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Chapter 1: What's your name?

An enigmatic sound surround the whole Galaxy Mansion that startled all the people that living in there.

Although the sun wasn't still rising, all the maids, butlers, stewards, and guards almost simultaneously woke up from their deep slumber and jump from the bed, getting ready to do their works as if it's the end of the world. However, if they also didn't, the world may not come to an end but their lives are.

It's sunday and it was supposed to be their rest time also known as day-off. Nevertheless, no one complain. On the contrary, they are delighted.

Maids, Butlers, Guards, and Stewards are all line up below the staircase. No one dare to move nor make a noise. A while later, they heard a sound of footsteps coming from above. It was faint and almost inaudible but considering the silence in the mansion, even a cricket noise can be heard.

As if a powerful spirit has descended, a candle were soon lit up one by one as the sound of footsteps grew nearer.

"Greetings to Mistress Galaxy." They simultaneously said and bow.

"Rise." A sleepy yet soft and pleasant sound reached their ears.

They all rise and look at her with smile in their face. There, they saw a slender silhouette below the staircase, lurking in the dark. But thanks to the moon who were still up and percolating through the large window, you can still see her small figure. Though, her face are hidden in the dark, you can't deny her bright beautiful lotus-like eyes that was shining and was like seeping through them.

"Will you watch again the moon today Mistress?" the headmaid politely ask.

"Falls." she answer.

One word and they already knew what it means. Well, you can already guess what she means by looking at what she's wearing. A pure white long robe that reaches the floor and has flower-design laces in its sleeve. The hem of the robe has a tail-like textile which was clinging onto the floor.

She walk leisurely yet gracefully til she reached the door. A maid open the door for her and just like that, the moon shine directly on her, soft wind was touching her skin, the hair on the side of her cheeks was sent flying making it seems like a fairy goddess has descended. In addition, her pink lotus-like eyes is shining brightly, perfectly matching her sleepy posture. Truly a fairy goddess indeed.

She walk unhurriedly to the man-made falls beside the garden with 6 maids following her. When she reaches there, a maid pull the thin strap in her side and her robe gracefully cling on her body as it fall down.

She touch the water using her feet and nodded in satisfaction when she feel a warm water.

"We know you hate cold water Mistress so, we put the heater on a while ago." The maid informed.

"Hmm."

Galaxy soak herself in the water and moan in delight. She walk towards the boulder and lean on it. Good thing the water is shallow on that part so she just sit and lean on the boulder.

The 6 maid circle the man-made fall with their back facing the certain sleepy girl.

Galaxy wanted to sleep however, remembering she still haven't put a cream in her body, she lazily stand up, water was dripping in her body and a fog was seen, covering her private parts.

When the maids hear the sound of the water, they didn't turn around. However, the two maid who were at her side walk towards her while holding a cream in their hand.

Galaxy raise her two hands and the two maids kneel while applying a cream on her.

"Mistress, about tomorrow, who will accompany you at school?"

Silence..

It was like that for about 5 minutes. Nevertheless, they still waited for her answer. After applying a cream in her back, Galaxy face them and tilt her head. She was so adorable that the maid want to squish her cheeks.

"En?"

"Who do you want to accompany you in school?" The maid ask one more time.

Galaxy sit in the stone while her feet playing on the water.

"Uhm.. Assie.. " she answered then soak herself in the water. ".. Amy.."

The two maid nodded. Well, it's expected.

Galaxy stay in the water til a sun was slowly rising up. She frowned.

Knowing her thoughts, the maid press the blue button in the wall near the falls. Then suddenly, a plastic roof appear on top of her, preventing the sun from dazzling her.

However, Galaxy still had those displeased expression which frightened the 6 maids. Cold sweat began to form in their forehead and neck. It's early in the morning yet they feel like this will be the last time they'll see the sun.

They began to tremble. No one dared to uttered a single word nor noise. In their mind, they're silently praying to all the god and goddesses they knew to at least save them from death.

D*ng it! It's the sun's fault!

Fortunately, Galaxy seem to be in a good mood as she just shrugged it off. She stand up and her hair that was floating in the water like snakes instantly cling on her smooth, silky body.

