The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Overall, San Francisco (14)

Three days after he learned of the aftermath of the nuclear attack,

For the slow return of winter due to Sierra's escort relationship, Joanna maps her private room table. The border between California and Nevada crossed the diagonal line. To the west is the backbone of California and part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The heart of the mountain range was its famous Yosemite National Park.

She checks the spot where the explosion occurred with a red pen. One, two, three, four...

“Finally, there are nine warheads in total. ”

Nine. More than the number of nuclear missiles fired. The FBI agent immediately explained why.

“There were only two rounds of ammunition outside San Francisco, but the problem was that there were 10 rounds of ammunition per shot. The fastest way into the atmosphere was eight kilometers per second, over 20 times the speed of sound. They say the blockade ship's defenselessness was insufficient to stop it. ”

Joanna sighs.

“The distance between the bullets was short, so we didn't have time to respond. I went into space intercept in Alaska, but I couldn't reach it in time. If they were targeting eastern metropolitans like New York, they might have gone up in defense. although that would have been a much worse situation. ”

I've also heard of winter when it comes to missiles with multiple warheads.

In the past, a Korean military veteran, not in this world view, joined a winter group. It was through his mouth that he first heard about the nuclear power's contingency plan for retaliation. South Korea, as a friend to the United States, was part of Russia's attack goal.

One missile was deployed to do that. Once the separated warheads fall one by one in each metropolitan city, there will no longer be a country called Korea.

Winter looks at the map and asks.

“What's the damage? ”

Joanna's complexion darkens.

“At least no cities or bases have been hit by live ammunition. because there was a disturbance through the satellite signal. But it doesn't mean there's no damage. No, I'd say it's rather serious. Yang Yong-bin chose a target that was okay to miss in the first place. ”

“Is it okay to miss? What do you mean?”

“Look here, winter. ”

An agent points his finger at a spot on the map. Hawthorne. It was a small city surrounded by a lake in the dry mountains and desert. On a scale, it seemed that many residents could not fill 10,000.

However, there were three nuclei that fell nearby. West, north, southeast, one by one. There would have been no loss of life since they all missed, but the evacuation would have fallen because of the ashes burned by the nucleus and radioactive fallout from the sky. But what are the other damages?

“In Hawthorne, there was a supply station in south-central California. ”

The agent's finger circles around the city.

“This nuclear attack contaminated about 150,000 acres, 24,000 magazines. Base operations barely got the manpower out before the fall. The Southern California line, which is out of ammo and supplies, is panicked. At this point, the first line of ammunition is only four days, assuming the battle continues. Withdrawal orders have been issued all over the wire. ”

“…… would that be okay? ”

“I don't know. There's been no massive assault by the mutants yet, but a Mighty Scouting…… there's still a little provocation going on that seems to be testing this way. You'll know it as soon as you see it weak here. They understand the concept of ammunition and fuel. Maybe.”

It should be safe to assume so. Although it's already funny to drive safely.

A hole in one front means that the rear of all other wires is in danger.

‘Obvious liberation operations will be put on hold for a while...... if the worst is a failure. ’

Winter thought about the future. Since the world view was so stable, I thought it was unlikely that it would suddenly deteriorate this much. But what's done is done. I had no choice but to make sure the front was well repaired. Even so, it will be a disaster for the upcoming presidential election.

The afterlife of the waking nightmare, how long will it last?

“What about the other side, Ann? ”

When winter comes, FBI agents narrow down their glances.

“Likewise. Radioactive pollution is more of a problem than nuclear explosion itself. From Yosemite to the northern Eldorado National Forest, five roads are blocked from the east and west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Especially when the Lincoln Highway at the top is cut off. ”

“We don't deserve to supply roads or evacuate. ”

“Yes. Nothing hits this side either, so the road itself is fine.... It's hard to get through unless it's an armored vehicle with pressure and air filters. At least not with a humvee or a truck. ”

Pressure devices are objects that keep the air pressure in the car higher than the outside. This prevents external contaminated air from leaking out. The few endings experienced in winter were a world where humans massively used nuclear power to eradicate the plague, so vehicles with such equipment could be useful.

