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.
advisor was the only person going against
asked, “Your reason
If we were to start another war with Filren, then Vadesia, Astronia, and even Estrya would also join in the
you think we
we can opt for a friendly exchange
the room was in disbelief
once. Why should we suddenly lower ourselves in front of them? This has to be a
are? Showing them any kindness would only make them even
to lower its head toward its enemy? Especially
for a moment and listen to what
crowd immediately fell
elaborate on your plan. What good will it bring Diatoran if we were to be on friendly terms
ensure that we would no longer be
makes quite
aftermath. I believe we shouldn’t
manipulated Balthazar’s thoughts
have appointed you as my trusted advisor. Your thoughtful insight will be of great benefit
Majesty, do you agree with
Your plan
his own ability to reason
Champions began
if we were to ally with Filren! Other
chimed in, “Your Majesty, we can’t show weakness to our enemies! Other countries will definitely follow suit when they see that filren has gained benefits
the possibilities. Other countries would definitely join the fight if we were to go to war with Vilren, and Diatoran would once again be
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