Salute To The General

Meanwhile, a grand dinner was happening at Newcove's Lyre Hotel.

Newcove's mayor, Mueller, was busy greeting Nathan and Penny with some big shots and politicians from the city.

Nathan briefly returned their greetings before finding a quiet spot to have a drink and a chat with Mueller.

Before Mueller became the mayor of Newcove, he had served in the military.

He had almost lost his life during a terrorist attack at an international military convention, where he had led a troop from Ariarica.

Back then, Nathan had represented Eurasia at the same military convention.

Nathan had saved Mueller's life, and that was how their friendship began.

It was also the reason Nathan was treated like royalty during his visit to Newcove.

Mueller smiled at Nathan and said, "Mr. Cross, so many things have changed in recent years. I didn't know you would become Commander-In-

Chief of the North Army and now the president of Eurasia."

Returning his smile, Nathan replied, "You're not doing too shabby yourself. You were just a colonel back then, but now you're the mayor of Newcove."

Mueller. "Well, I was voted mayor by

voted for me too," came Nathan's

Cross. Now that you're finally in Newcove, please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything during your stay in our city. As long as it's not

hearing his kind words, Nathan raised his glass and sipped some wine before replying, "In that case, I'll go straight to

aback by Nathan's

more of a formality

he undoubtedly had everything he desired at his

shock, Nathan did have a favor to ask, and Mueller's guard

"Mr. Cross, what do you

anything that will harm

Nathan chuckled to himself.

is as cunning and

do anything illegal. You can't possibly think I'm going to ask you to betray your country and sell me national

he dared not voice his suspicions to Nathan,

things, Mr. Cross. And I wouldn't do them anyway, even if you asked. Well then, tell

raised his hand

old servant of my master, Lothar Macmaster. My master abruptly left Eurasia years ago to handle an urgent matter, traveling to your country, Ariarica. After that, we lost all contact with him. We care for him a great deal and would like to track him down. However, were not familiar with this place and don't really know where to start. So I'd like to ask for your help in tracking my master down, Mueller."

surprise, Mueller readily agreed