Eagle Flag of Epirus

An atmosphere of fear, suspicion, and worry shrouded like a dark cloud on the head of Fort Wiscari. In just two days, from the clouds of victory and joy, it fell into the abyss of disastrous hell.

The outer defensive line completely collapsed, and the more than two hundred defenders led by Baron Nikifrus were almost wiped out. Although most of them were voluntary militias composed of urban residents, the Venetians’ thunder methods still defeated them. The guts of many people.

The defenders in Fort Wiscari didn't even react, and the entire outlying area was completely under the control of the Venetians. Although the Venetians did not attack the city in one go, this has already caused despair in some people's hearts. Originally expected to have the strength to fight the enemy, but now it seems that if the Venetians go all out, they have no chance.

Whether it is the upper-class nobles or the lower-class people, the pessimism has completely diffused. However, even worse news is that after the Venetians occupied the periphery, they were already trying to cut off the water source in Fort Wiscari. This news caused an uproar in the city as soon as it came.

Especially the nobles, because Justinian led the army to succeed in the night attack, they have completely lost hope at this moment. The contrast of strength is too great, and even the Byzantines in Constantinople are not at such a disadvantage. Many people expressed their lack of confidence in continuing to defend the city. Some people offered to compromise with the Venetians, and some even implicitly stated that even surrender was not impossible.

All in all, these Moria nobles in Fort Wiscari didn't have the courage to continue to fight the Venetians. Even though people had been sent for help, the reinforcements in Tripolis would be of no avail even if they did come.

"If this goes on, it is only a matter of time before the city breaks. Your Excellency, we will temporarily negotiate with the Venetians!"

"Yes, although we have prepared for the worst before, the food and drinking water stored in the city can only last for a few days. If this goes on, even if the Venetians stand still, it will be enough to trap us in this city."

"Please make your plans early, Grand Duke, although the Venetians are our enemy, they can at least settle the problem with us at the negotiating table compared to the barbaric Latins."

The nobles gathered together in the monastery of the Grand Duke of Anastasius, and the leader was Duke Leo. Although it was a petition in name, it was actually putting pressure on it. On the surface, it was negotiated with the Venetians, but no one had clarified the conditions for this negotiation, but everyone knew it well.

Looking at these respectable nobles, they kept saying that it was for the survival and safety of the empire. Why didn't Grand Duke Anastasius know that this was just a sanctimonious fig leaf? But in his place, he also understands that he is old, and sometimes he can't help himself.

Seeing everything in front of him, Leosgros, who was the leader, had an imperceptible sneer across his face. Grand Duke Anastasius is the only existence that can still bear fruit after experiencing multiple emperors. His experience and ability are undoubtedly perfect, but he also has his weakness, that is, as a superior, he has to be regulated by rules.

If the only way to save Fort Wiscari is by surrendering Justinian, the Anastasius will not hesitate to hand it over. Leosgros knew this more clearly.

But the old man neither agreed nor refused. After a long silence, he slowly said: "I understand what you mean, but will the Venetian hand over that child let us go? What happened in Constantinople Have you forgotten it? Even if Justinian is handed over, the perfidious Venetian may not give up the fat that has been brought to his lips."

As soon as this statement came out, the nobles also had some commotion. Of course, they knew that after the fall of Constantinople, Isaac II was restored, and the Venetians' demanding remuneration eventually turned the two sides over, resulting in unprecedented empire history The disaster, this had to let Moria's nobles take a lesson.

But Leosgros said indifferently: "What the Venetians did is certainly hateful. It was only because of the stupidity of the Angeles family that the situation got out of control, not to mention the brutality of the Crusaders that caused Constantine. The disaster in Dinburgh, at least if we compromise with the Venetians, they may not continue to fight. In fact, isn't the disaster in Wiscariburg caused by the arrival of that person?" Duke Leo said. His expression was as usual, as if he had completely forgotten that it was he who advocated inviting the Governor of Moria to visit. Although embarrassed, other nobles agreed. In their eyes, Justinian was nothing more than an outsider, even if he had an affair with Epirus, it was better than being wiped out by the Venetians now.

Upon seeing this, Grand Duke Anastasius took a deep look at the man in front of him, and finally did not say anything, but slowly said with a trace of fatigue: "I am very tired today. Let me think about it!"

"But my lord, time is running out."

"I have already said that, let me think about it for a while~www.ltnovel.com~ The old man suddenly opened his eyes, revealing the fierce sharpness of dragons and tigers, suffocating the nobles present, and the majesty of the superiors once again. Appearing in this usually amiable old man made Leosgros subconsciously tremble in his heart. Undoubtedly, Anastasius was truly irritated, rarely. This made Leosgros more curious about the old man and Cha. What kind of a deal did Stinney have secretly reached, and let this dignified Moriad tyrant personally protect him.

But reason tells Duke Leo that he has touched the bottom line. If he goes further, I am afraid that it will be difficult to predict what will happen next. Then he said: "In this case, then please consider the Grand Duke before making a decision." After speaking, he got up. Duke Anastasius resigned, and Duke Leo also made concessions. The other Moria nobles had to temporarily give up and let the old man in front of him make a decision, and followed Leo Gros griefly. Leaving the monastery next.

Looking at the back of the other party, only the old man in a wheelchair was left in the secluded monastery. Suddenly Anastasius swept his gaze to a corner and said, "How's it going?"

In the darkness, a masked warrior came out, it was the dead warrior raised by this old man.

The deceased man obviously had something to report, saying: "Justinian went to the church in the north of the city this morning and never came out, my lord." It turned out that Grand Duke Anastasius had been sending people to monitor Chashi. Tenny’s every move is both surveillance and protection.

And after learning about it, Anastasius sighed and nodded his head and screened his dead man. A person closed his eyes and murmured: "Justinian, I can only do this for you. One step, as to whether you can sustain it, it depends on your own luck."