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Anja listened intently as Emma relayed the latest developments with Nomad. “He was initially recruited by the Russian SVR for training as a covert agent for his intelligence and patriotism. At the time, he was slated to be a deep cover agent in the US—an illegal. His training included everything from extensive language usage and mannerisms to espionage tradecraft. He claimed to have excelled at it and was chosen for additional training up to and including assassination techniques.”

Emma continued, “Some of the most attractive and promising female agents were selected as swallows and sent to State School 4 earlier in the training. Even some men were chosen for that,” she added, then paused.“He was in the final stages of his training when he was approached by an SVR officer named Igor Krakarov, who wanted him to join a special unit. In the end, he turned out to be ‘Eagle,’ a member of the Sodality. His initiation into this so-called special unit was brutal.”
Emma went on to describe what he had experienced there and his introduction to the concepts of human purity and tales of hidden supernatural threats throughout history. Eventually, he was assigned to Richard in New York. His original SVR training being put to use but dedicated to the Sodality’s purpose.
The mention of the conditioning and training camps unnerved her—not with fear, but of resolve. The horror of their adversary’s methods further amplified her commitment to their cause.
“The dehumanization is chilling,” Anja murmured, her thoughts darkened. “But it’s crucial intelligence, Emma. Well done.”