The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# High winds (9)

Mutants have long learned the concept of trenches. This was a cause of reducing the efficiency of air strikes along with the mountainous topography of the Central America region, and making each high altitude occupation difficult.

So winter created a crisis for the Independence.

From the cunning creature's point of view, the best way to stop the bolt of steel was to shield the human army. Once you stick together, you won't be bombed. The frequency of air strikes drops even if you approach only a few hundred meters. Danger Close, i.e. the possibility to catch up to allies. Sometimes one misstep determines the fate of the entire unit. The crack in the bomb fell and the gaps in the firepower swept the plague's army away.

Therefore, the Independence Battalion that stopped in front of the collapsed bridge would have been a very attractive target for Trickster to see. The crooked terrain also makes it easy to reduce the range of combat.

In addition, there was also a need to obtain information.

‘We need to understand the characteristics of things coming down from high places. ’

Winter claimed, and the Air Force commander was a rebellious Trickster's behavior pattern. They belong to a mutant commander. It's also their role to learn and spread new information. It was a reason I was confident I could get it out of the nest.

The result was now.

The rising air force unilaterally slaughtered a group of mutants out of the trenches. The basic tactic of the variants is a gathering at the attack site after deployment. This method was aimed at minimizing the damage caused by artillery fire and air raids, but the attack from behind must be weak.

The end of the mutants that could not pierce the path in either direction and clumped precisely to a predetermined location was a fierce two-foot induction bomb (JDAM) in the center. GPS receivers on top of air bombs are relatively free from the effects of interference. Why interference is hidden from the bomb fuselage. Even the inertia guides here were in parallel, so it was not a bad idea, but a violence that cannot be missed.

The noise killed all the other sounds, and the bright frenzy of the black night vision was mixed up.

Tsk, tsk.

Trickster's scream paralyzed multiple frequencies over several seconds. When it was over, Winter checked with the communications officer on the situation.

“What about interference over here? ”

Captain Evans nods.

“Fortunately, it worked just in time. If there is a Silent One within the footprint, there will be a lot of problems by now. ”

The transmission triggered by the Trickster at the moment of death contains a large amount of information. It is to pass on the predicament of death to another nearby ally, especially one who is silent.

Bondi was merely a powerful hypothesis, but it was confirmed by Huangbo Esther. Of course, it wasn't an official announcement. Because the existence of the girl who became a monster is still a secret. Winter was following Esther's call to herself.

The only response here is to disrupt the transmission at the time of Trickster's death. In practice, it was difficult to write, but this time the situation was so accurate that the timing could be adjusted.

This led to the fact that the armored man's identity remained a little more secret.

A new radio has come in through a channel that has been cleared out of noise.

“Sir, this is Colonel Davidov. ”

According to Evans, winter extends its hand.

“Give it to me. ”

Winter communed with the commander of the Air Force.

“It's me.”

"Oh, Colonel. That was a good fight. You're sticking to the plan.

“It was possible because of the 331st regiment. Thank you, Vassili Petrovich. ”

"Humble.

Colonel Davidov was one of the first to change his attitude after the promotion to Cole Rogers.

After a suitable official arrives, Colonel Davidov says what he needs to know.

"We will strike this nest. It's no big deal. I don't think I need to go back to my hometown.

He wants a criminal record. The nest, which was abandoned by the main group, was likely to be left with only a few sub-electric variants. People who haven't grown up yet, or who aren't fit for battle like Humpbacks from the start. As a live cannonball, there may be a stockpile of ladlers, but that's no threat to the colonel at all. You can't fly on your own without the help of other mutants.

The winter I was thinking about for a moment agreed with me with a clue.

“I don't mind, but if you find any oysters...”

I know. Then we call for bomb support.

The sea discussed in advance. Variants were recently learning the concept of excavation. It is still a primitive attempt, but if you leave it alone, it is likely to be very annoying in the future. So the military authorities were trying to frustrate the mutants early.

