's what happened.

Now that the hearing has been put on hold, I'll try my best to protect the Light Family as much as possible.