The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy Invitations (12)

The warriors who left were the blessings given to us.

At the end of a long memorial ceremony, there is still a natural gaze and an understated negative.

The moment the Black Death reached the edge of life at stake, the most honorable people took a noble and courageous step beyond their limits. I ask you, if this country is truly one nation under God, indivisible, how is their sacrifice not a blessing? How can this man not be the salvation of man?

The expression borrowed from the president was part of a pledge allegiance to the flag. Though religious, it should be said that belief is a reference to minimize the opposition of others due to their familiarity.

It also appeals to religious forces that divide national affairs.

"It was probably the best beauty that human beings could show. So I think, we're feeling a lot of loss right now. Because such noble people are no longer in the same world……. But people, do we have to end our grief with grief? We who survived in the world they saved.... If we owe them all the time in the future as a tribute to these warriors and continue to do what they have done, then at least that heart is with us. Isn't this the most valuable tribute to the heroes lying in this cemetery?

Yes! A high response came from the audience. He was one of the survivors, and the president rested for a while as a ceremony for him. Intermittent standing applause for the stage from here to there. With many thanks, the president resumed his eulogy.

Let's fix that. We live in a country where heroes live. So the effort to defend our country, no matter what form it takes, will be an aromatic bouquet of flowers dedicated to the gravestones of the warriors. It doesn't matter whose effort it is. There is a solid solidarity between skin color and religion. Remember, every time all the hardships of the world ask us a harsh question, the warriors who have left will hear the response from the United States in their own paradise.

The weeds spilled again.

During this time, winter felt "crisis detection" rising and sinking.

‘Sniping? …… or Bombs? ’

Either way, the unsub was suppressed just before attempting terrorism. Winter turned to catch the movements of the presumed incognito service personnel. The number of guards quietly grew around the seat of the Medal of Honor winners, including the winter. Winter felt a mild fatigue while relaxing. You know, I was worried the president might collapse.

I am reminded that there is no salvation given freely in the place of honorable sacrifice.

The wind in the cemetery shook the President's clothing.

We have always proven our credentials. What people did was never perfect, but they struggled to overcome a lot of mistakes and to keep the right values. I had never lost my desire to find the right path, even though I had walked many wrong paths. So the United States was able to endure the false belief in slavery, the tide of totalitarianism that swept through Europe and Asia, the conflict of the Cold War that divided the world, and even the crisis of the end that has come today. Gentlemen, was all this victory just a given salvation?

People who say no.

"Yes, as the heroes of today's celebration have shown, and as you well know, we must move forward to grace with our own free will, with our own courage, with our own virtues and with our own choices. We shouldn't just wait. You can't just sit there and hope. We mustn't think about taking it away from others……. Let's follow in the footsteps of heroes with a heart of remembrance. To someone you will be a salvation, and to someone else someday...... maybe your salvation. As long as we live like that, God will love what we do, unless the country forgets its honor, unless the hero's sacrifice is in vain.

There was a stamped sentence on the American parrot. The same standing ovation happened in some of the seats.

Finally.

The president looked around the crowd.

"Finally, I would like to take an oath with you on the flag. Will you join us?"

The whole commemorative theater was disordered for a moment. Winter also rises from its seat and sets out for the staging grounds. By the President's standards, it was a side, and in the audience, it was a close left. All the attendees put their hands on their chests before the president.

"I pledge allegiance to the United States flag and to the Republic of Justice, one nation that cannot be divided under the blessing of God, the freedom and justice of all mankind.

The expression, for all mankind, was part of an existing vow.

‘Was it liberty and justice for all……? ’

A slight breeze passes around the winter. But it was never a contradiction. Different from what I know, it was a natural outflow of embarrassment. All of the original texts may be limited to the American people as they are interpreted, or may be viewed as a whole by humanity. The interpretation of electrons is usually superior.

After completing the oath, the president turned to face.

Thank you, USA. I thank you for the freedom of your republic and the justice of your people. From Maine to California, may the bright stars of 50 states shine forever. And that's what we're going to do to remember the warriors who left.

“ ……. ”

More than that.

After the eulogy, countless reeds filled the memorial theater.

Winter felt that there were a lot of concerns about the President or the Chief of Staff while preparing for the speech.

‘I must have mentioned 50 stars…… to appease those who are exclusive. ’

Wouldn't it be too much trouble to mess with the American identity that stubborn people think? Whether it is this or that, the president must be a representative of them all.

Anyway...

The president survived an hour-long event and survived a crisis without exposing himself to the water.

“Anne.

At the time of moving, winter asked Anne.

“What just happened? ”

“What's going on? ”

“You know what I'm asking. ”

She looks around and whispers as soon as she tries to stop.

“How did you know? ”

“Feel and feel. ”

“Really……. ”

“If you don't want me to know, you don't have to tell me too much. ”

“Hmm.”

Anne, who pressed down on her temples, again took a long breath.

“It's confidential, but I don't want to make you worry about winter more than that……. ”

“Okay, then. ”

Winter simply retreated. But Anne opened her mouth.

