The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 552 The Final Baseline

“Grandma, Diatoran is currently surrounded and attacked by several countries. Although we have won some battles in North Aridlands, the future situation isn’t in Diatoran’s favor. Diatoran might fall,” Henry said.

“Everyone can see that. I’m asking you if you know of a way we can stay in Southlake City,” Marilyn said exasperatedly.

“Diatoran is surrounded by enemies and will eventually be defeated. We might as well seek refuge in Vadesia. With that, we don’t need to leave Southlake City, and the businesses under our family won’t be affected.” Henry told them his opinions.

Richard had taught him to say these things.

After everyone heard Henry’s words, their faces darkened. They were all surprised that Henry was suggesting that they betray their country.

Immediately after, Carl scolded him loudly, “Bastard! The Stewart family isn’t a powerful, noble family, but we’ve been in Diatoran for generations. We’ll never defect to another country.

“The situation on the battlefield isn’t even clear yet, yet you want to commit treason after the slightest hint of difficulty?”

“Uncle Carl, we’ll die if we don’t find a way out. Diatoran is surrounded by enemies, and it’s evident that the country cannot defend itself against them. We might as well take this chance to pave our own path to survival,” Henry said.

“Things will never end well for those who commit treason. Is Quinton Hans’ death not horrible enough for you? I heard that he was beheaded, even. The ideal you proposed is going to destroy the family!” Carl snapped.

“You’re too cautious, Uncle Carl. The situation is clear as day. Diatoran won’t succeed in defending itself against its enemies. So what if we moved to Garthram? We’ll still end up dead once the enemies invade the city!” Henry argued.

“If we betray our country, the family will be met with a terrible ending. When Diatoran wins the war, the Stewart family will be wiped out!” Carl frowned.

“Uncle Carl, Grandma’s the head of the family, so let’s hear what she has to say.” Henry was of the opinion that Marilyn would surely betray her country for the sake of survival.

After a long silence, Marilyn spoke. “Henry, your Uncle Carl is right. Although the

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our

Stewart family. When faced with things that

whatever benefited her most, would have

now, Grandma. If we don’t

soon,

a home when Diatoran is

Diatoran, or we’ll have to repent for

don’t seek refuge in Vadesia now, our properties will go to other people when Southlake City falls, and we’ll end up homeless!” Henry had already defected to the enemy

didn’t want to wait in Southlake City for death to

already defected to another country, you

his head repeatedly, explaining, “No, no. The enemy hasn’t attacked yet, so

are you so panicked, then? Are you lying?” Marilyn

any action before you’ve given your approval, would I?” Noticing how firm Marilyn’s attitude was, Henry dared not say

were to know that he had already defected

never bring this up again.

You should never say things like this rashly,” Donald quickly advised as well. “I’ll disown you if I

man, but he had some degree of power

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were against him. They were reprimanding him, too, and that filled him with

seek refuge in Vadesia, we’ll have to live under Caspian’s shadow our whole lives! Do you want Caspian to lord over

No one

all Diatoranians. Is there any problem with supporting our own country? Diatoran is indeed facing a crisis now, but should we defect to another country just because of that? Everyone will