Eagle Flag of Epirus

"God, please bless us, bless your people! May we be able to escape this catastrophe." The unprecedented panic, like a plague, spread to every corner of Athens with the news of the defeat.

　　 After the news of the enemy's arrival in Athens reached the castle, people chanted in the sanctuary all day. The mass singing in the church, the neighing of horses outside the city, and the sonorous battle roar of the soldiers mixed together to produce a weird and terrifying music.

This made everyone even more uneasy. The siege of Theodor Ducas of Agrinion had already made them frightened, but now the situation is even worse. They have experienced the fiasco of the Acropolis hills, and they have been dispatched before. More than half of the army members did not return, and almost every household was killed and missing, and there was an atmosphere of sadness and despair everywhere.

　　Only in the church at this time, people can feel a little bit of the compassion of the Father and Mother and somewhat relieve the hesitation in their hearts. Therefore, at this moment, the small church is full of people with anxiety in their hearts.

　　In comparison, there was a dead silence on the top of the city of Athens. Although they had been driven like a bereaved dog, the Latin soldiers had to choose to stand on the wall and face the most feared enemy in their hearts.

　　 I saw that the city was no longer the army of the Greeks who had been defeated by them time and time again, but the invincible and brave army in the true sense, the army of the Roman Empire. The military appearance is solemn, and every inch of breath makes one feel terrified.

"God, do they really want to live without dying?" Duke Otto looked at the copper-wall and iron-clad enclosure outside with a solemn expression, and tasted the taste of Prince Theodor who was surrounded by him before. Suffering.

　　 Things have exceeded their estimates. The Greeks really wanted to complete their efforts this time, especially when they saw the new siege projectile launched by the Greek army, which made it even more determined. This is undoubtedly a disastrous consequence!

　　 "Yes, how could they give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Looking at Gottfried under the city. Originally silent, he also sighed helplessly. He had to admit that they had lost the war. Before the city of Athens was able to withstand the counterattack time and time again by the fortresses around the Marathon, but now they only rely on It's just a small city wall.

　　 But although all of this is bad, they add up far less than the other

　　 "Huh, it seems that the Venetians have already realized this! After all, they are sensitive to gains and losses like flies smelling blood."

Gottfrey showed a look of disgust on his face, and when they withdrew back to the city of Athens, they found that Baron Vernier had not kept his promise at all, and instead took his army directly away from the sea and joined his fleet without authorization. , Deserted them. The Latins who had only awakened just now realized that the Venetians took the opportunity to escape after seeing the situation as a stepping stone. But now even though they already know this, they can't do anything.

　　 "What should we do now?" Duke Alto can only count on Gottfrey in front of him at this moment. In comparison, he was once William Chapulitt's right-hand man after all, and he is better than himself in terms of resourcefulness.

However, only the Marquis of Gottfrey shook his head helplessly, "We can only stand for help. You don't know how much the Greeks want to retaliate against us. We have no retreat except for staying here." Having said that, Gottfrey also gave a wry smile. This may be his retribution for murdering his friend to usurp the position of Marquis! As William Chapulitt said, going north to continue the protracted war with the Greeks will ultimately be a way of no return. But now he still holds the last glimmer of hope, that is the support of Thessaloniki Kingdom. However, how long the city of Athens can support today, Gottfrey had no confidence in his heart.

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　　 At the same time, in the Byzantine army camp under the city, they are also making final preparations for the next offensive.

　　"Call"

　　 Outside the Chinese army camp, a young man galloped on a horse, and finally stopped outside the gate.

However, looking at the young man in front of him, the guards in front of the gate showed a look of admiration for him to hold the snow-white horse, and the person who came was not someone else who saved them from the water and fire at the critical moment. Justinian. The previous record of this big boy in Moriah was just like a distant legend to them. Although they felt that the blood was passionate, it was a little far away after all, but he witnessed his heroism in the **** battle yesterday. It can be said that the entire Roman army is all up and down. Has been completely convinced by Justinian. It also includes those Pronian nobles who used to be arrogant~www.ltnovel.com~ If Justinian had not led the reinforcements to come in time, they would have already died in the hands of the Latins, so it turns out that Some of his dissatisfaction and prejudice have also been reduced a lot.

　　 I saw Justinian put on a new shiny silver tie, jumped off the horse and took off the gorgeous and exaggerated helmet. At this time, the faint sunlight in the sky shone on the juvenile's immature and persevering face, and immediately made the guards feel shocked.

"Please tell your Royal Highness, Governor Justinian of Moriah, please!" Looking at the guards who greeted him, Justinian said with a polite smile. There is nothing like that spontaneously on the battlefield. The sense of oppression immediately won the favor of a crowd of people.

　　The purpose of Justinian who came here is to see Theodor Dukas. After all, to attack the city of Athens, Moria and Agrinon are required to march together. Necessary consultation is still indispensable.

　　 And just after Justinian’s words fell, someone had already walked out of the camp to welcome him.

"Long time no see, Lord Justinian, His Royal Highness has been waiting inside for a long time." The Turkic man Murad, who walked out slowly, greeted Justinian calmly and naturally, even though they had been there for several months. There was no meeting, but his son was Justinian's right-hand man, and he was commissioned by someone to assist the young man, so there was no grudge between him and Justinian.

　　 Justinian nodded when he saw it. It seems that Prince Theodore had already expected that he would take the initiative to look for him, so some of the worries in his heart were alleviated a lot.