The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Survivors (11)

Two squadrons set up a border on the east bank and the north road. Captain Langford and his headquarters have maintained their retreat. It was the point where the motorcade came down. In the meantime, the winter scouts a long distance. Any additional variants approaching. I was going to wipe it out and come back if I could. It's large and okay. If it's a fight you can't defend.

However, the deep mountains and the quiet ears of the night were only quiet. The wind from the forest does not mix with the stench. Winter, when the town was as far as the town could not be seen, returned for a long time counterclockwise across the hill. There were no significant threats within 10 kilometers, including visible distances.

There were nine survivors.

First of all, I fed everyone enough water. Most of them were in agony because their throats were dry as sand. Some even vomit. The stomach appeared to be convulsing.

When I tried to burn the exhausted, the horses hated it a lot. because it smelled terrible. I often felt like it, but from my butt to my leg. None of the squadrons laughed. I'm guessing there's someone who's a little squeamish and nauseous.

“Uh, Lieutenant, I'm just going to walk. ”

Winter has brought back the words that make Sergeant Osborne depressed.

“What are you talking about? It's hard to stand up. Get in.”

Winter on the saddle grabs his hind cheek and simply pulls him up. Huh? When he was embarrassed, he was already in the back seat of the rider. Excel remains calm, even when his weight grows to his belly.

“Hold on tight. ”

Osborn wraps his arms around the waist of winter as the horse begins to move. Horses were a force of necessity for strangers. I felt awkward. Winter speeds up.

Eventually, the unaccompanied personnel were transported to the vehicle with the management personnel. I had to carry the body back and forth twice. There was enough diesel to pull out of the heavy equipment, so it was not a waste to drive 20 kilometers.

After returning to the Node, the food comes first. I just watched them starve for days. While they were sitting at the table, trembling, crying, or lying down on their hands under scissors, CIA agents prepared a thin stew. Soft meat was used to reduce cooking time. There are many ingredients that are not like tomatoes, so they are only imitated. It would be better to grill meat without liver.

But they all went crazy. It was useless to ask me if I wanted to die. Everyone who watches becomes Zinc. Officers have dispatched the soldiers. There was nothing good to see.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck!

One man bows his head instead of eating. I spit out my elongated tongue and spit out through my stubborn teeth. The hand holding the spoon becomes white. I shed tears. A highly contagious cry spread around the dining table. Everyone cries and swallows. I emptied the bowl and begged for more.

“If you eat a lot all of a sudden... ”

Lieutenant Barker in an apron was embarrassed. But in the end, I distributed more and more. Please tell me to take my time. Captain Langford rubs his head against the wall. I'm worried about you, and I know you have a lot to ask. But now was not the time.

After the meal, I showered with hot water. It was dangerous to leave one person at a time, putting more than a minimum corporal level of surveillance on each. Winter was also Osborne. The captain asked me to.

“Be careful not to lose your firearms. ”

It was a warning from the commander who had suffered a lot of post-traumatic accidents due to stress disorder.

I continued to cry intermittently while washing. I needed a long time to get their bodies dirty beyond clothes. The relief of hot water was also important. The surveillance was uncomfortable. There was a possibility of self-harm. I'm afraid I've kept razor blades in every bathroom, but people die in all sorts of ways if they decide.

You hear a small machine spinning downstairs. I had already run it once in the meal, but the smell and stains didn't go away, so I was holding the timer as much as I could and turning it again. I was fortunate to have a dryer in the laundry room. I needed coins, so I had to search the soldiers' pockets.

The combat boots were submerged in diluted rock water for half an hour. After that, I poured a strong drink and shook it. There were still so many cheap gins. After spilling it out, I washed a few more times with clear water and then spread it around the fireplace.

After the shower, I pushed the nine cleaned soldiers into the bedroom. It was awkward to temporarily drag slippers in civilian attire.

“I don't like the dark... …. Can I sleep with the lights on? ”

Winter nods at one who asks anxiously.

“You don't have to ask permission for that. I closed the window. It's okay. ”

They lay in bed with an unbelievable look on their faces. How many fluffy, warm dragonflies have you had?

With the situation resolved, the Baker squadron's forces were rested, but Captain Langford built more men than usual. From time to time, instructions were added to confirm the number of rescued personnel.

I just called Sergeant Osborne for a moment. I was sorry, but the person with the highest rank was also responsible. Captain Langford, who assembled the commanders, told Osborne.

“Sorry to interrupt your break. I just wanted to give you a break, but I thought I'd check on a few things first. I promise I'll get this over with as soon as possible. ”

“No, thank you for saving me. Ask me anything.”

“Just sit back and relax. It's gonna be hard. Would you like a drink? ”

Osborne hesitated and replied. Lieutenant Escamyla brought the ice into the glass. Liquor was followed directly by the captain. The scent of a soggy oak tree darkens the amber glass.

“First, who do you belong to? ”

“Alpha squadron, 1st hybrid squadron, 3rd Armored squadron. ”

It was a mistake to think that the troop marks were similar to the railway bridge. In fact, the shape of the ladder next to the blue circle and the circle on the red base was the letter O, with the bar transformed into a rectangle in the middle. It is the Initial of Old Hickory, nicknamed after the Confederate Army. Though the rectangular filling is considered to be a structure for a long time, it is said to represent 30 in Roman numerals.

