Eagle Flag of Epirus

While Achaia was still struggling to fight or make peace with Byzantium, Justinian was leading a large army in a Genoese ship approaching the southern part of Moria. Everything went smoothly. After passing by Pat When they were in Huo Bay, although they encountered the Venetian fleet, the two sides did not intend to conflict.

This is mainly because although the Genoese and the Venetians have been in constant conflict, there has never been a formal declaration of war between the two countries. Under such sensitive circumstances, both sides are more hesitant, and more are to support other forces to compete with each other, but even so through the Venetian-controlled islands The stronghold still makes everyone nervous.

"The Venetian ship followed us for a few days. I thought they would keep following us." Abdera, who had lingering fears, looked at the calm sea and finally reluctantly breathed a sigh of relief. During this time, the forces on the sea were at war. If they encounter In the event of an attack, it would be vulnerable to a dozen transport ships, and the army on that ship would inevitably be buried in the sea.

But Justinian was not so relaxed. Although there was no movement in Venice, Justinian was wary. Before he retaliatedly destroyed the Croatian pirate stronghold, the other party then disguised as a pirate and attacked Nevsky at the time. The navy, letting them go easily is not the style of these people.

　　 The Genoese and the Venetians are in the same situation, and Justinian absolutely does not believe that there are no small moves.

　　 "Be careful, they may not give up."

"It's true, it's too quiet now, but as long as you can leave Pathoe Bay, there should be no big problem." Neusky also said on the side that they may not be able to dispatch a large number of troops this time. Being noticed by the Venetian, but this does not mean that the Venetian would treat it as if he did not see it. With his years of experience, the other party would never give up so easily.

　　 "I hope there are no accidents, what about Zeodore Cephalon and the others?" Justinian asked suddenly.

"On the other ship, the company officers are also there. It seems that he is really not ready to cooperate." Abdera also shook his head helplessly and replied. On the surface, they are an army of nearly two thousand people. But without the assistance of the heavy infantry under Zeodoro Sefaron, the Turks or the Chincha people would be very reluctant to take over the fortified battle.

And when he heard the news, Justinian frowned slightly. He didn't expect the other party to do this, but now he can only accept this situation for the time being. Although Arslan hinted to himself that he could help him kill Zeodore Cephalon, but Justinian didn't want to make the last step, and he didn't completely believe in Turkic people.

　　 Just then, a warning call came from the bow of the ship.

　　 "It's a pirate, it's a pirate, there are pirate attacks!"

　　Pirate? Justinian and the others were on alert at the same time, how could there be pirates in such a place! The Venetian dominates the sea, basically in the course of the merchant ship, unless it is instructed by it, there should be no pirates! The first thought they all thought was a Venetian disguise.

　　 Can't care much, Justinian and Neusky got on the bow first to check the situation.

　　 Through the faint mist of the sea, Justinian saw a fleet approaching them, and the other party did not intend to attack them, but with great fanfare, not at all taking their look.

　　 "Sailing operations!" The Genoese captain in charge of the ship immediately reacted. Although it was a caravan transporter, he still had experience fighting pirates. There were obviously a lot of pirates this time.

　　 The drums sounded, the red cross flag of Genoa was raised on a white background, and the Genoese warship, which was sailing at full speed, was ready to meet.

The ship was full of sailors from Genoa, as well as Italian mercenaries and Norman veterans brought by Justinian. Justinian asked them to avoid revealing their identities as much as possible. After all, these pirates weren’t who he was. For sure, if it was the Venetian, once it was discovered that this expedition would fall short.

At the same time, on the opposite ship, the sound of war drums faintly sounded. It seems that the pirates did not flinch after seeing the flag of Genoa, but attacked even more frantically, looking at the soldiers under the army's eyes, Justinian involuntarily. He grabbed the sword and grabbed it—These people are mercenaries. He doesn't know if he can trust them, but now he can only make a desperate bet. If he can't stand it, he can only let the hidden soldiers under the ship go out. .

　　 Genoese ships quickly formed a battle formation, waiting for the pirates to attack, everyone held their breath.

The first to break through the fog was the bow of a pirate ship. Oncoming it was a black flag. It was indeed a pirate, but Justinian was surprised that it was not a Venetian disguised pirate or a pirate. The real Illyrian pirates are a group of Saracen pirates in strange costumes. "Kill all the heretics and use their blood to sacrifice the defiled sea of ​​God!"

　　 is a Saracen pirate!

The pirates who came this time were really for the looting of property. Justinian and others were also very surprised. They remembered that they were leaving Illyria~www.ltnovel.com~ and this area is where the Egyptian pirates are ravaged. .

"They were employed in Egypt and often attacked passing ships. It was really caught off guard!" Nevsky suddenly remembered, but at the same time he was relieved. Since they are genuine pirates, it is safer than facing the Venetians. some.

But gradually, the look on his face became difficult to look at. The entire fleet approached him and finally saw the appearance of the opponent's fleet. The sailor on the bow turned his head with a look of horror and shouted at Justinian, "There are almost three enemies. A big ship and four or five small boats are approaching."

　　 There are quite a few of them, and it seems that this group of pirates is not an ordinary mob!

　　 "This is a bit troublesome, but everything is done according to the original plan." Justinian held the sword in his hand, his expression became dignified, but still calm. "Since you are Saracens, don't worry about exposing the Qincha people out of the cabin first. We need excellent archers!"

"Yes!"

The pirate ship on the other side also rushed towards them. It seemed that they believed that Justinian’s ship was the flagship and wanted to take command. They saw people on the deck and the Bedouin bows on the ship’s side. Take the arrow, and the arrow rained down to shoot towards Justinian and the others on the boat.

　　 "Dodge!" Looking at the arrows like a rain of locusts, Nevsky was also shocked, dragging Justinian to avoid the rain of arrows, but in an instant, dozens of people fell to the ground with arrows, and the deck suddenly became messy.

"Shield player!" In this case, Justinian did not care about the danger. He knew that if the situation was unstable, it would be dangerous. Under his order, the Italian mercenary carried a huge shield in front of him and finally blocked it. The pirate's dense stream of arrows, but the pirate ship has already taken the opportunity to get closer.