The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 632

"We achieved victory, but it was at the expense of our soldiers, who had paid a huge price. Many men had died tragically," Caspian said.

"If we start a war now, many more young people will die on the battlefield, and many more families will lose people dear to them. Have you thought about that, everyone?"

Balthazar and his supporters all felt somewhat guilty after hearing that.

Even Balthazar was hesitating, too, now. He wanted to take advantage of Diatoran's victories and strike when the iron was hot, but he was also worried that problems would arise during the long-distance war—Diatoran would be doomed should that happen.

Balthazar had planned to summon all five War Gods and hold a group meeting, but things had just started to settle down in West and East Aridlands, so the other Champions had to stay there and command operations in the areas.

Only two War Gods showed up: the Diatoranian God of War and Benjamin Dax, the Champion of North Aridlands. Unexpectedly, though, Caspian had different opinions from him, which put Balthazar at a loss on what to do.

"War is cruel in itself. A soldier's responsibility is to protect their homes and guard their country. Bloodshed and sacrifices are unavoidable."

"Rather than being attacked, we should take the initiative to strike. Even if we don't attack them, other countries will come together in an alliance against Diatorian. We can seize this opportunity to wipe these countries out!"

"Exactly! This is an opportunity that comes once in a blue moon, Your Majesty. We must not let it slip by our fingers!"

Everyone started to voice their opinions again. They wanted to argue with Caspian.

Balthazar was wavering once again upon hearing those higher-ups' opinions.

"A massive war has just ended. We're still suffering from the consequences. If we are to advance now, it'll be very dangerous.

"If the International Alliance strikes against us as well, Diatoran will surely lose the war. Have you thought about this, everyone?" Caspian said sternly.

Everyone was in deep thought once again.

"If we embark on a long-distance military campaign, the International Alliance will surely not just sit by and watch it happen. One incident might lead to another, eventually snowballing into an international war!

"Many more people will be killed, and many more civilians will lose their homes. Have you considered what the civilians would want before?"

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At Riverside Villa, Willow took a call. "Hello? Do you need me for something?"

It was Melinda who was calling.

"I'm calling to ask for your help, Willow," Melinda said.

"With what?" Willow asked.

"You must help me, Willow. I can only tell you what I need your help for if you agree to help me." Melinda knew it would be very difficult to rescue Henry, so she was also at a loss on how to ask Willow for help with that.

"Tell me what you want first." Willow was not dumb, either. The Stewarts were all very crafty and calculating, so she had to get exact answers before anything.

"Henry was arrested by Caspian," Melinda said.

"What? Wasn't he safe and sound already? Why did Caspian arrest him?" Willow asked in shock.

"That's a long story. Henry committed treason with the Hudsons. After Caspian learned about it, he had his men arrest Henry," Melinda told Willow everything she knew.

Willow was immensely shocked. She did not expect Henry to have become a traitor alongside the Hudsons.

"Is this really true, Aunt Melinda?" Willow was in so much disbelief she had to reconfirm what she had heard.