The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy invitations (2)

“How much initial budget would it take to accommodate only major allies in a subordinate position……. The balance you have so far will be shaken at the moment……. Moreover, there is no guarantee that the process will be smooth... …. After leaving the Federation of Canada, the British government declared the opposition... …. ”

Congressman Brennan echoes winter's reactions like a soliloquy, blurring endings over and over again. Canada, for example, was the only country where a positive impact was expected when it became part of the United States.

Winter asked, as he seemed to want to ask.

“Do you find it that difficult? ”

“Well, I don't see Canada coming along so well. This is a country that should have been a formal state from the beginning, but that's why refugees are in trouble. The country refused to accept refugees in the Pacific, but not in the Atlantic. I mean, it looks like a right owner, but it actually contains a huge amount of bad debt. Without food support in the United States, we'd already be screwed. ”

The refusal to accept only refugees in the Pacific did not imply racism. There was an extremely high probability of infection entry. As far as winter was concerned, it was only initially accommodated on the Atlantic side.

‘That alone is more than 4 million. ’

This was more than one number of the Canadian population. Because it was not systematic at the U.S. level, it only provided basic supplies and left the rest entirely to the municipality. Countries such as England, France and Spain also dispatched administrative workers.

The senator pointed out that.

“You know about the Emirates in the area, right? ”

“I remember seeing it on the news. ”

It is precisely the case of Almutatsudir Emirates. An incident involving refugees of Islamic principalism who have formed an armed group and declared the construction of the Emirate.

But they had a strange sense of reality. Not seeking independence, but becoming a municipality under the Canadian government. In other words, Canada was not in a position to oppose existing refugee policies. Admit it to us if you're going to leave it in the municipality anyway, a moderate claim.

However, the actual religious disposition was the exact opposite of external warmth.

‘Those who erase or erase……. ’

According to CNN's report on the incident, Almutatsdir meant the person who was dressed, the person who was skinny or erased when he was in office, the pioneer, the mediator, the guardian of order, the conqueror, and the runner of horses. Transferring to English is purifier of religious significance.

They forced other refugees to follow the Islamic Law (Sharia). Supply monopoly by looting. The redistribution with force and intimidation was, of course, a means of violence.

Brannon said cynically.

“The Canadian government is making the shovels very heavy, so the atmosphere is still uncertain. Too bad. There must have been a better way to support the Christian militia... ”

Nod winter.

“If you accept it, you will find it difficult to implement the current policy. ”

Brannon chuckles.

“As a commander, it's not someone else's story. It's the military office that's going to be difficult right now. Before the budget runs out, we will face a crisis due to lack of manpower. There's no effect here either. ”

“Yes……. ”

“Different countries have their own difficulties. Oh, right. I'm curious, what does the commander think about Korea? ”

Winter, when the intentions are unknown, leans in.

“Are you asking for your opinion on Korean Federation? ”

“Rather than that……. ”

Brannon fixes his expression and posture.

“I apologize in advance for sounding offensive. I mean, if the Korean government needs a commander to protect its people, is there any intention of responding to it? ”

Winter looked at him quietly, and chose an okay answer.

“I've already taken an oath as an American citizen. I'm protecting the people I have to protect. ”

And vice versa.

“May I ask why you asked that question? ”

“Hmm, it gets a lot more complicated to explain.... ”

Knock, knock. Brannon taps the table with a clear grip.

“Let's just say we've checked the instability of the business beforehand. ”

“Business?”

“That's why I invited the commander today. Well, we're gonna have to put this whole conversation behind us for a second. ”

The wife who showed up with the food smiled in distress.

“Am I interrupting? ”

“No, no. I've been waiting. I'm starving. I'm starving. ”

“By the way, chief. ”

She drops the Jambalaya with a gentle glance. Cajun-style fried rice, rich in bacon and sausage, has a rich mix of pepper, tomato, and chicken aromas. A shrimp that has been slashed up to look good as an ornament. Perhaps there was consideration for winter in the menu selection background.

Here was a hot turkey sandwich, clam chowder soup, and an olive oil sprinkled with vinegar coleslaw salad. The beverage was California's dry champagne.

Winter greeted his wife.

“Thank you. It looks delicious. ”

“Hehe. Tastes better than it looks. First of all, shall we toast? ”

She turns off the TV and looks up at the wine glasses. Under the ivory-colored interior lights, the champagne in the glass sparkled like a sunset river. After striking and ringing against each other, winter caught a sip of light. The taste was clean but the end was pale. It's like the taste buds are washed away by the smell of grapes. I think it will go well with greasy dishes.

