The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# of Nations (5)

South Korean president faces winter at a park restaurant with an outdoor table. Despite its lush pastures and redwood cherry blossoms, the Washington Monument was well within sight, but few people looked for it. It was because people were afraid of the water that flowed by the park. A strong fence was built along the Potomac River and an acoustic surveillance system was installed on the river floor, but it was difficult to completely erase the fear. Anyway, at least it was a popular picnic spot. I don't have anywhere else to go, so it's a good place for high-ranking officials with a lot of security personnel. There was a reason for the riding association to use the park exclusively and not take much blame.

It shouldn't be a bad situation even for this restaurant. Like the Korean government who treated the entire restaurant at this time, special guests are compensating for the damage. On the wall were signatures and photographs of countless national summits. At this point, we'll soon be able to announce your name as a landmark.

With unlimited refills in front of inexpensive coffee, President Woo Jungyoung smiled socially.

“I'm not very good at riding. I feel like a horse is rejecting me. ”

“It could be. ”

Winter nods.

“One of the most important virtues of horseback riding is communication with horses. So when you pick a horse, you don't have to ride it, you have to find a friend. It's not just because the variety is good. ”

Therefore, "horseback riding" as a correction enhances affinity before handling horses. Winter has been a long experience in cowboy country, and I have heard a lot about this area.

The president spoke softly.

“A word of advice you'll remember. You are a renowned cavalry commander. ”

Twenty minutes since we started talking. President Woo Jung-young adhered to a mild attitude. Asking questions, listening, admiring and praising. Up to this point, it was very ordinary. If they were different from others, they showed deeper attention to the reality of Korean refugees and paid homage and gratitude to the winter that protected them.

However, my body was somewhat stiff compared to the face that laughed often.

I didn't touch any coffee or refreshments.

In the ears of winter, there is a whispering voice that does not leak out. It was Kowalski relaying the intelligence agency.

"This conversation is pointless. If there's a plan, it's time to get down to business.

Although it does not seem like a man who lost his mind in anger, it was clear that the South Korean president was exploring winter. It may not seem like a good place to have a secret conversation, but it was much safer than it looks, thanks to the site security of dozens of countries.

It was meaningless at the time of winter's cooperation with the intelligence agencies.

However, those who plot dangerous things cannot choose to walk on a safe path.

“Hmm. I don't want to stir this question.... ”

The president finally got lucky.

“Have you ever missed your family in a tough fight? ”

As far as I could tell, the family relationship in winter was only documented by the US. No siblings, just parents.

There was no need to create a miss without it. Winter reminded me of autumn and my younger brother, who is not yet summer. Recall was enough to close my eyes for a moment.

“May I ask why you're asking me this? ”

“Because there's one thing you need to know. ”

The president, who was looking through, finally opened his mouth heavily like a confident person or an adventurer.

“This is the story of the unjust deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. ”

The following was the secret that the intelligence agency had told me first. Sometimes there's no exaggeration, but it's not much of a deviation from the truth.

As Toro grew longer, the president could no longer impersonate peace. Feeling dry without tears, he stated his grudge against the United States.

And then finally this comes out.

“There may have been a colonel's stepfather among those who couldn't protect him back then. ”

“…… I see. ”

Looking at the feeling of winter, the president is moving on.

“America owes us a debt. ”

How do you intend to accept that debt?

“Commander in the middle of winter. For your stepfather's sake, please help your country. ”

After taking a deep breath of the gesture, winter resolutely asked.

“What do you want from me? ”

“I want to improve the injustice our government receives from the United States. ”

“ ……. ”

“Like many countries, the United States is receiving a certain amount of defense contribution from us. Reduced technical royalties and satellite rentals, partially paid for food and supplies support……. Even in Republicans, it's a backyard that claims that you have to increase that amount. ”

This is not the scenario that the CIA expected.

“Considering the mistakes of the past, you shouldn't have done that. You must get more support for the same value. We need to get more economic rewards. You must accept a current refugee acceptance quarter and an employment visa. Above all…… we must promise better treatment to Korean refugees. I think it's the least that the United States can do. ”

It wasn't the devastation the angry president wanted.

“I think you're familiar with some of the most prominent people in the United States. Represent our government through them. Please do me a favor."

“Are you asking me to speak for myself, not just for an introduction, but for the truth? ”

“That's not it. ”

In case you were wondering, the president of South Korea shook his head.

“You mustn't look like you're blaming America to the public. Commander in the middle of winter should always be on the side of the Americans. Now that you've lived in a refugee area, you know better than anyone how valuable that image is. ”

“So you don't want to reveal yourself? ”

“Never. because the risk is too great. ”

“Risk?”

“In the short term, you'll have a definite advantage. But if it does come out, count the people who will be angry. There is no law against terrorists among Korean citizens or refugees. If an accident like that happens at a time when refugee hatred is boiling…… it is likely that the treatment of our refugees will be worse. And that's where the vicious cycle begins again. I would never wish for that. ”

I feel strange somehow. It was winter when President Yoo Jung-young, who was suffering, overlapped with Kramer in terms of his unexpected warmth.

