Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 2503

Since Malcolm was not only the President of Volk but also the host, Max, Catherine, and the representatives of other nations came forward to greet him after the soldiers were done saluting him.

After returning their greetings calmly, Malcolm swept his gaze across the devastation that resulted before turning his attention to Nathan.

Despite being a pacifist, Malcolm wasn't a weakling at all.

He remarked with a grim voice, “Chief Cross, this is the second time you have trespassed into Volk. Don't you think you owe me an explanation?”

At that moment, everyone turned their attention to Nathan who replied calmly, “Mr. Stryker, we have been planning for a long time to have a meeting. It's just that we were unable to decide on a suitable time and place. Hence, I have decided to come today without advance notice.”

Malcolm snorted, “I have been sincerely trying to hold discussions with Eurasia. However, the West Army has been constantly provoking my nation. Now that even you have encroached upon our territory with your men, how am I to believe that you are looking for a peaceful solution?”

Max was aware that Malcolm was a pacifist who had refused to join the alliance.

As a result, he was secretly delighted to hear Malcolm speak to Nathan in a hostile tone.

If Eurasia's Chief Military Governor is unable to give Malcolm a satisfactory explanation, Malcolm would likely turn from a dove into a hawk.

Despite the circumstances, Nathan replied with a plain smile, “I had the impression from the multiple conversations we shared that both sides intend to resolve the conflict peacefully. Moreover, I never had the intention of coming to Volk until I learned that your country intended to participate in the S8 Summit to announce your entry into the alliance. Furthermore, when I heard that a conflict had been ignited between the West Army and Volk's Ares Squad, I had no choice but to come.”

Nathan was obviously telling Malcolm that he had to put them in their respective place after Volk had decided to join the alliance in an attempt to blockade and subdue Eurasia.

Clearing his throat, he responded, “The fact that the S8 Summit is not just being held in Volk but also so close to the border with Eurasia has caused rumors to spread like wildfire. The news that Volk is joining the alliance is one of them. Therefore, as the President of Volk, I would like to declare in front of all these reporters from around the world that Volk has no intention of joining the alliance for the time being nor the desire to get into a conflict with its neighboring countries.”

The moment the words left Malcolm's mouth, Max’s expression darkened significantly, for he had spent a significant amount of effort in recruiting Volk.

However, he didn't expect Volk to finally reject joining the alliance out of fear of Eurasia.

Despite the anger he felt, he could only look in Isaiah's direction, for the latter was a hawk compared to the dovish Malcolm.

Unfortunately, Isaiah no longer had the authority of the past, as his arm had been severed by Nathan, while his body was being restrained by Eurasian soldiers.