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 in

had his own plans and considerations as initiating war

three countries alone.

potentially become enemies

would be facing a huge disadvantage if a

who had been silent throughout the meeting. “What do

we can drive them away without any bloodshed, Your Majesty,”

What’s your

with Astronia and Vadesia with a military exercise of our own. It would essentially be a contest of sorts to see

who’s better.

manage to shock them with our own

their own.”

idea. Anyone have anything they want to add on?” Balthazar turned to face everyone in the hall.

I don’t think this is a good idea. It might just incite and provoke Astronia and Vadesia to start a war!”

to be afraid of. With our combined might, starting the war

Champions nodded their

if it chose to remain peaceful at

this.

the ability to defeat our enemies, Lord Caspian. But I can’t help but be worried about the possibility that our war with Astronia and Vadesia may well trigger wars on a worldwide scale. The consequences would

at every decision? If we listen to you, Diatoran will only be sitting and waiting for enemies to

who had only recently risen through the ranks during a

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your radical opinions to start the war may cause countless innocents to lose their lives! Society of

radical. I’m simply voicing my opinion as a soldier of Diatoran. We train ourselves day and night and fight on the battlefields in order

were to sit idly by as our enemies invade our homeland,

his hands and announced, “Well said, Caspian! I’ve made my decision. We’ll play along with Astronia and Vadesia with a military exercise of our own and scare them away. I hereby

looked at each other, but no one dared

combat isn’t exactly my forte. I believe it might not be the best decision for me to be

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

an operation.

would like to step

Champions looked at each other in confusion for a while.

volunteer to be the commander–in–chief,

choice, Benjamin. But I’m worried that Estrya might invade East Aridlands during your absence. I believe you should still remain in the East Aridlands to

bolster its defenses.”