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

even more smug.

there for us to talk about? I’ve already told you what I want–40 trillion and a few cities. You Dlatoranians have

million soldiers at your western border. Are you going to declare

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

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

I’ll agree to your terms, okay?” Jerry hastily cried out. He didn’t know what to do. He was

could maintain his position of power, he didn’t care about giving away

more. This was precisely what he wanted.

“There’s purpose.

Jerry

then will I consider negotiating peace with you. There are only a few hours left

time Jerry ended the call, his back

afraid that Byron would send

the countries teamed up

him to withdraw the army.

border on His Majesty’s orders! I won’t retreat unless His

me! I’ll make

worked on ordinary senior officials, they only made at military

I’m willing to risk my life if it means keeping Diatoran safe,” Dax firmly declared.

Champion Santos. I’m begging you! The King of Filren is extremely displeased that we have an army stationed

us, we’ll be doomed! The citizens of Diatoran will suffer,

And furthermore, our soldiers are

convince Dax, so he had to go through Balthazar instead.

a couple of days lying in bed, Caspian felt

to be stuck in bed

get rid of Jerry. As