Who Opened the Territorial Waters?

Early morning.

The faint glow of dawn filtering through the inn-room window announced the arrival of morning.

Thanks to it, Daniel, who had been sleeping on his back in a straight, proper posture, stirred.

Daniel reflexively opened his eyes and turned toward the window before letting out a wry laugh.

‘Morning. I was sure I’d sleep soundly until noon…….’

Despite deliberately going to bed late, he had woken up in the morning; it seemed he couldn’t shake his habits as an operations staff officer.

‘Well, I did spend a year as an officer at General Staff Headquarters. There was no way my habits would change overnight.’

With a self-deprecating smile, Daniel sat up and ran a hand over his face.

His body felt a little stiff, but his fatigue seemed to have faded, so he felt pretty good.

‘Let’s see. Today…….’...