Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 1383

Nathan's eyebrows remained furrowed.

Not only was it because Lucifer was pitting two death row inmates against each other, but also because these two inmates identity was quite special.

One used to be a retired soldier from his army, and the other used to be part of the Leeroy family.

This fight was a challenge thrown at Nathan. He wanted one of Leeroy family's men to defeat Nathan's soldier in his face.

Nathan calmly said, "Mr. Leeroy, don't you think this is rather appropriate?”

Lucifer waved his hands dismissively as he chortled, "What's so inappropriate about this? Although I'm no longer a soldier, the President has given me a desk job. I'm the vice-mayor in Bossania City. My job is simple; all I need to do is to deal with minor matters like public security, culture, education, and health. The Northern Prison is also under my jurisdiction. I'm in control of the death row inmates. If I say that this is appropriate, then it's appropriate."

Lucifer was a high-ranking military officer who was transferred to a desk job.

According to the military rules, a military officer who was transferred from an active-duty unit to a desk job would usually have a promotion.

For example, if a major were transferred to a desk job, they would be promoted to lieutenant colonel.

However, there was a limit to this.

The highest position for a desk job was a major general.

Hence, after transferring to a desk job, Lucifer still held the title of a major general.

However, he used to be a major general in the army, and the Leeroy family were royalties in the North. Their family members and followers were all over the nation.

Many in the army were closely related to the Leeroy family.

Therefore, there were two secret factions in the North Army—the new powers, with Nathan as the leading man, and the old powers, who were connected with the Leeroy family.

Furthermore, Lucifer was the leading man of the old powers.

Hence, although he was now the vicemayor of Bossania City, he was the one with the authority to make decisions, not the mayor. In other words, he was the true leader of Bossania City.

After hearing Lucifer's explanation, Nathan kept quiet.

If he continued to pursue this matter, Lucifer would be revealed as he had abused his authority.

However, Nathan was back in the North this time to look for evidence against Lucifer for Wyatt's case so that he would be punished appropriately. Only by doing that, he would be able to answer to the task given to him by the old President.

In comparison with his other crimes, abusing his authority was something very minor.

That was why Nathan did not continue with the topic.

Lucifer raised his wine glass and seeped its contents with a smile. "General, since we're watching a gladiator fight, it won't be as exciting if we don't place our bets, right?"