The Almighty Lord Caspian novel Chapter 803

As soon as Jason finished speaking, another one of Filren's senior officials retorted, "Are you kidding? Everyone knows that we've threatened to declare war on Diatoran. They're all waiting for it to start!"

After thinking about it, Byron suggested, "We can get a few people to act as assassins for Diatoran. Then, we'll destroy the countdown and say that Diatoran used dirty tricks to avoid facing us in battle."

"Well, I think it won't be a big deal even if we don't send out our army once the countdown ends," Kenelm piped up.

"That won't do! Over a million Diatoranian soldiers have gathered at their western border. Even if we don't dispatch our army, the Diatoranians are still a threat to us," Jason said.

Just then, an intelligence officer rushed in, saying, "Your Majesty! Jerry Andrews would like to talk to you."

Byron was taken aback. Why did Jerry want to talk to him now? What was he up to?

"Your Majesty, this is clearly a sign that Diatoran is panicking. I think you should use this chance to exert more pressure on them and intimidate them!" Jason said with a smile.

He figured the Diatoranians were calling because they were getting antsy.

"Alright! I'll do as you say," Byron agreed with a smile, thinking that Jason made an excellent point.

Byron took the call and asked haughtily, "Isn't it a bit too late for you to beg for mercy now, Mr. Andrews? There are only a few hours left till we declare war on you."

"It's not too late, Your Majesty. As long as the war hasn't begun, it's not too late," Jerry said amiably.

Byron felt even more smug.

"What's there for us to talk about? I've already told you what I want—40 trillion and a few cities. You Diatoranians have wasted too much of my time. My patience has been worn thin.

"I heard you have a million soldiers at your western border. Are you going to declare war against us?" Byron pressed.

"That's all a misunderstanding, Your Majesty. It was the military commander's own doing. As long as you're willing to engage in peace talks, I'll tell them to withdraw the army," Jerry quickly explained.

"That's ridiculous! Are you telling me that a general would have the guts to dispatch a million soldiers on his own? Do you think I'm a fool? I've run out of patience, Jerry. As long as I give the word, Filren's army will march right into Diatoran right this instant!"

"Please calm down, Your Majesty. Let's have a proper discussion now. I'll agree to your terms, okay?" Jerry hastily cried out. He didn't know what to do. He was afraid that a war would actually break out.

As long as he could maintain his position of power, he didn't care about giving away half of Diatoran, let alone 40 trillion.

Jerry's cowardly reaction made Byron puff up even more. This was precisely what he wanted.

"There's no room for us to discuss anything, Mr. Andrews, unless…" Byron trailed off on purpose.

"Unless what?" Jerry asked.

"Unless you tell the soldiers at the western border to retreat at once! Only then will I consider negotiating peace with you. There are only a few hours left until the deadline. I hope you'll prove your sincerity to me," Bryon threatened.

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By the time Jerry ended the call, his back was soaked through.

He was deadly afraid that Byron would send his army over to attack Diatoran.

Diatoran would be doomed if the countries teamed up with Filren.

Jerry swiftly called Dax, telling him to withdraw the army. However, Dax held his ground.

"I'm stationed at the border on His Majesty's orders! I won't retreat unless His Majesty tells me to," Dax responded.