Markelov slowly told them about his past, and apart from some of the missions he and his brother had carried out, others, such as their clashes with the top brass and their disobedience to them, were explained clearly.
Finally, Big Markelov said with a sad expression, "When we joined the army, we were ready to die for our country, but what happened? This was what we got in return. How could it be like this?"
Li Du believed that he was telling the truth. The emotion he showed during his tale was sincere.
In particular, the last expression of Big Markelov's emotion, emphasized by the cold moonlight illuminating his face, was even more desperate and pathetic.
Li Du rubbed his chin and asked, "Is everything you say true?"
Big Markov said with a weary smile, "I'm not stupid to try to fool you at this moment. If there are any loopholes in my story, I will be the one in trouble."
