Original Code: ANGEL K05

146. Grand Mistress

Khouk sat down leaning back in his chair. He was silent for a moment, before starting the story.

"I'm watching over the grandson of one of the Klan's advisors. That advisor is still your distant relative, Leader. In the past the founder of our clan was two brothers and a sidekick."

"Klan Khaan means Clan of kings. Our clan existed long before Slovstadt became a republic. The clan stood at the initiative of the kings who had familial relations whose influence now encompassed the middle states."

"Then, whenever there was a new king's appointment, they would apply for the name, to ask for blessing. In the hope, that blessing will make other countries respect the decision and not fight the new king."

"Over time, the world developed, the power of kings was replaced by a new system of government that no longer considered the importance of our clan. But it's just on the surface."

"Although the big name is not heard anymore in advanced and modern society, but the leaders still know and still have great respect for the clan that is thousands of years old."

"The concept of existence for so long is that many descendants of our clan are now scattered in various countries, even working in several governments."

"However, the principle of the clan is to free those who want to live freely outside, as long as they do not betray the clan, as well as still help others, if the clan instructs as such." Khouk explained at length.

"If it had been thousands of years, it means that the first three founders, must have been born a lot of grandchildren. How do you know anyone as a descendant of the Khaan Clan?" ask Ana.

"There are six main surnames within the clan. It was the names that always governed the clan from the top position. They are advisors, commanders and regulators of public policy" Khouk replied.

"Can you name it?" urge Ana.

"Misal, whom I keep is the grandson of the descendants of Oswald's advisors. Erdeniin, then, was the surname that became the confidant of the hereditary leader. Medleg is the family name that dominates the research and science sections. Dorjan is a big name in our medicine and health. Ksandyer, now Xander is the surname of the descendants of the number one bodyguard. Khouk's name is a surname whose ancestors were warlords."

Ana. "Oswald?" reworked.

"Do you know the Oswald family, Leader?" ask Khouk.

"Well .. I know Ammo Oswald, and her father." Ana was still astonished.

Khouk.

"Did Ammo know doctor Dorjan was a coincidence?" muttered Ana.

"You know doctor Dorjan?" ask Khouk once more.

"Yes! I got shot in there. Doctor Dorjan practices as a doctor on Ammo's estate. Someone wants to kill Dad. We took cover and could escape. Even though I was still shot. But Dorjan's doctor and all the patients and medics there, did not survive. They were slaughtered with sadism!" Ana told me what she was going through.

"Has this death been reported to Erdeniin, Leader?" ask Khouk.

"I don't know. At that time, I was still the leader, right? Xander must have known better what to do" said Ana.

Khouk nodded in approval of Ana's opinion.

"How do you keep an eye on Ammo Oswald? Isn't the residence like a fortress?" ask Ana.

"I have my own way, Leader."

Looks like Khouk didn't want to break the trick. Ana's not pressing.

"What's the last thing that happened to him?" ask Ana.

"He's looking for people descended from our clan as well. The Mujaan family. Three people were kidnapped by unknown people. One of us, another from the Selem family, asked for my help, because it was related to the Oswald family.

"We, along with his men, managed to defeat the kidnappers. It is not known which side they are from. But importantly, all three are safe with Selem." explains Khouk.

"Good, if all is well. I'll ask Ammo about the progress of the case." Ana nodded.

"Thank you, Leader" Khouk said.

"Now, since you're assigned here, how do you keep an eye on Ammo? Is he safe if there's no surveillance?" ask Ana worried.

"My subordinates have replaced it there. Keeping you is much more important to our clan. I'm proud to have this task, '" he added.

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At Ammo's place.

The man returned to work as usual. This time there were a lot of meetings he had to do. Two days of work delayed.

Good news came from the lawyer, once Ammo arrived at the office. Doctor Armstrong was acquitted of all charges and his good name restored. He could open another clinic in the remote area.

Ammo was happy to hear that. He would be very sorry if Armstrong's health career also ended due to being involved with him. Ammo will let Armstrong's clinic go solely to the public in remote areas. That would be the doctor's greatest happiness.

Ammo learns of the tragedy of Dorjan's eventual death, in order to help Ammo. Now the plantation people no longer have health units. Ammo had to address that and recruit new doctors who were specialized in serving plantation workers only.

During the day, a message from the hospital came in. Grandpa Wilson's driver couldn't survive. He died on the operating table.

"Then where exactly was Grandpa Wilson hidden?" inner Ammo. He had already asked Ariel to continue searching for the whereabouts of the three people. Until that afternoon, Ariel's ability produced nothing.

By late afternoon, an incoming message from Ana was received. "Did you lose three of your men?"

"How did you know?" reply Ammo.

"My people have secured it. Don't worry!" reply Ana.

"What's? Where are they?" Ammo did not expect Ana to send such a message.

""Isn't he being treated for being shot?" thought. "Whose people?"

"You're starting to be secretive to me!" Ammo sent a message.

"I'll tell you when the time comes!" reply Ana.

Ammo is not pressing. As long as Grandpa Wilson is safe, that's good. And if Ana's people save, that's even better.

Waitaminute! Didn't yesterday's message on the arrow also say that he had already secured Grandpa Wilson? Did Ana have anything to do with the person who shot the tree trunk in the front yard?

"What is Ana hiding? Is there anything else besides her mother's death?" ammo thought.

"What about Nathalie?" ask Ammo.

"He's gone with dad. Hopefully it's the best decision." replied Ana.

"If it's safe, then it must be good!" timpal Ammo again.

"alright. I want to give Blake back to you. Whether you'll be assigned to keep James or you'll take him to the office is none of my business. But I don't need it here!" said Ana.

"You must have a bodyguard" Ammo denied.

"I already have!" answer Ana.

"Oh .. okay. As your request, big lady!" ammo Canda.

"What do you mean?" ask Ana astonished.

"No meaning. I just want you to be the big lady of the Oswald residence" replied Ammo honestly.

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