The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 802 Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

“Do you admit to your crime, Jethro? You failed the mission to assassinate the King of Filren and used the heads of ordinary citizens to lie that you killed several of Filren’s senior officials! You deserve the death penalty for that!” Kelvin roared.

“Someone must be trying to set me up, Mr. Andrews! They’re trying to destroy our relationship. You have to believe me!” Jethro exclaimed. He didn’t expect his act to get exposed.

All along, he had remained hopeful that he could mislead the Andrews family long enough to find a chance to leave Dhord City. He would then cut off all ties with them. He didn’t think they would discover the truth before he could enact his plan.

He was already in the doghouse with the Andrews family. If Kelvin found out that he had lied as well, he was done for.

Alas, Jethro regretted not fleeing from the start. At the very least, he could’ve stayed alive.

Nevertheless, he certainly wasn’t going to admit to his crime.

“Are you still trying to pretend you’re innocent? I have witnesses who can testify that they saw you killing innocent civilians!” Kelvin informed with a smile.

Jethro’s expression turned even darker.

He didn’t suspect Kelvin at all. It seemed like Kelvin did have evidence to back him up.

Stiffening, Jethro started looking for a chance to escape from Kelvin and the guards‘ clutches.

However, Kelvin laughed and waved the guards away. His gaze softened as well. “What on earth are you doing, Mr. Andrews?” Jethro asked. He was utterly confused.

“The next time you do something like this, Mr. Roman, you should remember not. to leave any witnesses. There were only about a hundred or so people in that village.

“Because you didn’t kill them all, they managed to come to Dhord City to report. you,” Kelvin said while shaking his head.

Upon hearing that, Jethro figured out the gist of the situation. However, he didn’t

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admit to killing those villagers just yet.

“Mr. Andrews… what…” Jethro said hesitantly, hoping to deduce Kelvin’s attitude.

waste any more time, Mr. Roman. Two villagers came to the King’s residence to say that you killed all the villagers at Panville. Fortunately for you, I was the one who ran into them. Otherwise, you might’ve died by now,

sense of belated fear. He wouldn’t even be able to leave the King’s résidence if Jerry

years now. I certainly have contributed in some way. You

kinds of stories. You wouldn’t even be standing here right now if I hadn’t put in a good word for you,”

crossed Mr. Zane. Why would he badmouth me?”

power, everyone succumbs to their greed–even

hint. After all, he was a smart man. He knew what Kelvin was implying.

you asking me to side with

was helping him so that he

me. This is about doing what’s right for Diatoran,” Kelvin

risking my life if I have to!”

me, Mr. Roman, I can guarantee that you’ll get anything you want!” Kelvin

make promises first, even if they came up empty

joy and

Laina over to the microscope.

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of wriggling bugs. However, at the very next

this?” Laina asked. She didn’t quite get it.

are the cursed bugs. Since they’re live creatures, I

explained.

a summary of what he did. Basically, he found a way

found the solution, what are you waiting for?

replied as he quickly

in leather with a mask on appeared. It was

didn’t even notice when she came in.

bunch of guards appeared outside. Have we been exposed? Do we need to leave?” the

He can’t be moved. If we’ve been exposed, find a way to buy some time,” Laina said. As soon as she finished speaking, the woman

pass, Byron

Jerry seemed rather compliant, claiming to

that Dax was stationed at the border with

soldiers within Diatoran were