CHAPTER 15: PRS 15

[DING!!!]

[Good morning, Host. Would you like to check in today?]

The Phoenix System’s voice echoed inside the luxurious Gold Tower apartment room number 28, causing Isabella Clark, still curled up in her blankets, to wince.

"Phoenix System, can I check in a little later? I’m still sleepy," she grumbled, covering her face with a pillow.

[No way. Today, Host has a special mission. The location is in XX City, known as the rainy city. Host must leave early to get things done. It concerns 3,000 hectares of land owned by Host there.]

Hearing that, Isabella’s eyes immediately opened. "Special mission?" she murmured excitedly. "If there’s a mission, there must be benefits. Hmm, that sounds interesting."

She got up and sat on the headboard, her long hair still messy. "Okay, I’m checking in now. So, what’s today’s special mission?"

[Check-in successful. Host gets 10 points. Points have been accumulated in the system.]

[Today’s special mission is to collaborate with the country’s largest property company, TM Corporation. Coincidentally, the company’s top brass is currently looking for land to build housing and a resort in City XX.]

Isabella narrowed her eyes. "TM Corporation? No joke. That’s no ordinary company. But is that all the information you have?"

[This is all the information the Phoenix System can provide. The mission time is quite long, one week. The reward for this special mission is a drone manufacturing technology company and a 20% stake in MGS Group.]

"A drone technology company?" Isabella leaned forward, interested. "That’s very valuable. Okay, one week should be enough to win the hearts of the TM Corporation’s top brass."

While preparing a simple breakfast, Isabella sent a message to her brother, Jery.

Isabella: Good morning, sis. Sorry to bother you. I wanted to ask, can the female bodyguard and driver I asked for yesterday start work today?

A short while later, a reply came.

Jery: Good morning, Isa. Last night, I actually wanted to ask when you hired that bodyguard. But I forgot after all the business with Ardan. Sorry.

Isabella smiled slightly. She quickly replied, "It’s okay, sis. Just tell someone to come directly to Gold Tower apartment number 28. Oh, what’s their name? I’ll contact security so we can go upstairs."

Jery: "Her name is Siva. Here’s her cell phone number: 081xxxxxxxxx."

After saving Siva’s number, Isabella immediately contacted Gold Tower security to let her guest upstairs. In that luxury apartment, guests without the owner’s confirmation are not allowed in.

"Phoenix System," Isabella said, holding a cup of warm coffee, "I’d like to exchange the 10 points I earned today for an upgrade to my charm."

[Request being processed...]

Pain coursed through her body, but it wasn’t as intense as the other ability upgrades. Isabella was still able to pace around while waiting for her body to be upgraded.

[Status Panel]

Name: Isabella Clark

Age: 22

Beauty: 60/100

Intelligence: 60/100

Strength: 20/100

Health: 10/100

Charm: 30/100

Mentality: 25/100

Special Abilities:

Black belt-level martial arts skills

Advanced hacker skills

Points: 0

Assets:

1 apartment in Gold Tower 28 (Rp 15 billion)

1 two-story commercial shophouse on Jl. Pahlawan 08 (Rp 1.5 billion)

1 luxury villa in City XX (Rp 5 billion)

3,000 hectares of land in City XX

Total Wealth: Rp 1,001,995,000,000

Ten minutes later, the apartment doorbell rang. Isabella, already dressed, immediately opened the door. Before her stood a tall woman with black hair tied in a neat ponytail.

"Good morning, Miss. I’m Siva, the new bodyguard," she said politely.

Isabella nodded and handed her a gold card. "This is my apartment ID. With this, you can go up to my unit anytime without having to confirm with security. Keep it safe."

Siva accepted the card respectfully. "Thank you, Miss Isabella."

Isabella smiled. "I’m not much older than you. When we’re alone, just call me by my name so it’s not awkward."

"Okay, Isabella," Siva replied, slightly awkwardly.

Seeing Siva’s awkward face, Isabella chuckled. "I think we’ll work well together."

[Yes, Host. This woman is trustworthy.]

Isabella’s body stiffened for a moment. This was the first time the Phoenix System had responded to her, which was merely a silent chatter.

"Phoenix System, can you read my mind?" she asked quickly.

[No. It only detects a person’s character from their face.] If the Host needs someone to talk to, the system will always be there.]

Isabella chuckled. "That sounds like cheap sweet talk. But okay, sometimes I do need someone to talk to."

On the way to City XX, Isabella opened her laptop. She began gathering data on TM Corporation.

"There’s too little public data. I guess I’ll have to find another way," she muttered.

He successfully hacked.

"Quite interesting..." Isabella murmured, her eyes tracing the profile of the company’s leader. Alsio Xander, a 40-year-old CEO, a widower with one child. He was cold, decisive, and ambitious. Under his leadership, TM Corporation expanded rapidly, penetrating overseas markets.

"This man is truly a formidable opponent," Isabella whispered. "But that’s precisely what makes him interesting."

Siva, focused on driving, glanced in the rearview mirror. "What makes you smile like that, Isabella?"

Isabella closed her laptop and chuckled. "Nothing. Just found an interesting target for this mission."

"If that makes you excited, then we’re on the right track," Siva replied firmly.

Isabella stared out the window, as rain began to fall, soaking the streets of City XX. "Phoenix Systems," she said to herself, "I will complete this mission. I not only want the reward, but I also want to prove that I can stand on par with the big shots."

[Host will succeed.] Phoenix System always supports.]

A faint smile appeared on Isabella’s face. The journey had just begun.