This was an embarrassing answer. Captain Langford sweeps over his head.

“I don't know, but I don't think it's the army around San Francisco. ”

“San Francisco? I don't know what you mean... The takeover never went that far, did it? We were stationed south of Sacramento between Stockton and Tracy. ”

Osborne was perplexed by the fact that there was a U.S. military crossing in the San Francisco area, and Captain Langford was perplexed by the fact that his troops had come more than a hundred kilometers west of the area.

“Stockton? Are you kidding me? ”

“Why would I lie? The headquarters was located in a metropolitan airport in the south of Stockton City, and beyond that, the mission of our battalion was to defend the San Joaquin Depot (Supply Base) below. We deployed our defenses on the western plains. ”

Specifically, even though the troops were only trying to get ahead of Yuba City, there was actually a garrison at the Beale Air Force Base just a few miles from the city. Capturing a metropolitan city is not easy.

“Ha……. ”

Captain Langford takes another look around at the other officers and asks again with difficulty.

“That's a cruel question, but what happened to the troops? How did you get here? ”

“I don't think you're familiar with the situation on the front lines. ”

“We were stationed in Port Baker, the San Francisco Interstate Bridge. The base collapsed five days ago. In fact, what happened in the area where supplies were cut off had not been well propagated before. Whether it was a fraudulent move or not……. So give me as much detail as you can. ”

“…… damn it, I don't know where to start. ”

Osborne sighs and pours a drink. He gives a sip and frowns.

“Since supply shortages, the frequency of mutants has increased. Not just cities, but forests and mountains. It wasn't a full-scale attack, but you can't ignore it every time. ”

It has long been speculated that variants, particularly Trickster, understand the concept of supply and deliberately consume ammunition and preserve the number of variants. So it was said that a healthy vehicle should not be thrown out carelessly. Maybe they'll notice the lack of fuel. However, there would have been no way to not throw it away.

“It was hard to retreat. If you leave here, the troops in Central California will starve to death... The troops who are evacuating said they have to hold out until they receive supplies. ”

The captain nods heavily. I would understand if there were insufficient fuel and transportation vehicles, and there were many troops that needed to travel on foot.

Winter was also aware of Stockton's supply station, which had extensive experience in searching for military bases in the devastated world. It is also a place I visited several times when I was in the military. Nominally, it was a single base, divided into two cities. Tracy's side was bigger.

“We decided to dig a trap before we ran out of ammo. ”

Osborne shifts.

“It was a deliberate act of weakness that led to an attack. Give me a big shot and I won't be wandering around for nothing. However, soon everyone thought they had to abandon the infantry car (Bradley). ”

At this point, a terrible scream is heard from outside. Everyone was furious except for winter. While he was busy figuring out what was going on, Lt. Gen. Ruben Pennington, who was on call outside, reported an incomplete report.

[Seizures in the sleeping group. I'll calm you down from my line. Don't worry about it.]

Ranford, who received the radio, has fallen to his knees. A few individuals sigh of relief.

After the silence, Langford urges Osborne to:

“So, what happened? ”

“It was a mistake. More numbers than I could have imagined. The artillery and Air Force were supposed to take care of everything, but those idiots... I'm sorry, but the scope and scale were ridiculous. The battalion must have requested a Broken Arrow when the defense line was breached. Bombs were pouring over my head. ”

He empties the cup completely. The name Broken Arrow meant an internal hit (38499; 25802;). I will die with the enemy, so make one last request to deploy bombs or shells to my position. It is done when it is judged impossible to withdraw, or when the wire has to be guarded even in death.

The sergeant stole the red-eyed eyes. I felt like I was getting drunk with just one glass because I was weak.

“I barely got out of the overturned armored car, and there was nothing left around, and the monsters were running straight at me from a distance. Commander took care of the survivors, but the way back to the base was blocked. And as they fled in a direction that was unlikely, some of the sands were scattered. I don't know how I got here. No, I don't even know where I am. ”

Winter calls for Captain Langford's understanding.

“Osborne. This is Olema. about 35 kilometers northwest of Golden Gate. That's why everyone's surprised. ”

“We've come a long way. ”

It was a remarkable reaction myself. He's probably been through a mountain range with no roads. Otherwise, it didn't make sense that we didn't even know the approximate location.

‘I can't help but notice a road sign. ’

Winter assumed their journey would have been more painful than expected.

“You don't even know where the squadron is scattered? ”

“I'm sorry. It was just a ranch.... You were ambushed at night. I've been chased ever since. For the men you killed today. ”

“Then have you seen any sign of any other troops? I'm asking if there's an escape team in this direction, other than you. ”

Then the sergeant's face becomes darker.

“I've never faced them in person, but I've heard a lot of gunfire on the way here. There's got to be more than just us. ”

However, he added that he was busy being chased from yesterday to today.

Winter saw that the journey to Yuba City was a little more difficult. If you find traces of survivors, it will be hard to ignore them. How big will it be?

Captain Langford sighs to see if he's suffering from the same anxiety.

“That's all for now. It takes more than that to catch a dying man. I know what's going on, and if you ask me anything else, nothing will change right now. You guys get some rest. Let's discuss it again in the morning. ”

In the end, what the captain was trying to determine was whether other survivors were around him.

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