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."

"Well,

for me

never 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

kind words, Nathan raised his glass and sipped some wine before replying, "In that

was taken aback by

more of a

president of a country, and he undoubtedly had everything he desired at his fingertips. He hardly needed the help of

favor to ask,

Cross, what do you need my

do anything

Nathan chuckled to himself.

cunning and shrewd

and reassured the mayor, "Don't worry. I'm not asking you to do anything illegal. You can't possibly think I'm going to ask you to betray your country and sell me national secrets, right?" Mueller's imagination had indeed gone in that direction. I'm

he dared not voice his suspicions to Nathan,

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

hand and

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

surprise, Mueller readily agreed to help