Back at the White House in Brimmopolis, Clifford followed Nathan's request and did as he was instructed. He submitted his immense wealth to the country.
Likewise, President Woods did not break his promise to Clifford. He sentenced Clifford to a lighter punishment of imprisonment for a lifetime.
“Bring him to jail,” Garrett commanded indifferently as he looked at Clifford. Clifford's complexion was ghastly and haggard.
“Yes, President Woods!”
Clifford was escorted out of the room by a guard.
A fellow officer of the White House handed
Garrett an important document from the Cabinet. “President Woods, this is an important document. The Cabinet was unable to settle on a firm decision. Thus, they sent it to Chief Military Governor for him to decide,” the officer said respectfully, “Unfortunately, the Chief Military Governor is not in Brimmopolis today. The workers at the Headquarters of the Chief Military Governor sent this document here and await your further instructions.”
Garrett was a little stunned when the document was presented to him. “Why would they hand me a military document?”
Yet, realization dawned upon him when he picked it up and scanned through the pages.
The contents of the document from the Cabinet involved Nathan.
Various countries such as Ariarica, Ferropene, and Jetroina had formed an alliance to file a complaint.
They protested against Nathan's violent murder of various people, such as Simone and Asher, during the joint military exercise. In the document, they requested for Nathan to be held accountable for his actions. The countries demanded Eurasia to give them a satisfactory punishment for Nathan's actions.
Garrett laughed coldly when he finished reading the document. “How interesting. They come to our doorstep looking for trouble but complain when Nathan punishes them for their actions. Pete, don't you think this is hilarious?”
Pete was the resident clerk working in the White House under President Woods.
He dared not run his mouth on such sensitive topics regarding the country. Additionally, Pete knew that President Woods was highly capable of making his own decisions. It would be better if he kept his thoughts to himself. However, it would be impolite if he remained silent when he was addressed by the President.
“Many people in our own country have no clue that Nathan holds the title of Chief Military Governor. I'm sure that the foreigners are none the wiser as well,” Pete replied with a smile, “They are under the impression that Nathan is the God of War and assume that he is no longer in power nor respected in the military. That is why they boldly asked for his punishment!”
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