Salute To The General
Chapter 2445

At that moment, Garrett was perusing some documents in the study of the White House.

Suddenly, the captain of the National Guard entered. "President Woods, the Chief Military Governor seeks an audience."

Nathan is here?

Garrett was a little surprised as it was already late at night.

Instinctively, he thought of the ten-day agreement he had made with Nathan.

Could Nathan have found out something about Cay den?

At the realization of the gravity of the discovery, Garrett grew solemn. "Send him in. Quickly!"

Soon after, Nathan strode into the study in full military attire and raised his hand to give Garrett a military salute. "Good evening, President Woods." "No need for formalities, Nathan. Have a seat."

Nathan sat in the chair indicated. Eager to replace out something new about Cayden's loyalty, Garrett did not bother beating around the bush this time. Cayden Quillen's heroic reputation speaks for itself. It would undoubtedly be cruelly ironic if an unsavory detail about him saw the light of day.

Besides, Garrett was the one to have personally recommended Cayden to serve as the Assistant Chief Military Governor despite the latter's inexperience.

I would be held responsible if Cayden is compromised, seeing as how I was the one to have recommended him.

"I think you know why I'm here, sir,'

Nathan began.

"Is there something wrong with Cayden?" Garrett asked tentatively,

Nathan nodded and launched into an immediate report of all the clues and evidence he had found.

Garrett's scowl turned progressively uglier as the narrative progressed.

Nathan concluded, "Although we have no proof that Cayden is a spy, the fact that Ariarica let him go is suspicious. Why didn't he take the initiative to confess when he came back, and why did the Ariarican military send someone to keep in touch with him and bring him medicine? All indications point to the fact that Cayden is not who he claims to be."

Garrett looked as if he had suddenly aged. "I was a fool this entire time for not vetting him properly. One thing is for certain, though. He is no longer suitable for the position of Assistant Chief Military Governor. I will remove his appointment before handing him over to you to be investigated and dealt with by the military department. Remember, this must all be done quietly so as to minimize whatever casualties that may occur." "I understand," Nathan replied.

"Before I agree, I have a request."

""What is it?"

Nathan told Garrett about Cayden's personal vendetta against him. "Cayden has always wanted to silence me as he suspects that I know his secret. In fact, he has already declared war on me. I plan to have a showdown with him on the day he takes office. It's a few days from now if I remember correctly."

Garrett frowned. "And then what? Are you really going to fight him? You are now the Chief Military Governor. It's beneath you to personally exert yourself by-" "He used to be a God of War in the same army I now command," Nathan interrupted. "Aside from that, he has also made some great military exploits. Being a prisoner of war for over twenty years, he has a special place in the heart of every red-blooded patriot in the country. It would be too humiliating for a former hero to die under martial law for the crimes he had committed." "Nonsense," Garrett countered. "Such laws are in place for a reason. I do not deny that he was once a hero, but he has chosen to turn his back on the country he once swore an oath to defend. He must be punished for his crimes!"

Nathan sighed. "Oaths are never easy to keep. President Woods, for the sake of his services to the nation, please grant him this duel with me for a way to die with his dignity intact."

"Nathan, I'm worried about you," Garrett said, displeased. "Let's say you go through with this duel. What if-"

"I will fight him, and I will beat him."

The president looked at Nathan. After hesitating for a long time, he finally relented. "I don't think you're going to leave here tonight without getting the answer that you want. You may deal with him on your terms, but you must be careful not to make mistakes."

"Thank you for your concern,"

Nathan replied. "Consider it done.