The Conspiracy of the Elites

Chapter 340: visiting general vincent

When Clark arrived at Mexican city, an entourage of military vehicles was already at the airport waiting to escort him. Before coming, he already informed the General, so he was not caught off guard by this reception.

Seeing a young man with long hair, dressed in a weird dress combination of blue, green, and brown being escorted by such an elite military unit of the city left onlookers stunned.

Gossips started in the airport immediately, but Clark didnt have the opportunity to eavesdrop on anyone of them as he quickly entered one of the military vehicles and left with the soldiers the next moment.

Perhaps ordered by the General, but the entourage took the longer route leading to the Generals mansion, allowing Clark to have a mini-tour around the city.

And the car that he was carried in had a phasing technological device installed on it, after asking permission from him the soldiers activated it.

Through this, outside the car would remain normal but inside would become transparent, allowing him to see through to the outside world without any obstruction.

After having the wonderful experience of this device, Clark made a mental note to get it as an add-on to his exotic car during his next spending.

The drive took 30 minutes, after that he was finally brought to the mansion of the General. If all his 3 mansions were combined, they could not still hold a candle to the magnificence of the Generals mansion.

That was the best description method that Clark could use for it.

The enormous mansion was built in the shape of a fist, the 5 folded fingers were different regions of the mansion. It looked more like an estate in a post-apocalyptic world written in a sci-fi book than reality.

The visuals were too numerous for Clark to admire completely in a go, so he just skimmed through them, allowing his eyes to relish the beauty being portrayed before him.

When he was escorted inside the mansion, he saw the General already seated and waiting for him in his sitting room.

After escorting him in, the soldiers saluted at the General before turning to leave the sitting room. Seeing this, Clark walked forward a bit before saluting also.

Good morning, General.

A smile broke into General Vincents face. Clark kiddo, its been a long time since we met physically. Come and give me a hug.

That prompted laughter to escape Clarks lips but he still obeyed and went forward to hug the General. After he sat down, the General started their conversation by reminiscing about the past.

Thinking back now, Im sure I have amazing foresight.

When I saw you during the graduation ceremony 4 years ago, I knew that this was the one. I knew that this was my successor, and you have not failed me, you even exceeded all the limits that I set for you.

I said youre a genius wholl be a legend at the heights of Commander Arthur after growing up, but I could not have been more wrong. Just 4 years after I said that youre already a legend of the republic.

In barely 4 years, you broke through 3 times, experienced a lot of military promotions and youre now a Lieutenant Colonel, just a few ranks away from mine.

To be sincere, whenever I go through your resume, Im always shocked.

Like, how did you do it?

Getting no response, he urged. Come on, answer me.

Clark laughed awkwardly. Its nothing. I just followed you and all my other mentors advice to the book, I should never lose sight of my goal, I should always strive to become stronger. Those are what made me what I am today.

Humph, baseless talk. The General scoffed. If following your mentors words to the book would make you a genius, the Spartan republic would have become one of the big 5 powers by now.

Clark and the General both laughed at that.

After leaving the past, the General led the conversation again as they discussed the present and the current military trends of the republic.

The General also talked about Clarks love life, making him blush as he emphasized the importance of having a girlfriend at his age or a wife which would be even better.

After going through a lot of other topics, the General finally came back to what really mattered. Ok, Clark, weve discussed a lot, but what really brought you today? I know how busy you are.

Clark sat straighter on hearing that. About that, its not anything serious, I just wanted to know if I can get information about a certain someone from you.

The General became curious. Who? A soldier?

Yes, I checked recently after my promotion but I didnt find it. After I entered the army, I always heard some rumors about there being 4 Commanders in the republic. I want to know about the 4th Commander, can I?

Oh, you mean Commander Roland?

Clark was surprised. Youre telling me so easily?

The General laughed. It's because of specific reasons why information about him is hidden from soldiers of your rank, but I think you have the right to know about him.

Ok, thanks, General.

Dont mention. The General casually waved his hands. You may have heard it, but yes, Commander Roland is the oldest and second strongest Commander of the Spartan republic.

Hes a lone wolf. He almost never visits the republic; I dont know when he even visited the republic last.

Nobody knows his real profession, not even our President. Most of the time, guessers say that hes a mercenary, others say hes an archaeologist, and some say that he does nothing, that hes living the recluse life of a hermit.

He doesnt have a lot of legends and deeds to his name, but his most legendary deed is during the great battle of supremacy.

President Leonidas alone wouldnt have been enough to buy us to the status of a middle-grade country after the battle. It was due to his achievements after coming back that filled the last void, taking us through that important divide.

Other instances of his return to the republic have been recorded, but theyre not as popular.

But a widely known fact about him is that anytime that he returns, hes always stronger than the previous time that he was seen. Some soldiers speculated that it is because of his expansive travels and experiences.

He is the main reason why the rule that allows 3rd rank high-grade and above soldiers of the republic to go out and experience the world was made.

That reminds me, Clark, will you go out to experience the world too or youll stay and serve the republic here.

Clark was still in doubt of this before, but he made his decision after hearing the reveal of the General. Ill think Ill travel too; I want to experience the wonders of the world and besides my guts tells me that Ill improve faster that way.

Thats good for you, I always advise every soldier to go out when their time comes. I also went out; the world is far more fascinating and wider than just the Spartan republic.

Thank you for the conversation, General, I really appreciate it. Clark sincerely thanked the General for his time.

After engaging in a few more conversation topics with the General, he finally stood up to leave. His motive for coming here was already fulfilled.

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