The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 532

"I'm a senior general, and you're just a general! Now that His Majesty has gone to rest, I'm in charge here. Are you defying orders?" Quinton said bluntly.

"The troops in the West Aridlands War Zone are already engaged in border combat, making the internal forces in the war zone limited.

"If I take my troops to support, the war zone will become empty. I'm afraid this will put His Majesty in danger," Ferb explained.

"I'm here in the war zone. What are you afraid of? Aren't my troops strong enough?" Quinton disdainfully retorted.

"But if the enemy knows there are no forces inside the war zone and launches a sudden attack, it will be dangerous. His Majesty only has a few guards here. You and your troops won't be enough to fight against the enemy if they were to attack," Ferb argued.

"The enemy is currently engaged in border combat. How could they ambush us here? Our aircraft have been monitoring the enemy, and they have no chance.

"General Zonia, are you afraid to fight and choose to be a coward? His Majesty has given the order that whoever runs away from battle will be faced with the death sentence!" Quinton said.

"Of course I'm not afraid to fight! I'm just concerned about His Majesty's safety. Regardless, I will stay here to protect His Majesty!" Ferb expressed his unwavering loyalty to the King. He didn't want to leave, fearing for Balthazar's safety.

Currently, there were only two groups of soldiers in the West Aridlands War Zone. If he took his troops away, only Quinton's troops would remain.

If he stayed, he could still control Quinton. But the King would be in danger if Quinton were to turn against them while he was away. Though the guards around His Majesty were formidable, their numbers were limited.

The King was the lifeline of Diatoran and should not be put in any danger!

"Are you stupid? I told you I'll stay here. Nothing will happen to His Majesty. Are you trying to go against me?" Quinton said impatiently.

"What if someone in your troops has ulterior motives and wants to harm His Majesty?" Ferb had long felt that Quinton was suspicious, but he couldn't exactly figure out why.

Besides, his rank wasn't as high as Quinton's. However, he had no evidence to support his suspicion. So, he couldn't say anything.

"Bastard! What do you mean? Do you think I'll betray my country?" Quinton was enraged.

"I dared not say that. I didn't say you're unloyal to the country, but I think your troops might," Ferb quickly explained.

"Nonsense! My troops have undergone rigorous training and were carefully selected. Each of them is loyal to His Majesty!" Quinton shouted.

Ferb dared not argue further and remained silent.

"As a senior general, I now order you to immediately lead your troops to reinforce!" Quinton sternly commanded.

"I must report this to His Majesty first," Ferb insisted.

"His Majesty hasn't rested for 24 hours. I'm in command now. Are you going to disobey my orders?" Quinton pressured.

"I dare not," Ferb replied.

"Then, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and take your troops to the border! The front line in West Aridlands is under heavy gunfire. The reinforcements from the Central Plains have yet to reach.

"If Diatoran loses the war because of you, you'll become the biggest sinner in Diatoran. By then, everyone will despise you!"