The Little Prince in the Ossuary
00100 # Flame
# Fire, Fort Roberts (3)
“Anyway, I'm done. ”
Winter is a clean rejection for both. But the commander of the regiment is strangely naive. As he strokes his chin, he sighs for a moment.
“I wanted to be like you when I was a junior. Commander, while serving as commander, I wanted to have men like you. Actually, I was thinking the same thing until I came here.But seeing you down here makes me think differently. ”
“What do you mean? ”
“Hmm……. I'll tell you the truth, you're the one who said you'd walk the hard way without leaving the easy way. A subordinate like you... means it's too burdensome for the commander. It doesn't mean I don't like you. Don't get me wrong.”
The battalion commander asks me about the float again.
“Do you have any idea how far this has gone? ”
“Well, I don't know. ”
“It was yesterday afternoon when you returned. Since the Department of Defense Public Works is very interested in your trends, I handed you a copy of the combat records before I posted a formal report to Command. And then this morning, I got a direct call from the secretary of the president's office. It was a call asking about your condition. We have to check and report it. ”
“ ……. ”
“I understand. That must be the Public Opinion Management Tower. I know it's important to keep the people calm. You have to have a stable rear to fight comfortably in front of you. But consider my position. You may be a war hero, but you're my man first. But the White House cares about the comfort of my men. As commander, it's embarrassing. ”
Winter nods.
“I understand why you said it was burdensome. Thank you for your honesty. ”
“Thank you. It's actually wrong to tell you this. Soldiers do what they can on the field. I have no reason to care about anything else. That's what people like me do. Nevertheless, there's a reason for saying this. ”
The colonel points to himself.
“In case I ever do anything wrong to you. What should I say...... There's something about unconscious discrimination. For better or for worse. ”
“If you say so, I don't think I need to worry. ”
“No, look at me. ”
In a dark room, the dark skin of the military commander was hard to distinguish from the surrounding shade. The white masonry is the only thing left to do.
“I'm black. There are only two black colonels in the Army who serve in the battlefield. Which means I've been treated fairly. Of course, there was no blatant discrimination. Every discrimination had a rational reason. ”
The responsibility for killing a war hero could have been another rational reason. In the brief winter, the attitude of the opponent was "spotted," reviewed, and spoke directly.
“Actually, you're worried about yourself getting wrongfully executed. ”
“You're stabbing me too hard. ”
A black colonel complains. It was a social complaint that was so light that it flew away so quickly.
“I'm a snob who still wants to hang stars in this world. But I don't like stories where the victim turns into a perpetrator. If I was serious, I wouldn't be able to talk like this. Now, this story is kind of my own angst. Know what that means?"
“Yes.”
Other people's gaze helps them avoid themselves. That's what it meant.
“Fine. Then you will be my servant from now on. That's what I'll report up there. ”
“I'm sorry, but I'm asking you nicely. ”
Winter was lightly baptized. The colonel pushes his torso out onto the table, tapping the shoulder of the boy and stepping back. Sit flat on your back. A weaker figure than before.
“Let me know whenever you change your mind. I'll send you a cold one. They'll be waiting for you upstairs. ”
“Sorry, I don't think that's going to happen for a while. ”
The Colonel smiles.
“Just one more word before we get back to work. Be a little more discreet. When people say they live on hope, you're already the life of a lot of people. ”
Winter heard the end poetically.
The regimental commander pulled new documents out of the desk. It was an operational report written in the name of winter. Winter, when I read it quietly, accepted it quickly.
“Do I have to be sharp? ”
Colonel Laplin was satisfied.
“I'm glad you're quick on your feet. ”
“It's a bad case. He said the regime might change. Since we are likely to be attacked by the next regime, shouldn't we leave a record carefully? ”
“Huh.”
I admire it lightly, but the colonel says so.
“Do you see anything you can fix? ”
Winter reminds me of the Black Mountains that went over darkness. On the left side of the road, an off-white figure falls into the pool. The mutation, which had fallen asleep deliberately, woke up to the boy's touch and died in a food fling.
