Salute To The General

Nathan was watching Nelson, and Nelson was studying Nathan as well.

Nathan was a handsome man with a unique presence.

Nevertheless, Nelson still could not help but think to himself. This man is too young. He's only in his early thirties, but he's already the President. He's only the acting President, but still, he's the one with the most power. The past Presidents were all in their seventies and eighties.

Despite feeling upset, he still had to greet and bow to the acting President. "Greetings, esteemed acting President Cross. It seems like you're having a meeting. I didn't interrupt you, did I?"

Nelson had deliberately added the word "acting," seemingly to remind Nathan that he was just the acting president of the country instead of the actual president.

Zion and the others were immediately irked.

Nevertheless, the small smile continued to stay on Nathan's calm face. "Haha. Greetings, Mr. Freeman. Indeed, we're having a meeting, but we're just civil servants for the people. It's our duty to serve the people, and so, you can't say that you're disrupting us at all." Upon hearing that, Nelson's expression turned grim.

Zion initially froze, but he soon began smiling.

Nathan's truly a man who would not let others bully him. Just a moment ago, Nelson was pointing out how Nathan was only the acting President, but now, Nathan has subtly commented on how Nelson's a mere civilian.

After forcing himself to regain his composure, Nelson said, "Acting President Cross, and other sirs present, I'm sure you've heard of how I'm planning to join the presidential election, right?"

Nathan only smiled in silence at that.

said to Nelson icily, "Mr. Freeman, you're already in your twilight years. Why don't you rest well at home instead? The times have changed, and so have you. I'd advise you to give up." Nelson scoffed. "What if I insist on

However, you have to realize that the Cabinet has to agree to make you one of the candidates before you can have the proper right to join the election. Otherwise, you won't even get the chance

come today. I have

stiffened. "A petition? What kind of petition? You can't have found hundreds of influential merchants or socialites and had them sign a petition in hopes that the Cabinet will make you a candidate, can

a petition signed by hundreds of socialites. This is a petition signed by presidents

by representatives from a hundred

people in the room stunned by the

ordered, "Show

then took the petition from Tamir's hands and gave it to

Then, he

before

the document, they, too,

to see the colors drained out of their faces. He then

the national bird

the bird cage, he gave the latter a half-smile and said, "This bald eagle is from Admiral Max of Ariarica. It's a gift he has asked me to give to you, Nathan. He hopes that you'll think of him

the rest

from him to Nathan about Ariarica's existence. It's also a reminder that Ariarica is currently keeping a close eye on him as an eagle would and that they would make a

he was about to berate Nelson for alliancing with outside forces

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