The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Fancy Invites (16)

To be more precise, he wanted to send his regards with a thank-you.

Talbot's explanation was quite surprising for the winter.

“Thank you and greetings? To me?"

"Yes, you are a good man and you're probably worried.

Who cares about whom.

The eyes of winter turned sideways. Brandy, the 21-year-old Arkansas Black has already been emptied. I don't think he's gonna linger on the phone. I was worried, but I could not walk again later. If you postpone it for no reason, you may not receive the call again.

It was full of odor inside. It's a good thing the radio only sends sound. Winter asked.

“How's he doing? ”

Why don't you listen to yourself? I'm just your liaison officer. It's given a role because it has a face.

“But you wouldn't even know it. ”

Given future communications, it is likely that you are aware of some basic developments. The Information Bureau will be watching this line anyway, but Winter said:

“Talbot. Like you said, you have a face with me. I want to hear it from someone I know first, even if it's brief. I think I'll lie less than anyone else. ”

I don't expect to just tell the truth from the beginning. But as I felt during the day, Talbot still had a debt of mind. Therefore, even if they lied, they were more likely to show emotional swings, or some equivalent clues, and those clues were good prey on Insights and Detection.

"Hmm…….

Talbot, who was afraid of the mistrust that winter deliberately revealed, began to reply quickly.

That side is already waiting, so I will hurry a bit. We were supposed to reconnect the video call as soon as it went down.

“Yes.”

Please power on your laptop beforehand. They'll use the military video conferencing system.

Following his instructions, winter put power on his work laptop.

“Tell me now. ”

"As you know, the military authorities and the Whiskey Hotel (White House) would like to use Esther's abilities in the war on defense. Fortunately, Miss Esther herself is also very cooperative. Rather, they're so cooperative, they're suspicious. Miss Esther says she's rethinking why God sent her into the world. Thanks to you.

“Thanks to me...... ”

I heard that you told Miss Esther what you said? about why there is evil in the world. And as time went by, that meant something new. And the clergy in charge of Miss Esther was very high. Though not a believer, you gave me the most appropriate advice at a dangerous moment.

“The clergy in charge? Are there such people? ”

"Yes, Miss Esther asked for people to consult on her life of faith, and the Institute of Defense Strategy recognized the need. because psychological stability must be put in place for a smooth collaboration. He was chosen from among the civil parishioners and priests.

Chaplin, the army, would have been out of the picture from the beginning. Military officials are prone to mistrust a wounded girl. Soldiers' water wasn't just about taking off their uniforms.

Three of the finalists selected after the review. One pastor of the Church of Supervision, one pastor of the Baptist Church, and finally one Cardinal of the New York Catholic Church. Miss Esther wanted to hear a variety of answers to her questions. I'll figure out what the right answer is. To this end, the Pope visited us several times.

Winter was a little surprised.

“The Pope himself? ”

"You are the supreme authority on Catholic faith. To put it roughly, not as a believer, his word is the essence of the Catholic age.

No one in the Catholic Church can answer the question of faith better than the Pope.

The Pope blessed me with tears and said that Esther had a good reaction.

“ ……. ”

At least I don't think he's lying. If you let me meet the Pope on request, I wouldn't have to worry so much about other living conditions. Talbot would have brought up the story of life of faith first with this intention.

“When I speak to Esther, can I say a quick hello to the priests as well? ”

"Of course, it's late, but at least you two will be in charge. so that I can go to therapy whenever I see my face……. In fact, all three of you manage to stay there. The preachers only go to their church for a few weeks.

“You seem like good people. ”

"It must have been so rigorous. It's an opportunity that will never be given again.

Earlier today, military officials sought Esther's help from the ground up in Cartagena, a third-year hospital regiment, in the first phase of the continental division operation.

How far can we trust Esther? ’

Winter sighed.

“There's something else. One last thing. ”

What?

“Why is the intelligence agency involved with Esther, or does it have something to do with Russian defense lines? ”

I can't tell you that yet…… Actually, I don't know about that either. Why do you think that is? Isn't there a Trickster in Eurasia?

In other words, Esther's usefulness is greatly diminished.

But in winter, there was insight. I keep thinking about the jurisdiction of the intelligence agency, and the calibration works on that continuum. As a result of the question of winter and the time it took to get there.

