Chapter 100 – 9. Hyacinth (Complete)
I shook my body in the morning and fell asleep only at night.
It was deep in the morning when I woke up to the sudden ringing of the phone. Adele, who must have keen hearing, was fortunately sleeping soundly. It was because she had been tormented by me the whole day, not enough with the drugged drink.
“…….”
In the bedroom, where the heat of love affairs had cooled, there was a very lonely atmosphere for some reason. I turned over and covered Adele with the blanket and left the room with quiet steps. Unlike the bed, which was at least warm, I crossed the cool hallway to find the safe house phone.
Follow me!
The loud ringing sound was very annoying to my ears. Fortunately, the torrential rain that never stopped and the concerto of lightning buried it halfway, but I didn’t want to wake Adele at all, so I immediately picked up the receiver.
“It’s me.”
At this point, only one person knows that I am staying here. A secretive lieutenant colonel in the Army Intelligence Department, Hartmut Heinz, a gentleman called the man of Böblingen in the social world.
The house at number 909, 1st Avenue, Rosengart, was none other than the house he had given away. So, without much thought, I assumed that the voice over the receiver would be him. If it was a place that the strict Anton Feininger’s confidant had informed him that it was top-secret, at least he thought there would be no fear of security leaking.
「Jeongwoo ball.」
It was an illusion.
“…… !”
When I answered the phone call at dawn, what I heard was not Hartmut’s calm voice. It was the trembling voice of the woman I loved. It was hers that she swore to protect.
“Elizabeth?”
A pitiful voice pierced my heart through the noise. I guess he was crying.
「Excuse me for all this time.」
“Hello? Elizabeth, Elizabeth!”
With that word at the end, Elizabeth left. She could feel it distinctly, although she was wired. And the person responsible for distracting my mind with such dramatic effect soon took over her receiver and opened her mouth.
“Miss Mittemeyer is doing well.”
It was very bizarre that the voice was crushed like noise so that it could not be eavesdropped. But even so, I saw through to the fact that the owner of this hateful voice was Mrs. Shadow, and I managed to suppress my wrath and speak out in a calm tone.
“Shadow Madame…….”
“You challenged me.”
“Is it a challenge?”
“Is it okay?”
“It was a warning.”
“Well, it must be a difference in perspective.”
Scream! The flash of a thunderstorm that came just in time stimulated my nerves, which had been standing still. Suffering from passion enough to warp the body of the metal receiver, I gradually lost my composure.
“You know nothing.”
“It has been my life to take down the bastards who talked like that one by one.”
“It must have been thanks to the care of the heavenly gods. However, your blessing of mocking time and space is now over. As the wolf warned earlier, the authority is now going to be returned to its rightful owner and used.」
“A worthy owner?”
“The hero who saved the world, the man who defied the myth, and the descendant of the great warrior Siegfried Bernhard.”
“The lineage of the Bernhard dynasty has ended!”
“Unfortunately, I’m still left.”
The republican revolution in this country is not a story of the distant past. Furthermore, only three members of the royal family were alive before the chaos of the civil war. Excluding the Munterfering family, which belongs to the collateral, only three when counted only by the Bernhard dynasty.
“The late king and queen mother, whose names I do not even know, passed away around the time my father-in-law ascended the throne. Her mother-in-law, Queen Eleonore, both princesses died in childhood. By the time Beatrix’s witchcraft began to devour this country, there were only three members of the direct royal family alive.”
That was Alexander Bernhard, the now dethroned true king. It was Adalhedis Bernhard, first in the line of succession to the old throne and claimant to the throne of the current Bernhardt Republic. And finally, Victoria Bernhard, the wife who gave me everything and second in the line of succession.
“The father-in-law was found headless on the day the palace collapsed, and the executioner disappeared without even a rumor. The only thing left was his wife, who was able to avoid anger by not being there. That was the princess of the ruined country.”
Blood flowed. Fragments of metal pierced his palm. However, I couldn’t stop the pain with mere pain, so I shouted out loud.
“And even she is dead now!”
It wasn’t Beatrix Adler who killed Victoria. She was the woman murdered by none other than her husband. And although I turned away with various external pressures and rationalizations, I now know what killed her wife.
“And yet, do you assert that there are still descendants in this royal family?”
It was my weakness.
“If you do, you mean Adalhedis, the princess who was said to have disappeared with the palace catastrophe!”
I shot sharply and waited for my wife’s answer. He demanded that he put an end to the heinous deceit and reveal his true nature.
「Adalhedis sister is dead.」
And as if responding to my request, she spat out clearly in a slightly different voice.
