The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy invitations (7)

The war hero staying at the hotel was not alone in winter. It was here in Las Vegas that 55 people were awarded the Medal of Honor. The first to arrive was in winter, so the crowds that gathered in the driveway didn't expect to disperse for a while.

The Las Vegas City Authority, perhaps a request from the Publication Office, introduced the achievements of each of the heroes who set up speakers outside and entered. It was kind of like a parade. The crucial journey of the so-called heroes was a means of delegating local ethics.

“People will remember this as a more glamorous event than any show this city has to offer. ”

What Anne said behind the back of winter's back at the window.

“Actually, I've been thinking a lot about ordering. because I couldn't make them my best man. So I pushed your arrival time an hour ahead of them. To give me time to cooperate……. Now, that's not a bad result. ”

The embarrassing airship that welcomed winter was also temporarily cleared away.

“Winter, it's good for you too. ”

“I know. I almost hated it without knowing it. ”

“From now on, there will be a lot of things to do together, so it's best to be intimate whenever you get the chance. It will definitely help if you know them as they live to receive the Medal of Honor. ”

Soldiers are soldiers, but officers are more likely to climb to the center of the army in the future. There was no recognition beyond the Medal of Honor. It is difficult not to get a promotion if one of the metrics is always high. In fact, this story was somewhat true for the refugees of winter.

‘I used to think you were my promotion cap. ’

It was a conclusion that undermined the end of the past.

Today, however, the United States is unlike anything it has ever experienced. There are some dark and unsettling elements, but they have the best conditions that are realistically conceivable. In a sense, winter was trapped in his experience.

On second thought, there have been many symbolic greetings. The first black arena, the first female arena, the first minority arena, etc.

When hopeful observations were realized, it was up to the winter to decide whether to end up as a symbol or exert the right influence.

It was one of them.

But...

“Do you have to be careful with this guy? ”

It was a natural question for many winters to be wary of. Anne looks sophisticated.

“I was going to tell you.... ”

She immediately recites the name of one person.

“Sergeant Raul F. Ellsworth, part of the 3rd platoon of 2nd Cavalry Steel, participates in Operation Uphold Hope aimed at delaying the spread of infection towards early Europe in Mogelons. At the time of Amsterdam's withdrawal, I received the Hungarian Cross by rescuing an isolated ally in a dedicated role. ”

It was postponed by referring to the name of the troops, and it seemed to be quite a well-known troop today. A battalion that has fought enough to win the Medal of Honor is famous.

Since the acronym is I (Iron), it will be the ninth platoon in the entire regiment.

Anne explains.

“After the 2nd Cavalry was reorganized on the mainland, they were sent to a clear relief operation……. At the time of the paralysis of the supply system due to the polite nuclear attack, I abandoned the fuel depleted armored car and made a 117 kilometer retreat to the safe zone, recovering an entire platoon of troops. This confirms the medal of honor. even if, to be precise, it was first given the cross and subsequent upregulation was decided. ”

“What's wrong with a good soldier who is impeccable by all accounts? ”

“Religious beliefs. ”

“ ……. ”

“He believes in the Reviews Catholic Church (LDS) …… so the Mormonist sect is where LDS mainstream teachings have been treated as heretics for some time. It's an organization that we've been watching very closely. It was a pretty... aggressive, anti-social group. ”

“Does being aggressive mean being a terrorist group? ”

“I was afraid of that, I guess. It's not that biblical that religious organizations are preparing for the disasters mentioned in the Bible, but it's also fortified strongholds and private groups. And internally, it was very troubling to hear that the federal government had to take Utah back. ”

“… these are troubled people. ”

However, it was not completely rational. Utah was pioneered by the Paleolithic Church from the beginning because it was absorbed into the United States through negotiations with the federal government after the war.

But the legitimacy was just that.

"A single sect is not qualified to represent the entire church of the saints. ’

In winter, they were just another cult.

Anne agreed that it was difficult.

“Nowadays, we are gathering teachers and supporters to insist that some polytheism should be legalized according to the doctrine……. There's a real problem. There seems to be a connection between them and AOC and CPC. ”

“AOC? ”

“Ah. I don't know about the Troublemakers of the South in winter. The AOC stands for the Knights of the American Temple, and the CPC stands for the militia of Christ. ”

“Ah……. That reminds me. ”

The groups mentioned in the conversation with the Catholic Military Officers who suggested baptism for winter. As a hotbed for hate crimes, the Pope's office is struggling to cope.