The maid carefully wipe the remaining water in her body using a silky white towel and wrap her body with a robe that she wore earlier.

The other maid then proceed to dry Galaxy's hair. Then suddenly, another maid came in with a nervous look.

"Mistress, Young master Lucien, Luther, and Luwei are in the guest area and asking for your presence." she said while bowing.

Galaxy didn't answer but proceed to walk towards the guest area. But half-way, she suddenly stop and spoke, "My mask."

They quickly understood.

"Ella, go tell young masters to wait for a moment. Ali, go pick Mistress' tanning mask." the maid from behind said which earned a nod from the other maids.

"Mistress, there's a bench over there. Would you like to sit for a while?" ask maid.

However, just when she finished her question, she already see Galaxy not far away, sleeping in the soft bench, which clearly made for her as there was even a large umbrella beside the bench, shading her from the sun.

The maids helplessly sigh. She shouldn't even ask. Of course her Mistress will not let the chance slip away to sleep.

After a minutes, the maid came rushing holding a medium-sized box in her hand. When she saw her Mistress sleeping in the bench, she slowly tip toes as she knew even a slightest sound can wake her up.

The maid called Ali gave a nod to the other maids and she didn't bother waking up her Mistress. She open the box and pulled out a thin silicon human face and put it carefully in Galaxy's face. The other maid quickly help and each of them held a tanning cream and spread it evenly on their palms. They began to apply it in their Mistress' pale body.

If ever anyone would pass by, they will certainly be mistaken as if a group of maids are molesting a small girl.

After a half an hour, it's finally done. But their Mistress is still sleeping. Nevertheless, they didn't wake her up.

Ali, who is more stronger than them, carefully carry their Mistress in a bridal style and walk towards the guest area.

The other maid open the door and they were about to be greet by a 20 maids and guards when they saw their Mistress in Ali's arm, sounding asleep. Immediately, they shut their mouth and accompany the rest in the guest area.

"Mistress Galaxy is here." The maid announce, almost sounding a whisper when she saw her Mistress sleeping.

The man who were about 5'9 in height stand up and with an exasperated voice, he spoke, "Finally you're here! How dare you ma.." he paled as soon as his eyes darted towards a sleeping princess then to Ali who is glaring hard on him. "..king me wait." he whisper half-way.

The maids glanced at him with a disdain look and he almost broke a sweat when he saw those stares-- or more like glares.

He forgot. He completely forgot! Other than their Mistress, they don't care about the other insignificant bugs.

Yes! To Galaxy's people, even if you came from a high and mighty family, you're just an insignificant bug to their eyes. Which means, they will offend anyone but their Mistress.

Silence broke the surrounding when a calm demeanor stand up and walk towards Ali. "I can settle it from here. Sorry for my ill-mannered brother." he whisper but still audible to the people around them.

Ali nod and give him her Mistress. He's actually the only she trust between him and his brothers.

"Brother Lucien! What do you mean by ill-mannered?"

"Shut up Luwei!" the man called Lucien whisper shout to his brother then place the sleeping Galaxy in the couch.

The man named Luwei silently sit with an upset face.

A maid silently walk behind while holding a white silky towel and softly grab Galaxy's still wet hair.

"It's early in the morning. Where did she go? And why is she dripping wet?" Lucien ask.

The latter question doesn't seem an appropriate words however, they still answer him.

"In the man-made falls."

Suddenly, a deep, masculine voice touch their ears. "For how long has she been there?"

The three brothers-- instead of looking at the man-- immediately look at Galaxy who's sleeping and almost sigh in relief when they saw her in a normal-looking-girl.

They held their breath when they felt a hundredths of glare, staring daggers in their back.

Right! They totally forgot to mention that they're not the only one who's visiting. Although the maid see them, with the man's completely erase presence, it was impossible for anyone to detect him.

The maids, although quite startled, still gave him a polite answer, "3 hours and a half."

The man nod and didn't ask further question.

Luther awkwardly laugh. "I'll introduce you to Ga-- *cough*.. to her later."

"Why not now?" his eyebrows raised.

Silence answer him. Even the guards that was patrolling outside the guest area stop their tracks, seemingly stop breathing when they heard the conversation.

