The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy Invitations (13)

The members of the platoon cheered for pizza because they had only had a very lavish meal during the itinerary. The flavor of fine cuisine I've never even heard of in my life, but the longing for something I used to like is also touching the nostalgia of the past.

If he wanted to, he could have used the hotel's concierge service. But the platoon members wanted to save money. Because I delivered Senator Brannon's proposal to everyone. Therefore, in Las Vegas, there were few people who used casinos, and there were few who spent large sums of money.

At last, Talbot smiled at the delightful Alpha Squadron members.

“I'm quite proud of the way they treat you because you like them. ”

And I'm in charge of Winter and Anne.

“Eat before it gets cold. We have prepared as many menus as possible to satisfy any taste. ”

Unfortunately, Yura's voice was heard at this time.

“Huh? Hawaiian.... No pineapple pizza. ”

As she wandered around the table with the pizza spread, she couldn't find what she was looking for. Winter leans in.

“You don't seem to have any. ”

Talbot takes the laughter off his face seriously.

“The Central Intelligence Agency does not insult pizza. ”

“ ……. ”

“I'm kidding, I'm kidding. The Commander doesn't have a chance to go to a market like this, so you probably don't know. These days, pineapples are a phenomenon. There's a problem in the mountains. Aside from the mainland, more and more islands are being secured in safe zones, so it won't be a problem for long.... Right away.”

Winter looked at Yura's back for a moment. Nothing has changed significantly since that day. I sometimes smiled when my eyes met, but that was it. There were bigger concerns out there.

The glared winter asks Talbot.

“Is the shipping going well? ”

“Yes, despite our best efforts, the population of Specialty Variant Melville continues to grow, but the trend in general cargo vessels is not a great threat at the moment. The crew's weapons and training were enhanced. There's nothing to hide about this. ”

It was quite optimistic.

As it has been remembered several times before, strengthening the fighting power of mutants is a means to overcome human resistance. Since it was uninhabited in the first place, it was everyone who had landed after the outbreak, or a group of inhabitants who had been evacuated or wiped out of the islands had not posed much of a threat to the U.S. military. The U.S. government has received these islands and is using them as a plantation base. Talbot mentioned an alternate region.

This is publicly available. Winter was just a matter of checking with intelligence agencies to make sure it was intact.

‘But...... the more time passes, the harder it will be to respond. ’

Sea monsters are harder to control than land monsters. The numbers will only grow. If it's any consolation, these guys are special variants, so they don't reproduce as easily as the common variants. If the human race in this world can find a way before it's too late.

There was some news that a swarm of killer whales had been poisoned recently and rushed to the beach.

Worrying won't do any good here.

Thoughtful winter brought deep dish style pizza to the plate. The rich toppings of cheese and tomato sauce were hot and heavy enough to roll down because they couldn't beat my mass. A steam-rich aroma rises from the slice. The thick cheese was endlessly stretching, and the winter had to be looped a few times with a knife.

The taste was more than I expected. The flavor of the cheese and tomatoes fills the mouth. I feel like one piece is enough to fill one calorie.

Anne hesitated a little and picked a very thin New York-style pizza. However, after eating a mouthful, I put down the dish. I never touched the plate again until it was empty in winter.

“Have you no appetite? ”

Anne agreed to Talbot's question in a vague manner.

“It's not that tight. Let's eat slowly.”

“Hmm. You must be quite hungry at this time.... ”

Talbot glances at you as if he had noticed something, then smiles maliciously.

“Ah, I see. Well, I understand. Haha.”

Anne shed her eyes with an unfair look.

“Don't take this the wrong way, Agent Talbot. ”

“Oh, dear. Won't there be enough time after the meal?" ”

An indiscreet CIA agent turns to winter.

“Two things, we need your help in the middle of winter. ”

“Go ahead.”

“You can listen to it while you eat. ”

However, what followed was not heard lightly.

“Which one should I tell you first……. ”

He asked me, thinking about it.

“Commander, do you remember Captain Sierra Leone of the Old China People's Liberation Army, Captain Charlie 854... who was contacted during Operation Fair Strike?" ”

Stop. Winter looks around again before answering. The alpha squadrons were naturally on the other side, as agents in suits and receivers were standing at intervals. Conversations coming and going from this direction will be buried in the sound of their chatter.

Winter pushed the plate slightly.

“Of course I remember. It was a key target.”

“He wants to meet you. ”

“…… for more details. ”

Just as Anne was embarrassed by the unexpected name, Anne also expressed a moderate embarrassment.

