What?
An impostor!
Tobias and the others were shocked again.
Regaining their composure, they heaved a sigh of relief as if a weight were lifted off their shoulders.
Steeling his face, Tobias growled, "It is impossible for the General of the North to be here in the East."
"Besides, you are in civilian clothing and aren't surrounded by bodyguards or officers. It's obvious you are an impostor!"
With a raised chin, Wesley fiddled with Nathan's document as he sniggered, "Young man, it's a serious offence to impersonate a military officer, let alone a general which is a crime punishable by death. You are in big trouble now."
Meanwhile, Colin and Nathan exchanged knowing glances as they found the situation amusing.
Smiling smugly, Nathan explained, "Haha, there are many security features on the document, don't you know how to authenticate them?”
"Besides, every military ID has a unique identifier. Why don't you check it against the records in your system?”
"So, what makes you think I am an impostor when you have not even verified it?"
As Wesley stared at Nathan who was in his late twenties, he sneered, "Haha, although I have not seen the General before, I'm aware that he is the General of the North and is highly decorated."
"To be able to reach the position of a General, one would at least have to be aged forty and above."
"You're just a young man and yet you dare to call yourself a General, your assertion is simply flawed."
Pausing a moment, Wesley continued, "As for the security measures you mentioned, they can all be forged.”
Nathan replied, "In that case, why don't you call Elijah Lowe, the Commander-in-chief of the Eastern Military Reserves, or Shaun Ferguson, Commander-in-chief of Glyngarth, to verify my identity?"
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