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 the residents of

people voted for

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 city. As

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

was taken aback

had been more of a formality than anything

he desired at

utter shock, Nathan did have a favor

what do you need

do anything

Nathan chuckled to himself.

cunning and

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 actually worried about

voice his suspicions to Nathan, not in a million

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

raised his hand

person is someone who's like my 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

his surprise, Mueller readily