Salute To The General



Max's expression darkened upon hearing Nathan's words.

This time, his purpose in visiting Valmora was to force them to take a stance. They had two choices. Either they joined Ariarica to fight against Eurasia, or they continue to serve under Eurasia. However, if they chose the latter, they would make Ariarica and its allies their enemies.

From the looks of the situation, Valmora had established a close relationship with Eurasia. As such, Max reckoned that Adolf might choose to make Ariarica their enemy instead of joining the alliance and standing against Eurasia.

Plastering a fake smile on his face, Max chuckled. "Hahaha. Friendship is a fickle thing. You may be friends today but who's to say you won't end up as enemies tomorrow? I've seen too many of such instances. Valmora and Eurasia can be an example.

Currently, both your countries are on good terms with each other. However, no one can guarantee that the relationship would continue because anything could happen."

Upon hearing that, Nathan frowned.

Adolf also panicked. He wanted to express that he would never betray Eurasia because Valmora were loyal to them. In the future, he wanted the countries to grow together.

However, before he could make his point, a guard rushed in.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Looking nervous, the guard reported, "Sir, something terrible happened. A group of terrorists has attacked the factory that Cross Group had invested and built here."

What?

Adolf was taken aback by the news.

Instinctively, he glanced at Nathan.

Before Nathan came, he had informed Adolf that such an incident might happen.

He never expected Nathan's words to actually come true.

On the other hand, Max's eyes it up.

Pretending to be shocked by the sudden news, he exclaimed, "A terrorist attack? Mr. Adolf, Mr. Cross treated you as his friend. Yet, you failed to protect the Cross Group's pharmaceutical factory that was built on your land. How irresponsible of you!"

Naturally, Adolf was aware that

Nathan's wife, Penny, was the boss of Cross Group.

In other words, Nathan owned Cross Group too.

Given how there was an attack on the factory that Nathan had invested in Valmora, Adolf could not face the man.

Flustered, he felt his palms sweating.

Immediately, he interrogated his subordinate, "What is the situation there? Have the terrorists been caught? Are there any casualties or serious damages to the factory?" Before his subordinate could reply, someone else by the door spoke.

"Sir, we have the attackers under control. We have taken out most of them and even caught their leader."

Everyone instantly turned their attention to the door. Woste and Colin stood there with a blond mercenary bounded by ropes behind them.

The moment Max spotted the man taken into custody, his eyes widened as he felt his pulse racing.

The blond man was not a stranger. He was Blackgoat, the leader of Black

Goat Mercenaries.

Gradually, Max's expression grew ugly.

Adolf's reaction was quite the opposite. He was delighted to hear that the situation was under control, with most of the attackers dead and their leader caught.

Overjoyed, he praised, "Good job, Woste."

Upon receiving the compliment,

Woste looked down in shame and confessed, "I'm in no place to take credit for it. Colin had already led Eurasia's army to take down the intruders when I rushed to the scene.

It was also them who caught the leader of the pack."

As Woste spoke, he shoved Blackgoat in front of Adolf, Nathan, and Max.

Adolf replied, "I see. It was all Eurasia's army's hard work then! Luckily they were present this time. Otherwise, it might have turned into a disaster."

With a faint smile, Nathan replied,

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"Although there were no substantial damages to the property, we have to launch an investigation on the attackers and get to the bottom of the matter. I want to find their mastermind and understand their purpose for attacking."

"Of course, Mr. Cross!" Adolf was quick to abide his wishes.

Then, he turned to look at Blackgoat, who was tied up. His gaze hardened instantaneously as he firmly stated "You'd better tell us the truth. Who instigated this attack? If you don't confess, I will make sure you regret being born."

Although Adolf spoke politely in front of Nathan and Max, he was still the president of Valmora.

As such, he had absolute authority to kill in Valmora.

One should not look down on how cruel he could be either.

He was not joking when he threatened to make Blackgoat's life a living hell.

Knowing what power Adolf held, Blackgoat broke out in cold sweat.

His delayed response only frustrated Adolf more, and he roared, "I hope you are not trying to test my patience!"

Trembling in fear, Blackgoat could feel beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.

Max's expression also turned uglier by the second. He knew that if Blackgoat admitted that Ariarica was responsible for it, he would not be able to deny it.