The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Island of Greece (10)

Winter's farewell with the commander immediately called "Memorize." Leave the rest of the note with a ripped southeast wind. The small pieces scatter like little butterflies into the open field beyond the barbed wire. It would be safer than the last year.

After returning to the encampment, I revisit the previous conversation.

Can I trust you? ’

Nothing was certain. Perhaps there is a fire in the heart of Captain Shredder's rebellion. The blockade commander will be under surveillance by the authorities, so we need to keep the possibility low, but no matter how much we think about it, it's not zero.

In that case, the reason for giving the number to winter would be to quickly secure the ‘captivating capture’ the general himself described. When things went wrong and their own abilities made them unable to identify winter materials, they created a back door to check their location to avoid obstructions such as Homeland and the FBI. A metaphor is a game with a tracking device attached to it.

Commander Shredder had a good motive. He also complained about the diminishment of authority, but he saw the chaos that continues in the safe zone and thought it would not work this way. It's a desperate mission.

For example, even in winter, you're worried about the United States after President Kramer. Hatred and discrimination deepen, division and conflict deepen, and humanity's future will finally become opaque.

The more people who believe they are right and competent, the easier it is to fall into a monopoly.

Some were ambitious, but not more passive and mild.

‘All I want is a reputation for stopping the rebellion and defending the country……. ’

In other words, the commander himself does not plan to cause a senseless incident, but he wants to suppress the rebellion before anyone else. The same context would be to quickly protect the most famous war hero. The general's position has become stronger and will be enough to seek a great power in the future.

Maybe it's a survival strategy. It's because the government is already alerted as a precautionary figure, so if the rebels suddenly announce that they are one of the shareholders, they can get caught up in it. Unknowingly detained, inevitably engaged. After all, it was an attractive choice for rebels to confuse the oppression.

The most troubling issue for the government to respond to the insurgency will be piano identification. Where and to what extent did you participate. And which troops should we mobilize?

In this view, the value of winter is more than just a war hero. The current Independence Squad, the next Independence Squad, had a trait that distinguished them from other units under any circumstance. It's also good to attract troops that are confused by other command systems.

Winter's thought so far touched my phone. Since there was a military rebellion in Korea, I want to consult with the witnesses of that age. For example, Min-wan.

But soon we will stop. It was because I was worried about tapping. It's not too late to go back to Fort Roberts and discuss it anyway. I am also reluctant to consult Anne for the same reason. The CIA was even more so.

Winter turned on its work laptop. Wait while I tap my forearm with my fingertips. I connected to a work network and entered the HR section It was to ask the next commander to extend his deadline.

I anticipated it would take some time for the payment to take place and was about to close the window, but a quick reply came back to the chat window at the bottom of the screen with an unexpected connection notification. It looks like the Chief of Staff at Command was relaxed or looking at the relevant screen.

"Your squadron will be extended for generations upon deployment in Port Roberts. But there's really only one battalion available for the time being. The sooner the squadron commander is appointed, the better for us to avoid any disruption to the operations of the troops. Any particular reason you need more time?

If you ask me like this, I have nothing to say. I can't just barf in the conversation I had with the Commander. The hesitant winter knocked the batsman slowly.

The candidate is narrowed, but we have a difficult situation to determine right now.

"I'm asking what's going on.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you.

The HR Chief would have been embarrassed or embarrassed by now. All these cocky bastards, you might think. Winter felt that it was inevitable to be rejected.

‘If you have to decide right away, it would be better to make lieutenant Park Jin-seok. ’

In fact, I was going to choose Yura until I met Captain Shredder. It's because she judged that if she put on the commander, he would suffer, but the same will happen.

But now we must prepare to engage the same American army. A fight to kill a man is better suited to Jinjin than to Yura. Whether or not you're in charge, there's no difference in the emotional burden of killing everyone who goes into combat.

Permission granted.

After waiting, unexpected permission fell.

Honestly, it's not important and it's not hard. A unit that won't be in combat anytime soon anyway. It's strange. "

Winter felt a stain in the last expression. I sense a different meaning than what I said.

What do you mean by strange?

I think the timing is sophisticated. Commander's orders came through today.

May I ask you a question?

Since there may be something vague to explain outside due to the nature of the refugee camp, God told you to accept any request you make as long as it is not overwhelming. You didn't expect this.

No. Commander Shredder has a good chance of looking this far and giving that order. If this conversation now enters his ears, the general will assume that winter is still struggling with the Rebellion.

‘Maybe this was a test……. ’

That is, the verification of winter's judgment.

HR's message has been updated.

"Anyway, I want you to know that this is not the case.

Yes, I will keep in mind.

Then don't listen badly. I see you quite well.:)

Thank you.

Then that's it. Behold the business. "

The chief of staff leaves a greeting and hangs up. And soon, the approved documents arrived.

Winter, which confirmed that there was no problem with the contents, put a brake on the endless doubt. I liked reviewing the number of cases, but I wanted to avoid being immersed in thinking too deeply. Captain Shredder was a decent man, objectively. There is enough convincing to assume that he has only told the truth. I just can't believe it's 100%.

