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one.”

 

 

 

“Why don't you talk to the local government? The article said you used to be an elite researcher for the central government.
It's easy for them to find whoever it is for you.”

 

 

 

“I'm an ex-military officer, so I'm not listed in the current database.
Give me the information you know.
I mean, you've come this far because you took the reward I offered you, right?　Stop playing games and just answer the damn question.”

 

 

　The man chuckled and crossed his arms.

 

 

 

　Abigail gave Barry a description of the person based on her recent guess.
A well-known soldier who had once served at Fort 88 or Fort 89, who had survived on the front lines, and who had a lot of experience

 

 

 

　After listening to Abigail's story, the man stroked his stubble and growled.

 

 

 

” a famous soldier…….”

 

 

 

“A scout or special force.
If you come up with information that satisfies me, I'll add some extra to your reward”

 

 

 

　Barry cast a leering, inspecting glance at her while turning his head to search his memory.
It was a licking, lecherous look.

 

 

 

　Abigail remembered that the informant who had introduced her to this man had warned her not to make contact with him.

 

 

 

 

　Barry was a man who had retired from the front line a few months ago, due to a serious injury, and who had previously been well known on the Beta team.
He was known as for his aggressive approach to the aliens with an automatic shotgun in his hand, but also for his bad behavior.

 

 

 

“……
Well, There are a lot of named people out there”

 

 

 

　　Barry said, and started counting.

 

 

 

“The beta I was in still has this stupid bastard called the There is also a fanciful guy in Delta called .
for Charlie Oh, and if you're looking for scouts there's also Fox's , As for special force, the most famous is the Hotel's and Kilo's .
Another famous one is from November I've been hearing that a lot lately.
That one is hilarious.」

 

 

 

“What about someone who participated in the old Fort 89 defense and was treated as KIA?”

 

 

 

“defense……” I could see Barry biting his teeth.

 

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“That ……
was a hell of a fight, wasn't it?”

 

 

 

“Tell me everything you know.”

 

 

 

　　Barry then took a quick, alert look around and began to speak.

 

 

 

“We were too late to send out reinforcements.
I've heard rumors that the Foot soldier guys were reluctant to request support.
……
There was also an armored division from Stronghold, but they didn't make it.
We heard that the foot soldier's force, which went in ahead of us, was destroyed.
……
Wouldn't it be quicker to explore that record?　Why ask me?”

 

 

 

“There are almost no official records left, This was a hastily organized operation, so they don't really know who organized it or how it was organized”

 

 

“You're wrong” Barry interrupted with a half-smile.

 

 

 

“No matter how hastily they're planing it, it's still an operation, and they don't  keep any records…..?”

 

 

 

　Seeing Abigail shake her head, the man grew curious and let his gaze drift to his surroundings again, this time glaring out the window.

 

 

“You're not being followed, are you?”

 

 

“I'm not that dumb.”

 

 

–well, then maybe you shouldn't.
You're in the spotlight, after all.
You don't want to get involved in something that's not your business.”

 

 

 

　But Abigail remained silent, urging Barry to continue.

 

 

　Barry let out a small sigh.

 

 

 

“I don't know the details.
What the higher-ups think is none of our business.
But from what I've heard, the Fort's freedom to declare its independence from the central is based on how much it can commit to federal defense obligations.
In short, the more the Fort can fight off an alien attack on its own, the more it can stand tall and shrug off the demands of the center.”

 

 

 

“Continue”

 

 

 

“……
88 has become such a big metropolis because it has such a great track record.
It is an impregnable fortress that has survived over a hundred alien attacks.
It has the authority of an almost independent state.
But…”

 

 

“But?”

 

 

 

“Rumor has it that they've grown so big that they can't do as much legwork as they used to, so they've made the brand new Fort 89 their main frontline, and they're trying to do a lot of heavy lifting there.
I heard that Hachibachi was unofficially interfering with them.”

 

 

 

“footwork”

 

 

 

“The aliens seemed to have taken notice of this, and for several years now, 89 has been the target of intensive attacks.”

 

 

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“……”

 

 

“So the relationship of 88 was a little awkward at the time.
That's what I heard”

 

 

 

“yes, ……, and I heard that you must have some information on the two name holders from back then.
You've been around, haven't you?”

 

 

 

　Just after getting to the heart of the matter, Barry suddenly raised the volume of his voice and scratched his head.

 

 

 

“I've been retired because of this thing.
I can't move my body and my mind is foggy” Barry said, pulling up his left leg to reveal his prosthetic leg underneath.

 

 

In addition, he made a gesture like he's holding a wine glass, and continued, “I having trouble remembering things because of this.”

 

 

 

Abigail sighed softly.

 

 

“So……
dementia, I apologize for summoning you to this place.”

 

 

 

　Just as she was about to walk past Barry, a thick hand took her arm.

 

 

 

“……Let go”

 

 

 

“Well, well.
You've taken such a nice room for us.
Let's talk some more.
Something more intimate.”

 

 

“Stop ……!”

 

 

 

　Abigail pulled her arm back to shake off Barry's hand, but it didn't budge.
Nervousness flashed across her face.

 

 

“I don't know if you're smart or stupid, coming out here just because the terminal can't track you.
……
You were too careless to cross the dangerous bridge alone, weren't you?　Did you know this is a place where men with special needs can get laid? There's a demand for this kind of atmosphere.
These shabby rooms are quite rare too.
Well, I guess it's just a little bit chilly for my liking”

 

 

 

“Do I look like such a cheap bitch to you?　If you don't get your hands off me right now, you're going to the slaughterhouse tomorrow.”

 

 

“Pig's Haven and the slaughterhouse.
They're both the same.”

 

 

 

When Barry squeezed his hand, a vise-like grip hit Abigail's arm.
She frowned at the pain, and the next thing she knew, she was being hugged tightly in Barry's arms.

 

 

 

“Your article has become a hot topic among the soldiers lately.
There's a rumor going around that you were gang-raped by aliens and returned to the governor's office after being betrayed.”

 

 

 

　Barry exhaled a deep breath and pressed his nose against the nape of Abigail's neck, sending the scent of her into his nostrils.

 

 

 

“I'm going to be representing all the soldiers and find that out.”