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(Japanese Version)

 

Part II. Ethnic cleanser (1)

 

Chapter 36 Retired General "Shy-Rock" (1) The Jews at the Mercy of History (1/4)


He was called General “Shy-Rock”. Of course, his real name was different. But people called him Shy-Rock behind the scenes. He started his military career as a fighter pilot. He rose to the top of the Air Force during Middle East Wars and got the title of General. The name 'Shy-Rock' sounds like the name of a moneylender in a famous English play. He was never pleased to be called such name. That was why everyone called him only “General“ when they met him.

 

But he occasionally pretended to be a clown and introduce himself in such manners; "As I am Shy-Rock---------." It was the introduction of his speech when he was in a good mood, or when he debated with foreign VIPs about a complicated issue. It was one of his talents. He used the image of the word Shy-Rock as a tactician to give his opponent a sense of awe.

 

(Continued)

 

 

Areha Kazuya

(From an ordinary citizen in the cloud)

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