Salute to the General novel Chapter 1231

Once Nathan hung up on the call, Frida, who was both their bodyguards and driver, couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith, where should we head to now?"

Before giving Frida instructions, Nathan asked Penny, "My friends in the army are holding a banquet in the guesthouse to celebrate my birthday. Do you want to come along with me?"

However, Penny shook her head. "It's okay. I don't think I should be there because it's a gathering with your friends in the army. Since your friends will probably smoke and drink a lot during the banquet, I'm afraid they might be embarrassed if I'm present. You guys will have more fun if I'm not there."

Nathan was somehow amused by her guess. Nevertheless, he agreed with her logic to a certain extent; many of the commanding officers did indeed love smoking and drinking very much.

Most probably, the banquet wouldn't be an upper-class party because soldiers would indulge themselves in any feast.

Furthermore, since they wouldn't bring along their partners, Penny might be bored if she attended it.

As such, Nathan nodded in response and said, "Alright. Frida, drive me to the City Guesthouse first. You may head home with Madam Cross later."

Without hesitation, Frida replied, "Understood!"

Nathan soon arrived at the City Guesthouse.

Although the place was open to all guests, most of its customers were public servants. Besides, since the guesthouse was government property, it didn't look as grand as other restaurants, so not many would choose to dine here.

Hence, the officers in the city often chose the guesthouse to welcome international entrepreneurs or high-ranking officers.

The guesthouse seemed quieter than usual because there were not many guests around.

The only difference was that some men, who were bodyguards of the commanding officers, were standing around the building.

As soon as Nathan hopped down, he noticed many high-ranking officers waiting for his arrival.

The party included Franklin Wilson, commander-in-chief of the Channing Military District, Theo Crawford, commander-in-chief of the Alberesque Military District, Edwin Lynch, commander of the East Bays Rapier Special Force, Oscar Anderson, commander-in-chief of the Alberesque Armed Police Force, Russell Crow, mayor of Channing, Colin Dunne, and the Elite Eight.

All of them wore casual wear or suits instead of military uniforms. They greeted together, "General!"