“It was the same with Chechili.”
The noise that was laid to prevent eavesdropping was still there. But the woman’s voice, which had been calm and relaxed, was stricken with a certain passion, just like mine.
“My grandfather’s name was Ferdinand, and his grandmother’s name was Maria.”
Was it anger?
“You wouldn’t have known that, right?”
No, it was more like hatred.
“I’m talking proudly, but that’s all I told you.”
In the first place, Alexander Bernhard, the King of Calm, had only two daughters. Although he lost Queen Eleonore and devoted himself to cinnamon and frustrated the restoration of the kingdom, it is known that he did not leave any illegitimate children in particular.
“Mrs. Shadow.”
Not to mention, collaterals like Munterferring do not have the basis to assert themselves as orthodoxy.
“I warn you, you’ll have to look at what you’re talking about.”
Naturally, there is only one descendant of the royal family who can call Adal Hedis Bernhard her older sister.
“You are touching my back.”
“Did you put a knife through my heart?”
“Victoria Bernhard is dead.”
“I guess that’s what you want to believe.”
“Fuck the bullshit! My wife is dead! On that day at Partenope, with my own hands…… !”
I got angry because of the mess. He couldn’t get all the words out, his breath choking. And the shadow lady, who was pretending to be her dead wife, struck back as if she had been waiting.
“You killed him by sticking a knife in his back?”
Nausea arose. Something creeped up from within. I felt like I was going to be eaten by the past without even realizing it.
“Ouch, ooh…….”
I couldn’t help but vomit.
“I feel guilty for my appearance, but it seems.”
All I could say was karma. But there was no place to back down. Even if there was, it couldn’t be. The burden on these two shoulders was too heavy to be shaken and collapsed by a tragedy caused by the past.
“I have prepared a punishment suitable for you.”
It wasn’t the peace of this body that I had to lose every time I showed weakness. It was the pain and loss of those who believed in me and were with me.
“You are not Victoria…….”
So I calmed down.
“The girl I knew is dead…… !”
I grabbed my sore throat and set the receiver right. He continued to swallow the gastric juices that seemed to overflow at any moment. In the end, he controlled himself with a precarious composure and spoke while stealing silent tears.
“Then I swear. In return for daring to bring me out of this memory, I will gladly be the end of your life!”
“I swear, it’s been a long time since I heard that.”
“Wait. I’ll be picking up Elizabeth soon.”
“Then it’s fine. See you there, where you swore for the first time. Let’s send someone willing to meet you.”
A name that was added belatedly.
“…… Honey.”
Despite the phone call being cut off soon after.
* * *
The Renner Mansion, in the suburbs of Brullin.
“You idiot!”
Julich Renner scratched his ear with an indifferent expression. Perhaps it was because I hadn’t wiped off his blood in time, and the scabbed tip was very itchy. Even more itchy and irritating than that was Abbie Rolfe’s scolding, which never seemed to end.
Well, it is the tradition of their shooters that troublesome tasks are originally handled by high-ranking guys. Moreover, in the case of Rudolph, who was called together, he was a close friend of Rolfe. Even Amman’s lower ranks were not coldhearted enough to berate him next to a young fellow.
Thanks to that, I was the one who ended up using this murderous nagging.
“Do you have any thoughts? What time is the city! Even if you hide your toenails, it’s not enough, so you drag the crew out without my permission? Even having a brawl with that crazy bitch from Saxony? Where did you look like I was blind and deaf?”
“Sniff…….”
“Who is behind it? Was it that mysterious woman from the United States? I warned you not to get too close!”
“Father, your ears will fall off.”
“You! Do you think I’m kidding? Do you know where this is to teach as a father? I didn’t even know how to classify construction work like this, so I ended up paying this four months!”
How many hours has it already been? In terms of experience, it must have taken three more hours. Rolfe, who had bullied Jullich to the point where he was confused whether it was admonishment or punishment, growled. It was a spectacle that anyone who saw it would comment that it did not manage to wield violence.
In fact, it was after he had already been slapped dozens of times.
“The head of the General Guard is wide-eyed! Guy Heinrich! In fact, even the highest priority call-up order that can be issued from that guy’s line has been issued! This time, I wondered if a madman living somewhere turned the country upside down to the extent of a civil war, but the right-hand man of the leader of the royalist faction is doing things like this?”
“I’m sorry.”
“No more to say! Tell me who is behind this right now! Only then can we safely cut off what we need to cut and preserve our lives!”
“Yes?”
“It’s not too late now!”
