War of the Worlds

Hearts and Minds Pt 1

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Chapter 15: Hearts and Minds Pt 1

Royal Military Police Headquarters, Capital Mitras, Wall Sina

Nile Dawk commander of the Military Police Regiment grinds his teeth in anger as kept on reading the news report on the successful burst of the multiple human trafficking rings all over Wall Rose by the hands of non-other than the foreigners from beyond the walls.

He was not at all furious because the Outsiders took care of those leeches from the underground Or the fact this was a joint operation conducted by the UNEF and the Garrison. But what ire him the most was the Military Police the most prestigious sector in the Military within the walls was kept in complete darkness about it.

But as he turned the page over and read the top headlines he completely lost control of his temper. In bold letters, it read "Military Police A Protector or A Hungry Devourer?"

This article sheds light on the complete mismanagement of the refugee camps under the MPs, the misuse of their power, and their blatant disregard for the suffering of the populace. A complete insight is provided from an anonymous refugee about the constant fear among the families about the high level of abductions happening in the camps and the inaction of the MPs to counter it. There was also a segment present about the concerning theories of MPs involved in the said abductions.

In a fit of frustration and rage, Dawk tore the paper into shreds, slammed his fists on his office's desk, and threw it contents to the floor.

He never believed in the Government sanctioned media outlets, those were all propaganda machines funded by the monarchy. But this was from the Merchant Association's Gazette one of few existing media publications not certified by the monarchy and the one media house he still has some faith in. News tabloids were already being distributed all over the lands. From the wealthy sectors within wall Sina to the middle-class establishments in Wall Rose, from the lowly criminals from the underground to the countryside peasants, workers in the districts, and the Nobility in the Capital Mitras everyone now knew about the Military Police abuse of power.

"The honor and prestige of the Military Police have been tainted forever in the eyes of the people." He muttered.

As he calmed himself down a bit a knock on the door to his office is heard.

"Come in."

One of his aides enters the room.

"Sorry to disturb you commander but the Royal Council has summoned for you."

'As I had expected' he thought.

Dawk quickly recomposed himself

"Very well get my horse ready." He ordered, "And get someone to clean my room."

Capital Mitras, Wall Sina

Royal Palace

"..and do you have any idea for all the mess you and your men have got us in to?" Minister Aurile in anger threw the curled up daily gazette at Dawk which hit him on his face.

"The council is very much displeased by your conduct as the Commander of the Military Police." Gerald the Military Representative in the Council spoke with a scowl. "We have already received a number of complaints from our Outsider allies of your men getting into fights with their troops for no good reason, have you lost control of your men Commander?"