Bondi, the more people who commit a big mistake, the more they look for God, the more their faith bends. It was because he handed his guilt ceremony over to God. Therefore, belief as a tool to justify hatred should be established here. It is far from true religion.

Even if it is God who loves these people as Almighty.

When the sound of the stone rolling in his heart was severe, there were occasional moments in winter when he wanted to believe in the divine existence.

Anne sighing.

“We call their partnership the Blasphemous league. ”

A blasphemous alliance. The winter is thin in the heart.

“Do you think there are other sides to the bridge? ”

“There's hatred everywhere for the Chinese. ”

“ ……. ”

Anne mutters, "Every time Miss General's video is found, how disturbing it is."

“The boss of Ellsworth is neither racist nor overbearing. But faith alone is very devout. It is said that the courage that risked his life in the first place comes from faith. That's why I'm a primary watchdog. Winter also needs to be careful. If he approaches you, there may be some bad intentions behind it. ”

“In short, you don't want me to follow a stranger? ”

Foot. Ann blows a joke on a winter's joke. Immediately afterwards, I make a stern expression.

“I'm serious, and suddenly I'm joking. ”

“If the FBI is paying attention, it's nothing serious. Unless I'm fooled by him and find myself in a dangerous place. ”

“But be careful. ”

“Okay, I'll try not to worry. Other than that, any other precautions? ”

Ann, who was thinking about it, shakes her head.

“There's nothing else. Not everyone receives the Medal of Honor, but everyone is under basic scrutiny... protection. Not just the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The security of this event is governed by the Department of Homeland Security and collaborated by other agencies. It's just a precaution for internal terrorism. ”

Winter fell from the window and knocked on the couch.

“So let's stop talking about this, and who are you particularly close to? ”

“I don't know. Since no one else is going to lose on their own...... why don't you build a friendship with the people who used to have faces? It will naturally expand your teaching. ”

“Anyone with a face? ”

To a curious winter, Anne, sitting side by side, shrugs her nearest shoulder.

“First of all, there's a colonel Ray Emert from the '75s. ”

“Oh, he……. ”

Colonel Emert is a Ranger commander I met in Santa Margarita.

‘At the time, he was a captain. ’

At risk, I tracked the Humpback to nearby San Francisco, and it was recognized. As a result, if the ability of the Humpback was revealed, it would have remained a major in awarding the Medal of Honor. It must have had a major impact on the strategy of the Civil War.

It is a superhuman achievement, from crossing hundreds of kilometers of contaminated areas with only the first troops.

The last I heard, he was a colonel, and then he got promoted back to a colonel. From captain to colonel in just a year. It was a frightening promotion, but not as much as winter, and I was qualified and able to do so. Next year, even with the stars on, there was nothing strange.

People like stars glow in the darker ages. Unless the darkness consumes the starlight.

Anne continued.

“I've also heard that Captain George Palmer of the same regiment and Major Tanner Long of the Army Special Forces are acquainted with winter. If I'd seen the records right, I'd have joined you on a ranch near Windsor, remember? ”

“Of course, it wasn't that long ago. ”

Anne looks weird when she hears the answer.

“I think winter is very memorable. ”

“People don't forget when they're messed up. ”

This was a matter before the Memory calibration. A person who has seen it once does not forget the impression, even if he/she forgets the name sometimes. What you talked to him about and how you felt about him.

Captain Palmer said it was his dream to run a ranch with his wife. Major Long complained that his daughter didn't see him as a father.

‘It's so amazing to see you like this...' No, no, no, no. Does that make sense to you? ’

Winter questioned itself and convinced itself.

Preventive scalping was just as risky and important. Our mission was to destroy the enemy's command system at the same time as saving our allies at the risk of life.

“That's it for now. ”

Anne turned her sleeve over to check the watch.

“I have about 30 minutes until the morning dinner, but is there anything you'd like to do? ”

Heroes who have just arrived are given time to prepare for their first schedule. Winter shakes her head.

“Not really……. I can't even be out here with Anne. ”

It was the same reason Anne kept her distance when winter was standing by the window. Potentially on a high-performance camera. If the closeness became a topic of conversation, there would be noise from the security issues.

Anne became delighted and confused.

“Thanks for the talk, but don't get locked up for me. You've been going back and forth between the refugee zones and the front lines since the war. I only chose the most dangerous place……. Don't you want to experience a peaceful everyday life in a safe neighborhood? If I had a minute and a second of my time left on this journey... ”

“It's okay. I like it better this way. ”

“ ……. ”

Winter spent 30 minutes smiling, holding Anne's missing hand.