“What do you mean?”
“Back! It must not have been a plan that came from your head!”
Yulihi tilted his head. It was quite a skill to raise the opponent with an innocent look.
“Saying Saxony!”
“I have a relatively open way of thinking compared to social prejudice, but I don’t think it’s a bit like flirting with street names.”
“This, this madman…… !”
With a jingle, Rolfe threw the glass he was holding over Yulihi’s shoulder. It was to cool off the anger, and I had been sipping from earlier.
“Yulich!”
In fact, the office of the former defense minister was a mess right now. It was because of his history of knocking over bookshelves in the study, smashing furniture, and throwing out ornaments. Because to stand out as a traitor in Bernhardt of the Republic was a path that could lead to extinction.
“Have you ever turned around? Are you going to completely destroy the family?”
Shards of broken glass flew in all directions. It was stuck in Julihi’s body, which had just returned from a fierce battle, and bounced.
“Answer me!”
However, the old magic bullet shooter did not blink an eye even with such a scar. He just felt bored with the nagging that he didn’t know how long it would last.
“Hmm…….”
Julich involuntarily let out a yawn. I knew it was an act that would make Rolfe angry, but drowsiness was a physiological phenomenon. There was nothing else I could do.
“Ego, sorry.”
“…… !”
Of course, what I added after that was unnecessary. But isn’t it boring to have a father who uses violence and abusive language all day long? If it wasn’t even teasing me like this, I’d be bored and go crazy.
Rolfe took a deep breath. He was ready to scold loudly as it was. And coincidentally, that was the moment.
Kknock, someone knocked on the door outside the office. He didn’t even say to come in, but he grabbed the doorknob and came inside. Considering the character of the monarchists, who regarded top-down as an iron rule, this was absolutely impossible.
“Rudolph, I haven’t asked you to come in yet!”
The visitor was Rudolph Royce. He was like an uncle to Julihi, and he was close to Rolfe to the point of being in a relationship in the past.
“Yulich? It’s the captain’s call.”
The old royalists, the so-called monarchist restorationists, are very strict in distinguishing public and private affairs. No matter how close they are, they never act recklessly when it comes to their mission. Still, Rudolph briskly ignored the leader I had once followed.
“Let’s start slowly.”
“Oh, I was waiting!”
“Are you the boss? Who are you talking about?”
At this moment, to the two of them, Rolfe was no longer a person to be concerned with. So, ironically, the monarchists had to endure humiliation as if they had become invisible. Watching my close friend who pretended not to listen despite my command, and my son who left without wanting to say goodbye to his wife and daughter.
“Then I’ll just say hello to my mother and brother and come back.”
“Come quickly.”
“How dare you say something simple! Neither of you move one step! This is an order!”
“Rolfe, this is my friend.”
“…… ?”
To make matters worse, Puck!
“Close your mouth.”
“…… !”
The friend I thought was on my side all my life even showed me a spicy fist.
“Then you can be beaten like a real dog.”
Fortunately, just in time, noise came from the radio Rudolph was wearing around his waist. Thanks to that, Rolfe, who was spared the trouble of being slapped on the left cheek, looked at his friend.
“Be a little more like a parent to your son.”
“Uh, what…….”
“Behave well in the future.”
Soon after, Rudolph with the walkie-talkie turned around while listening to the answer. Just like that, I went through the open door far away and proceeded to the end of the hallway. Answering the unknown captain, he slowly disappeared.
“…… No, really what?”
It was a truly embarrassing day.
* * *
Capital of the United States, Atlantis.
In the meeting room on the top floor of Ogakseong, the Ministry of National Defense building, distinguished guests gathered one after another. At the round table symbolizing equality, three people from outside occupied their seats, and the minister and vice minister were seated at a table with their backs against the wall but with chairs attached close to them, creating an atmosphere that was difficult to be easily approached.
“This is Leona Schultz, who will be presiding over today’s meeting.”
The members were all of different races, just like the nickname of the country of heterogeneous people. After all, the people of the United States do not discriminate on the basis of birth. It is only to judge an individual by a standard based on ability. It cannot be said that there is no side effect of such perception, but it is.
“Thank you to everyone who attended.”
And because of that, the three people sitting at the round table were able to occupy a seat each at such an important meeting, despite their status as exiles in other countries.
“What about Mrs. Shadow?”
The first thing that caught my eye was, of course, an elderly man. She was very thin and had eyes full of life, unlike her weak appearance. He who dared to wear a sword in Ogakseong was both a human and a wolf. He didn’t mean to be a prisoner. That’s what the public’s nickname meant.
