The Almighty Lord Caspian

Chapter 546 Redemption

"Your Majesty, nearly 50 thousand of my men fell at the hands of these traitors. If we don't eradicate

them, wouldn't their sacrifice be for nothing?" Ferb stood up and expressed his concerns.

His army was once strong with a hundred thousand men. Quinton's followers had decimated them.

Balthazar turned to Caspian for advice after being caught in a difficult position.

"Diatoranian God of War, what do you suggest we do in this situation?" he inquired.

Caspian was momentarily at a loss for words, pondering the dilemma.

The logical course of action would be to execute all traitors, but the thought of slaughtering over a

hundred thousand soldiers seemed excessively cruel.

If these men were pushed to desperation and decided to rebel, the situation could spiral out of control.

After a moment of thought, Caspian proposed a more reasonable solution.

"Your Majesty, Diatoran is besieged on all fronts, and we're in dire need of manpower. These men,

although misled, did not wish for treason. We could give them a chance to redeem themselves by

letting them fight on the front lines," he suggested.

Balthazar nodded, seeing the wisdom in Caspian's words.

"The Diatoranian God of War makes a valid point. Let's give them an opportunity to redeem themselves

through valor," he agreed.

Suddenly, a general from Tenby Passage rushed in with urgent news.

"Your Majesty! A large force from Filren has been spotted approaching us!" he exclaimed.

"They must be reinforcements for Quinton." Balthazar surmised.

He was aware of Quinton's plea for aid to Filren.

"Now's the perfect time for Quinton's men to prove their loyalty by repelling the enemy." Caspian seized

the moment to suggest.

"Indeed." Balthazar smiled.

However, Logan immediately voiced his opposition.

"Absolutely not, Your Majesty!" he protested.

"Why not, Commander Massey?" Balthazar asked, puzzled by the objection.

"How can we be sure the traitors won't turn against us? We'd be in grave danger if they join forces with

Filren," Logan argued.

"Indeed, Your Majesty! Sending them to fight Filren's troops is risky. With 200 thousand traitors and

Filren's reinforcements, we are heavily outnumbered," Ferb added as he urged caution.

Balthazar pondered the situation, recognizing the validity of everyone's concerns.

The consequences could be dire in such extreme scenarios.

"We're willing to redeem ourselves, Your Majesty!" the traitors spoke up, eager for redemption.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we'll surely repel the enemy forces!" they continued, their voices filled with

determination.

"Please grant us this chance to fight bravely, Your Majesty. Otherwise, we can't face anyone with

honor," they pleaded.

Balthazar was moved by their pleas and turned to Caspian again for guidance.

"What do you suggest, Diatoranian God of War?" he asked, troubled by the decision.

"Your Majesty, they are still Diatoranians. Giving them a chance might be the right course of action,"

Caspian advised.

"Diatoranian God of War, a single misstep could lead to eternal regret. Have you considered the danger

if the traitors turn against us?" Logan argued, frustrated.

Despite the familial bond he sensed with Caspian, Logan knew he had to respect the Diatoranian God

of War's authority.

Caspian understood the risks and defended his stance.

"Logan, aren't you being too cautious? We must also consider the circumstances that led to their

betrayal.

"With Quinton gone and Filren's forces threatening, this presents an opportunity for his men to prove

their loyalty. If they can fend off the enemy, their allegiance will be beyond doubt," he reasoned.

He could see the resemblance between himself and Logan. But now was not the time for a family

reunion.

"Enough! Let's not argue further. Follow my command. Allow Quinton's troops to fight and offer them a

chance to redeem themselves!" Balthazar raised his hand, silencing their dispute.

Balthazar could see the resemblance between Logan and Caspian, too.

The prior intelligence seemed accurate. The Massey family and Caspian shared an extraordinary

connection. But with the urgency of the situation, these considerations had to wait.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" shouted the subordinates of Quinton in unison.

"Your Majesty! Please reconsider! The rebels are an unknown factor. Everyone here will be in danger if

they turn against us," Logan continued to persuade.

"There's no need for more discussion. I trust the Diatoranian God of War and believe in them. They are,

after all, the brave sons of Diatoran!" Balthazar declared.

Seeing this, Logan knew he couldn't dissuade Balthazar and proposed, "Your Majesty, if you've made

up your mind, I have a suggestion."

"Speak," Balthazar said indifferently.

"To ensure foolproof safety, they shouldn't be allowed to use heavy weapons or tanks. This way, even if

the rebels harbor ill intentions, we can counter them with our heavy arsenal." Logan shared his

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"Logan! Asking them to face the enemy without heavy weapons is like sending them to their deaths!"

Balthazar responded with a tight frown.

It was a terrible idea, one he would never accept it.

"Your Majesty! Such evil is necessary! If they have access to tanks and armored vehicles, and they turn

their guns on us, we'll be powerless!" Logan urged desperately.

"Your Majesty! I have an idea that can easily repel the enemy." Caspian stepped forward with a nod.

"Diatoranian God of War, what's your ingenious plan?" Balthazar inquired.

"The enemy forces from Filren aim to join forces with Quinton's troops. We can exploit this by having

Quinton's men pretend to break through our defenses and join the Filren's forces, only to ambush them

unexpectedly," Caspian suggested.

"Oh? How should we execute this plan? Please, God of War, elaborate," Balthazar asked further.

Caspian's idea was indeed brilliant.

"Have Quinton's troops meet with the enemy without heavy weapons. Once they've merged, we strike

the Filren's forces by surprise," Caspian explained.

"God of War, your strategy is brilliant! But with Quinton gone, who will lead? And what if the Filren

suspects something?" Balthazar inquired.

"I hadn't considered that," Caspian admitted as he shook his head.

The absence of Quinton would surely raise suspicions among the Filren's forces.

"With the enemy forces closing in and no time to ponder, let me lead Quinton's troops in a feigned

surrender. Seeing me captured, Filren will have no cause for suspicion." Balthazar decided.

"Your Majesty! You are a distinguished figure, like a God among men. Now is not the time for such

risks!" Logan exclaimed anxiously.

"No more words. I've made up my mind," Balthazar stated resolutely.