The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 731 Withdraw Your Troops

“Your Majesty, I’ve already seized Filren. The new King of Filren, Byron, was so terrified that he fled.

“Likewise, I’ve defeated Filren’s troops until they’re nothing but scraps. It’s a perfect opportunity for us to take over the country. They’re no longer a threat to me,” said Caspian.

“I understand you guys feel fired up and invincible now, but you’re not in Diatoranian territory. If I supply you with millions of soldiers, how will all of you survive if something goes wrong?” Balthazar rebuked.

“I’ve already considered this, Your Majesty. You needn’t worry about sending more soldiers now that we’ve claimed Filren’s capital,” Caspian answered.

“What? Are you planning to disobey my orders? Or do you think my ability to judge the situation is inferior to yours?” Balthazar thundered.

Upon sensing the former’s seething tone, Caspian quickly explained himself. “I can’t possibly compare myself to your almighty presence, Your Majesty. However, you’re far away in your royal residence, making you less aware of the situation here.”

“Caspian!” Balthazar growled. “You’re still young and reckless. I can’t allow millions of soldiers to risk their lives alongside you.

“I’ve brought out the royal scepter to summon your return to Dhord City officially. Yet, you haven’t done so. Do you plan to disobey me till the very end?”

“I wouldn’t dare disobey your orders with my humble status. I merely can’t withdraw myself from this war.

“Besides, everything I do is for Diatoran. If I withdraw now, wouldn’t the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers be in vain?” Caspian tried to reason with

Balthazar.

“Since you claim to be willing to obey me, I want you to withdraw your troops now!”

“Your Majesty, withdrawing now would only cause us grave losses. Not to mention, our current campaign won’t be as successful,” Caspian explained.

“That’s enough from you. Quit spewing nonsense. I’ve considered every aspect of the situation better than you.

“You’re to bring your subordinates back now. Should you continue to resist my

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commands, I’ll declare you a rebel!” Balthazar unequivocally brushed the former

off.

choice but to nod upon facing Balthazar’s unwavering resolve. He couldn’t bear the consequences if he persisted and

Balthazar to say all those things. That was why Balthazar spoke

it odd, but it never crossed his mind that Balthazar would be

once the phone

say,

me withdraw,”

our troops back then,

“Indeed, His Majesty’s behaving strangely. It was challenging enough to claim Filren’s capital,

Now, he’s in such a rush that he used the royal scepter to issue an official order, making me withdraw. Something beyond our knowledge must’ve happened,”

mean, Lord Caspian?” asked a confused

explain what’s going on either.

then?” Macy

already furious. If we don’t, he’ll declare my insubordination as traitorous behavior. I can’t do anything about this.” Although Caspian

the others when they

soldiers fought hard to get us

experienced such a

Caspian had never

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a difficult position.

to capture the capital of Filren. All of

Filren for good if

about to crumble to nothing.

His Majesty has already given official orders. We

for now. We’ll be

intent toward us anymore. They’ll take our current

after that, Sylvia and Macy

they received that order. Regardless, they obeyed and evacuated Filren’s capital in an

troops had fled near

troops. His soldiers had to beat

the capital never thought Caspian’s army would withdraw. They were already afraid of

every one of these people!”