Salute To The General

Nathan did not return directly to the Headquarters of the Chief Military Governor. Instead, he dropped by the Windsor residence to meet his mentor, Hansel, and update the latter on Zion's situation.

Hansel was left stunned and speechless for a while after he took in everything. Then, he let out a steady sigh. "Zion's a capable fellow, and he's also very tactful around people. Unfortunately, this led him to play a little more loosely with the rules just to deliver the results. It's this very adaptability of his that has turned an insignificant fault into an Achilles' heel that Erwin was able to latch onto to bring about his downfall."

"He won't likely face a prison term, but his career may very well be over," Nathan noted.

Hansel nodded in agreement and sighed. "No bad deed is too small to go unnoticed; that's what they say! Learn your lesson from this, Nathan. The higher you go, the warier you must be, for your bones may be crushed should you fall from the peak!"

"All I've ever done, I've done right by my family, my people, my country, and my own conscience. I have nothing to hide so long as I do not go against this principle," replied Nathan calmly.

Hansel nodded. "I'm sure that you'll do well for yourself. Right. Didn't I mention previously that Erwin isn't suited to become the next president? Have you considered my suggestion of putting you forward as a candidate?"

Pausing briefly, Nathan then replied, "I'd give that serious consideration."

Nathan chatted with Hansel for a while more before he took his leave.

On the way back to the Headquarters of the Chief Military Governor, Colin was at the wheels while Nathan rested in the backseat with his eyes closed.

tail for some time now?" Whilst driving, Colin had been under the impression that Nathan was asleep, and so

into the rearview mirror and saw that there was indeed

It has been behind us

suppose that it just happened to be headed in the same direction

the view outside the window and replied calmly, "I hope

her arms, approached at the head of a group consisting of Benson, Leah, and Kylie. "Welcome back, Hubby. Queenie would like to have

replied with a smile,

we moved to Brimmopolis that I haven't had the opportunity to enjoy the local delicacies together with the

hardly contain herself. "Oh,

the car to

Although Touchet's wasn't a

wealth and prestige enjoyed dining there, and it was said that it served the most

there several times prior, Nathan found the food there quite to his liking and

the car ready, Nathan and