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.

killed all the villagers at Panville. Fortunately for you,

wouldn’t even be able to leave the King’s résidence

have contributed in some way. You can’t kill me over a tiny mistake.

and Zane has been feeding him all kinds of stories. You wouldn’t even be standing here right now if

think I’ve ever crossed Mr. Zane. Why would he badmouth me?” Jethro asked in bewilderment.

succumbs to their greed–even Zane,” Kelvin. declared

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

Andrews, are you asking me to side with

Kelvin was helping him so that he would ally with

is not about siding with me. This is about doing

onward, I will do my best, even risking my life if

Roman, I can guarantee that you’ll get anything you want!”

even if they

Avon whooped for joy and exclaimed, “I did it! I finally

Laina over to the microscope.

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the lens and saw a bunch of wriggling bugs. However, at

this?” Laina asked. She

cursed bugs. Since they’re live creatures, I figured there had to be a way to kill

explained.

Basically, he found a

waiting for? Hurry up and treat His Majesty!”

it!” Avon replied as he

Laina whistled, a woman dressed in leather with a mask on appeared. It was a

didn’t even notice when she came

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

need. His Majesty’s in poor health. He can’t be moved. If we’ve been exposed, find a way to buy some time,”

pass, Byron became more and more

seemed rather compliant, claiming to want to engage in

Byron received reports that Dax was stationed at the border with hundreds

Diatoran were also moving toward the