The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 553 If You Don’t Plan For Yourself, Misfortune Will Befall You

“We’re done here. That’s all I’ll say to you. Pack up your things now. You’re going to follow us to Garthram,” Donald said.

“Sure.” Henry nodded. He was very reluctant, but he dared not say more when faced with the objection from all other members of his family.

He could only formulate his plans slowly. When the time came, he would ask. Richard and Nicholas for their opinions.

The Archers had also heard word from the Southlake authorities on evacuating the city. They didn’t want to leave the place they had been born and bred in, either.

“The businesses that make up the foundation of our family are all here, but now we’re forced to leave due to the war. I don’t want to,” Lawrence bemoaned.

“Exactly! I don’t know what’s up with Diatoran, really. They’re giving up on Southlake City!” Vince said.

“It’s all because of Caspian Lynch. Isn’t he the chief commander? He must’ve decided to give up on Southlake City because he’s useless!” Susan said sarcastically.

“I don’t know why the King had elected a good-for-nothing like Caspian as chief commander. He must’ve been blind. Could someone so useless really lead troops in battle?” Nicholas said bitterly.

“Caspian must’ve decided to give up on Southlake City because he found the enemy’s attacks to be too aggressive and thus wasn’t confident that he could win against them.

“Everything is his fault. Now, we’re forced to evacuate, and our businesses will be snatched away by other people!” Lawrence barked.

Having directed the conversation toward the main topic, Nicholas decided that it was time he brought it up. “Grandpa, I have a good idea if you don’t want to leave our family home here and want to secure the family businesses.”

“Oh? What good idea might that be?” Lawrence asked.

Would Nicholas really have something up his sleeve?

“Diatoran is surrounded by enemy troops, which won’t be held off for long. We

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just seek refuge in Vadesia. Not only do we not need to leave Southlake

family was shocked. They didn’t expect Nicholas to have thought of

might even be killed for that,” Lawrence said in

will give us trouble if the country is gone?”

sure that Diatoran will lose?” Lawrence

are extraordinarily aggressive in West Aridlands. I heard the troops there are almost at their limit.

in East Aridlands. The east is also in danger of being

South Aridlands… Caspian Lynch, that useless general, has run away due to his cowardice. They’ve

achieved short-term victory in North Aridlands, but the enemy might come back some other

four sides. How can Diatoran possibly hold its

ask me, Diatoran’s defeat is certain. If these countries gang up against Diatoran, they might directly divide the territory

invaded the city, we should quickly defect to Vadesia. Only with that will Vadesia

out all his opinions.

deep thought after listening to him. They all found

What are your opinions on this?”

right. No matter who will occupy this place, it’s none of our business. I’m fine no matter what if it means that we can hold onto our businesses. This is indeed a good time to seek

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doable to me, too, Dad. Even someone so useless as Caspian Lynch can be a general in the Diatoranian military.

here for our deaths. We must find ourselves

emphatically.

we should discuss it a bit more,” Lawrence said, somewhat worried.

we can’t find someone else to back us up, how will

girl he liked away from him. Southlake Corporation is also refusing to work with

in Vadesia, we’ll get a chance to show Caspian what we’re capable

a decision regarding this,

a shot at survival

choice now, we can hold onto our family businesses!”