“Looks like you have other business.”
“Is there anything more urgent than presiding over this event?”
Karl Wolf, the older brother of Erich, the man who dominated the era by reaching the tip of the sword.
“That’s very interesting, Miss Schultz.”
He was another wolf. He was a hungry wolf that was said to be seldom tamed. So instead of coercion, Leona Schulz opted for quiet silence, thus enveloping her entourage and calming her mood.
Dark skin, red eyes, and white hair combine to create a beautiful off-white color.
His charisma, as strong as his beauty, does not disappear. This is despite the fact that his limbs are amputated and he has to rely on something like a wheeled chair. Because the Orc woman here was none other than the disciple of that Führer, Beatrix Adler.
It was because he was the former head of the Iron Cross, a strong man called the Kwon Gakja.
“I’m sorry for the needless battle of nerves.”
“Mr. Hesse.”
“I have a question for you.”
After Carol and Leona, the last thing I noticed was a dwarf. Although he was short, his muscles were very strong, inappropriate for his age, and his sunken eyes and long white hair showed the weariness of his life.
“Tell me.”
Maximilian Hesse, a scholar called the greatest intellect of our time, added:
“I heard Mr. Baker is presiding over today’s meeting.”
“Is that so?”
“It did.”
“It seems that there was an insufficient part in the delivery process. Mr. Baker is currently leaving all authority to Mrs. Shadow and leaving for the battlefield. Also, as your wife also canceled the meeting due to other business, I will be hosting the meeting today.”
Jisung, who is known as an eccentric, rested his chin on his chin. I patted my beard and thought deeply. When he opened his mouth again, there was an uncomfortable silence.
“What if it’s a battlefield?”
“The Border of the Three Kingdoms.”
“Kalinin and Adler.”
“Yes, you are responding to them.”
“If so, what kind of mineral did you bring with you?”
Mineral! Some of the higher ranking ministers twitched their eyebrows or cleared their throats. The Republic of Bernhard has the Iron Cross, the Slavic Federation has Zvezda, and the Atlantic United States has Minerals.
Strong individuals are called by nicknames for substances that correspond to precious metals.
Daejeo A country’s core power is the law that you can gauge the level of its level once you stick to it. However, there was one group that luxury experts from all over the world did not hesitate to choose as the best, and that was minerals. It was the Minerals of the Atlantic United States.
It will have no choice but to be.
The woman who was the former head of the Iron Cross was also a member of it now. Furthermore, it was a group formed by filtering out only the strong among the exiles from Campania and Gaul, which Bernhard destroyed, and the defectors from Britannia who left their homeland after the humiliating declaration of neutrality.
“Peridot and phosphophyllite are performing.”
“It doesn’t look like an all-out war between the two of them.”
“If I had to express it, it would be close to an outpost.”
“Then what is the agenda for today?”
An astute person would have already guessed. Of those gathered in the Ogakseong conference room, the fact that the three of them, excluding the minister and the vice minister, are a kind of leadership.
Yes, a key position in a country is a position that requires patriotism. Even the United States, which, on principle, welcomes Amman immigrants, is not lax enough to put those who have fled for political reasons into these seats.
But who is Bella Baker?
The daughter of the Eternal Father of the United States. She is now their leader. A president comparable to that steel marshal or the great Führer. Contrary to the thoughts of the two leaders, who would be called opponents, Bella was already an absolute power who had long been consistent with public opinion inside and outside the party.
“There are two things on the agenda today.”
I would be lying if I said the process was easy. However, sometimes in a chaotic situation like this, the fact that you did it as a result is important. That’s why the young president was able to guarantee the identity of the exile here and use it as a cornerstone for the revival of his country.
“First, Your Excellency gave permission and your wife gave permission. I would like to recommend a new person for the position that has been vacant so far. The recommenders are Lapis Lazuli and all Minerals who did not attend this meeting.”
It is because there is a shadow wife recruited under such a background where minerals from the United States are said to be the best. It is because there is a person in power under him, a wolf that looks at the tip of the sword, and an intelligence that creates all things.
“All power.”
Maximilian immediately shut up. The Minerals of Atlantica are a group that has never been all together in one place. Even the name of the mineral is only for external use, so their identity is the top secret of the top secret.
Even the contact information was known to no one other than the president and the shadow wife of the secret line.
“…… Who is that?”
Carol, who had been observing the situation with her eyes closed and arms crossed, showed interest. His eyes wide open revealing an intense curiosity about the new powerhouse. Heck, I, who belong to minerals right now, don’t know the contact information of only a couple of ministers and vice ministers of the United States.
