The Little Prince in the Ossuary

# Sunrise, or dusk (6)

As anticipated earlier, the day was set to a day when the moon would not rise. The mutants who would be trapped in the dark would face a disadvantage against a joint task force that would actively use infrared lighting.

Moreover, a few days ago, a little snowfall caused me to brake against the systematic fires of cunning things. Environments where wildfires are unlikely to grow. But once the forest started to burn, it emitted a much darker smoke than before. The dry clouds formed on the ground spread over a wider range in the cold wind, making it difficult to determine what was underneath by satellite observation and aerial surveillance alone.

However, since the firepower of the armored troops is so strong, it is not a big concern. As long as there was also a large shift in the concealed variant population, it would take some time to accurately perceive this intent and entity.

At this point, the obvious anxiety was one of the coal bases that was polite. I couldn't guarantee my success until I saw what was inside.

The afternoon waiting for entry was surprisingly relaxed. Equipment is pre-loaded and only needs to be boarded on time. No more meetings were meaningless unless changes were communicated. It was natural to have been prepared a few days ago because the weather conditions could have pushed us forward. The soldiers rather hoped the wait would be over soon.

Winter filled this margin in a call with Anne. The quality of video calls was generally good, with the exception of the unavoidable delay in transmission and reception due to distance.

‘I feel a little sorry for others……. ’

Not everyone can make video calls for hours like this. As a senior commander in the winter, they were given laptops with network access, but most of the soldiers had to line up in front of a limited handset. Fort Roberts had similar circumstances. There should be a long line in front of the military office by now.

But I can't help it.

Winter has decided to close its eyes and enjoy its privileges.

Anne even took the time to postpone her work.

“Is the next deputy director okay with that? ”

When winter came as a joke, Anne in the monitor shrugged.

Whatever. I'm not even officially nominated yet. Honestly, you don't feel like you're getting promoted too fast.

“You know, like Edgar Hoover, who's the director of 29 years old. ”

At the end of winter, Anne shed snow with her disappearance.

Why do you compare with such a person?

The first director of the FBI, Edgar Hoover, was a hero in the war against the first criminals, but on the other hand, an incarnation of a lust for power that did not obstruct the means and means for his own benefit. So about half of that reputation is stained for misappropriation.

In addition.

Ann adds emphasis.

Deputy Director will make it more difficult to spend time privately. I'm not happy about that.

But there will be no denying it. It's because Anne has her own reputation. He has received a commendation for his work in San Francisco, contributed to the coup's defeat, and has since been recognized as one of the most trustworthy people in the country. Low public awareness, but no practitioner knows her.

‘There is also an informal relationship with me. ’

The selection of the deputy director, of course, involves political calculations. In other words, Anne is a talent with proven abilities and loyalty, and in the near future she will be useful as a foreign face for the bureau of investigation.

“I hate it when I hear it. And taking responsibility is not just a good thing to say. ”

Winter, when he said this, he also had concerns about his command as a commander. Seeing the winter nod, Anne sighed exaggerated.

Likewise, right? It's an honorable thing, but it's still a bit... I like that I can be a bigger force for you.

And she shakes her head.

“No, I'll leave the troublesome part out of it. ”

The topic changed naturally. Anne said the video from Winter was very good. Washington, where she was, was as white as last year, but Ishigaki Island did not drop below 10 degrees on the coldest day of January. Winter, when she wanted to share the landscape of South Korea with her lover, talked to the camera as she walked along the waves of white sand. Like Anne next to him. She must have smiled at the moment when she heard the warm words in the long take.

As the call grew longer, there were moments when the flow broke intermittently, but it didn't really matter because it was good just to see each other's faces.

Winter consciously avoided mentioning operations. It was the same with Anne. The appearance was natural, but in winter she felt anxious to hide. The look of trying not to burden the winter was very, very lovely.

Meanwhile, an indoor broadcast is streaming from the speakers in the private room ceiling calling out to the commanders. Winter was a little stiff, and she pretended not to see Anne's face.

“It's already time. ”

Chug. I open the clock to the front of the webcam. Anne, who saw her picture inside the lid, picked it up and released it.

"That watch, you wear it well. I heard that expensive watches don't discriminate.

“I used to have it, but I don't anymore. I have no intention of selling what I received as a gift to anyone. It means something to me. ”

It was a gift from Commander Sierra Leone, not anyone else. Winter will remember her.

“I'm afraid I'm going to have to get up. We can't keep everyone waiting. ”

Th-that's right.

Anne replied with a very gentle voice.

I look forward to it, my champion.

Winter smiled.

The final briefing that followed was more of a routine reconfirm of commitment than a briefing. Air Force Colonel Brusilov looks curious after the winter.

“You look good. Did something happen to you? ”

The winter, which was still locked in Anne's joy, was the only time I heard this. Caphraov saw this, he said.