Why not now?! How audacious! Is he saying to wake up their Mistress for the sake of meeting him?!

Did he even know what consequences they have to face for waking her up-- only for introducing?

Presumptuous! Shameless! The audacity!

No one move. No one answered. No one dared to make a noise. The three brothers gaped at him and almost bulge their eyes out.

Is he serious?! Did he want them to die?! But wait, did some evil spirit possess him?! How come this silent, unapproachable man who is allergic to ladies suddenly ask them this question like he's interested to her?

"Bro hahaha are you serious?" Luwei nervously ask.

The man look at him in the eyes and Luwei paled when he saw how serious he is.

"Bro, you know I love you, and even god knows how much I treasured our friendship, but bro, I love my soul too." He said, wiping the sweat that was starting to form in his forehead, looking pale.

Lucien sigh. "Anyway, what's with you? Are you possess by some evil spirit? How come you're interested to her?" he tactfully avoid the question.

However, the man just shrugged and stand up. They all panicked when they saw him walking towards Galaxy.

Not even 5 step he take, almost 50 people surround him, including the three brothers, preventing him from waking their Mistress up. They all look pale and anxious. Except for Ali who looks like she's about to kill someone if ever that 'someone' take another step.

The man inwardly smirk. Interesting. This girl didn't even bother to hide her asset.

Ali was right behind him and her right hand are next to his neck. That type of move can only be carried by a few people. Moreover, her stance and move are perfect and in the right position. A simple maid can't do this move let alone that menacing aura.

"Not hiding your identity?" The man ask. However, you can hear a mock in his voice.

Ali's eyes darkened. "Take another step and I'll personally cut your head off."

The man was about to broke her hand when a muffled sound wake up their senses.

"Hmmm.." Galaxy softly groan and changed her position. Without opening her eyes, she lazily wave her hand, "Leave."

In an instant, the maids and guards stop their tracks and face her small figure before bowing, "Yes Mistress."

They go back to their own place like nothing happened.

While Galaxy didn't open her eyes, she ask, "Who?"

The three brothers softened their expression and they unconsciously relaxed.

Lucien crouch down to her lying figure and softly answered, "We brought a guest. He's our friend and we want you to meet him."

Galaxy didn't answered.

Lucien cough and scratch the back of his head. "Actually, he's here because he want to borrow something which I presume that only you have that, and because he's our friend, I recommend you to him." he explain.

Silence..

After a minute of silence, she ask. "How many?"

Huh?

Galaxy face Lucien's so-called friend without opening her eyes. She's too lazy to do that. Moreover, she's been talking a lot since earlier. It's making her drain her energy. She just want to sleep now.

The man slightly curled his lips up. "28." he paused before continuing, "28,000."

"En." Galaxy nodded and wave her hand. Ali saw this sign and nodded slightly before leaving, but didn't leave without bowing.

"Huh? Ahh..?" Luwei confusely utter.

Even Luther was confused. How did Galaxy know? But wait, what are they talking about?

Turns out they don't have to wonder longer as they saw Ali lifting a chest-- a f*ck*ng gigantic chest that can crushed you if you lift it.

Funny how a petite girl like Ali can carry it like she's just lifing a small amount of cotton.

"Mistress, it's here." she informed. Well, no need actually as she knew her Mistress already feel her presence longways.

Luwei excitedly open it. It happened so fast that Ali didn't manage to stop him.

However, the moment he opened it, he paled. It looks like he was about to pass out.

"A.. A.. Bo.." he stuttered.

"What?" Luther ask impatiently.

"A.. A BOMB! A F*CK*NG BOMB!" He exclaimed. Sweat dripping on the side of his cheeks. His palm were sweaty and trembling.

.....

Silence dwell them. Ali look at Luwei expressionless. But her eyes are filled with disappointment.

It's just a bomb! Why is he so afraid? What's there to be afraid of? Such a small thing!

If ever they could hear Ali's thought, they would probably passed out. How can a bomb be a small thing?! It's a f*ck*ng bomb for pete's sake!