If that’s the case, I couldn’t help but wonder that he was a promising prospect who had his skills verified by contacting everyone except me and Maximilian.
“Let’s meet in person.”
There is nothing better than seeing it in person to satisfy your curiosity. Leona glanced at the man who had been standing by her entrance the whole time. He who immediately grabbed the doorknob at that quiet yet heavy signal was Douglas Moore from the Ministry of Justice.
“Loan?”
“Yes.”
Moor then opened the locked door. Soon the woman waiting outside her appeared, and she went inside. Dressed in a black suit like her mourning dress, she was very tall and tall. She was also a dream horse with impressive horns unique to her demon tribe.
“Everyone, let me introduce you.”
A history of having been imprisoned as an impure element of an enemy country.
Skills as a swordsman personally trained by a lofty wolf.
Above all, the potential to reach a still higher level.
“This is Miss Mittemeyer.”
Elisabeth Mi Te Year, who entered with a neat dress and clean movements, came to her round table and stood. In this place where the minister and vice minister were sitting in a crowd like a crowd, she opened her mouth, marveling at seeing a dreamer like me, even if not pureblood.
“My name is Elisabeth Mittemeyer.”
“Miss Me Teyear, have you considered her wife’s proposal?”
“Yes.”
As if the solemn atmosphere was a little off, she covered her face and scratched her cheek before replying. His demeanor was not at all trustworthy, but at least the youthful spirit in his pupils and that spirit that could be felt from the outside were genuine.
“It was you, Elizabeth.”
“Carl Wolf, you’re still alive.”
“They say there is no end to bad luck encounters.”
Carol shrugged her shoulders. Having once belonged to the same knights, they knew each other’s skills very well.
“I agree with the recruitment. As a kid, as the years passed, she came to have quite usable eyes.”
The wolf agreed to the proposal without hesitation. It was very good news for those who wanted to recruit. While even the most obscure man in this place maintained that attitude, no one dared to rebel.
“Asylum is irreversible.”
“I know.”
Leona repeatedly confirmed her intentions.
“Then I ask again, can you really join us?”
Only then did Elizabeth finally answer without hesitation.
“I believe in what you promised, madam.”
“What do you mean?”
“I will take part in your return home.”
The minerals of the United States are so secret that even the nicknames of its members are not properly known. The least famous ones are Leona Schultz called Lapis Lazuli, Carl Wolf called Obsidian, and Maximilian Hesse called Moonstone.
“As you can see, she is determined, gentlemen.”
But from today, there is one more fact that I can be sure of.
“Then I’d like to hold a vote for and against the recommendation.”
It is the existence of newly appeared jewels.
“He who opposes, raise your hand.”
Finally, the core forces of the United States began to emerge.
* * *
Somewhere on the eastern front.
Superpower Bernhard’s territorial expansion knows no bounds. Therefore, among the vast territory of the Commonwealth, the area bordering it was sometimes mercilessly trampled and trampled on, and the ocean also contributed to the formation of a deformed space like this one.
The Blood Triangle, the so-called border area of the Three Kingdoms.
On this land where countless blood was spilled, elite soldiers from three countries, thoroughly armed, stand guard today. In the current international situation, the symbol that consolidated the three-way war between Bernhard, Slavs, and Atlantic is a powder keg just before an explosion.
So, inside the border of Bernhard’s territory. The omnipotent queen with flowing red hair appeared from afar. Her attire was the uniform of the Supreme Leader of the SS, and her hands were tucked into her trouser pockets, implying indescribable charisma.
“His Excellency is moving.”
“All sentries, go on maximum alert.”
“Please keep in mind that each and every one of your actions has a ripple effect that can lead to war.”
In the two-way communication, the executives with command authority each added a word. I wouldn’t have been able to relax even if it was a normal inspection, but it was understandable that the commander-in-chief suddenly appeared with two members of the Iron Cross under my direct command.
Venus and Axiom.
While emphasizing their individuality, they covered their faces with restrained masks and covered their human emotions with jet-black SS uniforms, and two loyal dogs followed their owner. They played the role of the queen’s folding screen standing on the borderline in the border area, paying attention to being able to respond to any situation with their own organs.
“Are you here?”
The triangular eyes never meet. It just intersects in the center. So, the steel marshal, who gently turned his head to the side, looked at the great Führer. Amidst the wrinkled forehead and long beard, the shapely eyes showed off my presence.
“Kalinin.”
