The next day, the senior officers of Diatoran gathered in the king’s residence once more.
All four Champions of Diatoran also showed up.
Balthazar asked, “My fellow men, I’m sure you’ve already heard that Filrenian troops are now threatening us right at our borders. Who has a plan to defeat our enemies?”
Dax spoke up. “Filren never learns! Your Majesty, allow me to lead my men to expel the Filrenian troops out of our country!”
Keith explained, “Filren is nothing to worry about, Your Majesty. Lord Caspian had already occupied their capital once. We are confident that we can defeat them again!”
Benjamin chimed in, “That’s right. It’s just Filren. We have nothing to worry about.”
Joseph commented, “We already beat Filren to a pulp back then, and now they’re back for more? We might as well take this opportunity to wipe out Filren once and for all!”
All four Champions had expressed their agreement to fight back against Filren.
Balthazar asked, “All four of you have made great points. Anyone else that would like to express their opinion?”
A senior officer spoke up. “Your Majesty, I wholeheartedly agree with our Champions. I believe we can defeat Filren.”
Another officer commented, “Your Majesty, I believe that this is a good opportunity for us to strike back and destroy Filren once and for all.”
Balthazar then turned to Jerry and asked, “Jerry, what do you think?”
Jerry replied, “Your Majesty, I believe we should not fight back against Filren.”
Everyone was surprised by Jerry’s answer.
why Balthazar’s trusted advisor was the only person going against retaliation.
asked, “Your reason
Filren, then Vadesia, Astronia, and even Estrya would also join in the fight to take advantage of the
we should do, then?”
a friendly exchange with Filren instead.”
was in
Why should we suddenly lower ourselves in front of
are? Showing them any kindness would only make them even
lower its head toward its enemy? Especially to Filren, of all things?”
declared, “Be quiet for a moment and listen to what
immediately fell silent.
“Jerry, please elaborate on your plan. What good will it bring
an ally on our south, inviting Filren to ally would ensure that we would no longer be surrounded by potential enemies. Vadesia and Astronia are relatively
quite a lot
I believe we shouldn’t start another war and should
Balthazar’s thoughts once
my trusted advisor. Your thoughtful insight will be of great benefit
Majesty, do you agree with my
I do. Your plan is more beneficial and farsighted.”
own ability to reason and form
four Champions began
reputation would lessen if we were to ally with Filren! Other countries will
we can’t show weakness to our enemies! Other countries will definitely follow
thought about all the possibilities. Other countries would definitely join the fight if we were to go to war with
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