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."

from Mueller. "Well, I was voted

people voted for me too," came

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 illegal or harmful to our

glass and sipped some wine before replying, "In that case, I'll go straight to the point, Mueller. Frankly, I do need your

was taken aback by Nathan's

earlier words had been more of

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

his utter shock, Nathan did have a favor to

stated, "Mr. Cross, what do you need

again, I can't do anything that will harm my

Nathan chuckled to himself.

as cunning and shrewd

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

dared not voice his suspicions to

said, "You wouldn't ask me to do such things, Mr. Cross. And I wouldn't do them anyway, even if you asked. Well

hand and waved Kraven

uncle, Mr. Macalister. He is also an 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

his surprise, Mueller readily agreed to help