Chapter 543 The Battle of Life and Death
Caspian led an army of men in steel armor, along with two battalions under Dax. Although he was
equipped with fewer than a hundred thousand men, his intimidating presence struck fear in Quinton''s
forces.
Caspian Lynch, or the Diatoranian God of War, was a famous name. A legend of Diatoran, he was
simultaneously an enemy''s worst nightmare.
Now turned rebels, Quinton and his men found themselves facing Caspian, their former ally, whose
reputation alone instilled dread.
Caspian seemed to be holding a dagger in his hand. The glint on the de was terrifying, as though it''d
slice through one''s neck in the next second.
The enemy had no idea what he was holding, but they could sense that it was a sharp and destructive
weapon.
"Your Majesty, my apologies for arrivingte," Caspian announced loudly upon seeing the King.
His booming voice sent shivers through everyone present.
"Lord Caspian, you''re finally here! Rid us of the traitor Quinton Hans immediately!" The King, deeply
moved by Caspian''s presence, felt a wave of reassurance.
"Of course!" Caspian replied as he closed in with his army.
However, when he was within a mile, he signaled his forces to halt. He had to be cautious since the
King was still in the hands of the rebels.
Meanwhile, armored and missile vehicles positioned themselves at the forefront, escting the tension.
Caspian''s men were prepared to fight to the death against Quinton.
Noticing the huge toll on the army guarding Tenby Passage, Caspian marveled at the resilience of
Logan''s 20-thousand men, holding their ground until his arrival.
Before this, someone had approached Caspian to ascertain his family background. Caspian himself
had also discreetly looked into the Massey Family. Despite not knowing if Logan was his father, he
carried certain expectations.
The mystery of his lineage had troubled him for two decades, after all.
Logan was thrilled to see Caspian. With one look, he could tell that Caspian was his long-lost son. The
two bore a striking resemnce to each other.
However, Logan soon looked away out of remorse. Due to difficult circumstances, he had dumped his
few-month-old son by the steps of another family''s home. The memory gued Logan, who felt
regretful of his actions.
At that moment, Caspian confronted Quinton. "Quinton Hans, has our King not treated you well? What
did you gain from pledging your allegiance to Filren?"
"Caspian Lynch, you might be the Diatoranian God of War, but I do not fear you. Diatoran is faced with
multiple threats, and its demise is almost guaranteed.
"Self-preservation is a priority. Betraying my country secures my future," argued Quinton with
confidence, especially because hemanded more men than Caspian at the moment.
He had no option but to fight Caspian to the bitter end.
"Quinton Hans, Diatoran is rich with resources and talents. It''s only a matter of time before we fend off
the enemies.
"Your decision to betray your country for Filren led to infighting among the Diatoran soldiers, a sin
punishable by death. Surrender now, and I''ll at least grant you a dignified death!" Caspian remarked
icily.
"That''s ridiculous! I have 200 thousand men on my side. What makes you think you''re my match with
only 80 thousand men? You''re delusional for telling me to surrender!" Quinton scoffed and cackled.
"I have seen my fair share of wars. I could even defeat you alone. Holding the King captive is a deadly
sin. Surrender, or don''t me me for being heartless!" Caspian retorted.
"The King is in my hands. Do you have the guts toy a finger on me?" Quinton felt invincible with the
King under his captive.
Caspian momentarily hesitated, not wanting to identally harm the King. Yet, he couldn''t allow
Quinton and his men to escape into Filren''s territory through the passage.
This was Caspian''s first time encountering such a dilemma. There was a coup in Dhord City a few
years back, where he''dmanded the army in steel armor to save the King. Back then, the King was
merely held captive without any threat to his life.
"Lord Caspian, we cannot fire at the enemy as we wish, but we can change their minds," Macy
whispered to Caspian.
Surprised by the brilliant suggestion, he remarked with a chuckle, "Macy, you can be quite smart when
the time calls for it, even when you seem senseless in daily life."
"Lord Caspian, you tter me. I''m sure you would have thought of the same had it not been for the
fatigue," Macy replied humbly with a smile.
Caspian nodded and was ready to put the idea to the test. At first, he panicked upon seeing the King''s
life in danger, but he had since calmed down.
"By the way, Lord Caspian, it''s time to utilize your Diatanium dagger. To defeat the enemy, you''ll have
to capture their leader first and foremost. Kill Quinton Hans, and his men will be of no threat." Macy
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analyzed.
"Great! That''s a wonderful idea. I''ll start with that bastard Quinton!" Caspian agreed.
Quinton interrupted Caspian by yelling, "Caspian Lynch, do not waste your time fighting me! Surrender
now and pledge your allegiance to Filren. Given your current reputation, you will be highly appreciated
for your talents at Filren."
"Fuck off! I''m the Diatoranian God of War, one of the Five War Gods. I refuse to beplicit with you!"
bellowed Caspian.
"Look, you''ve traveled thousands of miles to fight us. You''ll tarnish your undefeated records if you lose
the battle to me. I''d be mindful if I were you," taunted Quinton.
Ignoring Quinton, Caspian yelled at Quinton''s forces, "Guys, you are hot-blooded sons of Diatoran. I
believe you joined the army to serve your nation, but you had no choice but to follow Quinton''s steps to
"I understand your dilemma, and I promise not to hold you ountable if you surrender now."
Everyone present was astonished by Caspian''s strategy. As one of the Five War Gods, he chose to
y on the enemy''s psychology, which would likely seal his victory.
Caspian pressed on, "You dreamed of protecting the nation when donning your uniform. Now''s your
chance. Have you ever thought of your families when you made the choice tomit treason with
Quinton?"
The enemy grappled with feelings of guilt. Most of Quinton''s men were reluctant to turn to Filren.
However, they had no choice but to listen to theirmander or risk dying.
Quinton was rmed by the faltering morale of his men.