The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 687

"Take them all down and execute them by firing squad!" Caspian did not bother exchanging unnecessary words with Lacey. He need not ask the King for permission to execute unimportant people such as them. So what if Lacey was Jerry's daughter? He could still kill her!

The Jessops were terrified after hearing Caspian's order. Lacey said fearfully, "You can't do anything to me, Caspian. Wait for 15 more minutes and the King's order will be conveyed to you."

"Do you really think the King will spare you without regard for what you've done?" Caspian asked.

"His Majesty will surely be lenient to me for my father's sake. If His Majesty hasn't issued any order after 15 minutes, you're free to do anything you want to me." Lacey was trying her best to buy more time as she was confident that her father would think of ways to save her.

"It seems that you refuse to believe that you're doomed. I'll give you 15 more minutes, then," Caspian said nonchalantly. He knew that Balthazar would not spare someone like Lacey.

The Jessops were relieved to hear that Caspian was willing to give them 15 more minutes.

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Back on the memorial hill, Jerry was still begging Balthazar for mercy. "Your Majesty, my daughter did the wrong thing because she wasn't herself. Please, give her a chance to turn over a new leaf."

"I won't do that. Lord Caspian has already informed me about what your daughter has done. In order to save your grandson, she had the underground forces in Churron intervene. She also wanted to gouge out someone else's eyeballs.

"Talking about this alone is enough to make someone hate her, and it's only one of the wicked deeds your daughter has done. Who knows what other cruel things she has been up to?

"A person like this shouldn't be spared as she'll only cause more harm!" Balthazar said coldly.

"Please, Your Majesty, listen to me. She must be feeling abject regret by now. As long as you're willing to give her a chance to be a whole new person, I'll discipline her strictly," Jerry said anxiously.

"You saw what happened to Henry Stewart recently, didn't you? He also said that he regretted everything, and the Stewarts also begged for mercy, but Caspian remained unmoved.

"They're both adults and thus should pay the price for their actions. If everyone is provided with a chance after committing a crime, what's the point of the Diatoranian law?" Balthazar stated indifferently.

Jerry was rendered speechless by the King's words. He did not know what to say in response.

"You failed to educate her as a father. Although she's already a middle-aged woman, she remains cruel and ruthless. You're a factor in this as well, and you should bear responsibility."

"I'm willing to be punished in her place, Your Majesty," Jerry said.

"Are you willing to give up your life for her, then?" Balthazar said coldly.

Jerry shuddered. He took two steps back and said fearfully, "Please spare me, Your Majesty. I don't want to die yet."

Jerry wanted to save his daughter, that was true. But he did not want to lose his life just like that.

"Don't say that you're willing to be punished in your daughter's place, then. Her imminent death is set in stone," Balthazar replied icily.

"Can you please spare her, Your Majesty? I've given my all to assist you, Your Majesty. You can sentence her to prison, but please, don't kill her," Jerry begged.

"No. We're the symbol of Diatoran's power. If I abuse the law just because you're a higher-up official, the people will surely oppose me," Balthazar said sternly.

Jerry was utterly helpless. He did not know what else he could do now.

Noting Jerry's silence, Balthazar said, "Even Caspian can execute the Stewarts, Jerry. He's not afraid of killing his family for the sake of justice. You should emulate him in that."