A War Hero With No Regrets

38 – A turbulent world (3)

Luthers instinctively held the hand together.

Although I definitely had to shake it off, it was a natural action, like flowing water.

“Here’s a revolver. I got this from the police earlier. “You know, a revolver is enough.”

Instead of answering, Lutus nodded and checked the ammunition in his revolver.

It was six rounds filled with only live ammunition.

“I went through my pocket and picked one up.”

“Your Excellency the President.”

“You were evacuated safely. The same goes for your subordinates.”

Luthus sighed briefly as he saw Drake smiling.

I am relieved.

“But the work is not done yet. “These bastards must have made some tricks on the way.”

Drake looked at the people scattering in all directions.

Although several minutes had already passed since the first terrorist attack, the gunfire continued.

It was a deliberate act.

The concept itself is different from what the Revolutionary Front committed last time at the Branberg Eastern Army Headquarters.

All of the terrorists’ eyes were wide open.

He is so angry that even reason is paralyzed.

Luthers also knew that feeling.

Massacre in the capital.

Anger at my superiors who were only focused on taking care of themselves even as the battle line was being pushed forward.

Luthus Ethan was also the one who had that terrible feeling that he didn’t even want to think about.

The only way to stop them is to kill all those whose anger is directed towards them.

The only way was to face death himself.

“I don’t know how many people will rush in. “If this were to happen, the local police would have already figured out the route.”

“I agree.”

“So… I need your help. Luther’s Ethan.”

Drake asked in a more serious voice than ever.

In the first place, it should not be accepted.

How did you push out the Graveyard personnel?

Among them, Drake Brown was one of the most key figures.

Even in memory recovery through Akasha, he ranked second after Argen Orca.

Including his time as a lieutenant, he was also the comrade in arms that Luthus had seen for the longest time.

If you get more involved in this way, you will lose the resolve you made every time.

“….”

“Did you want to be forgotten by us?”

Just as Luther was hesitating and unable to answer, Drake opened his mouth.

“You achieved victory even while being criticized by everyone. I think I understand a little bit now. Maybe you… You found your own way. “It’s a path that no one will understand, but you can’t say it wasn’t right.”

Of course, there were many parts that I still couldn’t understand.

Various orders that were extremely lax.

The injuries to his subordinates resulted from that.

But one thing was certain.

If Drake Brown remembers Luther’s Ethan… I would never have done it with a bad mind.

In fact, Luthus may have colluded with the pigs who were gobbling up their share in the rear.

However, such actions do not change the fact that the supply situation in the Graveyard has greatly improved.

No matter what happens, people can never fully understand others.

I just make arbitrary predictions about that person’s appearance according to my standards.

Perhaps he, too, was making that prediction about his old friend.

Right and wrong were not objective.

It is a completely subjective value.

But Drake remembered the drink he shared with Luther’s Ethan.

The two people were clearly having fun there.

This time it was Drake’s turn to put down his value.

The Graveyard must have already paid the full price for self-righteousness.

“I will respect your path. “If you don’t ask me to look for you, I won’t look for you, and if you ask me to meet you sometimes and have a drink like we used to, I will.”

Luthus stared blankly at the completely unexpected answer.

As always, his straight eyes did not waver this time either.

“So I need your help, Brigadier General Lutherth Ethan. “To get out of here and to fulfill the duty entrusted to me.”

Drake was that kind of man.

He is hot-tempered, his body goes before his head, and sometimes he gets stuck.

He was a man who was truthful, thought of others first, and knew how to respect others.

Hearing those words, Luthus had no choice but to open his mouth that had been kept closed.

Forty times, it was the moment when a layer of the loneliness that had been weighing on Luther’s Ethan’s shoulders was lifted.

“Please take the lead, Colonel.”

Yes.

If a comrade asks you that much, you should listen.

Not as former Graveyard Fortress Commander Luth Ethan, but as Werner Grime, Director of the Security Strategy Bureau.

***

Immediately after a loud explosion was heard at the memorial park, all schedules were temporarily canceled.

What kind of schedule are you going to have when the President of the Republic of Bostania has been shot in the head right before your eyes?

No matter what happens, I had to return right away.

