The Cyanided Heart

After a moment of silence, Jessica looked up.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, you are Dr. Mengele." Jessica said.

"Thank you, I came here from Leningrad... I guess you are tired too?" Mengele smiled, and then said to the soldiers next to him, "Go and prepare a room and tea for Admiral Franz."

"Doctor Mengele, this is not suitable for chatting, let's go to the conference room." Jessica glanced at the soldiers next to her and said in a low voice.

...

"Forgive me, General Franz, you are not here just to transport prisoners of war, are you?" Mengele suddenly became serious, "What do you want to ask? It's better not about our work, otherwise we will think You are holding us back."

"Please don't threaten me like this, or I will be very embarrassed." Jessica said a little annoyed, "The first thing is, the higher-ups have sent a document, saying that you should hurry up and work for the revival of the empire."

"Of course I understand this. Don't those old men above see our loyalty? Do they need to send documents to urge us? Did I find a female patient in front of them?" Mengele folded his arms chatter.

"Please pay attention to your words, I can report your actions to the military court at any time."

"Sorry, you go on."

"Then, the second thing." Jessica paused, "He graduated from the Medical School of Heidelberg University and is currently a surgeon at the Affiliated Hospital of Heidelberg University and..."

"Don't talk about academic qualifications, talk about key points." Mengele waved his hand.

"…is a public criticism of your famous sterilization experiments by a surgeon and experiment director."

"What? A mere teenager has the courage to criticize my experiment!" Mengele asked with his eyes widened, "What's her name?"

"Leia Logos." Jessica sneered, "I don't care about your field, but, as the above said, her remarks must be revised. So after the improvement, it is her request to treat you Experiments suggest improvements."

"...I'd like to see it." Mengele glanced at Jessica disdainfully, "How can she improve my experiment!"

"I'm sorry, I don't know about yours. But we can't violate the purpose of the empire. If you just change her words, she may not have the idea of ​​improving your experiment, and it may be someone else's secret operation." Jessie Card spread his hands, "If it's a change, not a direct rejection..."

"...This shows that she is not a small person."

Mengele lowered his face, folded his arms, and turned his head to one side.

"Doctor Mengele, your opponent has appeared." Jessica stood up, "I'm here to inform you today. Next Monday will be an academic exchange meeting at Heidelberg University, and that person is Leia Logue The director of the experiment will also come. Up here... I hope you will participate. After all, it is a good opportunity, isn't it?"

"Hehehe...you don't need to say. I'm waiting for that day."

"Finally...don't forget about the prisoners of war." Jessica stood up, "Doctor Mengele, perform your duties properly. Farewell."

"Hmph, it's better not to see you off." Mengele was a little displeased.

...

Kate and Amy walked down the road in the dark.The moon has passed overhead, and it seems that the sky will be bright soon.

"The front is...the ruins?"

Amy was taken aback, and Kate was also a little surprised.In the dark, it can be seen that the ruins occupy half of the road, and the most surprising thing is... There seems to be a small fire shining behind the ruins.

"...Is anyone behind?" Amy asked timidly.

Kate made a "shh" gesture and stepped forward cautiously.

It was a burning bonfire.The charcoal crackled and sparks dissolved in the air.The faint light source illuminated the surroundings, but it seemed even darker beside the two of them.

"Well...who would come to this kind of place." Kate squatted down, "Amy, take a break, I'll go and look around."

Amy responded.Kate nodded, stepped over the stones and planks on the ground, and walked towards the nearby forest.

Amy hugged her knees, staring at the small flame in a daze.

next second.

Covering Amy's mouth with one hand, he dragged her into a nearby bush.Amy struggled desperately. The owner of the hand seemed to be a man with surprisingly strong strength.

"...I don't want to hurt you. Keep your voice down."

The deep boyish voice entered Amy's ears.In the darkness, Amy couldn't see his face clearly.Amy nodded in panic, and the man let go of his hand with a hum, and helped Amy to sit up.

"Can I ask you a few questions?"

Amy nodded.

"Amy!—Amy—" was Kate's voice.

"Hey, you troublesome guy." The boy gritted his teeth and looked at Amy, "Is your name Amy? I might feel sorry for you later."

"Hey, what are you doing sneakily by my campfire?!" The boy stood up from the darkness and shouted at Kate.

With a sound of "whoosh", a tiny arrow flew past the ear with the sound of whirring wind.

"Yes... who's there?" Kate stood beside the campfire nervously, clutching the crossbow.

"Kate! No!" Amy yelled anxiously, "We can have a good talk..."

"Sorry."

The boy strangled Amy's neck tightly.Amy struggled, feeling a little out of breath.Then, something cold hit her head.

It's a gun.The teenager was trying to threaten Kate.

Fear flooded into Amy's body.She was pushed forward by the young man, driving her towards the campfire.

"Put that crossbow down."

Kate seemed to catch a glimpse of the boy's face, which was an extremely familiar face.Kate's eyes widened.

"B... Buford, is that you?" Kate asked in surprise.

"It's been... long time no see. I'm Kate... Kate Rivert, remember me?" Kate seemed a little excited.

The boy named Buford fell silent.Amy felt the gun removed from her head.

"If you still remember me, um... can you say yes?" Kate scratched her head and slowly lowered the crossbow in her hand.

"Has enough deceit?"

Buford suddenly pointed the gun at Kate, and at the same time tightened Amy's neck.Amy coughed violently a few times.

Kate gritted her teeth and continued to yell at Buford: "She's my friend! If you really don't remember me, let her go...then pull your trigger! That's right, aim me well, and then Shoot!"

Buford shuddered and lowered his gun.Amy took the opportunity to break free from his arm.

"Sure enough, I still... can't do it..." Buford sat on the ground, shaking his head, seemingly sad.

"I'm really sorry, although I can't confirm whether you are Kate Rivert... But, your characteristics..." Buford took out a small book from the purse at his waist, flipping through it.

"It's the same as you... as far as I can recall."

Kate's eyes widened.

"Why, even my appearance, should be recorded in the notebook? Why..."

"The man told me that even if I have only one friend, I should remember that one friend." There seemed to be sadness in Buford's eyes.