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."

drew a bout of laughter from Mueller. "Well, I was voted

Eurasian people voted for me too," came Nathan's

forgotten how you saved my life, Mr. 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

some wine before replying, "In that case, I'll go straight

aback by

had been more of a formality

everything he desired at his fingertips. He hardly needed the help of someone as inconsequential as the mayor

have a favor to ask, and Mueller's guard

"Mr. Cross, what do you need my help

can't do anything that

Nathan chuckled to himself.

cunning and shrewd as

you to betray your country and

suspicions to Nathan, not

do such things, Mr. Cross. And I wouldn't do them anyway, even if

raised his hand and waved

country, Ariarica. After that, we lost all contact with him. We care for him a great deal and would

Mueller readily agreed to