There is a limited amount of time that can withstand an individual's radioactive surface in a radio-contaminated environment. With the absence of environmental adaptation in the superhuman realm, vehicle acquisition was a survival challenge.

However, the current U.S. military will not have enough of such vehicles.

‘What a waste of resources. ’

In the fight against the mutants, the chariots and armored vehicles were overpowering. The fuel efficiency is poor. You'll have to be confident if you have it, but dozens of Humvees will be spent on resources and expenses to build one Chariot. Even if I told winter to decide, I would choose the back.

Maybe it's the U.S. military that's expanded to 10 million new units in the first half of the year. It was also an inevitable choice to have equipment available on time.

The more you try to look beyond the map, the darker the view. To retreat from the central plains of California, it was either a bypass of the massive mountain range to the south, or a long hike north. Winter leans in. In this situation, there is no way it can be properly fueled.

“But it would be dangerous to start throwing away useless vehicles. The mutants will notice. ”

“That's... that's not for us to worry about. It's a good thing you don't see any signs of infection spreading after a nuclear explosion. because there was absolutely nothing at the point of impact. ”

It's no use worrying here. Speaking of which, Joanna washes herself dry with a deep concern. A mumbling horse that sweeps away tired eyes with one hand.

“These days.”

Take a deep breath.

“I've been wanting to pray to God for a long time. ”

An uneasy feeling appeared between her dry lips.

After that, a moment of silence passed. I don't feel uncomfortable. I have experienced this time several times in winter. When my heart was dark and hard, there was a moment that comforted me just by not being alone. I hoped that the rose would not wither, and the boy of the past held the hand of his unspoken sister. Thanks to the fact that autumn gains solace from itself.

Johanna, who cares about margins, asks winter upside down this time.

“Have you seen Chadwick since you got back? ”

“Yes, I came back and met him right away. I had to file a report. ”

“How did he react? ”

“I'm not sure. It's weird that there's no further instructions so far. ”

Chadwick of the Intelligence Agency has heard of the aftermath. For a three-day comprehensive transition. Despite the peaceful waves gathering around Sierra Leone, you don't seem to have any idea how to use them. I didn't ask for details. Just like I told you to go rest.

Is this indifference another layer of masks? Or has the NSA's policy changed? Do you have any other plans? Between the staggering insights, winter could not have predicted the intent of the head of the intelligence agency.

After all, Orca Black's activities have effectively ceased. Infinite relative.

‘Since then, the connection with General Sierra Roo that I have made is meaningless. ’

Shouldn't you at least send yourself back to winter? The whereabouts of Jang Jeong 9 are still piled up in the veil. But it was a judgement of the possibility that an extreme political officer would take over.

“As soon as this happens, we need to finish tracking it down. I don't know when it will end... Do you have any other plans? Does Anne have any idea what's going on? ”

“Hmm.”

Winter read the agent's hesitation.

“Something's up? ”

“ ……. ”

“Tell me, unless it's a secret I'm not supposed to know. ”

“It's not confidential, it's just a personal guess…… but do you still want to hear it? ”

“Anne doesn't have to worry about anything. ”

Once he smiles freshly, he hesitates a little more, and then the agent clears his suspicions.

“Standby orders from this point on are odd. Maybe they're up there with the worst possible solution. ”

“The worst solution? ”

“It's actually one of the opinions that came out of the conception phase of Operation Fairstrike. It just wasn't adopted because it was horribly immoral. ”

I don't think it's a moral winter. Johanna's words continue to remain unpleasant.

“It was a plan to launch a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the entire bay. If you use ammunition, you're going to get Chinese military radar, and you're going to acquire ammunition from the CIA, and then you're going to deploy it with manpower, and you're going to blow it up. in order not to be challenged. The number of bombs to be deployed here was at least 30 feet. We need to sweep the entire bay to the bottom. ”

She revealed disgust the whole time.

