Salute To The General

After uttering those words, Nathan scanned the crowd and spoke in a measured, solemn tone. "Among you are allies who once fought alongside me. I have no intention of causing harm to you. If you choose to leave now, there is still time." This statement had a noticeable impact. Katherine and other Adrune elites, who had a history of camaraderie with Nathan, showed visible signs of internal conflict in their expressions.

However, Wolfric, visibly alarmed by the potential defection of his forces, quickly issued a stern command. "No one is allowed to leave. Operation Godslayer is a collective endeavor sanctioned by multiple nations. Departing now would be seen as betrayal. Your countries will not forgive such treason, nor will we."

His words effectively prevented the Adrunian elites from leaving. Despite their past bonds with Nathan and the evident shame on their faces, they were bound by a plot orchestrated by numerous countries.

Personal connections were overshadowed by the gravity of state affairs. As a result, not a single Adrunian elite, including Katherine, departed from the scene.

Katherine, her eyes filled with complexity, looked towards Nathan. Her voice, tinged with regret, spoke. "Mr. Cross, we have shared friendship and fought together as comrades. However, today, personal sentiments must be set aside. I am truly sorry. We will not hold back later, and neither should you. Today, our survival depends on our own strengths, and no blame can be cast."

Nathan, recognizing the resigned determination in the faces before him, understood the inevitable force of circumstances that had brought them to this point. A place where a chasm lay before them, yet retreat was impossible.

He nodded in acceptance. "Understood. Let us then share a parting toast, severing our bonds of past fellowship. In the ensuing battle, let there be no hesitation."

Catherine, who had long harbored unspoken affections for Nathan, understood the impossibility of their relationship, leading her to maintain a respectful distance. They had fought side by side against vampires and Gods, never envisioning a day when they would confront each other in a lethal conflict.

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Nathan's reaction was immediate.

Wolfric with a mix of sardonic charm and detached coolness. He sneered dismissively. "I have bid farewell to true comrades. Who do you think you are to assume