The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy invitations (15)

After Talbot was sent, it was around 9 p.m. that winter returned to the accommodation, now on a familiar schedule. It is too intense, but at the end of November with Thanksgiving, there is a truly meaningful holiday. At that time, you can enjoy a leisurely walk with Anne.

At the entrance of a sunset hotel, a concierge manager was waiting for winter.

“Welcome, Commander. ”

“Mr. Carrillo. ”

Winter responded to the manager's original greeting. We had been acquainted with our faces for days. There were no empty rooms in the hotel where winter stayed, and there were many gifts that guests sent to winter. Winter looked at the employees standing one step behind from the manager. Every time their eyes met, they were buried with a smile trimmed with professional effort.

“You wait outside every time. I guess there's still a lot of sheep today. ”

It may be normal to bring gifts to a room, but winter has never been accepted that way since we arrived in D.C. Carrillo, the manager, lightly said yes.

“It will always be. This reservation is already closed until the end of the day. ”

“I see……. Thank you for your hard work. ”

“You're welcome. You've been very rewarding to us. ”

Carrillo refused the tip of winter. It was because no tip could be received in duplicate. People who had to send them would not have spared a penny.

“Let's go and have a look. ”

As manager, Carrillo guides you through the winter.

On arrival, two agents from the Bureau were inspecting the gifts. They continued to salute the winter in a nutshell. Items that have not been identified as safe are prohibited from entering the room. This was why guests had to use concierge services. The hotel will conduct the errands and supervise the process in the investigative department in charge of security. It seems that it was also difficult to prevent the import of personal gifts or goods.

Send them to their rooms, share them with the Independent squadrons and escorts, and sort out what they would send to Fort Roberts for winter.

In the beginning, guests often chose gifts because they knew this would happen. For example, the head of a company called State Armory has sent a hundred sets of its gun accessories by type. I was going to send you more, but security pulled the brakes.

‘State Armory……. A company that advertised their guns as light as a textbook, I guess. ’

Anyway, there was nothing bad. All you need to do is request air transportation of the remaining quantities, even if your squadrons take them with them. I'm going to use the Independent Reserve for supplies. Those who joined the new generation will be impressed by the richness of this side.

There was also a gift that troubled me in other ways.

“Bunch of flowers?”

A flower bundle full of lilies and mangroves, and a small postcard envelope stuffed inside.

Carrillo picks up the trunk and says,

“She was a beautiful Asian woman. ”

Winter looked at the envelope. The postcard had a clearer aroma than raw flowers. A letter with no caller's name and a fragrance that comes once if forgotten. There was only one line of content.

"May you always be well.

The neat handwriting, the artificial but uncomfortable scents are familiar. You notice Carrillo hesitating in the winter.

“What do you want me to do? ”

“ ……. ”

Winter, when I was lost in thought, made a decision.

“Send me back.”

“Very well. Is there anything else you'd like to share?" ”

“Yes, it's enough to return it. You know what I mean. ”

It was better to say no again for Juwei's sake. I'd rather not have a message. Winter pulled out a $100 bill from his wallet.

“This is my request, and I hope you'll accept it. ”

“Thank you."

Carrillo received a tip without a word. It was a bit of a burden.

After that, while browsing the gifts, Carrillo suggested that Winter take them to his room.

“How about this brandy? ”

“Brandy?”

Winter blinks mysteriously. What the hotel concierge learned over the past few days is that winter doesn't enjoy drinking. He would, too, because he was handed over to the incoming faction squadrons. Even though winter is a legal adult, it must also be taken into account that drinking age is not crazy.

However, the concierge manager nodded with an unconscious face.

“That's right. Brandy has a strict eye for favor. ”

Winter when you wander around for a while and stop at the inspiration of Insight.

“You have a strict eye? ”

“Yes, he is. ”

The manager smiles satisfactorily. It's like you got the right answer. The winter I looked at quietly gained confidence from Carrillo's attitude.

“…… It won't be bad sometimes. Send me to my room."

“You thought well. ”

With winter's permission, Carrillo gestures behind his back.

After finishing the classification, the winter return to the room immediately began with a closer look at Brandi. However, it follows a typical day of drinking, except that it is luxurious. The contact number printed on the label will also be the real producer's number. The escorts are checking this out, too.

‘I never thought I'd send a signal like this. ’

If not mistaken, it was General Strickland who sent this brandy. A silent father who also named his daughter after alcohol because he was drunk. So her name is Brandy Strickland. Commander Alamo, Major Brandi Strickland.