“Not long ago, I heard a story from someone I know that bothers me. ”

Is this a "story that bothers you…?"

“Yes. A capture mission has been assigned to the Ranger regiment. Get the Alpha Trickster. ”

…….

The awkwardness beyond the handset felt truly silent to the stranger. It is not just a feeling, but according to "Detection". However, the winter kept on talking.

“Why do I need a living Alpha Trickster now? Here's my guess. to release the Trickster on Eurasia. And there should be at least an alpha Trickster with low intelligence and low radio modulation. ”

…… Yes?

“That should do Esther some good on your front line. Simply overcoming an impenetrable distance, you can advance to zero ground, the source of the infection. I can imagine it all. But Talbot, you did. I'm gonna be in charge eventually. ”

Talbot only seems to have heard that winter is involved, but where else is winter's power needed than combat?

Even if you deceive or actively evade a mutant group on the way to Zero Ground, there can be no war at all. The ground is so vast, how long would it take for a trait that enables transmission to spread evenly through reinfection? And will he be able to wait long enough?

There is no guarantee that the Russian front will survive that time.

“The problem is Russia. It's going to be very frightening. They will be more organized, they will move more cunningly, and most of all, the variants that contain Trickster will not lose their way anywhere in the vast world. The Russians are likely to wipe out the entire country while they secure a prototype of Mogellon and build a chemical weapon that will end the war on defense. ”

First of all, what happens if Esther betrays you?

Making Trickster's communications intercept and interpret, and spreading Esther's propagation across the region is a different level of trust required. If Esther delivers language and knowledge to the variants, the anticipated damage is truly terrible.

The United States is across the ocean, so there's plenty of room for the worst.

It wasn't Russia.

This guess therefore includes the role of the intelligence agency.

Winter said.

“So we need to convince the Russians, which might include covert deals and improper means. which is the specialty of intelligence agencies. ”

"I really, really don't know.

“Yes, I do. But you know who's eavesdropping on this call, or who's going to be reported. I'll hear back from him later. If my predictions are correct, won't they contact you in any way? I don't think I can do this. I think I'm gonna ask you not to tell anyone. ”

… haha.

“That's all I'm saying. Can you connect me to Esther now? ”

"Okay, okay, okay. If you lose this call, you will be asked to participate in a video call program shortly. You can accept it. I'll call you with your access code, so please note that.

“Yes.”

I answered, but it was enough to correct Memory. Talbot finishes the call after calling the password twice and confirming it in winter.

"Well, I'll get back to you.

“Very nice to meet you today. Give my regards to Agent Tucker, Kelly and Kowalski. ”

You can meet Tucker in person.

“Is that so?"

"You are attending the East Potomac Park Horseback Riding Convention. Due to the large gathering of foreign leaders, intelligence agencies are sending agents. That includes me and Tucker. If you're lucky, the other two are likely to be sent out as well.

“That's good news. Anyway, I'll see you there. ”

"Yes, we are always grateful for your cooperation, Commander.

“You're welcome. Have a good night. ”

Winter ended the call. How long have we been waiting for? The scheduled signal came in, and winter entered the password into the pop-up menu. The screen from which the original pixels were broken becomes clear as if the pieces were aligned. Soon, Esther's face is more swollen and collapsed than ever before, although it has been broken off gradually.

Wow!

Esther's expression distorted. Probably a smile.

“Esther.”

"I am Colonel."

It was hard to say something right away. It's awkward, and so is Esther. In the minds of the many trials, winter chose a few words before the silence lengthened.

“I've been wondering ever since. How you're doing and how you're doing. I wonder if my wounds are healed. I wonder if it still hurts. ”

It doesn't hurt. Everything's better. Look, I'm not bleeding.

The camera went back for a moment. Esther's lower half, which was torn without form, is now regenerated like a lump of flesh. It is indeed a wondrous recovery power, but it has become impossible to move like before.

The girl was not tied down.

Esther apologized to winter by reverting the screen to its original position.

"Stir, I'm sorry. At the end of the day, Maa, Maa, you must have been sick.

“… No. ”

"Heh……. It's not my fault, Lord Joo. From the beginning, you didn't want to fight, you did it 50635 times. Zoey, please tell me. Rather, because of me, you almost died. Jegaah, uh, I'm sorry. Are you okay where you're hurt?

