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Since “Behind the Lethal Deceit” is a conceptual album, we try to describe this mournful story by “The letters of Joseph & Kate” included in the CD booklet. The following four letters – written by drummer Komet - are extracted from the CD booklet. For more information about the storyline of “Behind the Lethal Deceit”, please see - Album Info for "Behind the Lethal Deceit"

Agust 17^th

Dear Kate,

By the time you read this letter, I’ll already be on the transport train headed for the front line. You know how sad I was when I received the draft notice, but you might not realize how many times I’ve cried about our coming separation. People say that the war has become very brutal now. However, as long as I believe I’m fighting for your safety, I think I can make it through. Besides, Alfred is serving in the same regiment as me, and we brothers will take care of each other.

Our leader promises that the war will end before the winter. So hopefully, I’ll be home by Christmas. And I’m looking forward to that winter trip we planned so much before.

Love forever, 

Joseph

November 24^th

Dear Joseph,

Today marks the 100^th day since you’ve left for the war. We’ve never been apart for such a long time. Our government tells us we’ll soon win the war, but I know this is just propaganda. The first snow fell last night when I was sitting by the riverside, watching the stars like we used to do. Suddenly, all the happy memories sprang into my mind and the tears kept rolling down my face. Without you, the winter is unbearably cold.

Where are you, my dearest?

Please be safe, this is my only hope.

Forever yours,

Kate

December 24^th

Dear Kate,

Alfred was killed today!

A goddamn sniper shot him out of nowhere!

When I saw his child-likeface covered in blood, my heart was totally broken. I feel so guilty that I couldn't even save my own brother! What impotence!

And please forgive me for not making that Christmas trip together. The thought of being with you on that trip was what kept me going in this frozen trench. But now that dream is snuffed out, just like Alfred's fragile life. Though it's Christmas Eve now, the only thing I feel is endless grief when I think of you, Alfred, and my parents.

I miss you so much, but I'm afraid I won't have another chance to see you...

Love forever,

Joseph

December 31^st

Dear Kate,

This is my last letter to you. The sad truth is that you may not get this letter: we've fallen into the enemy's trap, and lost contact with our side. Now the enemy has the upper hand. They are gradually smashing through our defenses and are closing in on me. At least my suffering will end soon...

This morning, I tried to recall happy, fond memories of you, but instead the vision of my mind was clouded by the bloody pictures of this sick war. Under the leadership's command, I've been fighting bravely and faithfully for the glory of homeland. But what now? We're stuck behind enemy lines, facing our mortality alone, with infinite pain. I still remember the saccharine smiles of the politicians when they compelled me to join the army. However, their lust for power has killed millions of innocent young men, and I don't see those monsters shedding a single tear! The truth behind the government's promise has turned out to be one big lie. What lethal deceit!

Being with you is the most beautiful memory I've ever had, but now all the happiness seems to be fading away.

This is our last goodbye, farewell, my dearest...

Joseph