Two weeks after a cruise ship, Luky returned to focus on business operations. Nusantara Global Group's expansion runs aggressively, especially in the logistics and technology sectors. However, a new challenge emerged from an unexpected place.
That morning, Luky was chairing an evaluation meeting with the President Director at the head office.
"This quarter growth is satisfying, especially in the logistics sector which rose 35% thanks to integration with the Singa Logistics," reported the Logistics Director.
"What about the Joint Venture project with Carson Global in Thailand?" Luky asked.
"95% have been completed, Boss. All that remains is the signing of the end of next week," answered the International Director.
Suddenly, Luky's personal assistant entered with a serious face.
"Sorry to disturb, Mr. Luky. There were guests from the Ministry of Trade and BPKP. They brought an inspection letter."
Luky stopped the meeting. "Examination letter? For what?"
"They did not explain, but brought official documents."
Luky nodded. "Please take them to the main meeting room. I'll be there soon."
In the meeting room, three people from the government were waiting.
"Good morning, Mr. Luky Pratama. I am Ahmad from the Ministry of Trade, and this is my colleague from BPKP," introduced a bespectacled man.
"Good morning. Can I help you?" welcome Luky.
"We received a report of alleged monopoly practices and violations in the acquisition of PT. Singa Logistics. We need to check related documents."
Luky was surprised. "Monopoly? Our acquisition has gone through a correct legal process and approved by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission."
"We only perform assignments, sir. We need access to all acquisition documents, financial statements, and internal communication related to the takeover."
Luky ordered his legal team to prepare all the requested documents. He was suspicious of this to do with The Consortium.
Ting!
[Mission "Integrity Test" published!]
Description of Mission: Face Government Examination Without using non-ethical methods. Maintain transparency and business integrity despite under pressure. Purpose: Prove that the Archipelago Global Group operates cleanly and legal.
Prizes: +45 Character development points, strong business reputation, government trust, improvement of company law skills.
Deadline: Complete the examination in 30 days
PINALTI (if it fails): Business reputation is destroyed, the possibility of government sanctions, projects with Global Carson can be canceled.]
Luky approved the mission. He knows this is a test that must be faced properly.
Over the next week, the government examination team worked at the Nusantara Global Group office. They examined thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of employees.
One afternoon, the head of the legal team Luky reported with a worried face.
"Boss, they find something. There is a suspicious transaction in our logistics subsidiaries in Singapore."
"What transaction?" Luky asked.
"Transfer of funds of 10 million dollars to the Shell company in the Virgin Islands, exactly a week before the acquisition of Lion Logistics."
Luky frowned. "I did not approve of the transaction. Try to track who made the transfer."
"We have traced. Done by the Singaporean Branch Financial Manager, but he has resigned last month."
Luky immediately activated his strategic foresight.
[Possible 85%: This is the Consortium trap. They infiltrate people to create false proof.]
He ordered the internal investigation team to investigate the former financial manager.
The next day, Ahmad from the Ministry of Trade met Luky.
"Mr. Luky, we find evidence of suspicious transactions that indicate bribery in the acquisition process. This can be a serious problem."
"I understand your concern, Mr. Ahmad. But I guarantee, Nusantara Global Group does not bribe. I actually suspect that there are those who deliberately trap us."
"Do you have proof?" Ahmad asked.
"Our investigation team is gathering evidence. Can we give 48 hours?"
Ahmad thought for a moment. "Fine. But if in 48 hours there is no evidence that refutes our findings, we must continue the legal process."
Luky works fast. He contacted Colonel Bernard.
"Colonel, I need help to track a former employee who might be related to The Consortium."
"Give the details. Our cyber team will help."
Within 24 hours, the Colonel Bernard team managed to track the former financial manager in Bangkok. They also found that he received a large transfer from the same Shell company that was allegedly used for "bribery".
"This person is clearly working for The Consortium," reported Colonel Bernard. "He deliberately created fake transactions to trap you."
"Can we get the confession?" Luky asked.
"My team has been watching him. We can 'invite' him to talk."
Two days later, exactly at the time limit given, Luky held a meeting with the government inspection team.
"Pak Ahmad, I have proof that suspicious transactions are engineering," Luky said.
"Where's the proof?" Ahmad asked.
Luky played a video footage of the recognition of the former financial manager that had been obtained by the Colonel Bernard team. In the recording, he claimed to have been ruled by The Consortium to create fake transactions that were carried out by the Archipelago Global Group.
"In addition, we also track the money received by the former employee came from the same Shell company," Luky added while showing the transfer document.
Ahmad and his team checked the evidence carefully.
"This is very serious, Mr. Luky. But this evidence does show that your company is a conspiracy victim."
"Yes. The consortium wants to destroy our reputation because it refuses to join them."
After going through an in -depth examination, the government team finally concluded that the Archipelago Global Group was innocent.