“Yes, I didn't get hurt that much. And my body is pretty strong. ”

"Thank goodness."

Winter swallowed a sigh. However, he did not hide his face.

Esther smiles horribly again.

Don't worry, it's Yunlaak, Dren, It's for you. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Please bring me whatever you want to eat, Jegaa, and bring me whatever you want to hear.

“I heard you have a pastor and a priest. ”

"Oh, you heard that, too.

“Do you like them? ”

"Yes. Park Tae-sun, and, wow, other, people.

“Yes... ”

Esther calls for a blurry winter.

Commander.

“Yes.”

Thank you.

It was a rough, but comfortable sound that fundamentally differed from the gratitude that I shouted in frenzy.

“Thank you……. About what?”

"Thanks to you, I was able to get a new opportunity. For God's country, before childhood, people, people who are not very drunk, an opportunity to help.

“No one gave me that chance. Esther grabbed it herself. ”

Hee.

“I want to say thank you. Thank you for not being mean to me at the time, and for deciding to help people. You're a really good person. ”

Heehee.

Esther seemed happy. At this moment, there would be pain all over the diseased body, and it was hard to tell whether it was painkillers or just tolerating them.

"That's why, Commander, please speak freely.

“What do you say to who? ”

"People, anxious.

“Well……. ”

"Jer, wow safely, unreliable, no jaal, I know, but still, a little bit, sad, feeling, I hear.

Esther grimaces as if in trouble.

"Jegaa, Maad, radio waves, copy them, spray them wide, you know. To drugs, to zegarh, to monsters, to commit suicide, to stay where you are, to each other, to eat, to end this war, in an instant,

Suicide is doubtful that it will work on common variants. And mutual consumption.

However, if the instruction not to move means to suppress metabolism, it should work. If we could send it to numerous satellites, we could silence mutants all over Latin America in a single moment. Tricksters try to wake up, but it won't be easy to overcome the chaos.

Winter nods.

“You're right. ”

However, I had already thought about it. If there was any hatred of humanity left in Esther, the outcome of that operation would be literally the end. Even if it looks like it will work, it is time to be relieved. Unlike the usual variants, there is a possibility that only Tricksters have hidden information they can understand.

Apart from anger, how can you be sure Esther is free from the instincts of her own kind?

Moreover, unless all the variants are exterminated simultaneously, there is no rule out the possibility that the variants will eradicate Esther's propagation through a variety of changes.

‘Which means no abuse. ’

It was safest and surest to leave the Tricksters at ease. Sometimes they need to be deliberate so they don't notice the intercepts.

"Yes, but don't think, burdened by it.

Esther says.

I told you, I know why I don't believe you, Jaal. Meow, I hope so, so, so, never mind, never mind.

“Yes. I'll talk to you when I get a chance. ”

Kiehhee.

Winter hoped that the frequent smile of the girl who became a monster was not a disguise of any dark emotion. From the face of the plague, The Detection did not read any emotions properly.

After this, I had an unexpectedly ordinary conversation. Music, movies, celebrities, talk shows, and novels and comics. Esther had a youthful sensibility of her age, which was closer to blank in winter.

You really, really don't have time to play. Oh, you poor thing.

“ ……. ”

Poor Esther laughs again, watching the lost winter.

The call lasted almost an hour.

At the end, I spoke to those priests who were polite. At least two people said winter was a short greeting for all three. They were very grateful for the winter's generous time with Esther.

At the end, the minister of the supervision said,

When I heard what Esther had been through, and when I actually saw her, I was so sad and awful that I cried and prayed. Please bless that poor child... And I was convinced that helping that child become the light and salt of the world and finally find rest in the arms of the Lord, the source of all the love of the world, would be the most important mission the Lord has given me.

The Baptist Chaplain and the Catholic Cardinal were the same.

They all blessed winter.

After the connection was lost, the room became silent. The muted TV only shows silent video. Winter draws a sword from one of the presents arranged on one side of the room. This was sent by Sikhs in the United States. With major Sing by my side, I felt much better about the Sikhs about winter.

Like major Sing's, this longsword was made with a thorough mind of practice. The handle was straight and the heavy blade was straight.

The words in English glow because they illuminate the blade. Winter read the sentence inside.

God is in the heart of man.