Salute To The General

Looking at Dip's blanched face, Nathan said, "You know how the Remdikians are. Mr. Gammon is famous for his vicious actions. If he finds out you planned to kill his daughter, your family will be wiped out." Compared to Dip's terrified state, Nathan was calm and collected.

Dip was already at an advanced age, so he wasn't afraid of dying.

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In a trembling voice, he pleaded, "Mr. Cross, I was wrong. I'm terribly sorry. Please give me another chance to atone for my sins."

Nathan chuckled lightly and asked, "Atone for your sins? Tell me how you'll do that."

Dip steeled himself and gave his word. "I'm willing to reveal everything and defect to your side! Mr. Cross, I'll do anything you want me to do!" Nathan shot him a curt nod. "That sounds good. But first, tell me who ordered you to head back to Eurasia to stir things up."

At once, Dip confessed everything without missing any detail.

In the end, he scrunched up his face and insisted, "Mr. Cross, everything I say has been nothing but the truth! I've never thought of taking revenge on you. I don't even know who Sofie is. It was Shearson who forced me to kill her!"

Nathan was wondering who Shearson was when Colin leaned nearer to whisper in his ear, “If I remember correctly, Ariarica's Five-Star General, Max, has a vice general going by the name of Shearson. I believe it was him who forced Dip to commit the act.”

Comprehension dawned on Nathan.

Dip could barely hide his shock after hearing that. He knew Shearson was an influential figure, but it didn't occur to him that the man was Max's vice general.

Colin said, “Eurasia has been working closely with Remdik recently, so perhaps Ariarica has its suspicions. I can't believe Max resorted to such a despicable trick to ruin our friendly relationship with Remdik, though! This is a slight we will not take lightly!"

In return, Nathan told him indifferently, "We'll settle scores with Max one day. For now, relay my orders-protect Sofie in secret so she'll be safe in Erudia. I don't want anything to happen to her."

Both Colin and Franklin answered in unison, "Yes, sir!"

After giving the order, Nathan turned to Dip.

The elderly man was gazing at him earnestly, waiting for him to speak up and decide his fate.

Nathan said coldly, "You deserve to die for the crimes you committed. However, since you defected and redeemed yourself, I shall give you a chance. Leave through the back door and return to Ariarica illegally. Once you're back there, tell Shearson that you failed your

mission. He might make things tough for you, but he'll definitely spare your life. There's no need for him to take your life, after all. That won't do him any good."

After a pause to let what he said sink in, he added, "Remember. No matter whether Shearson chooses to continue using you or not, you'll have to be Eurasia's spy in Ariarica. From now on, you'll have to gather intel for the Eurasian military."

Dip's face was grim after hearing what Nathan had to say. Nathan wants me to form an intelligence agency in Ariarica to gather intel for them. That's a dangerous task. I'm exposed, my men and I would definitely die in a horrible manner. But if I say no, Nathan will kill me, and Gammon The Great will kill my entire family.

Left with no choice, Dip could only agree reluctantly. “All right. I agree with your condition to defect to you and gather intel for Eurasia. I won't disappoint you, Mr. Cross."

It was obvious Dip was reluctant.

Nathan's lips curved up. "Dip, you used to be an influential figure in the South of Eurasia. It must be hard to survive in another country. If you do well by providing us with useful intel for three whole years, I'll allow you to return three years later. I can also arrange for you to become a government official. Your descendants will have a bright

future no matter whether they

become business people or

politicians. How does that sound?"

Dip's eyes lit up at that.

It's my utmost dream to return to Eurasia. Besides, if I get to be a government official in Eurasia, I'll get to boast before my relatives'. Most importantly,

if I'm a government official, my descendants will benefit from it as well. It's a thousand times better than becoming a local ruffian

leader!"