On the inside of the Slavic territorial border. Kyiv Kalinin smiled quietly, holding a stylish cane horizontally with his back hand. Just like the president of an enemy country, who deserves the expression “Competitor,” I came to the seat with two of my own students.
Zvezda Dva, Zvezda Shim.
Just like the typical image that comes to mind when hearing the word wizard, they clad in white robes and fiercely guarded the marshal here. As you can guess from the name, Dva, who is second in rank, was opening an ancient forbidden magic book, and Shim was wearing a glove with a battle magic circle on it.
“I was caught off guard in Cherniysk.”
“Were you caught off guard?”
“It will be a little different this time.”
“You still don’t know my fraction.”
The two Transcendentalists engaged in a small war of nerves. Of course, the Blood Triangle originated in the United States, as can be seen from the language that gave it its name. There was one more axis besides Bernhard and Slav in the border area of the Three Kingdoms, so a woman who suddenly appeared in the distorted space eventually intervened between the two.
“Miss Adler, Mr Kyiv.”
Inside the boundaries of the Atlantic side of the territory. The democratic president, who showed off his dazzling beauty in his youth, stepped forward. Unlike the other three, he revealed himself in a light suit, as if he was trying to publicize the honor that the people had truly honored him.
President of the United States, Bella Baker!
Under his command were two men and women with jewels on the backs of their hands and on their foreheads. Peridot and phosphophyllite. The brilliant ore representing the United States hinted at my spirit and prepared for it just in case. They did not forget to hide their identities with cognitive impairment magic.
“It’s been intense.”
“Where were we going to say hello like that?”
“Okay, let’s come. Anyway, it seems that the President is not very friendly.”
“Well, it’s new.”
It was nothing but futile for those gathered here.
“It is the work of a widow and a child…….”
“I’m not particularly fond of it.”
“Hereafter alumni.”
The enemy of my enemy is my ally. The two Transcendentalists who found common aptitude still glared at the queen with her hand stuck in her pocket. Even though they hated her who dared to take a light drink against themselves, they did not hesitate.
“Why did you do that, Mr. Adler?”
A secret air flow flowed. Kalinin, who quickly untied his hands behind his back and put his staff straight into the ground, asked first. On the other hand, she raised the magical energy contained in her whole body so that she could respond to the sudden action of her queen at any time.
“Answer me.”
A rather sharp tone broke the momentary peace. And like the eye of the storm, the so-called no-wind zone, blue began to rise in the Blood Triangle where there had been a brief peace.
“This is already the fourth.”
Following her Grand Marshal, Bella, who continued her questioning, pulled back the hem of her dress and crossed her arms. Following the torrent of emotion, the scales that had begun to rise from her skin suddenly interlocked. Her forearm, in which her brilliant birthstone was set, twitched again.
“Has the delusion of foreign media blinded you?”
“If it’s not that, then you’re going to come to her senses only when cause and effect attacks you.”
Beatrix sighed. It was because this picture that the transcendentalists of the Federation and the United States worked together to drive it up was very ridiculous.
“Unfortunately, I don’t know…….”
The Queen insists on her innocence. However, just because the two beings in front of her denied them so much, she was not a great person to believe them. Moreover, likewise, she had no intention of actively clarifying the circumstances in which this misunderstanding was triggered.
“I guess it doesn’t matter?”
After all, she was suspicious of someone, too.
“This is revenge, wicked woman.”
“Let’s see how great your inaction is.”
So said Kyiv Kalinin. Bella Baker added.
“If…….”
The six humans, worthy of the expression loyal, moved it as a signal. He split the heavens as if to prove that he could become the successor to those who dream of becoming masters of the world. Rang the earth Furthermore, he developed his own world by twisting time and space.
In front of the torn dimension, a war beyond recognition has begun.
“Shall we start a war?”
The spirits of the three transcendentalists collided.
* * *
People prosper.
This is not a hymn. It is just a discourse of extremely common sense that the flow of fate cannot be stopped. So Heinrich Heinrich went through the four people gathered in the office of the Director-General one by one. Although they are below me in terms of command, I opened my mouth to see them, whom even I did not dare to treat carelessly.
“His Excellency is currently away.”
The Iron Cross obeys only the great Führer. Their loyalty was close to fanaticism, so originally, even the head of the SS could not issue a call-up order.
“Inevitably, due to circumstances, I issued a call-up order from my line.”
Of the thirteen members, only four answered the call. However, anyone who knows the inside story knows what a remarkable achievement today’s convocation is. So Heinrich Heinrich explained the operation without showing any reaction to those who were absent.
“This morning, the death of Gisele Schneider was officially confirmed somewhere in Saxony.”
