Original Code: ANGEL K05

109. The Alexei Family

In the study, Theo had delivered a cup of coffee and confectionery to it, then closed the door again.

"I brought you here, to ask about your relationship with Dad. I'm sure you don't just know him in passing" guessed Ammo.

"You're a keen observer. I'm sure it's not easy for your enemies to trick you" Alexei praised.

"So, just tell me the honesty!" urged Ammo.

Alexei secured his seat and leaned on the high back of the chair. "alright. The story will probably be a little long" he said.

Ammo nodded, a sign ready to listen.

"Our family relationship, starting with your grandfather and my father," explained Alexei. Ammo raised her eyebrows. She had no idea that her family and Ana's family had such a relationship.

"We are both from Slovstadt. But your grandfather had been an immigrant here first and set his feet firmly."

"You know, those days ... Slovstadt are in a difficult time. Many people have fled abroad in search of a better life. Including my father."

Ammo nodded in understanding. He could find that in a lesson in world history.

"Your grandfather's house was the first place every immigrant from Slovstadt went to. They were protected and employed. Like that ... My dad got a job on the farm. He married a female immigrant. That's my mother" Alexei explained.

"After marriage, my father wanted to change his nationality. Your grandfather was the guarantor. He also gave us a small piece of land to manage on our own. Not great, but it's enough to support our family simply."

"I've been working at your family's vegetable processing plant since I was a teenager. That's where I met your father. He was on an internship at the factory. Over time, we became a little familiar. And your humble father, never mind coming to visit our humble home." Alexei reminisces about his teenage years.

"Although not for long, but that friendship stuck in my heart. Then we split up. Your father's job is done, and I'm accepted into army school."

"After graduation, I went home. Unexpectedly, your grandfather invited our family to come to this residence and celebrate my success. It was considered a good example for the sons of immigrant daughters, in order to develop their wings. Not only fixated on the work of the factory, farm or farm of the Oswald family. That's your grandfather's hope."

"That day, your father saw my sister, Valentina. She liked. But Valentine had given his heart to Ivan. My father asked Ivan the seriousness of it after we came home from the celebration. Ivan said he wanted to marry Valentina. My father can't do much, other than marry the two."

"I don't know Ivan very well myself. I thought he was a regular student. So I'm not too concerned about their love affairs."

"My relationship with your father wasn't very close either. I'm fucking with him. Of course it was out of respect for your grandfather who helped our family stand up. Plus I started working and your dad finally got married. Our relationship just broke off."

"A few years later, I learned of Valentina's death. I told dad. I can't believe you asked your grandfather. It was he who sought that information and confirmed my brother's death."

"Every year I take time off, to be able to find the whereabouts of Ivan, Ana and Nathalie. But nil. Until the fourth time I went there, I was followed by unknown people."

"As a foreign citizen, I avoid conflict. I just want to find my niece, not do anything bad!" snarl.

"Then that day, I couldn't avoid it anymore. They were too many, encircling me with killing intent. I have to fight to defend my life. And ... I lost...."

"Between knowing and not, I remember your father. For some reason, I felt like he was the only one I could trust and ask for help. At least, your father can tell my family if I die in Slovstadt."

Ammo listened attentively. That should have been when he was a kid.

"I woke up in a white room, with many tools attached to the body. I panicked and immediately got up, to release all the tools. But I forgot, my body has not recovered. I collapsed on the floor. And the nurses came to help."

"The next day your father came to see me. I feel so relieved. He told me how his men saved me and took me to safety, to be cared for. To me, it was a life debt that I had to pay!"

"Two months later I recovered. But it made me lose my left eye. Even though your father has been working on artificial eyes so that I can see well, I still can't stay in the army. So I'm out."

"I offered my strength as a guard, to your father, he refused. He said he couldn't hire a friend in that position. But he'll ask for my professional help, if ever he needs it. I'm in touch."

"After that, I coordinated several former soldiers, to be employed as personal guards or security guards. That's my job now. But I didn't give up on finding Ana and Nathalie, passing on my people who were scattered everywhere."

Ammo nodded with satisfaction. The explanation is very complicated and easily digested. "So, the people outside are ex-soldiers!" Ammo.

"Yes. However, I understand how difficult it is to find a job that suits our area of expertise. I just manage small businesses, and channel them to the right clients" he explained.

"Hemmm .. interesting!" Ammo thought for a moment. "What if you work for me in the office? So, the one in the office, I'll pull it back here!" ask Ammo.

"I can't answer it yet. But I think in the meantime I'm gonna focus on helping Ana. I also want to bring her home. It would probably be safer for him to be in a family environment, rather than living alone!" Alexei refused subtly.

"Rubber too.... I was also worried to see him run to and fro and protect himself. It's not that I don't trust his skills, but it would be best if there were other experienced people by his side!" Ammo nodded.

"Well, your plan is the best. I won't press anymore.

"We must work together to dismantle the depravity in the Clandestine Bureau. Too many victims have fallen because of their crimes!" ammo said.

"I must avenge Valentina's death, so that I can rest in the graves of my parents who died in grief!"

Alexei's voice was stuck in his throat. His face warmed up and made him look. He felt like a useless child, unable to find his two lost nephews.

It is impossible for two small children to disappear like the earth. It was unexpected that both of them were in Giebellinch. While he was looking for her in Slovstadt. Who brought them here? Who did the experiments and the facial surgery on Ana? It has to be solved.

Where is Ivan? Where is that guy? Remembering that man made her very emotional. What else Ana says is that her father left with Nathalie on the day of her mother's death. How did Nathalie end up in the orphanage too?

Alexei feels Ivan is also involved in Bureau K. That's why his life is complicated. Or was he also hunted by the bureau, like they hunted Ana and Nathalie? There are too many puzzles to solve.

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