During the banquet, Lucas personally led his men to toast Nathan.
When Lucas challenged Nathan earlier, he was easily defeated.
Now, he wanted challenge Nathan again at drinking. In fact, all his subordinates were clamoring to have a toast with Nathan, so that they could all get him drunk.
Nathan didn't refuse any of them and drank with anyone who approached. After two rounds with everyone, he still looked just as fresh.
Lucas and his subordinates were stunned at how much Nathan could actually drink!
As they drank on and on, Lucas became worried that he would collapse first before Nathan was even drunk.
Finally, the banquet ended after everyone had their fun.
While already woozy, Lucas personally walked Nathan back to the entrance of the base.
He said with a smile, "Nathan, I have never acknowledged you and your band of young upstarts in the army. But after today, I am utterly convinced of your strength."
"However, don't start resting on your laurels yet. We, the West Army, myself included, will double our training so that we can compete again next time.”
Nathan replied with a smile, "Very well. We, the North Army, will be willing to work together with the West Army to improve ourselves!”
In response to Nathan's extended right hand, Lucas declared, "Everything we do is for the sake of our country!"
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As both their hands clasped tightly together, Nathan replied, "That's right. We will strive harder for our nation!"
Meanwhile, as Leo and the officers saw what was unfolding before them, they too raised their right hand in salute. In unison, they shouted, "We would like to thank the
General and his officers for coming!"
Heptakill, Colin and the Elite Eight stood at attention as they saluted back. "Thank you for your kind hospitality. Till we meet again."
The Blue Sky Hotel was a five-star hotel situated in the outskirts of the West.
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