Chapter 2505


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    Leading his men, Nathan began to retreat.


    At the same time, Malcolm ordered the Volk army to monitor the Eurasians at a distance.


    As Nathan and Lucas sat in themand vehicle, both of them stared at each other in silence.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    In the meantime, Nathan''s body swayed rhythmically together with the vehicle''s movements.


    When he saw the wounds that covered Lucas'' body, he asked inly,


    "Do you have anything to say over your dire circumstances?"


    Ever since Nathan was the Commander-in-Chief of the North Army, Lucas was dissatisfied with him.


    Back then, he liked topete with Nathan at every opportunity as themander-in-chief of the West Army.


    In fact, both of them even fought against each other at the West Army''s base.


    Subsequently, Nathan was promoted by the President and took on the role of Chief Military Governor, which made him Lucas'' superior.


    Even though Lucas was close to Nathan and trusted him, he was always tempted topete with thetter to prove that he was just as good. Unfortunately, he hadmitted a grave mistake in his strategy and actions against Volk, resulting in devastating consequences.


    Initially, he had nned to martyr himself at the Nine-Nation Summit.


    Therefore, it never crossed his mind that Nathan wouldunch a raid on the summit with an elite team and pull him out from the jaws of death. In fact, Nathan even defeated the Gods of War belonging to Xyperia, Jetroina, and Volk, terrorizing everyone at the Nine-Nation Summit. At that moment, it dawned upon Lucas how big the gulf between him and Nathan was.


    Nathan could easily aplish something that was impossible for him.


    As a result, he was finally convinced of Nathan''s strength and realized his initial desire to outdo thetter was nothing but a joke.


    He answered with a wry smile, "I havemitted a serious mistake and caused irrevocable loss. When I nned to redeem myself by dying, I didn''t expect you toe and save me."


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    Lucas couldn''t be more grateful when he heard Nathan''s words.


    When he recalled how he disobeyed thetter and acted on his own ord, he was filled with regret.


    He replied in a choking voice, "I deserve to die."


    Nathanforted him, "It''s not easy


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    someone like you who is a pir of the nation. Lucas, as soldiers, our lives aren''t in our hands, they belong to the nation instead. Therefore, we cannot selfishly take our owli Plives just because we made a mistake, for this is not how a real man should behave!" Content belongs to


    Lucas acknowledged, "Yes, I have learned my lesson and will definitely devote myself to redeeming my mistakes going forward."


    Nathan added, “After guarding the West for so many years, you have contributed significantly to the nation. Despite having caused significant loss


    with your insubordination, it doesn''t negate your contributions from the past. Nevertheless, you will still need to be punished for disobeying orders for the sake of fairness.


    "Hence, I have discussed with the President, the army leadership, and the Cab, the appropriate punishment for you. We have decided to demote you by three ranks from general to major-general. Do you have any objections?"


    Although the demotion was a grave punishment, it was still considered eptable given the circumstances.


    Thus, Lucas replied willingly, "I ept my punishment."


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    Lucas couldn''t believe his ears. When he heard that he was being demoted by three ranks, he expected to lose his post as themander-in-chief of the West.


    Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that Nathan would not only retain him but also give him an opportunity to redeem himself.


    With reddened eyes, he replied in a trembling voice, "Chief Cross, I will do my very best to repay the debt of gratitude I owe you." Nathan answered inly, "I look forward to it."