Chapter 399 - Nicolae and Aleksis Brothers (1/2)

Then the question arose, which Caspar had also asked himself ...

”Sir, what about the Schneider Group? Are you coming back?” Stanis asked him.

Caspar could only sigh. ”I have no other choice. Until Aleksis recovers or London is mature, I must take care of it myself.”

He had heard a lot about the actions of this new company that had caused much controversy, called Rhionen Industries. In many ways he felt that the Schneider Group had to be careful of that one company.

Many of the projects they had were at odds with those of the Schneider Group projects. Caspar knew he could not stand by and let go of his responsibility because he was responsible for the lives of so many people.

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Aleksis was laid in a large room with large floor-to-ceiling windows. When the window curtain was opened, they could see the beautiful snow capped mountains and a grass field overgrown with various flowers. Since it was autumn, the weather was getting cold, so the windows were never opened; only the curtains.

Nicolae made sure all the equipment was working properly and the staff at home understood what had to be done. He had never seen anyone with a condition like Aleksis recover, but he still had positive thoughts that, being an Alchemist, the girl's body was different from ordinary humans and could slowly recover.

Lauriel had prepared various special ingredients which, in his experience, could accelerate the body's recovery. Finland would give these medicine every day to her child. Some nurses stayed at the mansion to provide physiotherapy to keep Aleksis' body healthy during her treatment, so that she would not become paralyzed when she woke up in the future.

The next day, Aldebar arrived with London and Rune, and for the first time Nicolae met Aleksis' entire family. He was impressed by the closeness and warmth of the Schneider family and soon understood why Aleksis had a very pleasant personality. It was because she had a warm and loving family.

”I'm London, Aleksis' younger brother,” London said, introducing himself when he first entered Aleksis' room and saw Nicolae sitting by the bed, perusing the latest CT scan.

Nicolae immediately recognized the 17-year-old boy as Aleksis' younger brother because his face was very similar to Caspar's. He had jet black hair, a pair of brilliant blue eyes and sweet dimples. His body was tall and slim and he looked very casual in his thin blue shirt and short pants below the knee.

”Hello, London. My name is Nicolae, I'm your sister's friend,” Nicolae said kindly. He turned his face to the side and saw another teenager, about 15 years old, entering from the same door. ”Hello, you must be Rune.”

Rune nodded. The boy had a face similar to his brother, London, but his hair was light blond and his eyes were dark blue. He sported a more serious look in his jeans and sweater attached to his shoulders.

”Hello,” Rune walked toward Aleksis' bed and sat on the edge of the bed. ”How long do you think Aleksis will be in a coma?”

Nicolae shook his head, ”I don't know. It could take months, or years. I have to observe her condition closely for the next few weeks to figure out the progress of her recovery. After that I can make an estimate.”

”So you will stay here to do the observations?” asked Rune in a probing tone.

Nicolae soon realized that Aleksis' brothers were as outspoken as their sister, and for a moment he did not know what to say. Of course he wanted to stay there to do his observations, but he did not want to offer himself without being invited by the host.

”I don't know,” he finally answered. ”If you don't mind, it's possible.”

London and the Rune looked at each other, and simultaneously they both looked at Nicolae.

”He seems smart,” London told Rune.

”Looks handsome too,” Rune replied.

”He looks a lot like Uncle Lauriel,” London said again.