The wife gives a playful look.

“Commander Han. Do you know the secret to this champagne? ”

“ ……? ”

“This is made in Paso Robles. ”

“Oh, really? ”

“I heard it was from a supply run last year. They stockpiled it as a souvenir, but now they don't have to divide it into distributions... I got lucky. There won't be a better toast here. ”

“I really do. ”

Winter made me smile. For the winter in which the operation took place, the California Senate couple had their own meaningful champagne.

The food was satisfactory. For the winter when I neglected to eat for a few days, it tasted very special. Jambalaya cooks beautifully without clumping, blending gently with the crispy texture of the onions. Clamchowder soup also had an impressive seafood scent with a celery scent. Although the combat food contained the same menu, there was a gap that was difficult to think of as the same dish. Mrs. Brannon's cooking is softer and more confident.

Overall, I feel like a healthy family meal.

At some point during the meal, the wife skillfully led the conversation on a variety of topics. Then one story came out:

“I wasn't really interested in coin collecting, but I really wanted to have a set of commemorative coins. especially gold coins. ”

“Commemorative coins?”

“Yes. It has something to do with you going to Washington. ”

“That can't be... ”

“You look like you've never heard of it. ”

A wife who smiles with her mouth closed.

“You're right. The Medal of honor recipients coin program will be issued in honor of the first victory of the Civil War. Forty-five people who lived with you and received the medal, and 432 were branded in total. I heard it was minted by dividing Doubloons by common coins. ”

“Somehow there's more than one kind of person. ”

“Of course. One of them is a double disciple. ”

“ ……. ”

Seeing the silent winter, the wife smiled again.

“Each winner gets a gold coin with his face on it. There must be two of you. You get a regular set of coins. The rest will go to auction. And the rich as well, in terms of social generosity. For the federal government, it's all about funding. ”

“No matter how much money it costs, I wish we could do that. ”

Congressman Brannon grumbles as he empties his second glass.

“That's why you took care of Commander Han today, isn't it? ”

“Sort of. Now I have to tell you. ”

Brannon clears the napkin and leans his torso against the backrest.

“Commander, how many times have you heard that you plan to settle refugees in certain areas and establish a foothold with government-appointed refugee leaders? At this point, you are the most likely candidate... No, in fact, you are the only candidate. ”

That's the story. Winter nods.

“Yes. We had our chance. ”

“Have you heard about which regions are most powerful in that territory? ”

“…… No. It's not yet.”

The congressman smiled as he watched the winter stop.

“Let's just ask. Where do you think the commander will be? ”

“More than half the chance of getting within the Mexican border. Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez... Maybe it's just a little bit further south than the current pattern of advancement. ”

Even after restoring the mainland and replacing the front lines, the U.S. military remained steadily slow. It's just slower than hunting Boars. It's natural.

‘The lower the south, the shorter the defense lines. ’

Shrinking the defense line meant increasing troop density.

But it was an operation that was done on a line that wasn't overwhelming. A full-scale assault to retake the entire Mexican continent is planned for the landing of Panama at the Marine Corps headquarters, the continental division (Continental Divide). Now it was the preparation stage.

“That's a cautious prediction. You're a lot greedier than that. ”

To lean Brannon, winter laid the groundwork.

“Given that the continent's subsequent occupation of Central America is going as planned, we can't just leave the land empty. At the very least, you'd better have a certain population where you can make a Medium Node. Even the Army supply is largely entrusted to private carriers. ”

It would also serve as a buffer zone for mainland citizens, but it was not something to mention in front of the congressman and both. It's not that you don't know.

In other words, the region close to the mainland of the United States, for example, was relatively good in the position of the Winter Alliance.

‘In the best case, it could be somewhere mainland in the United States……. ’

It was always for the best.

“Hm. Commander, then. What if you could share a portion of the San Diego metropolis? ”

Brannon's proposal left winter slightly bewildered.

“Isn't it Tijuana in the North? ”

“No. Of course Tijuana will be absorbed in the future, but what I'm talking about is the existing sphere. including urban neighborhoods. ”

What is the intention? Winter, when it was raining, asked again.

“I don't mean to be rude, Senator, but it's a difficult matter to see from your personal offer. To what extent has the agenda been discussed? ”