Luther and Luwei looks like they were about to pass out. Lucien, on the other hand, looks calm. But oh boy, his heart was in turmoil. His hands are shaking. But his face betrayed nothing.

"Ga-- *cough* Why do you have a bomb?" Lucien broke the silence.

Galaxy stay quiet. Lucien thought that she's just lazy to answer. But the truth is, Galaxy is already sleeping.

Ali look at her Mistress and almost broke out a laugh. She knew-- and probably all the maids, that their Mistress is already in a deep slumber.

To give Lucien at least some face, Ali answered in behalf of her Mistress, "Didn't your friend there.." her lips pointed at the man who look slightly dumbfounded. ".. want a bomb? And he said he need 28 thousand of it so, Mistress ask me to bring 1 chest of bombs." she said like she's talking about weather.

Ah?

"What? When?!" Luther ask.

"28.. *wave hand*" Ali gestured like what Galaxy do a while ago. "Earlier."

They look at her like she's some sort of fortune teller. With just a wave of Galaxy's hand, she manage to guess it right?!

Luther and Luwei gaze at their friend, with their jaws dropped. "You want a bomb?"

Their friend look taken a back with their simultaneous question but he quickly composed himself. "Yeah.. But I didn't expect that she really had those."

Heck! Even him was dumbfounded when he learned that the content of that gigantic chest was a bomb! Moreover, he didn't expect that Galaxy have those and how easily he can get it.

To have a plenty of bomb, just who the hell is she?

Lucien nodded. "I see. Anyway, if she give this to you, just a heads up-- think of this as a warning, she will probably get something important to you in exchange for this bomb."

Luther and Luwei looks already composed. They also nodded, agreeing with what their older brother said.

"What's her name?" the man ask, not minding his words. Earlier, he notice how Luther almost said Galaxy's name. Even Lucien, but for some unknown reason, they couldn't said it. What's wrong with saying her name?

"That.." Luther nervously laugh. ".. I'm not in the right position to say it. Besides, no offense, but you're a stranger to her. It would be inappropriate to say her name when she clearly don't know you. Another, she don't even know your name, it would be unfair in her part." Luther explained.

The man nodded. Makes sense but he's not convinced. He was about to question him more when someone spoke.

"Why do wish to know my name?"

They look at Ali who's beside the sleeping princess.

".. is what my Mistress said." she added when she saw them looking at her.

The three brothers look at her then look at Galaxy who's sleeping, then back to Ali. "How'd you know?" They simultaneously ask.

"Because she's my Mistress." Ali simply said as if it's a matter-of-fact.

"Oh?" the man raised her eye brow. "Then, can you tell your Mistress to wake up and face me?"

Ali stop and look at him. "If you wish to die, then you can wake my Mistress up yourself. That is, if you can wake her up."

The man smirk. His slightly thin, kissable lips tugged up a little. "Is she awake?"

"No."

"Then, how did you know?"

"She's my Mistress." Ali repeat. "And don't even bother to use me into knowing my Mistress' name. Unless she tell it herself, you'll never know it."

Ali knew that technique. He wants to know Galaxy's name by asking a question to let Ali slip. But unfortunately for him, Ali learned from the best.

"Why do you wish to know my name?"

They look at Galaxy who suddenly spoke without opening her eyes. Lucien look exasperated. And Ali look.. shock?

Why would she be shock? Didn't she already knew what Galaxy would say?

"Mistress.. that was the longest sentence you ever said." Ali subconsciously said. However, the moment it leave her mouth, she immediately one-kneeled and apologize. "Apologies Mistress. I didn't mean to offend you."

When Galaxy didn't move or speak, only then Ali sigh in relief. She straightened her back and slightly bow her head. "Thank you Mistress."

Everyone: "....."

Huh? Ahh?

This pair of Master and Maid is making them distress. Who spoke? Who offended who?

Ali glare at the man then said, "My Mistress ask a question. Aren't you gonna answer?"

The man fake a cough. He fix his composure and ask, "Isn't it right to know the name of my benefactor?"

"Ah.." Luwei intervene. "Aren't you busy bro? Maybe---" he was cut off.

"No."

"Right." Luwei didn't push the matter further more. If he did, he won't live the next day.

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