"We will revoke the inspection letter and issue an official statement that the Nusantara Global Group is clean from the accusation," Ahmad said.
"Thank you, Mr. Ahmad. We appreciate the professionalism of the examining team."
After the government team left, Luky gathered all directors.
"This is a warning for all of us. The consortium will use all means to destroy us. We must increase internal supervision and cyber security systems."
Ting!
[Mission "Integrity Test" has been completed!]
[GIFT: +45 Character Points, Business Reputation Increases, Government Trust, Corporate Legal Skill (Basic) has been added!]
The next day, as promised, the Ministry of Trade issued a press release stating that the archipelago of the Global Group was clean from all accusations and had been a victim of a business conspiracy.
Natasha, who followed this news, called Luky.
"I read the news. Are you okay?"
"Very good. This is precisely making our reputation stronger in the eyes of the government."
"The consortium is increasingly unpredictable."
"They are increasingly pressed, Nat. That's why they use despair."
The following week, Luky received an invitation from the Minister of Trade to attend a special meeting to discuss the development of the digital economy.
At the meeting, the Minister specifically praised the integrity of the Nusantara Global Group.
"The example shown by Mr. Luky Pratama deserves a thumbs up. In the midst of increasingly complex business practices, maintaining integrity is the most important thing."
After the meeting, the Minister personally met Luky.
"Mr. Luky, the government is compiling a national program for the development of digital startups. We want the Nusantara Global Group to be the main partner."
"With pleasure, Mr. Minister. We are ready to fully support."
This collaboration with the government opens a bigger new opportunity for Luky. Not only domestically, but also strengthens the bargaining position in the international arena.
Meanwhile, Luky's investigation team continued to track the Consortium. They found that this shadow organization has a very deep network in various business sectors and government in many countries.
"They are like octopus, boss," reported the head of the investigation. "Every time we cut one arm, grow another arm."
"We have to find his head," Luky answered. "Without beheading, we will continue to fight with their arms."
In the midst of all this busy life, Luky did not forget the mission of his life balance. He routinely visited his mother and younger siblings, and more often spent time with Natasha.
One afternoon, he invited Natasha to dinner at a simple restaurant that was usually visited by students.
"Back to the roots?" Natasha asked with a smile.
"My taste hasn't changed, Nat. Delicious food doesn't have to be always luxurious."
"You've changed, Luky. First of them met, you were a bit arrogant."
"I learned from a beautiful lecturer that being rich does not have to make someone arrogant."
They both laughed. Their relationship is deeper and serious.
After dinner, Luky drove Natasha back to his apartment.
"Nat, I want our relationship to be more formal. Will you be my girlfriend?" Luky asked seriously.
Natasha smiled. "I think we're dating, Luky. But yes, I want to formally."
They hugged in front of the apartment, marking the beginning of their official relationship.
Ting!
[Achievement "Relationship Milestone" achieved!]
[Bonus: +20 Character Points, Happiness Increases]
With a stronger reputation, an increasingly serious relationship, and the protection of the government, Luky felt better prepared to face The Consortium. The war is not over, but he now has a stronger allies. The system checks status, whispered Luky.
Status:
[Elite Premium Wealth System
Host: Luky Pratama
Wealth Balance: 43,991,799,930,749,999,700 Rupiah + 5,000,000,000,000 (New Contract with Government) = 43,996,799,930,749,999,700 Rupiah
Status: Elite Member (Level 3)
Skill: Fighting Premium (Basics), Premium Hackers (Basics), Premium Academic Intelligence (Medium), Premium Business Strategy (Basic), SIM Premium, Premium Team Management (Basic), Financial Analysis (Medium), Counter Intelligence Premium (Madiaman), Corporate Politics (Medium), PREMIUM BUSINESS NEGICIATION (BASIC), SOCIAL ENGINEING Large (basic), foreign language mastery, cross-cultural negotiation (basic), shooting elite (basic), investment banking (basic), strategic foresight (basic), disguise (basic), ** Company law (basic)
Assets: PT. Nusantara Global Group (Holding Company), PT. Nusantara Eats (GO Public), PT. My job, PT. Delta Nusantara Kreasi, 1 Unit of Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, 50.5% of shares in PT. Nusantara Logistik, 1 unit of hypersport, 100% shares of Bahn Mi Express (Vietnam), 1 Mega-Mansion (Kemang), 1 Global Bombardier 7500, 100% shares of Singa Logistics (Singapore), 1 Airbus H145 Helicopter, Tunas Bangsa University, 1 Motor Supra X, 1 Ship Pesiar Feadship "SERENITY"
Character Points: 1025
Active Mission: 1 (Strategic Alliance Mission - 98% achieved), 1 (Life Balance Mission - 90% achieved).]
The integrity test has been passed successfully, bringing Luky to a higher level of trust. With government support and stronger relations with Natasha, he now has a solid foundation to face any challenges to come.