You don't even want to call me godfather

"After I accomplish my goal, I will help you get the position you deserve in the international community," Osvid promised solemnly, looking at Koshei. "I promise you."

With a steady heartbeat, he was neither lying nor joking.

Osvid meant business, and Koshei realized it.

"So, if I want to use your help to improve Syracuse's international status, then I have to help you gain a position in Colombia first." Seeing Osvid's sincerity, Koshei stopped procrastinating and said directly, "Am I right?"

"I heard that the Syracuse people take personal grudges very seriously, and people often connect with each other because of personal connections. Compared to the lack of human touch in Colombia, sometimes I really envy the interpersonal communication methods in Syracuse," Osvid nodded, agreeing with Koshe's statement, and returned to the topic. "Because of this, I would like to ask you for a favor, a... private matter, as a friend. In return, I will give you all the intelligence I have collected about Colombian senators in the past two years, including Arthur Wilder. Of course, the subsequent actions are up to you to decide, and I will not try to interfere again."

"Please say."

Koshe nodded and said.

Osvid opened his lips slightly for a long time, but just sighed deeply, then stood up, walked to the window, leaned on the windowsill with his arms crossed, looked out the window, and silently lit a cigarette for himself.

"Is there anything unspeakable?"

At some point, Koshei was standing beside him, leaning against the window, exhaling a puff of smoke.

"When I was a child, my father always showed me this country," Osvid said, holding a cigarette between his fingers. He flicked off the ash, looked at the scenery outside the window, and spoke slowly. "At that time, he was just a senator in the House of Commons, just like me now. Although life was not that good, at least I could still feel his love for me."

"Is it a story about neglecting one's relatives due to long-term exposure to politics or political ambitions?"

Osvid's father is now the president of Colombia, and combined with what he just said, Koshe guessed so.

"No," Osvid shook his head slightly with a bitter expression, "it's more than that."

Chapter 52: Ambitious Goals

"Many years ago, I had no doubt about this country. I had never witnessed its prosperity and prosperity, but my father often told me that it was a beautiful country," Osvid leaned against the window and lit his second cigarette. "At that time, I was probably only... fourteen or fifteen years old, living in a small bungalow with my parents and...sister."

"At that time, I often climbed to the roof of the tallest building nearby at night and tried to overlook the city from above. But in fact, even the tallest building near where we lived could not surpass the ordinary houses in the big city. It was at that time that I gradually discovered the difference between myself and the people in the city," Osvid exhaled smoke slowly, recalling the past. "Later, my father became a legal consultant and had to go out to work with my mother almost every day. I was worried about leaving my sister alone at home at night, so I took her on adventures, took her to the rooftops where I often went, and took her to watch the stars."

"But, in fact, there are no stars in the night sky of Colombia, so I always tell her that she will be able to see them next time, when the dark clouds over the city are no longer dense, when the lights of the city are no longer dazzling, she will be able to see them," Osvid stretched out his hand and pointed out the window. "I told her that one day, we will live in a big city, one day, I will be able to stand at the top of this country, turn off all the lights, and let the starry sky enter her eyes."

"Of course, she was only four or five years old at the time and she certainly didn't understand what I meant. She only remembered the big house and the stars," Osvid seemed to have thought of something and smiled faintly, with a tenderness that had never been shown on his face. "But it doesn't matter, because I finally found a goal in the tedious and boring life, a goal that was too ambitious for me at that time."

"And now, you are very close to that goal," Koshe finally spoke after hearing this. "Your father is the president of Colombia, and you are a life member of the Senate. In this way, the change you want is not far away."

Osvid shook his head and smiled helplessly.

"No, it wasn't that smooth." He held the cigarette that was about to burn to the butt, and the smoke rising from the cigarette butt made him squint his eyes. "When my father was a legal consultant, he was very popular because of his excellent work efficiency, but it was inevitable that it would affect the interests of some people, and those people didn't care how dirty the means were."

"Those people...used you and your sister as a threat?"

Hearing this, Koshe frowned and guessed.

"No, my parents hid us very well. Many places in the downtown area didn't even have street names, so those people couldn't find us at all." Osvid took a deep breath. He looked at the cigarette that had naturally extinguished in his hand and stroked it with his fingers. "So, they set their sights on my father and mother. One evening, on their way home... Nearly seventy bullets flew through the car windows, the tires were blown out, the car lost stability and fell straight into the river. My father escaped, but my mother... was killed in the hail of bullets before she fell into the water."

"..."

Koshe didn't say anything. He looked at Osvid's profile for a long time, then silently raised his hand and placed it on his shoulder.

"Do you know how my father first entered the Senate?" Osvid turned his head and glanced at Kochei, then told an absurd fact in a very sarcastic tone, "He used this story, this unfortunate story, to win the sympathy of the masses and gain support from the lower classes, so that he could run for a seat in the Senate and enter the political arena."

"A cruel decision..."

Koshe closed his eyes and felt a little indignant and sympathetic for Osvid's life experience.

"Please don't show that expression, Koshe." Osvid seemed to have sensed Koshe's emotions. He also stretched out a hand and pressed Koshe's shoulder. "I don't want to be pitied. This is a shame for me."

