The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# High winds (7)

The next day, the governor of Colorado arrived earlier than promised.

“Don't get me wrong. There can't be that many people who genuinely follow that kind of nonsense. She's just a total stranger. It must have made him an executive. It's a good word to use. ”

She means Winnie Mulder, the intruder from last night.

An organization called "The Behavior of American Citizens for Humanity" was created just three months ago. Since then, we've been rapidly scaling up, which is possible because of the huge donations that were made. ”

Winter chiseled under her chin and asked.

“Who pays for that money? Several asylum officials? ”

“Haha. You're sharp. ”

The governor praised the winter senses, but it was not such a difficult deduction. I've heard from Muldro. Who would be harmed by policies aimed at ignoring the territorial sovereignty before the plague?

“I tried to cover my tracks, but it's not enough to fool people like us. ”

At the governor's word, winter had its fair share of questions.

“Then why don't we dig it up and find out? ”

“ ……. ”

If a civil society group, depending on the breath of a foreign country, is known to have hampered military training, its lifespan ends that day. You won't be able to try the same way again. The heat of the verification will be hot for a while as well as other groups. Will they not be doubted just by protesting similar protests? It's only natural that you should stay awake unless you're a frisky rigid group.

But governor George F. Chappie looks strangely embarrassed and is silent. Winter, which was counting behind the silence, soon came to a simple conclusion. The cynical governor's silence on the protest is because the same side is involved in some way.

“Looks like someone's been given some money they shouldn't have. ”

“Haha.”

The Governor's laugh is longer than before. Even though the lobby itself is legitimate, it is illegal to accept foreign funds for matters of interest in the United States. Money you shouldn't literally accept.

The governor defended the party in an uncomfortable manner.

“I hate to be a typical politician in front of someone like you, but I have to say this. There were only a few who had a conscience. It's just that we don't have enough of our party masonry, so we can't throw away even a few of them. and”

“And the Republicans have back-payments, too? ”

“Hahaha. This is nice. ”

Needless to think about it, Democrats are opposition parties and Republicans are opposition parties. Even if winter itself was an asylum seeking more attention to the Republicans. In addition, if Republicans were not also involved, this case was a very good billy for them to attack Democrats.

‘It should be on the news by now. ’

The path to information on an unpublished policy is also better suited to Republicans than Democrats.

The governor, who was ashamed, replied.

“Anyway, don't worry too much about the protesters still out there. They're mostly mercenaries who've only paid for it. If you get an employer who wants to give you more money, you'll start shouting the opposite slogan. ”

“I see what you mean. ”

Winter nods.

“I believe this has nothing to do with Democrats. Later on, if there's malicious news or other contact from the Republicans, let's say so. Rest assured that I will never publicly condemn or do anything about this. ”

It was a promise that I would not be involved in politics, whether to settle it quietly or to stir up chaos.

Huh. After shaking his head, Governor Chappie asked me a question.

“Did someone warn you first? ”

“No, I just don't think there's any other reason for the governor to come. Giving a message would be enough by phone, but it was a clue that you came all the way here while you were busy. Rather than just hearing voices, it would be better for me to believe that I can explain the lining face-to-face. ”

“…… Commander, you're looking forward to the future. ”

“I think it's fundamental. ”

“The basics are the basics, but not the basics of ordinary people. ”

I hear bells ringing. Smells delicious. The outdoor table where winter and the governor were sitting was owned by a homemade pie house. Owners and employees were delighted that the guest was a midwinter commander and governor. When the conversation naturally broke, a waiter flew in food.

“I got the pizza and pie you ordered. Grilled ribs, buffalo wings, and veggie salad are on the way. ”

For her to show more than a sales smile, the governor placed an additional order.

“Bring me a bottle of Catherine Peach. ”

“I understand.”

“Catherine Peach Fashion? ”

In the question of winter, the governor raised his thumb.

“A wine that was purely made out of peaches. down in Port Collins. Don't be afraid to ask me what I'm drinking this morning. because in the background of a photograph like this, you have to include local specialties. It's a good thing you don't know that much. because those fewer people will feel more intimate. Hey, take a good look at the sign at the store. ”

The last word is for the chief of staff. The Chief of Staff is a few steps away and waiting with the photo machine. I played a vigilant role in being aware of who doesn't eavesdrop.

He was worried.

“But I think you're eating too much. ”

“When the table is full, my image will look positive. ”

“You eat everything without leaving anything behind. You know, my waistline is growing every day. Her blood cholesterol levels are too high. What would you do if your next election had a problem with your medical exam? ”

In response to the chief of staff's complaint, the governor naturally replied.

“It would be a shame to throw away the food you ordered. It's not a courtesy to the creator. And a Colorado man should eat a six-inch pizza by default. ”

“Isn't that more of a beast standard than a man standard? ”

“Well, that's what you'd think. Do you want to work for people or under animals? ”

The chief of staff opens his chest and replies confidently.