“You must have been on the phone with your boyfriend a while ago. ”

“ ……. ”

I didn't have anything to say because it was so accurate. With a slightly shy winter reaction, the Complainant was convinced of his guess, and this time he showed a worthless expression.

“You will think of my advice someday……. ”

“ ……. ”

Winter just smiled once.

After finishing dinner a little early, Roger sent word to the rest of the troops on the domestic broadcast.

You don't have to come and ask for anything more.

Words that continue to leave a space.

We have been so faithful. And more than that. I am confident that no one will be better suited for this mission, successful or unsuccessful. So all we have to do is do our best with the capabilities that we have cultivated. Our best will soon be the best of humanity. There will be a glorious victory at the end of that fight. In the history to continue therefrom, our friends and family and lovers will live tomorrow without fear.

The commander pleaded resolutely.

Let's end the Apocalypse with our hands.

It was a short encouragement that matched the nature of the person who hated waste.

The Independence Battalion finished boarding the transport at 6: 30 p.m. Given the cruise speed, it would take about four hours to get above the operational area, but it would actually be a longer flight. It was because he only counted 15 aircraft assigned to the Independence fleet. If you join other troops here, the total will exceed three places.

With a transport fleet of this size, it is possible to stimulate a wide range of variants, no matter how high altitude they fly. To reduce the noise, it was wise to fly at different routes and speeds to match the arrival time.

Therefore, the actual drop time would be before and after midnight.

Another wait after waiting created a heavy silence.

The aircraft occasionally vibrates lightly. It's not dangerous. A commander's armored car, with a parachute the size of which it is a burden, is firmly tied to the rails on the floor. Winter wondered about the view of the windy sky, but it was hard to see the stars above the clouds since there were no windows coming out.

Ops Officer Foster asked.

“Sir, did you sleep well last night? ”

Winter nodded naturally. You have to give the impression that you don't worry much.

“Of course. What about the captain? ”

The poster smiles bitterly.

“A little excited, but no problem. ”

Winter nods again. It's been a long winter since I've forgotten the true meaning of sleep. Winter would have been a little sleepy too, if it had been possible to sleep like before. Or you had a nightmare where your worries came true. Winter suddenly made me feel like I had a nightmare. The reason was unclear. It was a passing sensation.

The captain was static with words that were breaking off. Winter always seemed like a good fit. Silence in this situation is also burdensome to him who shows great looks as a regular soldier.

‘Or maybe he's conscious of his soldiers. ’

If Major Singh were here, he would have made things better here. However, he was now on board with half of the Grand Chamberlain. It was a measure to maintain unit function in the event of one incident.

It was a choking but boring time.

Piiic

The buzzer cries. The pilot calls the cargo bay and informs you that it was 30 minutes before descent. Soldiers wore oxygen masks on time without further instructions. Winter also wore a mask and took a deep breath of oxygen. The oxygen gauge slowly decreased.

Shortly after, the buzzer cries once more, and the red light lights flash. As the pressure in the aircraft decreases, the ears start to go deaf. Winter boarded the commander's armored car with the chief of staff. And I counted the candles in my hand, holding the watch as a habit.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Hiccup!

The armored car is slipping. The crew is pushing the next generation out. Gravity disappears after inertia. It was a sensation that made my nerves numb after several experiences. The chiefs couldn't have been better than winter, and they felt shortness of breath.

About a minute later, you hear a small explosion above the glove compartment. The sound of a parachute unfolding. Immediately, violent gravity will strike down all passengers. After a lot of shaking, winter asked like a joke.

“Nobody chewed their tongue, right? ”

Captain Evans is looking good. Weak from intoxication, he opens his mouth at the first drop and breathes and bites his tongue very loudly. The bloodshed frightens the other chieftains.

Soon, the armored car rang heavily.

“Your current location is……. You've come down quite accurately. ”

The winter, which checked the coordinates on the map, was satisfied with a successful start. It was one of the worst possibilities of an entire troop being scattered by a storm during the descent. The other steps of the generation did not fall outside the existing error range.

By the time the descent was complete, each squadron had assembled and moved on its own. Because I practiced so much in advance, winter didn't need to give me any instructions right away. None of the soldiers are familiar with the surrounding terrain and operational targets. However, I only received a follow-up report on whether there was nothing wrong with each step. The less work a commander does, the better.

A low output radio came in from the quartz. It was a message to clear the area by unloading troops as planned. Noise is noisy, but it is better to land battles to minimize unarmed combat. Winter sent a reply telling us to proceed. By keeping the vehicle close and securing the cover, the search party plans to build a defensive line while investigating the ammo base.

Winter himself wore a mask and came out of the armored car. It was conscious of Anthrax Rosie, an anthrax resistant variant. The particular variant was not observed for long in the Tibetan plateau, but its anthrax properties prevented it from wearing a dorsal surface.

A strange soil crumbles beneath your feet.

You've finally stepped on the zero ground.