The method is simple: sparking strong vibrations with intermittent bombings in every suspicious area. The trenches that wouldn't even be supported will collapse in the margins of the explosion. Mutants will not insist on useless efforts for long.

The problem is not requesting air support even when it is necessary. To make the nest cleaning Orloth's only Air Force criminal record. Nevertheless, since the Independents had descended ahead of them and played a more dangerous role, they might consider their alliance to be balanced to some extent.

‘It's good to see you before.... ’

There is no reason to get tangled up in winter. But it wasn't Colonel Davidov. Small air force, large country face and profit at stake. Given its heavy shoulders, it was hard to see simply selfishness, but I was afraid of unnecessary loss of life. Especially since the colonel is so dry.

However, pointing out that would be unpleasant.

Winter simply said:

“Well, I look forward to it. ”

Thank you.You 're blocking the way.

After the transmission, it took about 20 minutes for the Air Force regiment to rejoin. There was no way to determine whether a loss had occurred.

“Let's go.”

The whole formation begins to move on the signals from winter. This time it was the Independence. It was easy to cross the river when the bridge was cut off. All vehicles owned by the fleet have underwater capabilities. If the waves aren't high, you can navigate the seas. It's like a thousand mountains flowing.

When I saw the name of the lecture on the map, I considered winter to be sophisticated.

‘Rio Salinas. The Salinas River.’

It was not surprising, but it was a moment when the United States was a country of immigrants. I wonder, how do Latino immigrants react to the Kramer administration's plan to devote the southern half of Mexico to Russia? And if they resist, Kramer will react to it.

The road down to the southeast along the road was long and hard. There were many falls like roads through rough mountains and plateaus, and this place was also advantageous for a group of mutants to ambush. It was completely reassuring just by flying an unmanned aircraft.

In the end, every time I passed a section like that, I had to land foot soldiers on both sides of the road to secure them, but I couldn't do it quickly because I was wary of the whippers.

Fortunately, the attacks of the mutants were rare. Occasionally, I have spotted some scouts from afar, but that didn't lead to a full-scale attack.

Operation Officer Foster was suspicious of the heavy silence that fell on the night of the mountain.

“Strange. I thought I'd have to fight a few more of the same battles before I got to Oaxaca." It's so quiet that it's offensive. ”

Mmm-hmm. Major Sing, who is tapping his forearm with his fingers, gives a new opinion.

“Could it be the interference we used on our side? ”

“What do you mean? ”

“Since we haven't received the information of the deceased Trickster properly, we must be completely unknown from a silent standpoint. If we went to the war zone after we left, what would he think? ”

“You don't know your enemy, so you're taking care of yourself. ”

“Yes. You should be careful. ”

Although optimistic, it was a reasonable guess in winter. This area is like a backyard for mutants. In such a place, a large armored unit appeared without any sign of intrusion from the outside. The probability of seeing infinite orbital traces and unilateral slaughter was enough.

Captain Foster didn't make a grumpy face.

“I wish I could, but I'm afraid they're up to something. ”

Winter leans in.

“What if there's another plot? ”

“It just feels that way. The troops who were stationed at the airport before the Rangers were wiped out overnight. At the time of the briefing, I was frankly a little creepy. ”

“…… well, it's not the time to be nervous. ”

Winter also cared about the lining. There is nothing yet known about how the mutants penetrated the perimeter defense line. The scene of the encounter the Ranger found was like a scene from a mysterious horror movie.

However, no further warfare occurred until the anxiety had passed through the most dangerous areas of the southern plateau.

Security footage from the reconnaissance drone shows dam and reservoir. It was Lake Mathias the Pilgrim. Simply cross the Negro River, which flows below, to reach the turning point of the progress path.

After contacting the Russian Air Force 217 regiment on another road at the intersection ahead, they were less likely to be exposed to a surprise large-scale attack on the way back to Namhaeng. The area was an assessment of artillery stationed at the airport because it constantly turned the lightning upside down over the weeks. The efficiency of the artillery surpassed the air raid. How do I excrete each ridge without retreating?

