The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 411 Stuffing Herbs Like No Tomorrow

Both Nixon and Gilbert were enticed by the century–old saffron within Caspian’s hands.

Its value as a medicinal herb was incomparable.

However much enticed they were, the both of them remained silent.

“What’s wrong? Are you both scared? I can’t believe that the head elder of the TMAA and the tenth elder of Shadow Gate are both too scared to make a bet with me!” said Caspian disdainfully as he dramatically shook his head.

Nixon and Gilbert then looked at each other for a moment before Nixon stepped forward. “In that case, Caspian, we’ll make a bet with you!”

Gilbert nodded his head with satisfaction.

He surmised that if he joined forces with Nixon, they would at least be able to fight Caspian to

a tie.

Both of them had to put on a show for their subordinates behind them, or they might lose – their respect.

Caspian’s offer had given them no choice but to accept the bet.

“Very well!” Caspian nodded. “Although I wonder, what is it are you wagering against me? If you can’t present something that matches my saffron in value, then forget it!”

Now that Caspian had presented the century–old saffron, the two of them had to put up something

nilar in value.

Nixon gritted his teeth as he brought out a century–old shining Cranesbill. “This herb that’s as ancient as your saffron will be enough of a match!”

He had sacrificed hundreds of his subordinates for this herb alone.

He had also consumed a part of it to heal his injuries.

Nixon had planned to consume the entire herb when he returned to safety to enhance his powers a little.

But Caspian was now forcing him to bring it out as a wager.

Caspian nodded and replied, “It’s missing a piece, but it’s similar enough in value.”

The crowd then turned their attention to Gilbert.

Gilbert didn’t try to pull any tricks and presented a century–old lily of the valley.

“My herb is of similar rarity and value to each of yours,” explained Gilbert.

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It was the best thing he could bring to the table.

begin!” declared Caspian as he threw his saffron toward the peak of

followed suit with

first to reach the peak of the Stairway to Enlightenment would be able to obtain all three.

the sight of the three

would be impossible for them to obtain.

became the

“I hope you’re right

Mr.

to make the bet was because Xandros had told him about

and you won’t have

believe in Xandros‘ words. So long as he could traverse the Stairway to Enlightenment, the Eldorian Scroll fragment would be his.

of the stone stairway and turned to face Nixon

them nodded their heads in agreement.

spot, and their figures could be seen climbing up the stone

“Go, Caspian, go!”

best, Mr. Lynch!”

and the rest began cheering for Caspian as they began

cheering for Gilbert, while the TMAA’s men cheered for

head elder.

encouragement filled the entire valley.

as they stared intently at the race happening

ongoing race had nothing to

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won the race would secure the Eldorian Scroll

these men, their only goal was to fight

atop the stone stairways

as he

was following behind him, and the injured Nixon was last.

panic as they watched Caspian move ahead of

Stairway to Enlightenment consisted of exactly 101 steps. And when all three of them reached the halfway point, their speed significantly dropped.

from the peak that weighed down on their bodies.

his speed even though he started panting for air.

to Enlightenment

to make it this far if not for his

had only used up

Nixon, however,

difficult to

his lead by at least ten

them had thought they would’ve been on par with Caspian’s strength, or at the very least, they

knew that Caspian had only used 50% of his power, they would be scared

wits.

had already used 90% of his power to barely

already used up all his strength as his legs began to tremble.

the first to drop