Salute To The General

Just when Nathan was about to reply, Jermaine came in from outside.

He reported, "President Cross, Mr. Lucas has called to express the cabinet's relief over learning that you're safe. Also, he would like to inform you Bryon, President of Ariarica, has for the fifth time invited you to visit his country. Therefore, Mr. Lucas would like your opinion on how to reply to the invitation."

Ever since Nathan first became President, Bryon had repeatedly invited him to Ariarica for a diplomatic visit.

However, Nathan coldly rejected the invitation every single time.

In spite of that, Bryon-keen on meeting his imaginary arch-rival- continued to extend his invitation to Nathan.

Initially, Nathan had wanted to turn down Bryon again, but after learning from Kraven that his master had disappeared in Ariarica and the fact that he was already considering going there, Nathan decided that he could leverage the opportunity to advance his agenda. Hence, he gave Kraven a gleeful look. "Mr. Macalister, just when you mentioned that I'll be too busy to go to Ariarica with you, Bryon has extended an invitation that I can't refuse."

Kraven exclaimed excitedly, "This is wonderful! Master, if you're able to use your position to engage Ariarica for help, I'm sure locating Master would just be a matter of time."

Nathan replied, "Mr. Macalister, stop calling me Master. You're my master's servant, not mine."

Now that Nathan was the president, Kraven still felt that it was appropriate to respect protocol even though he and Nathan were close.

Since he didn't dare address Nathan by his given name anymore and Nathan forbade him from calling him "Master," he finally settled on "Mr. Cross" instead, which he would also use in formal settings just like Nathan's other subordinates. Nathan had no choice but to agree.

Subsequently, Nathan turned toward Jermaine and instructed, "Inform Mr. Lucas that I'm changing course, as I've decided to accept Bryon's ion to pay Ariarica a visit The visit will be for the duration of a week, so get him to make the necessary preparations."

Jermaine replied, "Yes, President

Cross!"

In the presidential palace of Ariarica, Bryon was sitting in his office with both legs placed on his desk. His eyes were half closed as he listened to his subordinates' reports.

All of a sudden, a member of his staff knocked on the door and entered frantically. "President Bryon, Nathan has accepted our invitation for an official diplomatic visit." Bryon's closed eyes opened abruptly.

With his eyes glistening with anticipation, he burst into laughter. "Ever since Remdik was crushed by us, the rapidly growing Eurasia inadvertently took its place. As a result, it has now become our biggest potential enemy, especially after Nathan became President The hardline stance he has adopted makes him my biggest rival. That's why I have wanted to see him early on so that I can gain a better understanding of him. Unfortunately, he has refused all this while to come here on a diplomatic visit and to meet with me. Therefore, his acceptance of our invitation this time has really caught me by surprise."

Inside his office, Bryon's aides and subordinates burst into laughter one by one.

Someone suggested with a snigger, "Haha, Nathan has finally gathered enough courage to meet with you, President Bryon."

"Since he'll be coming, let's throw our weight around and show him who's the real boss of this planet," the crowd added. Closing his eyes again, Bryon couldn't wait to finally meet Nathan.