“It doesn't matter which way. It's my job to make them human, even if they're animals. ”

“... You're making me speechless. ”

The Governor mutters to himself, saying that the villagers like their big size.

Winter laughed lightly and added a slice of pizza to the plate. The governor also smiled satisfactorily.

“One commander told me there was no other reason for me to come here, but there was a little bit of self-interest in actually wanting to eat this pizza. I had a crush on him at the beginning of my first period. It's hard to eat pizza anywhere else. It has a unique personality. ”

“That's why the crew loves it. It reminds me of what I ate in Korea. ”

“Oh, really? ”

“Yes, that's what I heard. ”

It's true. Pizza Huts are nearby, but Independence prefer this place with a lot of toppings. The relatively high price was not a disadvantage.

It was because of a story that did not apply to winter that he said so. Past Korea, which would have been reconstructed in "After the End of Days," was a country where winter was not well known.

“Perfume doesn't go away that easily. ”

The governor takes care of a piece by himself in a flash, and wipes his lips with a tissue.

“Commander, how valuable is 201 to you? ”

“Why do you ask that question? ”

“Yo, this is it. Have you ever not wanted to send them to zero ground? ”

What is he trying to say? The governor fixes the question when winter comes quietly.

“Have you ever thought about not going yourself? ”

“If so, would you help us? ”

“Let's help each other, in other words. ”

“ ……. ”

“There's a chance. There are forces within the Republicans who do not want to send you. I don't have the courage to publicly oppose the president's will, but if you're prepared to do it yourself, there's plenty of room for action. ”

Winter stopped eating. The Governor came here for some other reason, not for the delicious pizza, but for this. While I was thinking about it, new food came out and filled the table.

‘It would be in my best interest to do so. ’

We can put dissonance inside the Republicans. And since their justification and shield would be to use a commander more valuable in the middle of winter, winter will have no choice but to accumulate Kramer and gold. As opposed parties, it was inevitable to be close to Democrats.

To the governor pouring his drink, winter said,

“The risk is too high. ”

“I'm sure it is. You seem to hate the president. But.”

The governor flirted with the wine.

“Wouldn't it be better to risk your life at any cost? ”

“ ……. ”

“It's not just one commander, it's the fate of his men. I think it's worth considering as an alternative. ”

“I appreciate the offer, but no thanks. ”

Winter is touching the insurance and recorder in my pocket.

“Death is scarier than ever. I have someone to marry. ”

“Oh…. ”

“Still, I don't want to get out of the fight. ”

I don't know if I would have made the selfish decision again without spring questions.

Zero ground vacuum doesn't necessarily fail just because there is no winter. By the time the continental separation is complete, the United States of America will not collapse due to the chaotic crisis. In fact, I doubt the crisis will come.

So how about losing your reputation as a hero? What happens when you're politically challenged?

‘There must be a future with Anne beyond that. ’

Even if we give up a part of the winter that we were trying to defend against the earliest limitations, it is a normal life and human happiness that can be obtained from that life.

Winter was never God. I wasn't able to be. You never get tired of how hard it is to get to a destination you can't reach. That's why the heart that spring found is more special.

“I won't run away. ”

As promised, winter repeats decisively.

I had a feeling I should do this. There's no clear reason for this, but it's an oddly strong premonition. The compass in the chest is pointing in the direction. Winter was the season I wanted to show spring. I didn't want to end up asking me not to be hated, even if I had a heart.

The governor who stared at me resumed eating.

“Sadly, I'm satisfied. ”

“Satisfied?”

“It's a total disaster. ”

Winter felt a peculiar sensation in his words and attitudes.

“Don't worry. There's no need for a recorder. ”

“You noticed. ”

“Of course. This George ‘Raj Chaff’ Chappi has years of experience. You have nothing to be sorry about. Being cautious is good. Haha.”

After a four-year-old smile, he eats his share of food at an astonishing rate. Hiya! Winter is surprised to see him grinding a big, thick slice of pizza in just two breaths. He seemed to have become famous as a food fighter even if he wasn't the governor.

“Is there anything else I can do for you? ”

Winter, when she was about to shake her head immediately to the governor's question, she thought for a moment and decided to ask a favor.

“Can you invite the people I'm talking to later? ”

“Are they refugees? ”

“Yes.”

“Hm. That explains a lot. Okay, it's not that hard. ”

“Thank you."

“You're welcome. Just understand if I use the press for a bit of color. ”

It was about building a friendly image for winter. I promised winter it would be because it was nothing. The Governor liked that it was a good business.

Despite eliminating the plague in three western states, refugees had intense hallucinations about the eastern part of the old blockade. It's not a crowd. You've been dreaming of living in a safe zone your whole life.

If one of them were invited to Colorado as a winter favour, the parties would be delighted. Especially refugees from other nationalities. This was one way to clear the air between the alliance and the refugee zone. The only connection between refugees who have accumulated a lot of hatred for each other is winter. There was also an effect of vaccinating before the winter was a ceremony that favored only Korean people.

Anyway, we need to be prepared after the zero ground.