This is because he originally has a personality that doesn’t show his emotions, but it was a better situation than planned from the fact that four members showed up. In the worst case, I had in mind that only my direct subordinate, Gwang-Hwi, would appear.
“Originally, the body was cremated along with other followers, but after tracking and hard work by the SSS intelligence agency’s forensic team, they succeeded in identifying and comparing the genes. Thanks to that, even deaths that were full of heartache can now be officially registered.”
The crowd listened in silence. Of course, it wasn’t because the rank was low. Even if it is true that Heinrich replaces the command of the Iron Cross during the absence of the Führer, their autonomy as the subject of a special call is thoroughly guaranteed.
“As you know, she is the head of the Schneider family that ruled the Bernhard underworld, and also a subcontractor of the Waffen SS.”
Still, waiting for instructions is simply because that’s the easiest and fastest way. Even members with high self-esteem in Amman do not doubt the loyalty or work skills of the head of the Royal Guard.
“A new talented person has appeared in Brullin. His sharp teeth are aiming at you and us, so we must be thorough. Catch clues by any means and methods and cut them down.”
Heinrich called the four members in order.
“Pursue 909, 1st Avenue, Rosengart District.”
As if it symbolized madness, the smiling mask turned around and left.
“Mattane is number 22, 3rd Street, Rheindorf District.”
The mask, filled with anger as if it was the image of the devil, turned and left.
“Engraved to 330 4th Street, Stahlhoff District.”
The mask with its teeth exposed as if it was shaped like a wolf turned and left.
“Brilliance, please go to 109 9th Avenue, Boeblingen.”
The last thing she had left was a woman with bobbed cherry blossom hair. She was the one who proudly wore the uniform of the Iron Cross of the SS, the badge of the head of the Department of Annihilation, and a name tag with her real name written on it.
Elfriede Eichmann.
Sometimes innocent and sometimes cruel, the woman looked at her boss. She gave the impression that conversation was difficult because she was solemn, but it was Heinrich who, unexpectedly, could feel a kind side to me.
“I have a question for you, chief.”
So, Elfride dared to ask her question.
“What is it?”
“That person of skill is the First Lady, right?”
Naturally, the question was straight forward.
“Sympathy and assumptions will only hinder you from carrying out your mission.”
Although her attitude of flirting with everything may seem clumsy, she was also one of the country’s best fighters. She wondered if the reputation of the Iron Cross was made in vain. She is superior only in simple military power, so she cannot take on such a heavy responsibility.
“Huh, I heard that they had a scuffle here in the morning.”
You must have the ability to see through any situation and see the truth.
“I heard rumors that you were beaten several times.”
“It is true.”
“Huh.”
“What do you want to say, Director of Annihilation?”
Heinrich rubbed his forehead. It was because he knew that the reason why the president’s radiance asked such a question was not simply to tease him. Frivolous and flirtatious, she actually has a more serious personality than anyone else.
“I’m just curious.”
But she is just a woman who hides her pain and is armed with a smile.
“No matter how great a male prostitute is, if he had the skills of a captain, he would have been able to subdue her.”
“It’s an overestimation.”
“Let’s say yes. But at least she could have saved herself from being beaten.”
Then he was silent for a while. And in that fleeting moment, Elfriede saw a shockingly startling sight. It was because the grudge that burned like a hot hellfire passed by in the eyes of a man who was so cold as ice.
“Wow, the captain knows how to look like that!”
“I’ll let you scoop out my insides.”
“Looking at the atmosphere, I guess so. I will ask you one last question.”
“Please.”
“Is it the Extinction?”
After all, that was the purpose. Because Gwanghwi, the last member of the Iron Cross, was a person who liked to run amok, just like Chuga, who was a member of the Three Stones. Their task of eradicating themselves from the world is a surefire, albeit deadly, method.
“That’s right.”
It wasn’t until after the words were out that Gwanghui smiled broadly. He took out the sun mask from his pocket and put it on his face, although he did not hesitate to reveal his identity and did not prefer a mask.
“If you win this time, give me Tereza.”
“Your Excellency must forgive you.”
“If so.”
“Do as you please. But it won’t be easy.”
Then, with the walkie-talkie in my hand, I called someone. Her name was Teresa Canaris. Even though the answer from the person in charge of the internal investigation for leaking confidential information came back, he neatly insisted on shutting up and calling him. Then, before leaving, he spit it out to Heinrich.
“What, can’t you do something for love?”
