The four nodded and gestured for him to take a seat.

Charles dove straight into the matter at hand, "A few days ago, Elijah hit me up online, inquiring about a newspaper in Karl Town called Alerasia. You got any beef with them?"

Tarquin frowned, choosing honesty, "The murderer of my parents is likely connected to that newspaper. My mom used to work there."

"Do you know what your parents did for a living?"

"I always thought they were just ordinary writers."

The elders exchanged glances before Charles spoke up, "When Elijah asked me about it, I had no clue about your ties to the Hawkins family. I just warned him that the newspaper was no simple affair and it'd be best to steer clear."

"Yeah, Elijah mentioned that, but it's about my parents' death. I have to dig deeper!"

the security system for that place, but I don't know much. Just that the newspaper is a front

tightened,

only responsible for the

of the situation was suddenly laid bare. Alerasia, a dominant superpower with a strong military-any lab tied

expression darkened, "Uncle, do you have a list

get you the newspaper's staff list easily

be connected to the lab. That level of lab usually has scientists working under

I've had many dealings with the Ministry of National Security. Before calling

just before your

took it very seriously, immediately reporting up to the higher echelons of

greater notice, quickly coordinating a response. Not only were the armed forces alerted, but a special ops team was also dispatched to assist your

could reach Alerasia, your parents were murdered

certainly no accident, but whatever secret they held that garnered so much attention from the government, I'm

wonder the mystery man had

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