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.
only wonder why Balthazar’s trusted advisor was the only
asked, “Your
Filren, then Vadesia, Astronia, and even Estrya would also join in the fight to
do you think we should do,
we can opt for a friendly exchange with Filren instead.”
room was in disbelief upon listening to Jerry’s idea.
once. Why should we suddenly lower ourselves in front of them? This has to be
are? Showing them any kindness would only make them
supposed to lower its head toward its enemy? Especially to
moment and listen
immediately
elaborate on your plan. What good will it bring Diatoran if we were to be on friendly
Tigra already an ally on our south, inviting Filren to ally would ensure that we would no longer be surrounded
makes quite
brunt of the aftermath. I believe we shouldn’t start another war and should instead seek alternatives that would benefit our people
then manipulated Balthazar’s thoughts once
truly glad to have appointed you as my trusted advisor. Your thoughtful
do you agree with
plan is more
own ability to reason and form
four Champions began
explained, “Absolutely not, Your Majesty! Diatoran’s reputation would lessen if we were to ally with Filren! Other countries will then follow their
will definitely follow suit when
countries would definitely join the fight if we were to go to
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