Salute To The General

Nathan immediately replied, "Invite him inside now... Wait, no. It's better if I go welcome him in person."

It didn't take long before Nathan led Colin, Sage, and his other subordinates to the entrance, where they met an honest-looking fellow with an average build. That guy was the renowned Erwin Holmes. Erwin had a few bodyguards with him. A plump guy with slumped shoulders was following them. That guy was none other than Carrey.

Nathan smiled and greeted, "Mr.

Holmes, what brought you here?"

"Chief Cross!"

Erwin hurried forward when he saw Nathan showing up in person.

The two men shook hands.

Erwin cut to the chase right away and said apologetically, "It's kind of embarrassing, really. I am a terrible father and didn't teach my son right from wrong. That is why he ended up offending you tonight. When I learned about what he did, I hurriedly dragged the boy over to apologize for what he did."

Nathan replied, "Ah, you're too kind, Mr. Holmes. It's true we got into a fight tonight, but it's not a big deal. I feel so bad that you got dragged into this mess and even paid me a visit at this late hour."

Erwin immediately replied, "No, you shouldn't feel that way at all. It's entirely my fault. My stupid son has always been wreaking havoc, and I am thankful that you taught him a lesson tonight. Anyway, we came here to apologize to you."

He then turned to his son and said sternly, "Carrey, apologize right now!"

Carrey lowered his head and said,

"I'm sorry, Chief Cross. Please forgive me for misbehaving."

replied, "It's as I said earlier when Major-General Long was present. Everything is in the past now, so there is no need for you to apologize anymore. Remember this lesson well. Don't cause any more trouble because it will tarnish your father's

reply while having his head down. There was no saying if he actually meant what he said, but at least he looked

after that and suggested, "Let's not

on. Join me for some

to Nathan and replied, "Sure.

didn't take long before

their respective seats, and the server served them

sipped some tea before he complimented, "Wow, the tea you

is terrified when I ask

laughed aloud. "That is understandable. Who wouldn't be intimidated to drink tea here? I'd be a little

here. Only evildoers need to fear dropping by for tea. Mr. Holmes, you are an honorable man who has been a public servant for years. Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and you can most certainly be at ease when having tea

head. "Your words are

never spoke about what Carrey did again. Instead, they began discussing the political

before their topic switched

smile on Nathan's face had since faded, and he sighed. "President Woods is a hardworking man who truly cares about the country's citizens. Our economy is booming lately,

"I agree. You and the president are like the pillars of our country. One wields the sword while the other wields the pen. In a way, the two of you are the perfect pillars that allow the

changed the direction of their

Many say that it'd be better if he takes a step back from work and focuses on recuperation. The president himself also claimed that he would appoint a new leader to replace him. I spoke to the others, and everyone agrees that you are the best candidate for that job. What do

I will be terrible at it. I am a soldier and am more aggressive in nature. Fighting on the battlefield is easy for me, but

I think you'd be better suited for

either. If you refuse to be the next president, then I'm guessing everyone will choose Mr. Lucas for

and spoke like an honest man. Still, there was no saying if that was all

you have a much better shot at the