“I'd like to make a suggestion to my superiors. ”
“Let's hear it. ”
“Infectious mutations cannot cross water, but can delay drowning by inhibiting metabolism. if you've seen my footage. I'm worried that mutants will use it as a means to bypass metabolism. And in that case, the first sea refugees, and the second marine refugees, like San Diego North Island, will be in danger of blocking their access with water. ”
“You're right. But there's nothing else to write about. ”
“Why?”
“The Department of Defense isn't playing either. I have a chief of staff who has a much earlier opinion of you. Haven't you heard? There is a department that reviews all possibilities. It must have spread to the refugees. It was going to be a regular briefing on our part soon. ”
“Well, that's a relief. I shouldn't have worried.”
“No, there's no such thing as worries in this age. Never refuse to submit an opinion. ”
“Yes, I understand. ”
The remainder of the report was moderate. Stimulatory expressions peek at traces that try to filter from word to word. But there was nothing wrong with the facts. Consider it validated. Winter reads once, and the report is quickly scanned again before placing it on the table.
“I have fully understood what I have written. ”
“…… aren't you really overly mature? ”
Colonel folds the report and puts it in an envelope.
Winter decided to ask one question.
“Commander, I have one question for you. ”
“Tell me.”
“What happened to the last variant that Hernandez and I killed?" ”
“Oh, that. I tried to pass him along in a regular briefing...... but he must be curious since he's from the hunting position himself. ”
The colonel speaks nonsense.
“The variant code granted by the Ministry of Defense is Humpback." I'm afraid you're not the first to discover. There were a few eyewitness accounts before you reported them. It wasn't clear that they were always with large variants. But I'm guessing this is the first time he's ever been killed. ”
“You're not sure. ”
“I can't help it. I can't reach the garrison because of the hurricane. Some rangers scouting the infected area have been chasing Humpbacks and are still out of touch. These guys are muscles to the brain. They're so fearless. Some troops said they couldn't hear you, so they cut off their comms. I wonder if you really didn't hear. ”
Winter reminds me of Santa Maria's Ranger Squad. When the civilians are found, they rush in. Permission was next. Could it be the platoon again? Winter covered me with an okay word.
“A result of the Ranger pride and a sense of mission. ”
“It's important to gather new variants of information. But still... ”
It will be hard for the battalion commander to see the refinement.
Still, the U.S. military respected the judgment of the field commander. It is better to disobey orders and advance than to disobey orders and retreat.
‘Above all, well-educated officers know the difference between when and when to disobey orders. ’
This is possible when one soldier understands the objective of the operation. Retreat X when forced to retreat from the enemy! Oorah! Marines shout and charge. We look at their odds and choose a meaningful attack.
The story breaks. Winter returns to its core.
“Has the component of the yellow bodily fluids been identified? Soldiers were worried about a chemical attack. ”
“Hahaha. You're in a hurry. It's only been a day since Health Services recovered the body. The results of the investigation can't be out yet. ”
“A testament may be spreading from witnesses. ”
“That's already been taken care of. It may not be perfect, but when the story breaks, you'll be on your own. ”
Is that enough? Winter is confident that the substance is not toxic. Only the soldiers won't be relieved. Moreover, the Salinas River was the recipient of Fort Roberts. The filthy liquid that flowed down the slopes will be enough to make an unpleasant hypothesis.
Of course, it was not a good location to be concerned about flowing into the river. But assuming it's an attack, a suspicious person can hardly drink water for a while.
“Then I heard a strange story. ”
The regimental commander chiseled under his chin.
“That liquid you saw, I heard there was very little left. Compared to the massive amount shot on your helmet cam. Retrieval requested a recon on the GPS coordinates. ”
“It was the slope that killed him. It must have flowed somewhere. ”
“Well, I've been reviewing the footage, and it looks pretty viscous. Well, even if it did, it's normal to have a lot of traces. Did it evaporate? I don't know. ”
Winter had no idea.
It was quite a while ago.
“Dinner in a few minutes. Let's wrap up what's left quickly. ”
What do you want? You still got it? To a curious winter, the regimental commander pushed one of the envelopes.
