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.

to escape from Kelvin and the guards‘

well. “What on earth are you

like this, Mr. Roman, you should remember not. to leave any witnesses. There were only about a hundred or so people in

to come to Dhord City to report. you,” Kelvin

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

Jethro said hesitantly, hoping to deduce

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

even be able to leave the King’s résidence if Jerry had found

for the Andrews family for so many years now. I certainly have contributed in some way. You can’t kill me over

been feeding him all kinds of stories. You wouldn’t even be standing here right now if I hadn’t put in a good word for you,” Kelvin replied as

ever crossed Mr. Zane. Why would he badmouth

to power, everyone succumbs to their greed–even

was a smart man. He

me to side with you?” Jethro

so that he would

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

I will do my best, even risking my life if I have to!” Jethro quickly

Roman, I can guarantee that you’ll get anything you want!” Kelvin

was important to make promises first, even if they came up empty later on.

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

Laina over to

and saw a bunch of wriggling bugs. However, at the very

this?” Laina asked. She

Since they’re live creatures, I

did. Basically, he found

you’ve found the solution, what are you waiting for? Hurry

replied as he quickly concocted the

whistled, a woman dressed in leather with a mask on appeared.

even notice when she came

outside. Have we been exposed? Do we need to leave?” the woman

find a way to buy