Time flies, time flies.

After dinner, winter reunited with an unexpected figure at the entrance to the officers' hall.

“Sir!”

The man who bowed with a happy face away from the leaning wall was Captain Pamela Pelettier, the fighter pilot who rescued him during the last boar hunt.

“Captain.”

The venerated winter looked at her outfit. It was a pilot suit.

“You look well. Good to see you. The bones are already attached? ”

“Yes. He wasn't badly hurt in the first place. ”

“Well, I didn't know Alamo squadrons were stationed here. ”

“No. If I had, I would have found you earlier. Now we stopped for gas and maintenance. I was trying to catch a sniper. I chipped a ridge nearby. ”

“Sniper……. ”

“The remnants of General Yang. ”

When the U.S. military was dealing with snipers, they often wiped out suspicious buildings or terrain when sending in the same sniper. If one fleet of attackers had been mobilized, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they had shaved the entire ridge. It's not that close to what the Air Force says.

“Damage?”

The captain who was asked replied with confidence.

“I don't know. I've heard of several injuries, but I'm not sure if anyone's dead. Just this once, did they find any other videos of him? This way, you'll recognize it better than I do. ”

“ ……. ”

The malice of the publication remained persistent. Some argue that he is the heir to bin Laden. It means they have organized a terrorist strategy. Ambiguity that is unclear in reality. Killing doesn't seem like killing, and it doesn't seem to end well. A weakness in the United States that the publication will thoroughly analyze.

Captain Pelletier looks awkward.

“I'm in trouble. I didn't come here to tell you a depressing story.... ”

“What are you doing here? ”

“I heard you were still here, so I thought I'd come see you for a moment. I didn't thank you properly before because of the situation. I have another message for you. ”

“No more gratitude. I just did what I had to do. ”

“But that's not it. I often get a personal reward from my friends on the ground. ”

And she brings out a small, well-packed box from her pocket. The accepted winter leans in. Fair weight, neither light nor heavy. I heard a small friction sound when I was shaking.

“This?”

“It's the market time.”

“... Thank you, but I'm not a smoker. ”

“It's more of an ornament or luxury item than a cigarette. I just want to give you the most precious thing I have. Earlier last year, I had an impulsive fun day at the casino, and I couldn't unpack it. ”

“What's the alternative price? ”

“About 400 dollars a round at the time. They aged it in tequila. I want to save him now, but I can't save him, so if you want me to smoke a cigarette, you can buy him for money. ”

“Then I won't get any more. The price is the price, and it should be with someone who knows how to enjoy it. ”

Winter tried to return the chest, but the captain laughed and refused.

“I'm done, too. ”

“Why?”

“That day, when I was trapped in a fallen gas and burned one that might be the last time in my life, I had to smoke it when I came back alive... … but when I came back, I couldn't get my hands on it. because I thought it would be unfair to live like this and die of cancer. ”

And she laughed even deeper.

“You've been smoking a little too much. I don't know when the world will end! I've been biting myself all day. But things are different now. It may already be too late, but it's better than not even starting. ”

In other words, it was like giving a luxury item that was not ripped with such a mind. Winter accepted her gift.

“I see what you mean. Great, I'll make this a souvenir. ”

“You can do that, or you can give it to someone else. By the time you get there, you'll be seeing a lot of other people in the future. I hope it helps you in that way. ”

“Thank you. I mean it. ”

Winter, when I was thirsting for the box, asked me a new question.

“By the way, didn't you say you had something you wanted to say? ”

“Oh, yeah. I was wondering if you could call me later if you have a moment. ”

It was another phone number, but it wasn't Pelletian's personal contact. The business card had the logo and name of an organization printed on it instead of a name.

“Where am I? ”

“A civic organization that supports veterans. I found out because my friend from home is the secretary, but he is planning a half marathon where soldiers and citizens participate in celebrating this victory. It's a performance that encourages social integration.... ”

The captain looks disgusted.

“When I had the chance, I was so annoyed that I asked the Commander to tell me a story. I thought it would be a good idea, and it would help the commander holding the refugees, so I said I would tell him once. ”

“Great. Let me talk to him. ”

Not necessarily. The publication's permission for the event will come first, but the relationship with the civil society could be useful, even if it isn't.

“And…. ”

Captain Pelletier is cautious.

“If you're not too busy, why don't you join us for a drink tonight? The Squad Leader wants to buy it. ”

Halt. A faint thought strikes the winter brain.

“Lt. Commander Alamo, major Strickland? Are you the major?”

I know the last name, but the rank is unclear. A major or a major. The captain who received the question looked surprised.

“Yes, do you know my squad leader? ”

“No. I just saw... ”

I've only heard of it once through Warden Rogers. But now the meaning was new. Winter has decided to accept the invitation of the Alamo fleet.

“Let's go. Tell me the time and place. ”

Captain Pelletier is pleased with his quick acceptance.

“It's an officer bar at 8: 00 p.m. The Squad Leader will like it.He's a big fan of yours. ”

It reminds me of the night I left for San Francisco, and winter responded with a frowny smile.