Salute To The General

Two military vehicles escorting a medical transport van appeared at the gate of the White House at the first light of the following day. Immediately afterward, a dozen armed soldiers exited the two trucks and fell into position.

Several medical staff in protective gear got out of the van. One of them, a middle-aged man, was carrying a briefcase in his hand.

In addition to the combination lock on the briefcase, an additional layer of security was insured by its handle handcuffed to the man's wrist.

As was his custom, Jannus Cross was there to deliver the President's medicine.

Escorted by the soldiers, Jannus and his colleagues entered the White House through the main entrance, with representatives of the White House leading the way.

Soon, the party arrived at the Royal Medical Department.

Seamus, the head of the royal physicians, brought several of his staff to greet Jannus.

"Good morning, Professor Cross."

"Hello, Dr. Yaleman," Jannus greeted back politely. "The President is reacting to the drug better than we had expected. I'm excited to announce that he is ready to be put into the second stage of treatment. I have personally escorted the delivery of the drug into your safe hands only."

period, Jannus had made frequent visits, often thrice a week, to hand-deliver the medication

for your hard work, Professor Cross. The President has you and Cross Group to thank

modestly. "We

Valeman," he added with an extra edge of formality in his voice, "I have to remind you again that despite Cross Group's heavy involvement in developing cancer treatment drugs, only some drugs and vaccines for liver cancer that are currently on the market have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This particular concoction, being of a different type, is still in the research and development stage. Although we have obtained the President's consent to administer the unapproved drug owing to the severity of his condition, the use

smiled reassuringly. "I understand, Professor Cross. These are troubled times,

the briefcase from Jannus and handed it over to one of his men,

several more exchanges of pleasantries, Jannus bid the

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time. Almost instantly, two royal physicians

jab, Dr. Valeman. Have the people from Cross Group