Chapter 20. Patriot (1)
Hampton City Hall Plaza.
“Regarding the general, take care of it, gun!”
A long command. The trumpet of a military band.
Captain Kamio Minto’s discharge ceremony has ended. The distinguished guests exchanged well-wishes with each other. It was a gathering of administrators, soldiers, and politicians from Hampton and its surrounding areas.
“Oh my. New 8th Military Police Commander! No, should I call him the Commander of the Central and South Division of the Unified Group Army now?”
Camio Minto, dressed in a stylish suit, shook hands with the new 8th Military Police Commander, Virginia Helford.
“I am still the commander of the military police. “The appointment letter hasn’t arrived yet.”
Virginia thought she answered as always and Camio was moved. There was not a single word like ‘pig, trash, incompetent old man, or traitor who would look better on a movie theater chair than a general’s chair.’
After being criticized so much, it got to the point where I felt like Virginia was ugly, so I felt a strange sense of disappointment. Well, he was no longer a soldier but a member of the National Assembly, so he had little to do with Virginia.
Of course, Kamio himself did not think so.
“Even old people know how to do something, that’s right! I have always believed that the National Military Police is at the forefront of homeland defense….”
As soon as he started his tirade, people like crows came fluttering over.
The government held an emergency by-election as a former member of the Hampton National Assembly faced an inevitable end as he became a zombie after fighting an illness.
Camio Minto, who no longer had any interest in power, expressed his desire to use his wisdom and experience for the development of the country.
In the beginning, the approval rating was close to the bottom. But Camio Minto worked hard.
He carried out campaign activities by wearing an
What was able to further raise the approval rating was the radio debate.
Kamio did not receive a certificate of attendance, but at a local TV debate in which all other candidates participated, a tragic ‘accident’ occurred in which the announcer became an acute zombie and bit everyone.
Thanks to this, Kamio took the lead alone with overwhelming support from all respondents, excluding those who did not respond and those who said they did not know, and entered the National Assembly safely, unexpectedly submitting a proper bill.
Illegal film of the entire country.
Soldierization of the entire nation.
Unification of the entire military.
Camio Minto’s bill was passed by the Elsa National Assembly with 140% of the votes in favor, and went into emergency effect with the approval of the President.
Of course, ‘turning the entire population into soldiers’ does not mean that people who are in good company will voluntarily enlist in advanced barracks.
The company he belongs to is designated as an individual unit, the role of commander is assigned to each rank, all assets of the company are transferred to the national treasury, and the monthly salary is equivalent to that of an enlisted soldier.
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In a democratic society, there is freedom of expression, and criticism is also permitted as long as mutual respect and common sense are maintained. So, there were voices of criticism regarding these humanitarian measures. In fact, it is a very natural reaction as each person’s situation is different.
However, the vast majority of the people quite welcomed these measures. Once I received the money, I really had no where to spend it.
All food and supplies were already being distributed through a rationing system, and civil servants and soldiers were receiving additional food stamps. Therefore, it would have been better for everyone to become soldiers and receive equal supplies.
Of course, it was true that the size of the army increased overnight, so the Elsa government responded by promoting a large number of competent and capable commanders and granting them a lot of discretion.
“He is the commander of the South Central Division of the Unified Army. What do you think? Do you like it?”
Kamio asked in a secret voice. Virginia nodded slightly.
“This should be enough.”
“Then, what you promised back then….”
Camio looked at Virginia with servile eyes. Virginia handed me a small note from her pants pocket.
“You can pick it up at the dock on the Rodau River a week later.”
This is Eastern Roemer’s latest armored vehicle conversion model, and was a valuable item that could be enjoyed in daily life thanks to its comfortable ride, strong mana, and spacious interior as well as amphibious use. Enough for Camio Minto and his two twenty-year-old mistresses to live on.
But Kamio looked a little disappointed.
“Are there any more?”
“We gave you exactly what we promised in the beginning.”
“Of course it is. But things have changed since then, right? “I think there was a lieutenant next to you whose name was Letty or something.”
Virginia’s eyes narrowed. A clear hostility appeared in his purple eyes. But Camio didn’t care.