“Lt. Commander Sierra? Is she alive? You have recruits? ”

“The recruit is not our concern, but yes. They're alive. They must have gotten close to the bay before the retaliation. And then he drifted off into a fuel shortage and surrendered to the Carl Vinson flyer. ”

Winter gnawed at the sea that morning, which was horribly chaotic. While the U.S. Navy was bombing a lot of mines off the coast, the former People's Liberation Army trapped in the bay was not playing idly. There were several cargo ships filled with Styrofoam on the fence as a means of breaking through the minefield.

The U.S. Navy failed to seal off the Golden Gate at the Bay entrance. Heavy duty. Even if there were too many ships spilling out, there would be too many.

This was the reality of each of the information agencies at this time. Each one is a fire that can be easily extinguished, but too many scattered fires are struggling with evolution.

Winter asks.

“Why would he want to see me? No, I need to hear why you're delivering this request. ”

If the lieutenant is just a prisoner, there's no motive for the Intelligence Agency to step up and connect him. You've been deceived into your cover until the end, so you must have good feelings.

‘That means something useful to the commander. ’

What's the point of that?

“You're a quick judge of character. ”

Talbot scratching the cheek.

“I'm going to turn it all upside down. ”

“No way…. ”

CIA agents have confirmed the doubt that winter is upon us.

“That's it. You're going to stand in court as a major accomplice to nuclear terrorism. ”

“Is that possible?”

It was Anne's question to wrinkle her forehead.

“I think it's possible. ”

“How?”

“A number of Chinese military officers, including General Yeyenner, will testify to her allegations. And…… Yang Yong-bin's remaining party is almost finished. Some of the captives have accepted the role of witnesses. to make a statement that we need in court. ”

“ ……. ”

“Lt. Gen. Sierra is General Yang Yong-bin's henchman who has been preparing for a nuclear attack, and will be the leader who has led the balance since the death of Lt. Yang Yong-bin. There are those who doubt, but the scenario is expected to be quite persuasive for most people as it is meticulously crafted. The rest depends on how well the lieutenant himself plays his part. ”

“Wouldn't this... be a huge afterstorm if the truth came out later? Even if we try our best not to leak information, there are cases. ”

Anne speaks first of all of her concerns about winter, and Talbot joins her.

“So the burden is on the current regime. The trial itself, even if it continues until the next administration, is the current McMillan administration that manipulated the testimony and the evidence. ”

The president was prepared to become a political victim even after he resigned. He said he'd take it as long as he could sew up the divided civil society again.

This time, winter asked.

“Was it easy for Sierra Leone to accept this plan? ”

“You may think this is a surprise, but the first person to suggest it is you. ”

“Well……. ”

It was no surprise. because I was asking about the possibilities. It was the best chance you could expect from being a Sierra Leone commander. Her fence was above all for herself, and her ambition was a self-centered future.

Anne is suspicious.

“Why would you believe that? ”

“I believed in machines and medicine, not in people. ”

It meant that they used means such as a lie detector or a confession agent. Are you seriously willing to sacrifice yourself, or are you willing to screw America to the end? All you have to do is distinguish between them. The plan itself was in the interests of both Chinese citizens and refugees and the federal government.

Talbot stares at winter.

“If you feel uncomfortable, you can say no. Between deceiving and deceiving each other, now that you're here, you won't even be able to face each other...... I didn't think she was expecting much, either. I don't think you'll suddenly change your attitude if you don't meet the Commander. Just how motivating you are is a separate matter, so check with your doctor. ”

If things went well as intended, a significant sense of stability would be added to the future of the world.

Winter, in a moment of deliberation, decided to accept the first request.

“Okay, make room. ”

Surprisingly, Talbot blinks.

“Uh, you can take a day or two to decide. ”

“No, I'd like to meet him. ”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. If I didn't know any better, I would always be bothered if I didn't see you after hearing this story. I wonder what he'd say to me. In fact, he was a pretty decent guy when I saw him. I'm sorry to hear that. ”

“In that case.... Thank you for your cooperation. We will contact you again formally about the specific location and time. ”

Winter asked the Information Bureau agent to thank you for the following:

“By the way, you said you have two requests, but what's the remaining one? ”

Talbot regretfully looked at the pizza that was getting cold in his long conversation. However, it was a gesture created to conceal hesitation from the view of winter. What could be more difficult than first? He sighs consciously, then opens his mouth carefully with a breath that resembles a sigh.

“Before I get into this, I have to ask you this. We apologize in advance for any questions you may have. ”

“I thought you said this wasn't going to suck, and you didn't even listen to it while you ate. ”

“Haha…. ”

Talbot smiles beautifully, but then again, he asks a really unexpected question.

“Commander, how was your relationship with your parents? ”

What's this? Winter feels awkward.