You can rest assured at this point, but there is still one part that takes place.

‘If you really believe it's dangerous to disclose it, shouldn't it be normal for you to be worried about the possibility of me crashing? ’

President Woo Jung-young chose to reveal a secret even when he saw the longing and anger of winter. It is an inconsistent judgment.

Intelligence agencies have the same doubts.

My guess is that there are two cases that come to mind right now. Despite all that background, if the impulsive side of the colonel is the real purpose, Or maybe there's too much to lose, and he just doesn't think he can take that risk. You may have done some research on a man named Commander in the middle of winter.

Talbot adds weight to Kowalski's opinion.

"Electrons are understandable. There is enough room for conflict between dangerous vengeance and safe silence. If your mind is uncertain, it's not strange whether or not you think it's a good bait.

I concluded that the winter I chewed was enough for either side of me to keep quiet.

President Woo Jung-young was not as worried as the Central Intelligence Agency had suggested. The risks we face in the future also hope that the reality will not be this big, and the winter with a bitter smile.

‘Somehow...... I feel more cowardly than before. ’

I'll get as much happiness as I can. Since I changed my mind, the world has been approaching every moment of winter with a different meaning. It would have been nice to say that we were afraid of the twenty-seventh death we would experience in 'After the Apocalypse.'

“Commander in the middle of winter? ”

The silence was long and the voice of President Woo Jung-young calling winter was shaken.

However, a little commotion came from outside as soon as winter was about to reply. Winter, when she got up from her seat and approached the window, noticed the scattered movements taking place in various parts of the park. This was a view of some bodyguards and mercenaries moving to protect their employers.

“What's going on...? ”

“Is there something out there? ”

It was unnecessary for winter to answer the anxious President Woo Jung-young.

You start to hear sirens in the direction of the city.

“Sir!”

Anne runs in with a different security team and conveys the message consciously to others.

“We have a situation. I need you both to come back right away. ”

The embarrassed President asks.

“What's the situation? What's the situation? ”

Anne replied in a stiff tone.

“Commandments have been issued throughout the United States in this part of the day. ”

“Commandments?! Is there a military uprising? ”

Winter came to mind first as well, but Anne soon denied it.

“It's not a rebellion, it's a commandment caused by a biological contamination threat. ”

“Biological contamination……. ”

“I'm sorry, I'm not authorized to give more than this answer. I'm just letting you know that the situation is under the control of the authorities. We hope you understand that the Federal Government will be making an official announcement soon. ”

Anne urged winter to follow up with a decisive cut of the question.

“Commander, I'll take you to your vehicle. ”

The swiftly nodded winter bowed to the president.

“Take a good look. I'm serious about what you said today. ”

And he turns around before he even hears the answer.

The bulletproof vehicle that was always in the car was already waiting to start. Winter asked Anne as soon as she boarded.

“What's going on? Is that even a secret to me? ”

“Not yet, but I only know roughly. ”

“Tell me about it. ”

Anne's face was shaded.

“From the end of September to the beginning of October, we found that a minimum of dozens to hundreds of infectious species have crossed the western border of Nevada, the old western barrier. because we don't know where it is right now, so we have a commandment. Given the date, it wouldn't be weird to be hidden for a week now. ”

Is it the tension, or is it the outburst of anger? It was Anne who had an unconscious tone against the winter.

What passes and hides, by the way? The fishing tone was strange, and winter wondered at The Insights.

“No way…. Does that mean someone deliberately brought in a live variant? ”

I hoped not, but Anne confirmed her suspicions of winter.

“Yes. I got this information from interrogating the officers of the militia arrested at dawn. ”

“How is that possible? ”

“There was a godless coalition of conspirators among the militia and civilians hired to protect them. Five additional deputies were included here. I received a bribe in exchange for failing to check my return shipment. As soon as they found out, the snipers and the Militia were on the move, but they couldn't find one of the most active suspects from the planning phase. ”

Anne adds with a space.

“He probably knows about winter. ”

“Anyone I know? ”

To the embarrassed winter, Anne gritted her teeth and told me her unexpected name.

“The shame of Paso Robles, Warner A. Lieutenant Markett, when I first met you, I was a captain. He was demoted and demoted for the gross negligence and misappropriation of command and crimes committed against refugees. He would have been thrown in a federal prison a long time ago if the trial hadn't been overturned.... ”

“ ……. ”

On behalf of Fort Roberts' command, he was informed by Lt. Markert about complaints from Chinese refugees. The hearing is piled up and the trial will take place in three months.

In other words, he was not unusual at any time after his discharge and imprisonment.

‘No matter how desperate I got, I can't believe I dipped my feet in this madness. ’

There were conditions to make that crazy thing possible. Armies that have been augmented to an unsustainable extent by conventional logistics. As a result, civilian carriers are unavoidably mobilized. Mutants hiding in a metabolic state on the west coast for three weeks. Chinese hatred and religious extremism that are making a lot of noise in the South.

Even so, dragging the plague inside the wire.

Winter swallowed a deep sigh.