“You figured it out anyway, so saving your words must be poisonous. Yes, there were men who tried to shoot the President and other key figures. I am assuming that I am from the Seven Legions of the Covenant. ”

“The name sounds like a religious organization. Did you already confess? ”

“No way. He had a unique tattoo. It's hard to rule out the possibility that it's a disguise, but it's a very precise disguise. It's not just a facade. The details are exactly the same as the number on the neck tattoo, the matching of the Bible verses, and the placement of other symbols that are hard for outsiders to understand. We got our intel from an undercover investigation. ”

“The seven legions of the covenant.... I feel like I've heard it somewhere. I might have seen a similar phrase on a Southern tour. ”

“You may have seen it. Even if they're not, the New Apostolic Movement churches share a similar expression. The repatriation of the Seven Mountains, the appearance of new prophets and apostles, the construction and end of the temple, the ground rule of the Church, etc……. ”

“Is this part of the unholy alliance I mentioned before? ”

Anne scowls with an annoying look.

“No, it's a faction against them. We also induced conflict. ”

It means that he has now used the technique of the Bible.

“Some of them were left behind on purpose in the process, but they must have noticed the presence of an undercover officer. It was too late when information came out about this. ”

“And the investigator's okay? ”

“Well, we have to find out. Right now, I'm the priority of your...... honor medalist's protection. ”

“The Bureau must be struggling too. ”

Anne smiles bitterly at the comfort of winter.

“Yes. Before the plague, I believed I was living in a world of common sense, but now that this is the era, people who are supposed to fit into the Middle Ages keep popping up. ”

Winter reminded me of the contents of a missionary book I encountered in the south. In the book, which has seven mountain peaks on its cover, it was called the First Army of Joel and the Greased Locust Swarm. To defeat this, it was crucial that we form a second army bound by the true faith in the presence of the Lord and follow the new apostle.

On the other hand, Sergeant Eldsworth, who was the target of the internal perimeter, has yet to make a move like this.

“If.”

The winter I was thinking about asked.

“If today's assassination attempt succeeds.... I mean, what would happen if the President died? ”

After thinking for a moment, Anne clapped her arms and tapped her upper arms with her fingers.

“… there shouldn't be any problems with government functions. ”

Actions on government survival would have been thoroughly reinforced since the outbreak first spread. If the president died, the vice president died, the House Chairman died, and the next successor of the House would immediately play a role in the government involvement.

“However."

Anne was supportive.

“It would not have completely stopped the anxiety and chaos of the citizens. There must have been some rubbish that you thought was an opportunity. I wouldn't have attempted assassination in the first place. ”

It was a common sense prediction.

“Of course, it's a story of success. ”

She wipes the bitterness out of the smile.

“It was dangerous, but you stopped it in advance, right? Investigation or Homeland Security aren't just sitting around playing games, Commander. ”

“What about Intelligence?”

“The intelligence agency……. I don't know.”

At this point, a familiar voice intervened.

“You two seem to be having an interesting conversation. Please let me in. ”

Winter turns to him.

“Agent Talbot? ”

“It's been a long time. You wanted to see me in D.C.? ”

An impressive blended black man smiles at you. After sharing his hands with winter, he looked at Anne and expressed his fierce surprise.

“You must be Agent Gibson. ”

“…… Yes. Nice to meet you, Talbot. ”

“Yes. But this is great. ”

I was amazed by the technician who was in charge of winter's special makeup, even though it was half a joke. Anne clapped her mouth because she was a little embarrassed. Despite his association, Winter asked Talbot, thinking he was cute.

“So what's going on? ”

I didn't just feel like I wanted to see your face.

“Pizza delivery for now. ”

“… Pizza? Not some metaphor, real pizza? ”

Talbot bursts out a short smile in the winter when he tilts his head slightly.

“How come you've never placed an order before? No matter how many times I ask you to do it, it's free. Kowalski was disappointed to see the order. You said you'd forgotten. ”

“I can't believe I forgot. But even if it's free, I can't ask the CIA for pizza...... right? ”

“You don't have to worry about the miles you've saved for the lives of your agents. ”

Winter shrugs.

“So, what's the real reason you came to see me? I appreciate the gesture, but I don't think I'm here to say hello when I'm so busy without something important. ”

“Oh, dear. I feel like crying. ”

It is not said that you will accept it as a joke. The winter, following his gaze with his own eyes, narrowed his glance slightly.

“Is it a problem with Agent Gibson...? ”

“I know about your relationship. In front of me, you can call me by my nickname. ”

“I will. What's the answer? ”

Talbot hesitates in an absurd tone.

“Officially, yes…… but, um, you're welcome to listen with Agent Gibson if you like. because being known to the Bureau of Investigation doesn't have any consequences. ”

“Then……. ”

“I'll go back to the hotel and tell you the details. ”

“… yes. ”

Winter was accompanied by Anne in a bulletproof vehicle, followed by a vehicle from Central Intelligence. Washington, D.C. had a particularly large one-way city, but the military and police controlled the roads, so the procession was able to get to the hotel in the shortest possible direction.

Pizza from a CIA spoofing company was also delivered at the exact time of arrival. Because it was a major share, many vehicles were driven in delivery and many boxes were spilled by vehicles.

“It's a cannibal baked in a vehicle during delivery, so it can't get any warmer than this. ”

Talbot's words disgrace winter.

“I thought I'd talk to you first. ”

“It's not urgent to delay a meal. Or you can take a place where you're reasonably far away from other people when you eat. ”

“You mean at least it won't go to waste? ”

“Of course.”

The former Independent Squadron members were confused about pizza deliveries that they did not know in English, but at the same time were very happy reactions. They explained that it was winter life, so everyone greeted the winter once and got their pizza.

“Thank you, commander! ”

“Thank you!”

“Little Chief! ”

“ ……. ”

Winter greeted me with an awkward silence.