The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 644 An Anxious Defense

“All of my guards were selected following extremely stringent background checks. There’s no way one of them is the mole!” Balthazar was certain.

“But I’m the Minister of Culture. Even though I’m not as powerful as Caspian, I still hold an important government position. There’s no reason for me to be the mole,” Jerry argued in his defense.

Balthazar stared at Jerry without speaking, but his reaction only made Jerry feel even more flustered.

He didn’t know what Balthazar was thinking..

“I swear I’m not the mole, Your Majesty! If I were the mole, why would the spies use such heavy artillery and a bomb? I’d be dead, too! Moles have always been people who value their lives above all else. Why would I risk my own life?” Jerry continued.

Balthazar nodded. Jerry had a point. Then, he said, “I never said you were the mole, Jerry. You’re the one who kept trying to explain yourself.”

“I’m just afraid you’d be swayed by Caspian, Your Majesty! He’s making it sound like anyone who came to see you is undoubtedly the mole. That’s absurd!” Jerry said while exhaling in relief.

“If you’re innocent, what’s there to fear?” Balthazar remarked. Though he

couldn’t know for sure whether Jerry was the mole, he had his guard up against the latter from now on.

“It’s only normal for me to feel scared, Your Majesty. Even though I know I’m innocent, I’m still afraid.

“I so happen to be the one who came to your room, and Lord Caspian has said that the one who did is the mole. He’s clearly targeting me,” Jerry said cautiously.

“I think Caspian made a very good point that’s worthy of consideration,” Balthazar commented.

Nervous, Jerry quickly said, “I don’t think he’s right, Your Majesty.”

“Why not?” Balthazar asked.

“The enemy spies only had to know the location of your room, Your Majesty. They didn’t need to understand its layout. The mortar they used was enough to cause serious damage no matter what the layout was,” Jerry stated.

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“Therefore, Lord Caspian’s theory is flawed. Many people knew your room, Your Majesty. I’m not the only one.”

“That’s enough. I’ll set this aside for now,” Balthazar said with a wave of his hand.

was no way of determining who the mole was yet.

I’m putting you in charge of uncovering the mole,” Balthazar instructed.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

was strange that Jerry kept trying

the enemy knows you’re here, you have to move out right. away,”

the safest place for me?”

for you to stay in the hotel,” Caspian

Balthazar was

have our people on every corner

situations,” Caspian

then,” Balthazar said with

Majesty!”

not?” Balthazar frowned.

Jerry’s protests. Everyone else had nothing to say, but Jerry seemed to find fault with

so even if there are a lot of soldiers around, this place is still extremely dangerous. What

be able

air or launch a missile

air force is merely there for show? If the enemy’s missiles can enter our airspace so easily, what’s the point of having a missile defense system?

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of our nation! We

Your Majesty, you can stay at my place for a few

before Balthazar could even speak, Jerry exclaimed, “You

snapped in

if Lord Caspian tries to assassinate you once you move into his place? You’ll be all alone without anyone to help you!” Jerry said anxiously.

I’ve put up with you long enough. I am nothing

to assassinate His Majesty, and we have a mole among us. I’m just thinking on behalf of His Majesty’s safety,”

“Quiet!” Balthazar fumed.

in the hotel. I have faith in your ability to keep me safe,” he said.

Balthazar was genuinely angry, Jerry clammed

I’ll immediately arrange for more soldiers to stand guard in

had Sylvia come over with

Sylvia swiftly rushed over with the soldiers in tow.