The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Change (1)

In the world after the Apocalypse, lying on the bed, winter remembered spring.

‘The conclusion I have to reach……. ’

What does the future of this world look like for starlight children? What did he look like, and he said it had something to do with his question? Spring asked about winter's stony enchantments. In his tone, he decided that winter was not qualified to answer his questions.

Therefore, I have a feeling that the future that the child will see will not be as positive as the future. Perhaps it's a matter of human limits. Since all the inhabitants of the world were delighted by the spring star, in the reconstructed past world, they would not be a large crowd, even if they represented the human race on the outside.

Winter drenched me a little. I don't want the future of the world to be dark with Anne. However, how likely is the child's prediction to be missed? Fully Awakened AI had a hard time imagining the limits.

However, the end of the world is not going to be different, whether in good or bad terms, as long as the child has said that he will not intervene by spring. The clock at the end of the world is slower than ever because it feels winter. Until now, we will only avoid the worst with our best efforts. Just like this rebellion.

However, regardless of this decision, I am worried about the inside of the child who is accumulating emotions at this moment. Like the limits of abilities, the limits of their endurance were beyond the imagination of winter.

Knock, knock.

You hear a knock. Winter knew who was coming in before the door opened.

“Are you resting well? ”

Anne's voice was very sweet. Just hearing it made my anxiety seem distant, so winter responded with a feeling of embarrassment and joy.

“As you can see, I was lying still. ”

“You don't have to get up. ”

“I'm not that bad a patient. ”

Hearing this, Anne sitting next to the bed shed her eyes.

“I wouldn't say that if I was a normal person. Do you have any idea how many fragments we've harvested, what about an eight-inch cut? Even just a little deeper, the muscles would have been severely damaged. In addition, three cracked ribs lead to generalized lacerations and contusions, muscle ruptures, and dangerous blood loss……. ”

She reminded me of a moment when I was scared, and her eyes turned red as I spoke. I can't help but notice the blink of an eye to remove the moisture. Winter, which could not stand it, raises its hand in the name of surrender.

“Okay, okay. I'm a serious patient. I'll never overdo it until I'm better. ”

In the winter of recognizing her own combat strength, she felt quite frustrated that her range of actions had been limited, but she still felt better overprotective. It's true that the pain is intense.

It was hard to endure spending time without having to be an audience in the outside world, but now winter has no reason to get caught up in their hoo. I'm just concerned that there might be a second SALHAE in the audience. If anyone was desperate enough to kill himself, he would be happy enough to accept this time. They're starving for more than pleasure.

“Here.”

A run-down Anne pulled a confidential file out of her briefcase. There was also a document with a CIA mark on it.

“Here's what winter wanted. You need to read it back to me where I am. ”

The place was the place. Winter reached out and handed over the files. However, his gaze did not depart from Anne. As she hesitates, she blushes her cheeks and asks.

“Why are you looking at me like that? What did you bury?”

“Uh, no. It's just... I'm glad you're alive. ”

“ ……. ”

A little redder, smiling slightly and sweeping over her earlobes. I keep my eyes peeled. Even winter, when I answered unconsciously, I was ashamed of the late beat. I acknowledged it in front of the starlight child. I was no longer the one I wanted to love, but the one I loved. The difference came as an awkwardness that had never been seen before. Ando detected this. They didn't hate each other.

“…… this is not the time to say this. ”

At the end of winter, Anne agreed with a sighing voice.

“That heart, I understand. Really.”

At this rate, winter looked at her for some more time.

‘Nothing will change either. ’

I think back to the colorful story I told my friend who impersonated my therapist, Ah-young. Do the colors I see look the same to other people's eyes? I mean, can you look at different colors and not see the difference between calling them by the same name? I don't know. Others' essence lies beyond the sensory barrier. So did Anne, who told her that the star child assured her complete continuity. There was no need to be vaguely anxious about her change beyond recognition.

I just wondered if Anne was feeling different about herself.

But it was an ambiguous question to ask. I am more likely to be misunderstood in the wrong way.

Winter hesitated and began to read the handover documents after shaking his heart. It was information that appeared in any way in the name of winter. Independent squadron Alpha, Air Force Deputy Commander Hayden Strickland, Commander Shredder, Clarissa Chadwick, etc. Winter just wanted to officially check the fragmented information, not to look at it as highly confidential.

Winter, which is read to some extent, scratches the cheek.

“I owe it to General Strickland. ”

It was General Strickland who drove weapons and ammunition through the helicopter in D.C. Even if the roads were breached by other troops, the supply would have been compromised without the advance preparation of the Complaint.

“But……. ”

Winter's gaze was pinned to the end of the page.

“You're getting a little fuzzy with this. ”

Anne expressions regretfully.

“Why, after all, you've committed a bizarre act. Forgery of the boss' orders, creating unregistered supply stations……. But I hear there will be no punishment. Official recognition can be difficult. ”

The Air Force Mobility Commander has the authority to control a portion of the CRAF without the permission of the Secretary of Defense or the President. That's about 50 years. Simply put, we're commandeering a civilian aircraft.