“Captain!! Where on earth have you been! “Didn’t you think that you were defeated without fail?”

The captain of the security battalion, whose face was completely white, jumped up as soon as he saw Drake Brown, who had come through the crowd.

“Ah, I’m sorry for disappearing without saying a word. “For bringing an ally who is stronger than anyone else.”

When Drake pointed backwards with his thumb, Karin and Edward, who were looking around, suddenly jumped out.

“Director Werner!”

“Are you hurt anywhere!?”

“Yes.”

“This is a family reunion that cannot be seen without tears. What… First of all, what is the condition of His Excellency the President?”

“You are much more stable than I thought. “He is currently taking refuge inside a bulletproof security vehicle.”

“I’m glad I heard it. What vehicles are available?”

“There are two. The rest are blocked now. “Security personnel dispatched from other countries will also be involved.”

Drake clicked his tongue.

Terrorism at such a large-scale event?

It was a moment when the foundation of the Republic of Bostania, which had become an empty power, was clearly revealed.

In particular, since the memorial park where the patriotic spirits were resting has been turned into a hellish battlefield, how long will it take for the status of the Republic to be restored to the same level as before?

However, being able to use only four vehicles in such chaos was fatal.

At that time, ‘Werner Grime’, who was quietly watching the whole situation, opened his mouth.

“No vehicles allowed.”

“Hmm? What do you mean… “What are you talking about, Colonel?”

“You never know what the road conditions will be like. “If the front and back are blocked, it’s a perfect target for terrorism.”

“I checked on my way here, but the terrorists’ firepower is not as strong as I thought. “Most of the weapons are handguns.”

Lieutenant Edward, head of the weapons department, also added a word.

“If you follow the chaotic crowd, you will be able to evacuate to a safe area.”

“As expected, what the lieutenant said is correct. They were targeting heads of state. Ordinary citizens just treated them as victims who got caught up in bad luck. To put it another way, it probably means that they don’t attack first in most cases.”

It was unknown whether the goal was the overthrow of the Republic of Bostania, or whether it was a localized provocation committed unilaterally by radicals, as was the case with the Revolutionary Front.

You should always assume the worst.

It was Drake’s habit, and it was also a habit he picked up from Luther’s Ethan.

“Don’t go on foot. “I misjudged.”

As it was the last schedule, there were not many people accompanying us.

You can easily blend in with the crowd.

When local security chief Drake Brown made the decision, President Mikhail also actively cooperated.

“There is a path I saw a while ago. “If you go this way, you’ll probably be safe.”

The location pointed out by the President was about 1km west of the memorial park.

It was definitely a place made up of winding alleys, so it seemed much less noticeable than a main street.

In addition, since there are few people, people waiting near the accommodation will also be able to receive help.

“As expected of you, Excellency the President.”

“These are all things I learned looking over my shoulder. Let’s get moving first. “There might be terrorists hanging around.”

“Yes!”

And at the forefront were Werner Grime and the members of the Security Bureau.

While moving forward without hesitation, we keep a close eye on anyone who appears suspicious.

No matter what, it was bound to attract attention as there were well over 15 security guards swarming around.

These people had nothing to do with terrorism, and their numbers were not small, so the perceived threat was much less.

When homeless people came out of the alley to see what was going on, Werner quickly pointed his gun and threatened them.

I repeated it like that a few times.

In no time, the group was able to reach an area quite far away from the memorial park where the terrorist attack occurred.

As soon as he can catch his breath, Drake goes up to the rooftop and calls the remaining security forces.

“Everyone, Captain! Are you safe? What about His Excellency the President!?”

“Fortunately, you are safe. Please gather all your belongings and come to the designated area! Let’s leave straight to the airport! Tell them to prepare their private plane for departure!”

In the unprecedented event of a bombing during the last day of the summit, the security team arrived immediately with a vehicle.

Because it was the imperial entourage that was able to arrive at the airport that quickly.

They were able to receive news about this bombing in real time at the airport.

[President of the Republic of Bostania passes away.]

[The King of Wales is in critical condition, undergoing emergency surgery due to shrapnel injuries.]

[Federal Secretary Svarog died on the spot.]

Of course, it was all shocking news.