Now, it was almost midnight.
Under normal circumstances, Luo Zhen would have long since passed the curfew and gone out for a late-night stroll. Natsuki would surely have given him a thorough scolding.
Fortunately, before leaving today, Luo Zhen had already told Natsuki that he was going to attend a party and would be home late.
In the past, Natsuki had often sent Luo Zhen to attend all kinds of balls and parties, so using that as an excuse did not seem unusual at all.
Besides, it was not really an excuse. Luo Zhen truly had gone to attend a party.
It was just that Luo Zhen had not told Natsuki that he was going to Vatra's party.
If he had told her, Natsuki might have stopped him.
After all, Natsuki had a poor impression of that snake player. She had already warned Luo Zhen to be more careful. If Luo Zhen told her he was going to Vatra's party, Natsuki really might not agree.
With no other choice, Luo Zhen had decided to keep it from her.
But...
"Hmm..."
When Luo Zhen told Natsuki about it, she merely stared fixedly at him. Only after Luo Zhen had started sweating did the older sister let out a soft snort.
"You are forbidden from staying out all night."
Natsuki tossed him that one sentence, then let him go.
Luo Zhen could not help giving a bitter, helpless smile.
"I guess Natsuki already figured everything out."
Come to think of it, the noble of the famous War King's Domain, Duke of Aldeia, was holding a party aboard his private cruise ship and entertaining all kinds of important figures. How could Natsuki possibly have failed to hear about it?
Once that was taken into consideration, the moment Luo Zhen said he was attending