The Almighty Lord Caspian

As soon as Jason finished speaking, another one of Filren’s senior officials retorted, “Are you kidding? Everyone knows that we’ve threatened to declare war on Diatoran. They’re all waiting for it to start!”

After thinking about it, Byron suggested, “We can get a few people to act as assassins for Diatoran. Then, we’ll destroy the countdown and say that Diatoran used dirty tricks to avoid facing us in battle.”

“Well, I think it won’t be a big deal even if we don’t send out our army once the countdown ends,” Kenelm piped up.

“That won’t do! Over a million Diatoranian soldiers have gathered at their western border. Even if we don’t dispatch our army, the Diatoranians are still a threat to us,” Jason said.

Just then, an intelligence officer rushed in, saying, “Your Majesty! Jerry Andrews would like to talk to you.”

Byron was taken aback. Why did Jerry want to talk to him now? What was he up- to?

“Your Majesty, this is clearly a sign that Diatoran is panicking. I think you should use this chance to exert more pressure on them and intimidate them!” Jason said with a smile.

He figured the Diatoranians were calling because they were getting antsy.

“Alright! I’ll do as you say,” Byron agreed with a smile, thinking that Jason made an excellent point.

Byron took the call and asked haughtily, “Isn’t it a bit too late for you to beg for mercy now, Mr. Andrews? There are only a few hours left till we declare war on you.”

not too late, Your Majesty. As long as the war hasn’t begun, it’s

even more smug.

trillion and a few cities. You Dlatoranians have wasted too much of my time. My patience has

million soldiers at your western border. Are you going to declare war against us?”

doing. As long as you’re willing to engage in peace talks, I’ll tell them to withdraw the army,” Jerry quickly explained.

ridiculous! Are you telling me that a general would have the guts to dispatch a million soldiers on his own? Do you think I’m a fool? I’ve run out of patience, Jerry. As long as I give the word, Filren’s army will march right into Diatoran right this instant!”

now. I’ll agree to your terms, okay?” Jerry hastily cried out. He

he didn’t care about giving away half

more. This was precisely what he wanted. room

“There’s purpose.

Jerry

border to retreat at once! Only then will I consider negotiating peace with you. There are only a few hours left until

the time Jerry ended the call, his back was soaked

would send his army over

the countries teamed

Dax, telling him to withdraw the army.

stationed at the border on His Majesty’s orders! I won’t retreat unless His Majesty tells me to,” Dax

Majesty to overrule me! I’ll make your life a living

officials, they only made at military commander like Dax

my life if it means keeping Diatoran safe,” Dax firmly declared.

extremely

of Diatoran will suffer, and you’ll

the order. And furthermore, our soldiers

Dax, so he had to go through Balthazar instead.

a couple of days lying in bed,

be stuck in

Jerry. As long as Jerry was