Eagle Flag of Epirus

At this time, Epirus, with the alliance with the Kingdom of Bulgaria, the threat of the Latins finally eased, and more importantly, the leader of the northern Serbs, Nimanya, finally reached agreement with Mikhail after occupying the territory of the Byzantine Empire. In order to compromise, Mikhail was given the title of Grand Duke, and the Serbs became Epirus' allies, which gave the Empire a source of excellent cavalry.

　　 On the other hand, the negotiations between Epirus and Genoa are also proceeding step by step. It is obvious that both sides are extremely urgent to suppress the Venetians. I believe that the alliance between the two is only a matter of time.

In less than half a year, Epirus has quickly regained its vitality, especially the influx of refugees has made the originally empty wilderness filled with people, and towns are being rebuilt. This generation has been a frontier region since the decline of the empire. Being ravaged by foreign enemies, now it has completely changed its appearance.

　　 And Rusnina, the heart of Epirus, at this moment Mikhail, as the co-emperor, is worried about another matter.

"Did Theodor really say that?" Mikhail asked with a frown, and a trace of the man's face was revealed when he heard the news from the nobleman who had returned to Agrinon for a dinner. haze.

"Yes, my honorable Majesty, Earl Theodor seems to be indeed planning to appoint Justinian of Ilovanburg as the commander of his fourth company and to mobilize troops against Moria. He also promised to investigate. Stinny recommended him as the governor of the Moria Military District.” The noble in front of him told Mikhail about what happened in Agrignon, which made the man who had just become the co-emperor the emperor. Feeling uneasy in his heart, he himself regretted agreeing to Muzfius to send Justinian to the south.

　　 To that young man, he was too contemptuous at the beginning, but now it seems that Mikhail understands that the young man named Justinian is by no means that simple.

　　 As for now, his premonition is not wrong, Justinian and his brother have definitely reached some kind of agreement secretly.

　　Okay, Muzfius, okay, it seems that you really saved a hand. Mikhail sneered in his heart, it was obvious that Justinian's actions in the south could not have nothing to do with the man in the claustrophobic monastery.

　　 "Very well, you did a good job this time, let's retreat!" Mikhail let them retreat without promising any reward.

　　In front of the throne, the man raised his forehead slightly, as if he was worried about something.

"Then, your majesty, do you want to..." the **** who was serving next to him looked at the emperor who could not see the anger on his face and asked. He also saw Emperor Mikhail's jealousy towards Muzifius Even though the latter has been imprisoned in the monastery, the behavior of his former guard is undoubtedly an expression of his will.

　　 The **** was trying to keep the man. After all, Mikhail is now the emperor of the empire. The value of Muzfius no longer exists, but the man shook his head and vetoed it.

"This is not the time. Before I am officially crowned in Constantinople, he is still a symbol of the legitimacy of my identity. Just step up surveillance. As for Theodore, ignore it for the time being." Although Agrignon has always been very concerned. Disobedience, but now he doesn't have the energy to distract, after all, the frontline war with Boniface is still going on.

　　 "Yes." Seeing that Mikhail had already made a decision, the **** on the side nodded immediately and prepared to make arrangements.

　　 But at this moment, Mikhail called to him, "By the way, how are the negotiations with the Genoese?"

At this moment, he is also concerned about the cooperation with Genoese, but after several months of negotiations, the two sides did not reach an agreement. Although there are common enemies, Genoa’s attitude is very vague, and even the dispatch of envoys has been delayed. This made him very dissatisfied.

　　 "I'm sorry, your Majesty, they have not heard from them. It seems that the Genoa Council is also considering the next matter."

"Hmph, as expected these Latins are still unreliable. Forget it, you should withdraw first. I want to be quiet." Watching the **** next to him withdraw, Mikhail fell into contemplation again, facing the Genoese. He was angry at both ends of the first mouse, but Mikhail knew he had no choice but to do this, which is why he did not touch Muzfius and Justinian. After all, with that gold coin, Justinian must have inextricably linked with Genoese.

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Even though Justinian is not there, Leo staying here still guarantees the orderliness of the Ilovin Fortress by the sea. Genoese merchants will pass the goods from the East and the West through it, although according to the original agreement, the Ilovin Fortress Giving Genoa the most favoured country treatment has lowered tariffs, but it still gets generous taxes. In addition, Genoese are obviously more honest than other places because they are not granted judicial immunity.

　　 It can be said that the originally barren Ilovan Fort has become a place with development potential for the entire west coast of Epirus.

　　 Several surrounding villages are also reclaiming wasteland and farming, or have started the sale of boiled salt, which is a thriving scene.

But at this moment, Leo is standing on the wall worrying about Justinian going to Agrinon. It has been two days. Although it is normal not to come back, it is really worrying that there is no news at all. After all, Chashi What Denny did before is likely to be a political situation that Earl Theodore will condemn. This had to make Leo worried about whether Justinian's trip to Agrinon would cause an accident.

　　 At this moment, the guard in charge seemed to have discovered something on the watchtower, and pointed to Dongfang in shock and shouted, "Look!"

　　 "What is it~www.ltnovel.com~ Is Lord Justinian back?" Leo, who was surprised on the tower, looked up at the soldiers on the guard tower and asked. But the answer to him was amazing.

　　 "No...no, Lord Leo, yes...this army!"

　　 The sentry's voice trembled, apparently filled with fear, and Leo, who was standing on the tower and looking into the distance, finally saw a solemn army appear in his vision. When Leo saw everything in front of him, he could hardly stand still, and his eyes were full of fear.

"Why... so?" It was an iron army made up of heavy infantry. He immediately recognized that it was an army under the Count of Theodore of Agrinion. There were a thousand people, but how could they appear? Here, could it be said that Lord Justinian has suffered an accident, and theodore sent troops to razing Ilovan Castle to the ground? Leo, who was in confusion in his mind, guessed, not knowing what to do, he didn't let the sentry ring the alert bell, because the two or three hundred soldiers in the city couldn't fight against such elites. There was despair in Leo's heart, and the next moment a huge beast appeared in front of him, making the people seen above the city feel weak, and they almost groaned.

　　 "That...that's an elephant!" This was the first time I saw this beast with my own eyes, but when people saw the heavily armed armor covering the giant elephant, they knew that they couldn't fight the army at all.

　　 But at the moment when the defenders of Ilovan Castle almost gave up hope, a figure appeared in front of them.

"It's Lord Justinian!" A young defender on the top of the city took the lead in calling out the name of the young man sitting on the elephant below. It was from Agrinon that led the army back to Fort Ilovan. Justinian.