“I will kill over 10 million refugees and use the remaining American citizens in the metropolitan area as a scapegoat to protect national security……. There was no way that crazy idea was going to pass. at least then. ”

The remaining number of American citizens in the San Francisco metropolitan area was 100,000 units. That way, the lives of the regime and even the lives of politicians were at stake.

It was hard to keep a secret for long after such an operation.

Winter asks.

“Does that mean you're different now? ”

“I'm doubtful, to be honest. Except for terrorism, the attack on the mainland was the first time since World War II. It's even a nuclear attack. If I lose more than a million troops and the boss remains rational in a situation where the blockade line might be broken.... ”

“Well, if it's a nuclear operation, you need the president's approval. Refugees are refugees, but I don't think they're authorized to burn civilians down. ”

The president's speech on the radio was prestigious, with more than human hope and a sense of mission.

He's not just a man of words. The United States of America has denied his strength and abilities. The money economy has not collapsed, and even in a crisis, the presidential election is expected to continue without consequence. Although there was criticism about the handling of refugees, it would be the limits of the United States and the limits of people.

Joanna disagreed.

“I believe you, Mr. President. They're anxious because they believe. because he would expose his political life and make a decision as a national enemy. ”

“That... makes sense. ”

“We don't know when there will be another nuclear attack unless Jang Jeong 9 is captured. Following an existing mission does not guarantee that you will capture it. Even at the expense of inhumanity, we choose the absolute safety of the vast majority of our people. Is this a decision that can't be made? At this hour?”

“ ……. ”

“Like I said, it's no use worrying about me. ”

Destiny was another name for an event that came beyond human limits. No matter how much you extend your limits as a human being, the world is always bigger than that.

Johanna takes off her hard complexion.

“That's comforting to say. Thank you, Winter. ”

“No, really. When I came back, I was embarrassed to have to ask anyone about the situation, not the mood, not the briefing. Besides Anne here in Piquad, who else would give me time? ”

Winter made a beautiful smile.

That was the end of the conversation. The supervisor suggested coffee to the boy officer. When she said yes, she got busy for a while. I thought, maybe not, then Brandy comes out of nowhere. Cafe Royale again? The exhausted liquor doesn't burn well, making the overseer difficult.

Even at this moment, the end is still coming outside the door, but a short break will be fine.

Artwork Reviews

# Hawthorne Ammo Spear

Hawthorne Magazine is the largest ammunition storage facility on the mainland. The coordinates are 38 ° 31 '26.8 "N 118 ° 37' 22.4" W. If you're interested, Google Maps will help. It's about a dozen times the size of the city.

# Q&A

Q. KOKO: But if winter proves the meeting, nuclear launch will turn out to be the work of a madman. Wouldn't it be in favor of the negotiating party?

A. Even if winter tells you, it won't work if the CIA is passive, right?

Q. Naughty devil F: This is why @ America is so hung up on MD.

A. Multiple warhead missiles are hard to stop with MD. It's compassionate.

Q. Black Rain 66: @ This will divide those who have troubled between the hard-liners and the warm waves into extremes. Moreover, those of you who were warm-headed think the United States will not stand by and move toward hard-headed waves, and yet those who are still warm-headed naturally have to get closer to the United States, and the story of hard-headed people driving against each country and exacerbating public opinion... Before that, how much harm the United States has been done to the nucleus depends on the situation; we're too late to overcome winter. I'm glad it could be another sympathetic development! Gunpil please.

A. My future development will be somewhat different from what you would expect. But I'm sure you'll be very happy with that.:)

Q. SVJK: But where does the seven warheads you just fired go and where does the most damage come from? And I think, of course, that the metropolitan area would be the most devastating. In a situation like that, if you fall into a radial line that's focused on electricity, the variants might be more devastating. Which one's the bigger hit? Could there be a brain that's as important as they say? Or defensive lines, strategically important airports?

A. This is what you saw here. Yangyeongbin is a man who knows how to use limited power. Well, maybe he's a top-level soldier.

Q. Karphis: Why don't you take an electronics chick here? Could winter be an insult to the madness of even the three great cosmic patrons who insulted the electronics? I'm curious about the opinions of the great old.

A. I don't know what you're talking about...