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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we not need to leave

didn’t expect Nicholas to have thought

down on by other people, and we might even be killed for that,” Lawrence said

Grandpa. Who will give us trouble

you so sure that Diatoran will

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

also attacking us aggressively in East Aridlands. The east

away due to his cowardice. They’ve already

the enemy might come back some other time. When that time comes, the country will

all four sides. How can Diatoran possibly hold its

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

haven’t invaded the city, we should quickly defect to Vadesia. Only with that will Vadesia let us off the hook. We’ll

out all his

after listening to him. They all found his opinions to

everyone a question. What are your opinions on this?” Lawrence asked.

doable, Dad. Nicholas is right. No matter who will occupy this place, it’s none of our business. I’m fine no matter what if it means that

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a general in the Diatoranian military. From that,

deaths. We must find ourselves a way out,

emphatically.

should discuss it a bit more,” Lawrence

grudge against Caspian. If we can’t find someone else to

He insulted Nicholas in public once and took the girl he liked

refuge in Vadesia, we’ll get a chance to show Caspian what we’re capable of, and we’ll feel better

a decision regarding

please! We might have a shot at survival if we seek refuge in

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