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."

the medication made by Cross Group to the White House and

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

Jannus replied modestly. "We could not

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 of these drugs should not be publicized lest the people think that Cross Group is deliberately depriving society

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

it over to

pleasantries, Jannus

medication was stored, he dismissed his men with a wave of his hand to examine the contents

out the vials from the briefcase

pulled out a small vial

emptied the contents his vial into the ones from

of

with his hands

the room

two royal physicians approached and bowed respectfully. "It is time to administer

the people from Cross Group delivered the