“You have many enemies. You know, right? I may be less commanding than you, but I know a lot about politics.
As for those people, they are the ones with a vicious tongue who will plunge you into an abyss of humiliation and commit suicide for even being 5 minutes late to the conference hall.
But, not only did the closest associate of Supernova of the Elsa National Military Police deserter, he also stole confidential information…. You should know that I tried quite hard to cover it up. Especially about her brother and his family.”
Virginia finally nodded and turned her head. She had to give Kamio credit for this part.
Leticia’s older brother and step-sister are still in Roemer. It is true that she was investigated a little because of her brother’s treasonous actions, but thanks to Kamio’s active rescue and the proactive movements of the 8th National Military Police Intelligence Bureau agents, she was able to escape safely.
“Your ability to line up is excellent, but your ability to handle subordinates seems to be abysmal, Commander Virginia. A commander must be virtuous. “I became so successful thanks to having good subordinates like you, right?”
In no time, the people lined up next to Kamio were clapping their hands.
Virginia blushed and was embarrassed, just as they wanted, and clapped her hands after the others. Those who were watching thought that Virginia’s angry expression was fascinating, and wanted to ask her if she would come to the banquet tonight if she could. Of course, she wasn’t that courageous.
“Anyway, our transaction was truly enjoyable.”
Kamio stood up after saying those words. Without saying anything, Virginia picked up the silver cup and drained the whiskey in one go. I crumpled the empty glass like a paper cup and threw it on the ground.
‘Traitors are shot to death.’
Virginia came out to the balcony, took out a cigarette and asked. Under the sky of a dying world, I could see at a glance a city where countless people were fighting to protect their daily lives.
‘How can you be possessed by one man and run away like that?’
It was something I couldn’t understand at all. When I thought of that man, my anger rose.
‘You took Leticia away from me. How dare you take mine… !’
Ujijik.
The stone balcony screamed. Crushed stone dust fell from Virginia’s hand. At the same time, the cell phone rang. It was a call informing me that I had been appointed commander of the Central and South Division of the Unified Group Forces, and that the appointment letter had just arrived at the temporary integrated barracks.
“Congratulations, Commander! You can now operate all military units, civilian volunteer corps, and administrative units in the south-central region of Elsa, all the way to the lowest level companies. Since when does work start….”
“Let’s start right now. Summon all executives. There is a lot of work to be done. First, let’s start by getting all those without a job to join the workforce….”
If Leticia had been there, the work would have been completed a long time ago. Virginia took a deep breath. Even cell phones were becoming scarce, so they couldn’t be broken carelessly.
“How can you be so crazy about just one man!”
“Yes?!”
A panicked voice was heard on the other end, but Virginia roughly hung up the phone.
* * * * *
Leticia put down her binoculars. She still had her elbows on the railing and her back and hips straight out towards me.
“Yes, it’s safe. “There is nothing to see in the surrounding area.”
Leticia and I are standing at the elevated billboard watchtower next to the highway. Leticia came up and stood there, shaking her buttocks gently, even though I was going to watch the surroundings alone.
“This direction…” .”
“I heard it’s okay if I watch it alone.”
“There’s something over there.”
The sound came out spontaneously. Leticia thrust her hips back, crushing her troubled spot. In that state, Leticia shakes her waist from side to side again.
“I think there are about six zombies. “I don’t think we’ve found it yet.”
“Okay, okay, so take a look at my butt…” .”
Anyway, I don’t think it would be a good idea to do it in a public place like this. Of course, it is true that everyone lives in an uncomfortable trailer life, and it is also true that they cannot satisfy their desires. Leticia muttered in a voice full of dissatisfaction.
“Aren’t you too hard? You are now at the entrance to the city. It gets busy once you go inside. Be a little more relaxed. “Otherwise.”
“What are you going to do if you don’t?”
“Because I’m going to make it easy for you.”
Leticia finally released me and handed me her binoculars. There really was a city in front of me. I’m wondering where I should approach this.
Leticia turned around behind her and fell to her knees. And she took off my belt.
“What are you doing?”
“It’s too hard.”