Rise of Kings and Queens

Chapter 9

THE KALLSTROM SIBLINGS STRIKE AGAIN.

By L.M.Taurus

9/26/0026 UWC

14 hours before headline

Mun Ji-hun arrived on port in his home country, Korea. Ji-hun wore his world military leader armor as he got off the airship. He was in a terrible mood and it showed. There was a newspaper in his hand as he walked. Everyone got out his way as he went through the walkway.

He was almost to the street when another world military soldier, a scout, got in his way. The soldier wore a black top hat with his armor. It was an interesting sight.

"You're out of uniform, soldier," said Ji-hun.

The soldier made a face like he didn't know what Ji-hun was talking about, but then looked up at his hat. "You mean this," said the soldier as he flipped it off and turned around in his hand. "I feel the hat gives me character." The man took a bow, his hat on his stomach as he extended his other arm. "My name is Renz. It's a pleasure to meet a world military leader."

"Get rid of the hat," said Ji-hun. "You look like an idiot."

"Is that an order? Because I rather not."

Ji-hun couldn't believe the audacity of this soldier. "Are you a new recruit?"

"Brand new. I graduated from the academy last week."

"And they sent you to meet me?"

"That's right," said Renz as he took a straight stance and returned the top hat on his head. "They felt I'd be the perfect person for the job because of my relationship with the refugees. They really get along with me."

"I wonder why," said Ji-hun as he walked past Renz.

Renz quickly rushed in front of Ji-hun. "This way, sir," he said, gesturing towards a black car. "This is our ride."

Ji-hun followed him to the vehicle. "You'll drive, and take off that ridiculous hat." Ji-hun got in the back seat while Renz pouted by the driver's side.

Renz took off his hat and slid it into the passenger's seat through the open window. "Yes sir," said Renz as he got in. "Where to? Your hotel?"

"No," answered Ji-hun. "Take me to the scene of the crime."

"Which crime?"

Ji-hun tossed the newspaper he was holding in the passenger's seat for Renz to see. The newspaper was from yesterday and the headline read BROTHER AND SISTER KALLSTROM DESTROY A REFUGEE SHELTER IN KOREA. "That one."

"You're here for the Kallstrom attack?" said Renz.

"Have they been arrested yet?" asked Ji-hun.

"No."

"Then that's exactly what I'm here for. They really had no one else to send to assist me."

"No sir," answered Renz as he adjusted the mirror to look at Ji-hun. "The world military in Korea is currently busy with the Korean elections."

"I forgot they were electing the next leaders soon," said Ji-hun. "I've been so busy lately I forgot my country's politics. Wait, if this is an election year, why did Korea take in refugees?"

"Over my head, sir, but I think they did it to make you look good," answered Renz as he drove. "The people of Korea are very proud of their first world military leader."

"I didn't know."

"But I think you're right. This wasn't the time to take in refugees. The police and the world military are so busy with the election, they have no time to look after the refugees. Crimes against the refugees in this country are at an extreme high."