The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 478 Strategic Meeting

After a round of heated discussions, everyone still couldn’t come to an agreement on the matter of enemy warships being stationed around the Southern territorial waters.

Astronia and Vadesia were both relatively powerful countries with advanced military technology.

Some of the officers wanted a peaceful resolution as they didn’t want a war to happen. But most of the officers, including the God of Wars, had voiced their agreement on fighting until the very end.

Suddenly, a soldier ran into the hall with a stack of documents in his hand. “Your Majesty, I have the latest intelligence to report!”

“You may speak,” Balthazar ordered.

“Astronia and Vadesia have made a public announcement that they’ll be holding a joint

military exercise in two days. The location will be right outside Diatoran’s southern territorial waters. They’ve also mentioned the use of heavy weaponry during the drill.”

The expressions of fellow officers in the hall instantly sank.

“I see. You may leave now.” Balthazar waved his hand.

The informant lowered his head as he retreated from the hall.

“What’s the deal with Astronia and Vadesia? What do you guys think?” Balthazar asked with a confused expression.

One of the higher–ranking officers stood up and explained, “Your Majesty, Astronia and Vadesia may be claiming to be doing a joint military exercise right outside of our borders, but I believe they’re just trying to show off their weaponry and assert dominance.

“I believe we don’t have to worry about a war.‘

Benjamin countered, “This isn’t to be taken lightly, Your Majesty. Considering their distance. from our shores, they can easily launch a pre–emptive strike from their warships and cause immense damage to our cities. We need to set up defenses!”

“What should we do if they truly attack us?” Balthazar asked.

“We will not attack unless we’re attacked. But if they do… We’ll have to show them the full force that Diatoran has to offer!” Dax declared.

Another officer stood up to voice his opinion, “We absolutely shouldn’t provoke them, Your Majesty! Starting a war with both Astronia and Vadesia would incur too many losses to be worthwhile. The greatest loser would be the citizens of Diatoran itself!”

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“Are we really going to tolerate having our enemies stepping on our heads? We Diatorans aren’t cowards! If they ever cross our borders, we’ll have to show them who’s boss!” Benjamin

shouted.

Champions nodded

his own plans and considerations as initiating war wouldn’t involve just the

three countries alone.

also potentially become

be facing a huge disadvantage if a war

who had been silent throughout the meeting. “What

without any

your plan?”

can play along with Astronia and Vadesia with a military

who’s better.

shock them with our

their own.”

anything they want to add on?” Balthazar turned to face everyone in the

up. “Your Majesty, I don’t think this is a good idea. It might just incite and provoke Astronia and Vadesia

of. With our combined might, starting the war would only spell their own demise!”

Champions nodded their heads

presence as a country if it chose

this.

can’t help but be worried about the possibility that our war

decision? If we listen to

had only recently risen through the ranks during

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your radical opinions to start the war may cause countless innocents to lose their lives! Society of the modern era should be developing a global economy, not warfare with one

simply voicing my opinion as a soldier of Diatoran. We train ourselves day and

enemies invade our homeland, then what’s

We’ll play along with Astronia and Vadesia with a

but no

to admit that naval combat isn’t exactly my forte. I believe it

Aridlands. He rarely fought at sea and did not have the required experience to

an operation.

like

looked at each other in confusion for

“I volunteer to be the commander–in–chief, Your Majesty!”

But I’m worried that Estrya might invade East Aridlands

bolster its defenses.”