As deputy commander, General Strickland forged this order. A portion of the private airline, which had been mobilized for supplies in the Western pollution area, flew with camouflaged fighters and personnel during the dismissal. The procedure for taking equipment and supplies out of the way was another ticket.

What Ann just said.

“You assumed that no one could be trusted and that all the existing supply stations were becoming dangerous. In the worst case scenario, the White House had a plan to get an extra platoon. ”

One of them was the old Independent squadron of winter, the current 201 Independent infantry squadron Alpha. Thus, the legions of Jin, who were maintaining bias in the event of a crisis, became the first and most supported unit in the event. Even though he had suffered that much, many people were disabled, but the warriors did not come out. It was a human miracle, combined with lack of effort, preparation and enemy hands-on experience…….

Winter understood the general's decision.

‘After all, I was the one who asked for help. ’

I couldn't thank Chairman Strickland enough. If nothing had happened, the warden would be in a much more awkward position than he is now.

At the same time, he could have doubted the authenticity of winter. Of course, it was a decision to find out more about something in his own way, but that belief was more like gambling. He's a reputable war hero, so we've only met briefly once.

“Army idiots. ”

Suddenly, winter looked at Anne. She nods at the document.

“I looked it up first, and if you hand over two of them, there 'll be a deputy's testimony. This is the first thing Warden Strickland has reported. ”

The silence was still there. Though all the forces involved in the rebellion belong to the Army. I lost my grip, but winter was lost in thought. Such a trivial statement, and the testimony of others around it, meant that there had already been a considerable level of investigation.

Winter leans in.

“That's strange.”

“What?”

“No one came to see me about this. ”

A faint smile touched Anne's mouth.

“I'm here. I'm an investigator, too. ”

“Ah.”

“Not as much as winter, but I have a good memory. I think I heard all the key statements then……. Is there anything else I should know? ”

When I speak here, I mean when winter leaves the Oriental safe house. At that time, winter revealed all its secrets to Anne. I'll leave you to your next judgment.

Anne nods, twisting her legs in the silence of winter.

“Let me know if you think of anything or have any questions. Whatever happens in the future, every investigation into you is being conducted against me. ”

Looks like they're not the only ones guarding the facility. He was too kind to the investigators, but in other words, it was also an indication that the accusations made in winter were so light.

Winter's question of prevalence.

“Am I not responsible? ”

“What responsibilities? ”

“Chairman Strickland did that because of me. ”

“No.”

Anne simply denies it.

“That said, the first step was a covert order from Commander Shredder. You asked for help in an environment where you were concerned about surveillance, eavesdropping, treason and retaliation. I didn't ask for anything specific at all. This doesn't constitute a conspiracy for misappropriation and misappropriation. ”

“Still."

“The right thing to do, Warden Strickland, is to report the information I got from you to my superiors. I'm a soldier, am I wrong? ”

“ ……. ”

“Of course, the warden wasn't sure, so he did that, and it worked out well for him, but it was his choice. It's not like you to have face-to-face instructions from a practical superior member of your command line. ”

“Well……. ”

“First of all, Captain Shredder had the right to give you that order. If winter had raised its suspicions openly and unfounded, it would have become a bottomless pit. It would only create chaos and not help resolve the situation. ”

It resolved my suspicion of Captain Shredder with that polite satellite phone call. As expected in the beginning, he didn't just give the number to winter. After intercepting a call made to that number, the White House concluded that the blockade commander had nothing to do with the rebellion.

There may have been ambition for the commander to be a hero of the coup. It is not a dream to become president in the future. Ambition itself is not a sin.

“There's only one problem with winter now. ”

Anne looks at the index finger.

“Enhanced interrogation of prisoners of treason. ”

That is, torture.

“Those who join the rebellion do not qualify as legitimate offenders, but they do have the right to hire and stand trial until they are captured alive. There's no stopping me from leaving the verdict and questioning you. ”

“Should I stop it? It's true.”

Anne laughs at the words of winter.

“There are a lot of people who want to make it go away. I found out that you're one of them. ”

“ ……. ”

“Third Medal of Honor, don't you want it? It will also help the future administration of refugees. The same goes for your career. ”

“You can't say you didn't do what you did. ”

Winter shrugs.

“It's not just about your conscience. They don't want to create any weaknesses. ”

“Weaknesses……. ”

“Yes. I know what you're trying to cover up, but I think it's enough just to tell the citizens the truth." ”

“Will the citizens be able to convince you that you're off the list? ”

“Hard to be completely convincing. But if we can convey that the Medal of Honor is as strict and noble as it should be, what's to stop it? I think it's better than having a controversy later. ”

“Don't you regret not being the only one to receive a double Medal of Honor in your life? ”

Due to the large role of the honorary medalists in the insurgency process, the possibility of a new doubleheader was very high.

Winter laughs this time.

“I can't believe you just said that. ”

Anne shakes her head.

“Rather than not liking it, I'd say I know someone called Midwinter. ”

He folds his hands in the hands of winter.

“There will be a lot of people to be sorry for, but I like you to stay the same. ”

“Some things have changed. ”

“I know.”

Anne looks at the snows of winter with gentle eyes.

“You said you knew someone called Midwinter. ”