Salute To The General
Chapter 2738

Smiling, Nathan extended an arm. "It's been a while, Ms. Catherine," he greeted while shaking the woman's hand.

To everyone's surprise, the Duchess, who was always known as an ice queen, responded indignantly, "Indeed, it has. I've tried relentlessly to invite you to come over on behalf of my country ever since you became president. It's just a shame you were so busy that you never responded until now. Gosh, it sure is hard just to see you!"

The crowd exchanged glances with one another, wondering why Catherine sounded like an aggrieved woman who had finally gotten to meet her unfaithful lover.

Despite feeling a little sheepish deep down, Nathan appeared nonchalant and maintained a smile. "I hope we can strengthen our countries' ties through this upcoming interview. My nation has decided to set aside its prejudices with the hope that we can get along better with yours."

Eagleland was a member of the Eight-Nation Alliance and also a loyal ally of Ariarica.

The former had engaged in many decisions at Eurasia's expense, and the relationship between the two countries hadn't been ideal in recent years as a result.

By saying that, Nathan had not only managed to dissolve the awkwardness that had arisen from Catherine's words, but he had also accurately pointed out the existing conflict between both their countries. At the same time, he was implying that if Eagleland didn't wish to become enemies with Eurasia, it would be best not to side with Ariarica blindly.

Catherine had certainly gotten the hint, and various thoughts crossed her mind.

Nathan had a regular exchange with the royal family that day.

He then headed to the Eurasian embassy in Eagleland.

When night fell, the man rejected the royal family's invitation to a party and instead opted to have dinner with Eurasia's ambassador to Eagleland, Carlos Knight.

Carlos had never expected to have such an opportunity, and he was understandably thrilled.

He reported to Nathan about everything he had done here in Eagleland over dinner.

Having the latter acknowledge all his efforts made him especially delighted.

After dinner, Nathan was considering taking a stroll along the streets of Eagleland and enjoying the view with Penny.

Yet, Carlos proposed, "I don't mean to disrupt your itinerary, President Cross, but if you and Mrs. Cross don't have other plans for tonight, may I suggest you drop by the Victoria Auction House? You might just come across something good." "What is there to see at an auction?" asked Colin as he stood next to Nathan.

The latter glanced at Carlos. "Is there something different about this auction that you're proposing I go there? And what do you mean by coming across something good?"

As Nathan's all-knowing gaze fell on him, Carlos broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly came clean.

"Forgive me, President Cross. The truth is, this upcoming auction will be Eagleland's biggest private auction of the year, and I've heard that many of our nation's long-lost treasures will be sold there."

He continued, "One of them is a jade seal, which is likely an imperial jade seal belonging to Eurasia. I believe this is a good opportunity to recover some of our lost treasures, especially that seal. If the artifact turns out to be real, imagine how meaningful it will be to our people! I've thought of buying the seal myself, but I don't have the influence or resources to do so. That's why... That's why..."

"That's why you're trying to scheme against me?" Nathan asked blandly.

Hearing that, Carlos immediately got down on his knees.

"That's not my intent, President Cross! I only genuinely hope you can somehow retrieve this significant treasure so it can return to its rightful home. It shouldn't fall into another country's hands!"

The imperial jade seal was said to contain a ceremonial piece of jade that had the words "Long Live Our Ruler Chosen by the Heavens" carved on it.

The seal bore a sacred meaning to the people of Eurasia.

Unfortunately, it had long gone missing.

Even if it appears in the upcoming auction, there's no telling if it's even real. Still, I may as well check it out now that I'm here.Ifit turns out to be real, I can take it back. Carlos is right; our country's treasures shouldn't fall into the hands of outsiders. Nathan shot Carlos another glance. "I'll check out the auction, but you'd better be upfront with your intentions from now on. Don't ever try to go around in circles with me again. It won't do you any good."

"Certainly, President Cross! Please forgive me. I'll never do it again," Carlos replied hastily.