The Almighty Lord Caspian

Chapter 550 Prepare For Evacuation

"Champion Benjamin! The enemy ships are too powerful. We might not be able to hold on!" a worried

officer reported.

"We must protect South Aridlands at all costs. The Diatoranian God of War had entrusted me with the

command of the South Aridlands' defense. If we lose here, all of Diatoran will be at stake," Benjamin

stated.

"Champion Benjamin! It seems the enemy came prepared this time. Their weapons are causing

significant damage, and our current equipment can't inflict any damage on them.

"Continuing to fight like this might lead to the destruction of our soldiers in South Aridlands!" The officer

expressed his concerns.

"We must hold this position at any cost. We cannot let the Diatoranian God of War down. We'll have no

honor left if South Aridlands falls," Benjamin declared.

Benjamin was aware of the dire situation in South Aridlands.

The current circumstances were beyond his control, and continuing this way could lead to the loss of

South Aridlands. It was time to consult Caspian on the next steps.

"Contact the Diatoranian God of War immediately! I need to report our situation to him!" Benjamin

ordered.

"Yes!" An officer quickly called Caspian using a satellite phone.

As the phone rang, Benjamin waited anxiously.

At this moment, Caspian was leading a large force toward West Aridlands when he unexpectedly

received Benjamin's call.

"Hello! Champion Benjamin, what's the situation?" Caspian inquired.

"Diatoranian God of War! After you left, Astronia and Vadesia launched a fierce attack. We might not be

able to hold on if this continues!" Benjamin reported.

"What's going on? Can't you handle the situation in South Aridlands without me?" Caspian asked. He

sounded slightly displeased.

He had left the south less than a day ago, and the situation had already drastically changed.

Benjamin felt somewhat ashamed and said, "Diatoranian God of War, you are the leader of the Five

War Gods. Your strategic insight far surpasses ours. The situation in South Aridlands is grim. When

can you return?"

Benjamin hoped Caspian could return soon to relieve the situation.

Caspian was somewhat speechless.

He had traveled far to rescue Balthazar and was preparing to assist West Aridlands, which was in

critical danger.

Now, South Aridlands was in a pickle, too. Caspian wished he could be in multiple places at once.

"Filren is about to breach the West Aridlands' defenses. The situation there is more urgent. I must repel

the enemy there before I can return to command in South Aridlands," Caspian explained.

He was stretched thin and had to prioritize one front over the other.

"How long will you need on your end? We're barely holding on here!" Benjamin asked.

"The situation changes from time to time. Filren has deployed its elite forces. If things go well, the battle

might end in a few hours, but it could also take days," Caspian said.

"You achieve swift victories wherever you go. Defeating Filren in just a few days would indeed be a

testament to your role as Diatoran's savior," Benjamin praised.

"Enough with the flattery. Tell me honestly, how long can you hold out?" Caspian asked sternly.

"With Astronia and Vadesia's elite forces attacking and their ships' powerful weaponry, and our

countermeasures mostly intercepted, I estimate we can only hold for four days." Benjamin didn't dare

exaggerate.

"Then, start evacuating the residents of Southlake City to safer areas," Caspian instructed calmly.

"Are you giving up on Southlake City?" Benjamin asked, puzzled.

"If you can only hold for four days and I can't provide support in time, a direct clash would mean death

for the residents. It's better to evacuate now," Caspian reasoned.

"Astronia and Vadesia will push forward aggressively if Southlake City falls, putting Diatoran in

jeopardy!" Benjamin argued urgently.

"What other choice do we have? You can't win against them, and you can't hold them off. We have to

retreat for now and regroup once I return to turn the tide," Caspian instructed.

He had no other solution at the moment.

"I understand." Benjamin sighed in relief.

Thankfully, Caspian hadn't ordered him to hold South Aridlands at all costs.

That would have been disastrous.

"Of course, it would be best to withstand the attack. But if you truly can't hold them back, you must

ensure the safety of the people in Southlake City. We cannot allow them to fall victim to the enemy

forces," Caspian commanded, offering the best solution he could think of.

"Yes!" Benjamin responded without delay.

After hanging up, Caspian resumed his journey toward the West Aridlands border, ready to lead a

massive force in a surprise attack from behind enemy lines.

Following the call, Benjamin issued an official announcement instructing the residents of Southlake City

to evacuate.

The news immediately sparked panic among the populace.

It led everyone to believe that the city was on the brink of falling.

Residents hurriedly packed their essentials and prepared to flee for their lives.

The people thought he was directing the battle as they were unaware of the broader war situation.

They still believed he was in command in South Aridlands.

The military's announcement of evacuation led many to speculate that Caspian was planning to retreat

from the south, adding to the resentment toward him.

The armored battalion guards protecting Willow also received the news.

They advised Willow to prepare for departure from Southlake City.

"Mrs. Lynch, please pack your belongings. We need to escort you out of Southlake City," Captain Finn

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"Why should we leave Southlake City?" Willow asked, puzzled.

"We're simply following orders from higher up," Finn replied.

"Could it be that Southlake City is about to be invaded?" Zoey inquired.

"That shouldn't be the case. Aren't the enemy forces at sea? And with so many soldiers in Southlake

City, how could it fall so quickly?" Willow reasoned.

"The enemy's bombardment seems fierce. It's safer to leave for now," Zoey suggested.

Willow nodded as she considered Zoey's point to be valid.

"Finn, tell me the truth. What's the current situation?" Willow pressed for answers.

"Mrs. Lynch, my duty is to ensure your safety. I'm not privy to other details," Finn responded.

He figured out the intent behind the orders but was cautious not to speak out of turn.

"Call Caspian for me. I need to know what's happening," Willow requested.

She was unaware of Caspian's satellite phone number.

"Mrs. Lynch, the God of War has already left South Aridlands. We don't have a way to contact him,"

Finn said.

"What? Caspian left South Aridlands? Where did he go?" Willow was even more confused.

"Could it be that Caspian, the chief commander himself, fled the scene after seeing the dire situation?"

Zoey exclaimed in surprise.