However, the Smith family was not the most surprised by the situation. Jett and his men were dumbfounded.
Widening his eyes, Jett glanced at Nathan in disbelief. He stammered, “W-What? How could he be the Chief Military Governor? It is impossible!”
Nathan turned to look at Jett and commented, “Didn't you say that only those in the military can prosecute you? Well, that isn't a problem. I shall represent the entire military and renounce your honor as a retired military soldier. You will also be handed over to the military to face your punishment. Are you satisfied with that decision?”
At once, Jett's face turned ash-grey.
“Arrest all of these people. Shoot the thug and send the rest of the men to the military prison,” Franklin instructed his men.
“Yes, Sir!”
With all his hopes thrown out the window, Jett's knees buckled, and he fell to his knees.
He knew he was done for it.
The moment he collapsed onto the ground, two soldiers took him away.
Like him, his subordinate were also arrested.
They even took the Supreme Heavenly Duo's corpses away. It did not take them long to clean up the scene to look as though the horrifying events had never happened.
Franklin stated, “Chief Cross, I should stay to give Mrs. Cross a toast since it is her birthday. However, I did not expect something so unpleasant to happen today. I better head back first and deal with those thugs before giving you a report.”
“Okay, you may leave now.” Nathan nodded.
Soon, Franklin left with his men.
The Smith family had been rescued.
Sean and the rest surrounded Nathan and treated him like a hero. At that moment, they all forgot about the fears they had previously. They were more curious about how and when Nathan became the Chief Military Governor.
Knowing how they felt, Nathan announced, “I am still part of the military whether I'm the Commander-In-Chief of the North Army or the Chief Military Governor. Therefore, all of you shouldn't think so much about it. Besides, I did not publicly announce my position, although many soldiers have heard about it. Since you are all family, it's okay for you to know. However, please do not spread the news or take advantage of others because of my status. Okay?”
Sean and the rest readily agreed.
They never had the intention of bullying others, given this revelation. Instead, they were more relieved to know that no one could attack them anymore.
Naturally, they were ecstatic.
Since the incident with Jett caused a few deaths, they decided to move to another location to hold the banquet for Penny's birthday in low profile.
In the end, they decided to head to Thomas' restaurant.
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