It was really her answer. Heinrich, who watched Gwanghwi turn around and leave, licked his lips. In the silence of the office, I slowly nodded my head while stealing the overflowing emotions.
“…… You are very kind, Director.”
You seem to understand that way of life.
“If it’s for revenge, what can you do?”
So she seemed to think that even that pain was too much for him.
* * *
Is it darkest before dawn?
But a maxim is just a maxim. Normally, the darkest hour is closer to midnight rather than dawn. So I was willing to make up my mind despite the unpleasant journey and packed my luggage with the clothes provided in the safe house. Over the course of three to four hours, dozens of calls were made to inform the plan.
Just when she felt she had to leave, she faced Adele, who had already woken up. After tidying up her bedroom and taking a clean bath, she finished tidying herself up and tidying up her mind. So, even when I saw the suitcase in my hand, I said calmly without any reaction.
“Have your meal and leave.”
It was as if he had known this would happen from the beginning.
“…… Okay.”
Whatever it was, there was no reason to refuse. Glancing at the clock hanging on the wall, I replied that I would. I still had about two hours to spare before I left the safe house.
We soon headed to the kitchen. Adele started cooking early in the morning, and I sat at a small table for two and waited for my food.
The sizzling sound and the scent that arouses hunger stimulates the nose. And the food that came out after a while fascinated even the visual with the neat appearance. The expectation of the satisfaction of the upcoming taste was gradually raised.
“It’s hot, so be careful.”
Toast, sausage, and bacon were placed on a round plate. It was the so-called Atlantic Breakfast. The side dish served was a Gallic-style soufflé omelet, and the drink was cool carbonated water and instant coffee made by adding powder to boiled water.
“I will eat well.”
So the food cooked only for me was one serving. Still, we sat facing each other. I started her meal with her gratitude and sorry for her, and Adele looked at me quietly and then cleaned up without a word.
“…….”
“…….”
Silence was no longer awkward for us. So, Adele and I, who had been faithful to our roles until the end of the tasting and washing dishes, remained silent until someone lingered on the deserted street outside.
It was only when he heard the sound of his footsteps that he started talking.
“Yes, Adele.”
“Yes.”
“I think I know now.”
“Is that so.”
It was somewhere between early morning and dawn. I put my family down and wiped my mouth with a napkin before raising my glass. I got up from my seat after pouring cold carbonated water over my stuffy throat.
“Are you going?”
“I have to go.”
It was. Because the blatant noise felt outside the house stopped at a certain level. Maybe he knew it was time to stop waiting, and he kept coming and going as if he were taking a walk in the residential area.
“You don’t know compromise. You’re not an expert in escapism, and you probably don’t even have it in mind. But I was a teaching assistant in Saxony. She was a woman whose business was to seduce and bring people down. So I ask you, do you have any intention of running away with me?”
It was a proposal that made me ponder for a while. It was sweet and seductive, as she said. But I was the kind of person who could no longer accept offers like that, just as Elizabeth had before. Because I was a hostage firmly held by the painful memories of the past.
“Only to you, I did that.”
I said softly. The answer was enough for that. So Adele somehow hid the lonely eyes from her expressionless face and shook her head. Then she slipped a piece of her unknown note into her pocket, and she kissed her softly on the cheek and whispered,
“Then please be forever.”
It was a kiss of affection.
“…… You are my master.”
She didn’t promise to come back. Just like the meeting in her past life, she thought that this life would come to an end someday.
The summary, Adele and I knew it. So, if it was an end unknown when it would come, I would rather go away beautifully. She had a hunch that she’d rather make a promise she couldn’t keep because of regret.
“Thank you for that time.”
“Yes.”
We comforted each other through the storm. I kept that fact as a secret memory. What more could you ask for? Relationships are truly incomparable, and those who meet will inevitably part.
“Bye.”
As if there were no regrets, I opened the door and walked out. I went to the battlefield to return to where I should be. But as soon as I left the safe house, the aftermath of the last storm stinging my nose and the smell of the mud made me hesitate even for a moment.
I am afraid of parting.
Are people destined to part ways?
It was a heart full of anguish. But that didn’t mean I stopped walking. Leaving behind the time at the safe house, which was like a spring dream, I was handed a document from an underdog in the yard who had been waiting for me.
“It is a tangent place.”
“Thank you.”
“Your complexion is not looking good.”
And he responded with a bitter expression to such concerns. Hiding the fact that I feel so desperately the void of this scent that I can no longer feel.
“I had to leave it.”
“What do you mean?”
Just like that, ignoring the dying of flowers in full bloom.
“…… Hyacinth.”
Have left
