Salute To The General

Chapter 1867



The following week rolled by without being eventful.

It was not until the end of the week that Nathan received important documents from the President, asking him to return to Brimmopolis to report for service.

Nathan immediately hopped on a plane for the capital after saying goodbye to his family.

He arrived at Brimmopolis that afternoon itself.

Upon arrival, he went to the White House and met President Woods. The two convened for two hours before Nathan left.

Then, he made for the Windsor residence to visit his mentor, Hansel, and Camilla.

Hansel had been enjoying his life after retirement.

He was doing gardening when Nathan arrived.

to see the latter, he quickly went in to bring him a drink. Then, the two sat down for a good talk after not seeing each other for a long time. "I hope you don't hold it against me for removing

the guts to

to say. I asked you to support Zion the last time, but you

hold a grudge against me for choosing

head vigorously. "Why would I? I knew Zion was no match for Clifford from the very beginning. I just didn't want to admit defeat. But I have to say, though. You do have a keen eye for talent. Garrett was charismatic and capable. And it turned

with Clifford and Zion, and your dismissal is the quid pro quo for Garrett's succession. When Clifford found out that he had no chance of being the President, he did everything he could to secure his position as the Cab secretary. He wanted to have the upper hand so that he could take revenge against you. That was why he saw to

It's

"It's not entirely for the greater good. It's

the one

your duties, I was actually creating an opportunity for Garrett to promote you. Garrett will be the person to reappoint you as

back with his own efforts, and in such a way, he will see you as his own right-hand man and trust you will

such lengths to make sure that

as the Chief Military Governor when he took over.

summoned me this time. We're making preparations, and it won't take long before I assume office. It's just that there are some tricky bits

"Like what?" Hansel inquired.

to keep my identity a secret when I

is that even possible?" "During the meeting with the President, he delineated all the potential risks of revealing my identity. If Clifford and his supporters knew I was the Chief Military Governor, they