"I understand, Osvid," Koshe nodded. He understood Osvid's feelings and his persistence. "But I don't understand why and how you became a member of parliament when you hate politics and struggle?"

"Colombia is undoubtedly at the top of the world in terms of medicine and scientific research, but this does not mean that the country is strong. Rhine Life Science, water tanks, and those scientific research organizations are the ones who really hold these two things in their hands," Osvid said, removing the smile on his face, and explained to Koshei, "Most presidents of past dynasties are unwilling to admit this, nor are they willing to get close to those scientific research organizations. But after taking away medicine and scientific research, what is left of this country? If you don't get close to those who hold these two major resources, then what power does the president have left? After all, it's just a nice title, and there is actually no real power."

"It seems your father made a wise decision."

After hearing this, Koshe already had a rough idea of ​​what Osvid would say next.

"Maybe," Osvid did not deny it, but his attitude was a bit ambiguous. "As the leader of a country, I have to curry favor with organizations that rely on the support of this country. I don't know whether to say it is smart or sad."

"So...what about your sister?" At this point, Koshe finally asked the most important question, "It sounds like you care about your sister very much, but I seem to...never heard you talk about her later situation."

"...She..." Osvid clenched his fists and gritted his teeth for a long time before relaxing. "It's not that no president of Colombia has ever tried to cooperate with scientific research organizations, but they all lacked sincerity and were difficult to trust. So my father, in order to gain trust... made a decision that I still cannot accept. He... to show his sincerity, gave his daughter, my sister, to Rhine Life as a condition for cooperation, to be used as material for human experiments."

Koshe sucked in a breath of cold air. Osvid had tried his best to keep his tone calm, but when Koshe heard these words, his scalp tingled.

"So... you want to succeed your father and become president of Colombia, not only to change the country, but also to..."

"For my sister, to get her out of that place that disregards human rights and has no conscience."

Osvid took over Koshei's words and calmly explained the outrageous things.

"Your father..." Koshe hesitated, wondering whether he should say this in front of Osvid. "I don't know how to evaluate his behavior, but this kind of cooperation does not bring harmony, but control."

"So I want to change, change these ridiculous things, change everything, no matter the cost... For me, the only place where I have really lived is a bungalow, and there is only one person who is really important to me." Osvid looked at the palm of his hand, his mood gradually changed from anger to powerlessness. "However, I can't complain about this, because after all, I failed to fulfill the promise I made to my sister ten years ago."

"It's not your fault, Osvid," Koshei said to comfort him. "I can't promise you anything, but as a friend, if there's anything I can do to help, I'm always willing to help. And, it just so happens that the purpose of my visit to Columbia this time is also Rhine Life."

"Thank you, Koshe," Osvid calmed down and added, "After I became a senator, I used all my connections to search for my sister's whereabouts. The good news is that she is still alive."

"But with your status, you can't meet her."

Koschei's words revealed Osvid's embarrassment.

"Yes, that's right." Osvid raised his hand, supported his forehead, and sighed deeply. "Not only as a family member, but also because of the senator's political identity, at least for the sake of peace between the scientific research organization and the public, I am destined to be unable to contact her, but--"

"But I, who have nothing to do with either and don't even belong to this country, have ample opportunities to come into contact with her."

Koshei once again beat Osvid to the punch and said what he wanted to say.

"...Yes, you are right."

Osvid seemed to have suddenly lost his temper. He had not expected that Koshe could guess and understand his thoughts so quickly and frequently.

But because of this, he also felt that there was indeed a great deal of tacit understanding between them.

"So, I sincerely ask you again," Osvid felt relieved when he thought of this. He looked at Koshei and lowered his head slightly. "I ask you to go see my sister for me. Although it's not urgent, one day in the future, when the time is right, I hope you can... rescue her for me."

Chapter 53: Involuntarily

Rhein Life Sciences is a company dedicated to technologies in the fields of life sciences, chemical manufacturing, and biological applications.

It is also a scientific research team that is given priority investment and support by the Colombian government. The scope of its projects is wide, not only limited to medical, industrial, military, biochemical, Originium energy and medical topics, but it will even undertake urban defense and security work.

According to rumors, Colombia may have military support behind it and has close cooperation with the Colombian government.

The many scientific research results it has published have made this company a focus of attention in the industry and even the world.

Today, the biotech company is headquartered in Tremont, a mobile city in Colombia.

It is in this city that there is a scientific research museum established by Rhine Life Science and open to the general public.

It is called a museum, but in fact it only displays the cutting-edge civilian scientific research results.

The people of this country have always been living in a life of rapid technological change, and just some experimental products that can be developed at low cost are enough to satisfy their temporary appetite.

On the one hand, the museum can use the public's funds to supplement the funds of the personnel department. On the other hand, the Human Resources Management Department can also secretly do something wrong.

“Welcome to the Rhine Life Trimonte Museum of Scientific Research. Here, you can see countless technological products that are beyond the current era. These products will enter your life in the near future. Before that, please enjoy the charm of science here.”

