The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 553

"We're done here. That's all I'll say to you. Pack up your things now. You're going to follow us to Garthram," Donald said.

"Sure." Henry nodded. He was very reluctant, but he dared not say more when faced with the objection from all other members of his family.

He could only formulate his plans slowly. When the time came, he would ask Richard and Nicholas for their opinions.

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The Archers had also heard word from the Southlake authorities on evacuating the city. They didn't want to leave the place they had been born and bred in, either.

"The businesses that make up the foundation of our family are all here, but now we're forced to leave due to the war. I don't want to," Lawrence bemoaned.

"Exactly! I don't know what's up with Diatoran, really. They're giving up on Southlake City!" Vince said.

"It's all because of Caspian Lynch. Isn't he the chief commander? He must've decided to give up on Southlake City because he's useless!" Susan said sarcastically.

"I don't know why the King had elected a good-for-nothing like Caspian as chief commander. He must've been blind. Could someone so useless really lead troops in battle?" Nicholas said bitterly.

"Caspian must've decided to give up on Southlake City because he found the enemy's attacks to be too aggressive and thus wasn't confident that he could win against them.

"Everything is his fault. Now, we're forced to evacuate, and our businesses will be snatched away by other people!" Lawrence barked.

Having directed the conversation toward the main topic, Nicholas decided that it was time he brought it up. "Grandpa, I have a good idea if you don't want to leave our family home here and want to secure the family businesses."

"Oh? What good idea might that be?" Lawrence asked.

Would Nicholas really have something up his sleeve?

"Diatoran is surrounded by enemy troops, which won't be held off for long. We might even end up without a home to go back to.

"I think we should just seek refuge in Vadesia. Not only do we not need to leave Southlake City, but we can also hold onto the family businesses," Nicholas said.

Everyone in the family was shocked. They didn't expect Nicholas to have thought of something so bold.

"Traitors are looked down on by other people, and we might even be killed for that," Lawrence said in shock.

"Diatoran will fall eventually, Grandpa. Who will give us trouble if the country is gone?" Nicholas explained.

"How are you so sure that Diatoran will lose?" Lawrence asked.

"The enemy troops are extraordinarily aggressive in West Aridlands. I heard the troops there are almost at their limit. If we go by that, it won't take long until West Aridlands is breached.

"The Estryan troops are also attacking us aggressively in East Aridlands. The east is also in danger of being breached.

"As for South Aridlands… Caspian Lynch, that useless general, has run away due to his cowardice. They've already given up on Southlake City.

"They've achieved short-term victory in North Aridlands, but the enemy might come back some other time. When that time comes, the country will be surrounded by enemies from all four sides. How can Diatoran possibly hold its own against them?

"If you ask me, Diatoran's defeat is certain. If these countries gang up against Diatoran, they might directly divide the territory among themselves.

"Now that the enemy troops haven't invaded the city, we should quickly defect to Vadesia. Only with that will Vadesia let us off the hook. We'll also have a protective shield above us."