Salute To The General

Hearing his reply, Blackbeard thought that Nathan was trying to reign in his arrogance and was even submitting.

He decided to meet him halfway and proposed a compromise.

"Mr. Cross, since you were sent on behalf of the five great families to speak to me, I am willing to forgive you for the injuries that you have inflicted on my men."

Then, Blackbeard's eyes fell on Ava before a steely look entered them. "However, your lady bodyguard here has cut off the arms of more than a dozen of my men, and she must pay the price." Nathan's lips twitched again. "Oh?"

"Mr. Cross, I hope you will punish her severely for what she has done. Only then will I consider us even!"

All eyes turned to Nathan.

Ava stood motionless next to him, her pretty face calm and unreadable. It was as if she had not heard Blackbeard demanding Nathan to punish her harshly.

Nathan smiled, "You are right. I suddenly realized that my bodyguard here should be punished indeed!"

Blackbeard smiled in satisfaction.

Although Nathan was the representative sent by the five great families and was technically his client, he was still in Blackbeard's territory and had injured his men.

He, the notorious Captain Blackbeard, had to preserve his pride and reputation somehow.

bodyguard was the best compromise, and

them to move

enjoy watching Nathan punish

not done your job well, so your salary

sir," Ava

Blackbeard was stunned.

men were all

punishment she's going to get? Just a pay cut for the month?

was dissatisfied with Nathan's punishment. He had expected Nathan to, at the very

arms of more than a dozen of his men. Yet, her only punishment

punishment was

for what she has done!" Blackbeard said in a dissatisfied

only fair that she should lose

complaint. "You misunderstand me, Mr. Blackbeard. I'm not punishing her because of what

you punishing her for?" Nathan stood

look at

know why you're getting a pay cut this month? It's because those men tried to shoot me with their guns

have treated them so kindly. If this were to happen again