When you enter the museum, the artificial intelligence holographic image at the door continuously repeats the welcome message and the museum introduction.

Looking at this epoch-making building in front of him, even Koshe couldn't help but feel shocked.

Even though he didn't want to think so, he had to admit that Syracuse's technological level was really incomparable to Colombia.

"Osvid said she was here..."

Koshe stood in the middle of the museum hall, holding a photo in his hand and talking to himself.

Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were not many tourists in the museum today. Koshei just stood in the empty hall, a little conspicuous.

But he did not have to worry about his identity. Koshei seldom appeared in public and mostly stayed in his own country. The only time he left the country was to attend the International Conference in Lateran.

At least from Osvid's intelligence, no one should have a photo of Koshei. As long as he doesn't take the initiative to reveal his identity, there is probably nothing to worry about.

but……

Looking at the little girl smiling brightly in the photo in his hand, Koshe's eyes twitched slightly.

Osvid is 26 years old this year, which means that his sister is almost 16 years old, but the photo Osvid gave him was taken when his sister was 8 years old.

Eight years is enough to change a person a lot, not just their appearance. It was a bit difficult for Koshe to find someone based on just this photo.

"Huh... Never mind, let's just walk and see."

Finally, Koshei reluctantly put the photo away.

He looked around the surrounding scene and his eyes were attracted by an exhibit.

He looked up, looking at this exhibit that was a little special to him, and couldn't help but focus all his attention on it.

"It is said that the performance of the civilian mechanical exoskeleton is almost comparable to that of the military exoskeleton, except that some of its lethal offensive functions have been removed." Just as Koshe was absorbed in the sight, a female voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "You don't look like an ordinary person. Why are you attracted to such an exhibit?"

Koshe turned his gaze towards the source of the sound, he lowered his head and saw a girl who was a whole head shorter than him.

It was also at this moment that Koshei narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

"Rhine Life Human Resources Exploration Department, Level 2 Employee," the girl smiled at Koshei and introduced herself, "Shipka, you can just call me that. If you don't mind, can I show you around here?"

"Um...of course, Miss Shipka."

There was a meaningful look in Koshe's eyes. He never expected that the person he was looking for would come to him on his own initiative.

……

For the entire afternoon, Shipka acted like a little tour guide, taking Koshei around this absurdly large museum.

She walked in front of Koshe, explaining to him the functions and applicable areas of the exhibits.

"It seems that you are very familiar with these exhibits," Koshei followed Shipka and said thoughtfully, "It's hard to imagine that a girl as young as you can achieve such a high level in Rhine Life."

"...Well...I can only say that I didn't expect that either, haha." Shipka was stunned for a moment after hearing what Koshe said, and then laughed it off and quickly changed the subject, "This is the Rhine power armor, which can be said to be the most versatile and practical scientific research achievement of Rhine Life. Of course, what's placed here is just a model, and it can't be activated."

"Power armor," Koshei stroked his chin with his hand. Along the way, while observing Shipka, he certainly did not forget to pay attention to these scientific research products. "Why was this kind of armor that is powerful enough to become a high-powered armor developed by a biotechnology company?"

"Well... that's not something I can know," Shipka pouted, as if trying to come up with a reasonable explanation, "But in some special periods, power armor can be used to undertake urban and security work."

"I see."

Koshe nodded pretentiously, but his main attention was still on the little man in front of him.

"Okay," Shipka suddenly clapped her hands, turned around and faced Koshei, "I have introduced all the exhibits currently on display here."

"So what's next, Miss Shipka?"

Koshe was keenly aware that Shipka's expression seemed a little unnatural.

And, with Shipka at the helm, they were now in the deepest corners of the museum.

"Well... you are the first person who is willing to listen to my introduction." To Koshe's surprise, Shipka's smile gradually turned bitter. She hesitated and exposed him, "In fact... all the exhibits here are explained by artificial intelligence. Everyone who comes to this museum prefers to listen to AI's introduction rather than listen to the nagging of an underage little girl."

Koshe and Shipka looked at each other, he listened silently without making any statement.

"You...are not Colombian?"

Faced with Shipka's questioning, Koshe remained silent.

“Tourists from outside Colombia who come to visit this museum often can’t find anything even if they lose their trace in Colombia,” Shipka bit her lips uneasily, as if she was hesitating whether to do something. “And these people are also the most suitable materials for human experiments... I’m sorry, I can’t help myself... I’m really sorry...”

In this deserted corner, Shipka used her Originium skills on Koshe with great difficulty.

A red, fishy light flashed in her eyes, and the faint light caught Koshe's eyes.

Koshe felt a momentary tingling in his brain, followed by a dizziness. He could not help but hold his forehead, as if there was a force urging him to look into Shipka's eyes and listen to her words.

But after just a few seconds, the uncomfortable feeling completely disappeared.

"I blocked it for you. You're welcome."

Msisha’s voice came into my mind.

After Koshe recovered, he raised his head again and saw Shipka's incredulous eyes.

"Eh?"

Shipka panicked for a moment, then she immediately held her breath, gathered her strength, and the fishy light in her eyes became more and more dazzling.

But at this moment, Koshe was no longer affected by her.