The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 438

Elijah sneered. He was thoroughly aware of what kind of subordinates he had. They all wanted to take his place.

Nevertheless, he didn't care about that. They had banded together for selfish reasons and were using each other anyway. He would choose to close an eye as long as their actions didn't go too far.

Naturally, Elijah knew that Gilbert wasn't as loyal as he claimed to be, but the fear in Gilbert's eyes made it clear he didn't get his hands on the Eldorian Scroll fragment. Otherwise, there was no reason for him to return to Shadow Gate.

"Surely you don't believe him, Mr. Burton? We only have his word as proof," Asher piped up, stoking the flames once more.

He wasn't going to rest until he had Gilbert executed.

Gilbert scowled at Asher, who was blatantly trying to get him in trouble, but he couldn't do anything. Elijah could dictate his fate with just a single word.

"Seamus, what information do you have on Caspian Lynch?" Elijah asked as he looked at a bearded old man beside him.

Seamus Goate, the bearded old man, stood up and said, "Caspian Lynch previously served in the army for a few years. He's now the Stewart family's matrilocal son-in-law. His wedding had been an extravagant affair.

"Southlake City is filled with many rumors about him. It's said that he has connections with John Anderson, the high-ranking general from South Aridlands. He doesn't seem ordinary, and some say he possesses an extraordinary identity …"

"Oh? Is that so?" Elijah remarked in surprise.

The identity of Caspian, the so-called matrilocal son-in-law, wasn't as simple as everyone else thought.

Moreover, he now had the Eldorian Scroll fragment, which meant he must've grown even more powerful.

Elijah wouldn't be able to rest easy until Caspian was eliminated.

He glanced at Gilbert, and that act alone was enough to make the latter tremble.

Gilbert didn't know what was going to become of him.

"Gilbert, you failed in your mission, and it led to a serious loss for us. Hence, you should be punished heavily for that. But since you've done your best, a simple punishment will suffice.

"You will receive a hundred lashings, after which you'll be confined to your quarters for five days," Elijah said.

Gilbert was relieved. He had expected to die for his failure. This outcome was indeed far more acceptable to him.

"Thank you, Mr. Burton!" Gilbert said as he nodded once more.

Then, he was led away. Soon, his anguished howls echoed in the palace.

Elijah's expression remained unruffled. He had his reasons for not killing Gilbert.

"Asher."

Heart missing a beat, Asher quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Burton!"

"I'm commanding you to lead a team of 500 eternal grandmasters to Southlake City and seize the Eldorian Scroll fragment. Caspian Lynch is not to be underestimated. You'll need to rely on your wits to complete this mission.

"Make sure you bring the Eldorian Scroll fragment back at all costs," Elijah said.

Asher smirked. This was the perfect chance for him to make a name for himself. If he managed to get the Eldorian Scroll fragment, he would get a wider variety of options!

"Understood, Mr. Burton! I will certainly succeed!" Asher declared with a nod.

He had always been a ruthless man, after all.

…

Over at Southlake City Airport, a luxury airliner just landed.

"Mia!"

"I love you, Mia!"

"Mia! You're my one and only!"

…

Nearly ten thousand fans had crowded into the airport.

Mia Patel was an international superstar with tens of millions of fans in Diatoran.

When her fans found out she was coming over to Eastcove, they scrambled to greet her at the airport. Crowds would always gather wherever she went.