The Little Prince in the Ossuary
00396 # Change (13)
# Change (13)
Maybe it was postponed by the reaction. The soldiers do not meet the silent winter and snow. Now I can't even breathe, like I'm faced with an unarmed mutant. After giving up asking them, the winter sighs and looks back at the square.
“So... Me, Captain Park, and that...? ”
I gave out a book that was rolled like a club by Jinsuk.
“See for yourself. ”
He was eager to share his anger. Winter has rarely accepted with a shivering expression. The cover is not suspicious. Expanded, you can see the winter self painted in polarized form. It may not be completely the same as the real thing, but I captured many features well enough to make it look like winter. You will have to say that the Green Man's skills are excellent. And it didn't go more than a few pages.
Winter closed the book.
“ ……? ”
The blinking of an eye in silence opened the book again. I didn't see it wrong. Examine the remaining pages. It was only the first half. Through the elusive evolution and the terrifying scenes, the final chapter, "A Commander", was strangely wrapped in a glorified trickster.
I can't stand a mutant that looks like this!
There was a Tuvi continent on the bottom. After folding the book over and returning it to Jin, Winter, who was momentarily thinking, said with a chewing face to the lemon.
“Wow.”
It took me a while to clear my mind. I hear a sniffle. Jinsuk glances at you. It was something to blame for crying about what was good.
“What did the other one do wrong, both of you? ”
When winter pointed at the only male soldier with its eyes, Jinjeong revealed an even worse appearance.
“That son of a bitch...... is a woman's problem. ”
“I have no idea. ”
“He wears both legs, one a major from the Department of Defense Intelligence, and the other a daughter of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Both of them met before the coup in Washington. And today, I got a call from the Defense Department Chief of Staff. I found it while I was reviewing the listing's visitation history. We've been through a closed circuit to see if it's true. He also asked a major from the Defense Intelligence Agency. ”
“Ah……. ”
Winter on your forehead. As his chief of staff, he would have been concerned about the man his daughter was seeing. It wouldn't have been a job, would it? The major is also a major, but it would have been embarrassing if one soldier had been shot by the Deputy Supply Senior Public Officials and by the rank of the military.
Winter shook hands with Jinsuk.
“Come here for a second. ”
After clearing a reasonable distance from the three sinners, the winter that saw them whisper to Jinny.
“What are you going to do? Those three. ”
“…… I don't know. What disciplinary reasons are there for this? Defamation of the boss, damage to dignity? That's why it's so vague to discipline, and it's hardly a reprimand to give. The pay raise is only half a year behind. I want to get rid of the troops if I feel like it.Can you do that? ”
“You can't be serious. You're letting him go off the force for this? ”
“Of course I do. ”
The truth was resolute.
“This is a matter of discipline and skill. It's hard for my men to think strange thoughts when they see me or the little commander, and it's never okay for one person to make trouble again. We need to make sure we get the rest of them. ”
Winter, with its empty laugh, shakes its head.
“That's too much. ”
“So what do we do? ”
“Look what the three of you are doing. ”
I glanced back and forth. The soldiers react with a needle every time they reach for it. Crazy faces with anxiety. Winter told Jinseo, who was in charge again.
“It's too much for us to just ramble on and talk separately. It's decided in a week's time. Until then, roll hard. I bet it'll be the most insomniac week since joining the military. ”
“ ……. ”
“After that, I'm reprimanded with the feeling that I'll only let you go this time. You will continue to be paid less than your colleagues without any distractions, so you will think of this day every time the difference becomes too much. even if it's not that big a deal. ”
“That's it? ”
“What more can I punish you for? And so are you.”
Twitching. Winter spoke slowly to Jinsuk, who looked at him with suspicion.
“I know you've been up all night. Medical reports came in. and it was accompanied by a prophylactic recommendation for psychiatric treatment. ”
“I……. ”
“It's not as relaxing as it was from the start. I'm going to the White House tomorrow. It's the opposite of what my doctor says, but what can I do? It's already out of my hands. ”
The White House event was not only an honorary ceremony tomorrow, it was an honor ceremony. Like the Sierra General's trial, the event was also left as a gift for the next regime, but it was scheduled for Saturday, the 24th, tomorrow, to create a festive atmosphere for Christmas Eve.
Of course, winter did not receive the third Medal of Honor. Instead, the president announced that he would place two crosses on the spot. There are no promotions. Winter seemed to know the painting he wanted.
Winter said.
“So your discipline will come to an end as well. Reason is disobeying orders. This is a decision. ”
“Is that so?”
Jinsuk sighed with a complex expression. It was also an inevitable compromise. Like Anne's advice, the Ministry of Defense did not want to keep an official record of the over-repression of the rebels. When the world is ready to accept it in the future, I will be able to testify separately.
“Separately, I have one concern. ”
Winter pointed to authenticity.
“Your condition. ”
“ ……. ”
“How do you feel about yourself? Are you sure you don't have any problems doing your job for the time being? I always worried you might break. Especially these days. ”
“What do you want me to do? ”
“On the assumption that it's possible, I'd like you to take it a little bit further from my side. At least until we get back to Port Roberts. You know, it's a fuzzy time to change commanders. But... if you're having a hard time, tell me the truth. I'm not gonna force you to hang on. There's a lieutenant for a reason. ”
He thought about it and replied.
“You can. ”
“Are you sure?"
“I'm sure.”
Winter glances at the stone and nods, knowing. Jinsuk asked.
“What happens to me if I tell you I can't do it later? Are you transferring to the Chief of Staff? There won't be any vacancies there. ”
“Well, first of all, I was going to give you a break. ”
There is an offer in relation to it, so winter puts it in your mouth.