The strict was a hint of emphasis on expression.

Winter remained undamaged. Somewhat unfamiliar and confusing After I reached out to Major Strickland for help, I couldn't help but look forward to it.

However, with mere contact, it is easy to be suspicious, so perhaps this was the best for the general.

As I turned the bottle around for about ten minutes, I realized that there wasn't necessarily anything to hide. It was important that the person who sent this was staying in the same hotel. Even if it wasn't the Complaint, someone would have been asked by him.

In other words, it could be interpreted as watching.

‘I won't be able to meet him in person. ’

It's hard to believe that General Strickland is who he says he is, but it's unlikely he got the message right from Commander Shredder. It would be wise not to use the contact information given to you by Captain Shredder.

Winter broke Brandi's seal. Nevertheless, I was about to try an enhanced 'Toxicity Resistance'. A bottle of 92 proof is not bad for testing. It will be a good indicator for other toxins as well. I thought I'd call Anne for a drink and spend some time with her, but I'm done. Winter's proposal is unnatural, and you won't be able to drink it fast enough to test your antidote skills.

Winter, when the glass was full, wiped out the mouth.

The correction of Toxicity Resistance was not very efficient. Even in the realm of genius, it is the level of resistance that is possible for a human being, because if a chemical bomb explodes, death cannot be avoided. How many more minutes alone a person can endure when they die in a minute. I don't know if it'll be better if I enter the supernatural realm.

Nevertheless, it takes much more effort than other technologies to raise the level. Given that it is one of the prerequisites for epidemic immunity, it is clearly too much.

The spirit waits for a spin, and winter puts the power on the TV. The big screen reflected the city of joy that I had just visited. What appeared was a woman wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with a rifle over her sleeveless clothes. She smiles in front of the camera in the background.

"Well, I'm here in Killingfield Vegas, the largest indoor tactical shooting range in Las Vegas. Do you see how many people are lining up behind me? Previously visited by a squadron of heroes, it is now a major landmark in the city. Especially as challengers crossing the colonel's record are gathering from all over the country, I'm also going to be one of them today! We hope you're cheering us on!

“ ……. ”

Every time I turn on the TV, I'm getting used to it. Winter turned the channel and started pouring the news and emptying the remaining alcohol.

The sensation did not slow down over time.

Repeated aiming and replacing rifles and pistols indoors, the winter showed little reduction in combat capability and sighed lightly. However, Resistance to Toxicity is not just useless. I think it would be good to expect a moderate effect on non-lethal drugs and poisons.

Woohoo!

The four warrior terminals you put on the table vibrate. Winter glances at the caller's anonymous mark on the liquid crystal. Who will be in contact with the secret line at this time?

‘You can't be Chairman Strickland. ’

Winter when you receive a call by turning down the TV volume.

“Hello."

"Commander, it's me.

It was the voice of an intelligence agent I met during the day who passed through the handset. Winter's eyes narrowed.

“Talbot? What's going on? ”

"Actually, there's one more thing I didn't mention during the day.

“The point is, shouldn't you be in the ears of the Bureau of Investigation? ”

Yes, it is.

Talbot admitted it easily. Somehow, when I met you earlier, I felt something suspicious. I don't want to keep any more secrets. There are still enough risk factors to keep in mind, such as Captain Shredder, the coup of the lesser, the blasphemous alliance, the hostility of the South Korean president, and the trends in the defense lines.

However, at the time of contact, winter should assume that winter does not have a right to refuse. Talbot, it's not an individual decision, it's an intelligence agency decision.

“…… let's hear it for now. ”

Talbot chuckles at the words of the preliminary winter.

You must be in trouble.

“To be honest, I do. I'd rather fight Gamma Grumble with a knife. ”

Oops……. Relax. It's not that difficult a request, and the Commander will be pleased.

“You must be happy for me.... ”

It's about Miss Huangbo Esther.

The power in the hands of winter grows.

“The Bureau has no reason to involve Esther. ”

It's a matter of jurisdiction, whether the CIA is strengthening domestic activity, or essentially overseas intelligence.

It's hard to tell right now, but I can assure you that there is no such thing as a plan to harm Miss Esther.

“I hope that's true. ”

You can trust me. There's a good chance you'll be in charge eventually.

“…… So, what I didn't tell you before? ”

Miss Esther wants to speak with you.

Winter silenced for a moment.