Salute To The General

By the time they returned home from the party, it was already ten.

As a child, Queenie was used to going to bed early. Therefore, she headed straight for her bedroom when they got home.

The rest of the people also returned to their rooms to get some rest.

As Nathan prepared to do the same and wash up before bed, Colin came rushing in suddenly. He exclaimed, "Mr. Cross, guess who is here!"

Nathan and Penny exchanged looks of

confusion.

"Who is here?" Nathan asked.

Beaming, Colin replied, "The commander-in-chief of the West, Lucas! He came with his men."

What?

Immediately, Nathan got to his feet and walked briskly toward the door. "What is Lucas doing here? Hurry, we have to welcome him in."

Nathan, Penny, Colin, and Ava walked out of the house and spotted a few military vehicles outside.

Lucas, a muscular man, hopped off the vehicle with some of his subordinates when they spotted Nathan. They headed to the door.

"Chief Cross!"

Lucas greeted Nathan with a smile.

camp, so you don't have to be so formal. Besides, there is no need to

Ziegler," Penny

Lucas

here

the South. Since I knew you were in Channing and heard that it's Mrs. Cross' birthday today, I came rushing here to join the party." Then, Lucas sighed. "However, on the way here, I received an urgent report that there were some suspicious movements in Volk. Therefore, I held an emergency video conference with my subordinates and made the necessary arrangements to defend the West

tried to rush here despite the trouble." Gesturing to the door, he continued, "Come, let's head inside to talk. Although you missed the celebration, we can have a

always enjoyable to

they all headed

the kitchen and whipped out some dishes

that contained the South Army Special Wine

sat down with Lucas and started

could hold their liquor, they

Nathan remembered the conversation with Thomas earlier about the latter's intentions to join the West

Lucas delightfully responded,

his name down. Since he used to serve under you, I

"Thank you."

his brows, Lucas shook his head at

are friends for

yes, I have

said,

threat to

general, Isaiah, who

for the new generation, has been uttering nonsense. He went on about how any territory in the West with kapok plantations belonged to them. It is only a matter of time that they launch an attack on the West to claim

"I heard