The Almighty Lord Caspian

“Do you admit to your crime, Jethro? You failed the mission to assassinate the King of Filren and used the heads of ordinary citizens to lie that you killed several of Filren’s senior officials! You deserve the death penalty for that!” Kelvin roared.

“Someone must be trying to set me up, Mr. Andrews! They’re trying to destroy our relationship. You have to believe me!” Jethro exclaimed. He didn’t expect his act to get exposed.

All along, he had remained hopeful that he could mislead the Andrews family long enough to find a chance to leave Dhord City. He would then cut off all ties with them. He didn’t think they would discover the truth before he could enact his plan.

He was already in the doghouse with the Andrews family. If Kelvin found out that he had lied as well, he was done for.

Alas, Jethro regretted not fleeing from the start. At the very least, he could’ve stayed alive.

Nevertheless, he certainly wasn’t going to admit to his crime.

“Are you still trying to pretend you’re innocent? I have witnesses who can testify that they saw you killing innocent civilians!” Kelvin informed with a smile.

Jethro’s expression turned even darker.

He didn’t suspect Kelvin at all. It seemed like Kelvin did have evidence to back him up.

started looking for a chance to escape

Kelvin laughed and waved the guards away. His gaze softened as well. “What on earth are you doing, Mr. Andrews?” Jethro asked. He was

to leave any witnesses. There were only about a

you didn’t kill them all, they managed to come to Dhord City to report. you,” Kelvin said while

hearing that, Jethro figured out the gist of the situation. However, he didn’t admit to killing those villagers

Jethro said hesitantly,

say that you killed all the villagers at Panville. Fortunately for you, I was the one who ran into them. Otherwise,

sense of belated fear. He wouldn’t even be able to leave the King’s résidence if Jerry had found out about

I’ve been working for the Andrews family for so many years now. I certainly have contributed in some way. You can’t kill me over a tiny mistake. That’s a little

dad is pissed right now, and Zane has been feeding him all kinds of stories. You wouldn’t even be standing

ever crossed Mr. Zane. Why would he badmouth me?” Jethro asked in

succumbs to their greed–even Zane,” Kelvin. declared nonchalantly.

all, he was a smart man. He knew what

you asking me to

knew Kelvin was helping him so

about siding with me. This is about doing what’s

moment onward, I will do my best, even risking my life if I have to!” Jethro quickly declared with a

can guarantee that you’ll get anything you want!” Kelvin announced with a

to make promises first, even if they came up empty

hidden chamber, Avon whooped for joy and exclaimed, “I did it! I finally did it!”

Laina over to

lens and saw a bunch of wriggling bugs. However,

Laina asked. She didn’t quite get

moving, right? Those are the cursed bugs. Since they’re live creatures, I figured there had to be a way to kill them,” Avon explained.

did. Basically, he found a

you waiting for?

on it!” Avon replied as

mask

even notice when

we need to leave?” the woman asked somewhat robotically. Her voice

If we’ve been exposed, find a way to buy some