“This is the recommendation form of the Minjung Commissioner of the Military Office that I mentioned earlier. Usually it comes from a base commander, but choosing a person from the refugees would be better for you than me. ”
Judging immediately, it was not a pure favor. The winter will cover both the profit and loss from this. Empowering winter...
‘I'll be blamed by those who think it's unfair. ’
Isn't it hard to keep the election secret until the end? If you only look at the drawn side, you will be able to "see the pulp". Nevertheless, winter receives an envelope without resentment. Profit was greater The regimental commander says.
“You're not happy. ”
“Rights are accountable. ”
“I see. They say you're premature, and you've come to appreciate that assessment many times today. I'm glad I got to know you more personally. ”
“Is this your decision? ”
A battalion commander or something more upper-level. The regiment commander replied easily.
“No way. This is how American foreign policy has always been. Pushing one credible leader out. He lost a lot of blood in Afghanistan because he chose the wrong people. But you're already an American citizen, so there shouldn't be much pressure up there. ”
Winter remembers encountering relevant content. Probably an early journal.
Colonel Laplin adds a few words:
“If you had accepted an inspector's job, you wouldn't have been given a recommendation. I thought staying on the battlefield proved your innocence. This was also the guidance of the top. ”
It would be a sign of trust to the colonel to tell him that. Winter chose a ritual and okay answer.
“I will try not to betray my expectations. ”
“Amazing. Was there anything more you could have done? ”
The battalion commander smiles faintly and improves his posture a little.
“This is the final message. This is also an order from the top. ”
Winter leans slightly.
“Is that a battle order?”
“That's not what I've been saying since I called you. ”
Quick denial, talking colonel again.
“One of the soldiers killed in the operation remains in the civilian district of this base. I want you to attend the inauguration ceremony and fold up the flag. ”
The flag here covers the coffin of the warrior. In the United States military initiation ceremony, there was a tradition of folding this up and giving it to families. Winter asks.
“Isn't that the role of a warlord? ”
“There are times when the commander does. ”
The regiment leader's answer was insufficient. Winter challenged again.
“I've heard that the procedure has religious significance. I'm not a believer in God. It's not a courtesy to the deceased, and it would hurt the families as well. ”
“Don't worry. The marshal will be with you on the other side. I agree with the families, and I don't think Private Page would hate you for it. ”
Winter seemed to know.
“Looks like you're on the air, too. ”
“You want to get your homing beacon and your ancestor on the same screen. Because of the fact that you're struggling with refugees, there are some morons who claim to be fake Americans. Understand. Don't let the heat go out on a bad day. ”
I had no right to refuse as an order anyway. I only ask this question.
“I need to practice in advance, who can I learn from? ”
“The Lord Commander will be in touch. ”
The colonel has taken his place.
“Now, that's the end of the business. Well done on hearing the long story. Now, if you don't have an appointment, why don't you join us for dinner? ”
“I understand.”
Winter takes the documents and leaves the command post with the regimental commander.
It didn't rain on the way, but the sky was damp and gray.
The wind is raging again.
Artwork Reviews
# Tunguska
In the meantime, I've made a variety of guesses about the author, and I'm going to count them as 100, and I'm going to answer them one by one as true/false.
Probably from Katusa or the U.S. military.
No, I'm from 22 talkative, talkative divisions. I was glad to hear that the comment that seemed to be a novel by Katusa meant that the research was going well.
I will live in the United States
No, the farthest thing a writer has flown is Jeju Island… Sad…
It will be popular with women.
No, you want to get in trouble?
486th generation. (...)
No... do you see any writers in their 50s? I'm only 30 years old.
I'm going to do a sunburn. (...)
No. Writers do not engage in any social media and community activities because they are unwilling to be disturbed.
# Q&A
Q. hendell: When the protagonist introduced his age to Principal Hamill, he said he was Korean. Is this a mistake? And what are you doing with the other special forces, besides Rangers?
A. He said he was only 17, but there was no sign of Korean age?
The other Special Forces... well...
Q. rumen: When human economic activity ceases, harmful substances and toxic substances are spread throughout the world. Chemicals are spreading in factories, power plants, etc… How do I fix this?
A. Some of them have been properly cleaned up at the time of withdrawal, and others have not been converted to pollution.