“You know there's a Defense University here in D.C., right? They were informed that they were conducting enhanced training for local officers. It's from above. Even if you resign as commander, it's not a bad idea to think of it as a necessary platform for your promotion, right? While I and other officers will be finishing our part-time training starting next spring, I think it's a good idea to digest a better curriculum for one person. For the Captain himself, for our battalion and for our alliance. ”
There is no law that an allied officer should only serve in the Independence Battalion in winter.
“Think about it without any pressure. ”
“… OK. Thank you for your consideration."
I was about to end the conversation, but I heard a strange voice behind me.
“Huh? Little boss? Commander, what are you two doing here? What's wrong with them? ”
It was Yura who returned from patrol. Slightly approaching, she looks back at the soldiers in winter, dust, and the statue of death. I endured the awkward smile of winter when I saw the fire rise again in the eyes of Jinsuk. It was not time to show off any laughter yet.
When Yura came to the soldiers with wrinkles in her eyes, she placed her hands on her waist and said that it was unusual.
“I'm disappointed in you.... ”
Usually, Yura would play the role of a multitude of soldiers, but this time, he did not cover the soldiers of Judah. When she lowers her voice as earnestly as she doesn't get angry, the soldiers freeze just as fiercely as they did when the quarrel was furious.
It seems like it's been a long week for soldiers like this. It will be even more unfortunate that Christmas holidays will take place that week.
As the night went deeper, Anne called for winter on the phone. She was definitely going to watch winter for a short time after work these days. It's worth knowing because winter can't last forever in Washington. But the winter was not far from the encampment, so the meeting place was inside the compound or somewhere near the White House. Today, just south of the Treasury Department building, in front of the statue of General William Tecumse Sherman. It's a less conspicuous place around here.
“There you are.”
Anne welcomed winter. She wore sunglasses with large, light-colored eggs even in the late hours. After a light hug from each other, she asks winter.
“Everything okay after you left? ”
“Hmm... What a strange thing…. ”
Winter hesitated and told the story of the three soldiers. When Anne heard this, she crouched her torso and let out a breath. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Words that try to stop laughing and mumble. I didn't know what was so funny, but I liked the winter because she laughed.
“How was Ann's day? ”
“I'd say it was fine, but I was actually busy stopping the Waco disasters in the second and third places. ”
“If the Waco disaster……. Right, the fraternity and the FBI collided. ”
“That's right, even though ATF got there first. ”
I've heard a lot about winter because it was a famous event and it was printed as an intellectual correction. It is a tragedy that more than 100 Christian fanatics, called the Star of David, died after they confronted the security authorities for decades. The place of engagement was near Waco, Texas, so it was named.
“I remember hearing that the responsibility wasn't clear. ”
Anne accepted at the end of winter.
“It was David's star who refused to execute the warrant that first provided the primary cause, but it is true that there are many unclear points about his progress since then. I lost my field record, and there's a conspiracy theory that the DEA purposely wiped it out. Many criticized the authorities for being too aggressive. It was only the anti-federalists who were excited. ”
“Trying to prevent that disaster from happening again.... ”
“It means that they are not only directly involved in the rebellion, but also the frosts of other cult organizations, religious militias. The militia and the militia are engaged, and there are even hot-headed soldiers and policemen here, so there's a lot of overpressure. The problem is that the Southern mood, which has changed dramatically with rebellion, with mutants, and most of all with necrotoxin, has been pushing for hyper-pressure."
Instead of Anne speaking, she looked up at the starry night. As she blurted her white breath, she lowered her gaze and smiled bitterly.
“I'm done talking about work. It's Christmas Eve. ”
It's hard to be together tomorrow, just for Eve. It was because winter had to attend the White House banquet after the medal ceremony and the troops' own events. I am not free in winter, in Anne or on Christmas. Of course, Anne will be much tougher than most winters.
They crossed their arms and walked along a secluded promenade and lawn. I wore sunglasses even in winter, and sometimes the citizens I met passed by without paying attention. As the Christmas tree in Oval Square approached, Anne even called out to Carol who sounded faint.
Her phone vibrates. Anne frowned slightly, but when she saw the liquid, she changed her face.
“Wait, I think I need to take this call. ”
After seeking understanding, she pushes the call button a few steps away.
“Yes, Mom. What's going on?”
Since the senses were senses, winter could hear Ann leaking out of her eardrums. I was also curious. Anne's mother was wondering if she could come home tomorrow. Anne smiles sorry.
“I'm sorry, but that's going to be difficult. I'm working tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. ”
How can you say that tomorrow is Eve? Frank's third was asking about you a lot. Henry, from high school, remember? I was hoping I'd see you again in a long time.
Anne watched the winter with a look on her face.
“Mom, I don't care about him. And I'm not alone right now. ”
"Huh? Is there a man you're seeing?
“Maybe.”
"What is the lack of confidence answer?
“That……. ”
"I'm anxious. You shouldn't have so many eyes on men.
“…… it's different this time. He's a really good guy. ”
I have heard that many times already. I told her the same number of times I'd never do it again.
Winter screams and starts laughing. Anne's neck ran high enough to see in the dark. I'm ashamed, so I can talk faster.
“Stop embarrassing me. I'm with him. ”
"Yes? What's your name? What are you doing all the way?"
Anne closes her eyes tight.
“I can't tell you yet. ”
Seeing that you can't speak, you must be some kind of secret agent. I've never seen a man hide so much.
“Please, Mom... ”
If you really are a good man, bring him home sometime. Your father and I have been buying shotguns since last year. Bad men are worse than zombies.
“I'm sorry, I have to go! I love you, Mom! ”
When Anne spoke like a rapid-fire and hung up unilaterally, winter caught fire. Anne asked with a nightmare face.
“Did you hear all that? ”
“Yes.”
“ ……. ”
Anne didn't speak for a while.