The Almighty Lord Caspian

“All of my guards were selected following extremely stringent background checks. There’s no way one of them is the mole!” Balthazar was certain.

“But I’m the Minister of Culture. Even though I’m not as powerful as Caspian, I still hold an important government position. There’s no reason for me to be the mole,” Jerry argued in his defense.

Balthazar stared at Jerry without speaking, but his reaction only made Jerry feel even more flustered.

He didn’t know what Balthazar was thinking..

“I swear I’m not the mole, Your Majesty! If I were the mole, why would the spies use such heavy artillery and a bomb? I’d be dead, too! Moles have always been people who value their lives above all else. Why would I risk my own life?” Jerry continued.

Balthazar nodded. Jerry had a point. Then, he said, “I never said you were the mole, Jerry. You’re the one who kept trying to explain yourself.”

“I’m just afraid you’d be swayed by Caspian, Your Majesty! He’s making it sound like anyone who came to see you is undoubtedly the mole. That’s absurd!” Jerry said while exhaling in relief.

“If you’re innocent, what’s there to fear?” Balthazar remarked. Though he

couldn’t know for sure whether Jerry was the mole, he had his guard up against the latter from now on.

“It’s only normal for me to feel scared, Your Majesty. Even though I know I’m innocent, I’m still afraid.

one who came to your room, and Lord Caspian has said that the one who did is the mole. He’s clearly targeting me,” Jerry said cautiously.

good point that’s worthy of consideration,” Balthazar commented.

quickly said, “I don’t think he’s right,

not?” Balthazar asked.

your room, Your Majesty. They didn’t need to understand its layout.

Lord Caspian’s theory is flawed. Many people knew your room, Your Majesty. I’m not the only one.”

now,” Balthazar said with

no way of determining who

putting you in charge of uncovering the mole,” Balthazar instructed.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

was Jerry. It was strange that Jerry kept trying

since the enemy knows you’re here, you have to move out

where do you think is the safest place for me?”

it’s best for you to stay in

that?” Balthazar

corner within a one–mile radius of the hotel. There won’t be any more unexpected

I’ll stay here then,” Balthazar said with

Majesty!” Jerry swiftly cautioned.

not?” Balthazar frowned.

with Jerry’s protests. Everyone else had nothing to say, but Jerry seemed to find fault with

location has been exposed, so even if there are a lot of soldiers around, this place is still extremely dangerous. What if even

worrying for nothing. The enemy won’t be able to sneak in!” Caspian

or launch a missile strike on the hotel?” Jerry questioned.

force is merely there for show? If the enemy’s missiles can enter our airspace so easily, what’s the point of

Majesty is the head of our nation! We

Your Majesty, you can stay at my place for a few days,”

speak, Jerry exclaimed, “You mustn’t stay in Lord Caspian’s house, Your Majesty!”

now?” Balthazar snapped in annoyance.

nation. What if Lord Caspian tries to assassinate you once you move into his place? You’ll be all

up with you long enough. I

mole among us. I’m just thinking on behalf of His Majesty’s safety,” Jerry retorted.

“Quiet!” Balthazar fumed.