At least in that range, it is difficult to leave a Node of Variants. Mutants are responding in a series of intercepts with American troops attempting to enter the mountains, confined to deeper rugged areas.

One such nest was trampled by the Independent and Air Force 331.

Evans reported.

Sir, we have a beacon of 217 regiment. 11Alpha approaching. ”

Winter also watched the flashing lights through the monitor. I also see squadron 1 of Alpha squadrons moving in that direction. It was an agreed procedure to completely eliminate the interference of the Trickster and was also a practice for zero ground vacuum. They're after a full-scale ambush here. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so stubborn at night. It was a way to minimize visibility and the noise in the sky at the same time.

A moment later, Evans is relieved.

“We have contact. The 217th regiment has arrived safely." ”

Murray, the spider with the fists burning.

Winter stares at him.

“It's not over until it's over. You know?”

It's from Brock Hunt of Homeland Security, the legendary catcher of the New York Yankees.

“Let's keep it up to the end. We'll be attacked if we're careless. ”

“Hmmm, yes. ”

Murray looks nice.

The Independence and 331 regiments in the south and 217 regiments in the slightly north confirmed each other's existence, but did not join them immediately. The armored matrix is still long. Once again on the road to Oaxaca's center, it would be better to join the branch point for a shrewd response. The distance between each other is only up to 6 kilometers. If there was a group of mutants interfering, it was enough to attack from both sides.

‘We also need a margin for maneuvers. ’

Given the strength of the mechanized unit, it is essential to have enough space. There was a moderate opening between the 1350th and 190th routes used by the Air Force to the north by the Independents. If we go down this way, we'll have to climb a bit, but there were plenty of decent maneuvers, since it's still near the city. Farm plots made along slopes are suitable for starting armored vehicles.

So far, I thought of winter.

‘Am I doing well? ’

Although he quickly gained theories from the increasing tactical insights he had learned, he had never been in command of a large force before, and there were occasionally moments when he was less certain.

Chief of Staff for Major Sing is at ease at his side. Expect to be braked when you leave.

Dawn comes. My son-in-law starts to light up a little while it rains. The landscape of the degraded municipality in the image that UAVs transmit becomes even clearer.

Major Singh expressed his condolences.

“There's nothing left. I heard that the city itself is a cultural heritage.... ”

While the heritage fortune would only apply to old urban centers, the picturesque ruins of the Apocalypse evoked a peculiar impression.

It wasn't the plague that destroyed Oaxaca so thoroughly.

Prior to securing the airport, the U.S. military deployed multiple carpet bombings on the city. And so do other cities in Mexico. In the mainland, there was no reason to refrain from bombing the city because of people, property damage, polls from migrants who had voting rights, and difficulties in restoring business. At least that was Kramer's policy. The chances of survivors remaining there are pointless, he said.

However, the extent of industrial complexes or infrastructure that will be directly in the interests of the United States has been exceptionally preserved.

Border towns that were secured during the Boar Hunt operation remain relatively intact. It was because the mutants who rushed to conserve the population left only a few behind as a matter of time.

At 8: 13 a.m., all forces participating in the operation finally joined the branch point north of Oaxaca.

Further south from that, winter saw a statue left in the middle of the ruins. It was the statue of Benito Juarez, the only indio president in old Mexico. The unmanned high-resolution camera captured the text clearly below the statue.

The information officer, who had more troops, more open vision and less tension, murmured puzzledly.

“El respeto al derecho……. Well, I can't read. What does it mean?"

There were no Spanish speakers among the staff. That's why I read Oaxaca. But winter knew what it meant.

“That's a habit I know of." Respect for the rights of others means peace. ”

One person I know is a short relationship in the past.

The statue of the President had many scratches with splinters on it. It was as if a wounded president was looking around the fucking ruins.