Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 1676

Nathan was dumbfounded by the announcement. “Me?

“Sir, I have no problems when you tell me to fight, but now you want me to join the Cabinet? Are you sure I can do it?”

Hansel said to him, sounding displeased, “You can do it because I say so.

“And even if you do get into the Cabinet, you are ranked last among the ten Cabinet elders. Your opinions carry little weight, so you'll mostly participate in the work.

“You don't have to think too much of it. Just take it as a chance to gain experience and understanding of what the Cabinet is all about and how it operates.

“Furthermore, you cannot resign from your position as General of the North. The North still relies on your rule. Xyperia remains unyielding to our nation, and only you, our God of War, can put them in their place.”

Nathan concurred, “Yes, sir!”

Hansel chuckled again. “I've told you so much, but actually we haven't even sprang into action yet.

“In my last days here, I'll do what I can to get you into the Cabinet, but I can't promise anything.”

Nathan replied in acknowledgment, “I understand.”

Hansel grinned. “Alright. Last night, I got wind that your wife had come to Brimmopolis. She's probably anxiously looking for you as we speak. You should go meet them soon.”

The news caught Nathan off guard. “My wife?”

Hansel beamed at him. “Yes. I supposed she came after I locked you up. The people assumed I was no longer in need of your services, and they thought you were facing imminent disaster.

“Your cousin-in-law, Kylie, was not aware of the truth. When she could not visit you, she might have worked herself up and informed your wife.

“And so your wife arrived at Brimmopolis yesterday.”

When Nathan heard that, he hurriedly excused himself.

After he left the Royal Palace, he immediately called Colin and asked about Penny's whereabouts.

Colin replied. “The madam and Ms. Tonkins went out without informing me of their destination.

“But two members of the Elite Eight are looking out for them in secret, so I can ask them for their current location and we'll know where they are.”

Very soon, Colin told Nathan that the two women had gone to the Guardian Special Forces military base. They had no idea that Nathan had been released, so they wanted to continue trying their luck at applying for visitation rights.

After Nathan learned of Penny's whereabouts, he immediately took Camilla's Audi A6 and drove to the base.

At the base entrance.

Penny and Kylie were standing there, waiting anxiously.

They received the same treatment as the last time they tried. They were turned away by the soldiers just as they approached the base, on the grounds that this was a military zone and outsiders are barred from entering.

Having had enough, Kylie blurted, “Penny, they won't let us get close, let alone get in to meet Nathan. Please, you're pregnant. Let's go back for now.”

Penny, in a white dress, was only over two months pregnant. It was hardly showing, so there were barely any noticeable changes in her figure. She was still slim and people could hardly tell.