Eagle Flag of Epirus

Under the quiet night, everything in the city seemed to fall into silence again after the lively square rally during the day, and fell asleep with people. At the time when the update was the fastest, the weather at night was still a bit chilly, and Justinian, who was sitting alone by the window, still did not fall asleep peacefully. A glass of inferior cider provided by the hotel poured into his throat. He was still thinking about the past. What happened in a year.

As if it were a dream, history has begun to be rewritten due to his arrival, but a small change is enough to cause earth-shattering changes. Muzfius escaped because of him. Bulgaria and Epirus reached an alliance ahead of time to curb the further expansion of the Latins. However, Moria and Athens, which could not be recovered for a hundred years, have become His territory. Thinking about it, it was incredible. Justinian couldn't help but smile when he looked at the dark sky, and slowly stretched his hand out of the window, as if to catch something.

Maybe all of this can really be rewritten by himself, Justinian muttered to himself, he was still a little confused before, but now he has understood whether it is for himself to retrieve the ark of the covenant, or for To save the country he once regretted, he is now tied to it. Since the Ark of the Covenant chose him, and he also made the choice to stand on the cusp of this storm, no matter how great difficulties and obstacles are, Justinian can no longer be shaken! Secretly made up his mind, those lake-blue eyes were like stars in the dark night!

And just as Justinian made a decision, a woman's soft, low voice suddenly sounded in his ear:

"Very good eyes, Justinian!"

The window in the next room didn't know when to open, and Odosia, who was elbow by the railing of the balcony, had been observing Justinian, but he had been thinking about it, but he hadn't noticed it at all.

I saw Odosia wearing a thin white pajamas with only a large square cloak called Paruda Mentom to keep out the cold. Seeing this, Justinian hurriedly jumped down from the edge of the window. Put away the lazy posture just now.

"I really made you laugh, Your Royal Highness. The habit formed in the army can't be changed now. I can drink two sips if I can't sleep at night." Justinian smiled awkwardly and put the bottle in his hand. Aside, I didn't expect that it was so late, and the emperor did not go to bed peacefully.

But seeing Justinian’s cautious look, helpless Odosia smiled softly: "I didn’t blame you, and I’ve said it many times, Justinian, this kind of private occasion is fundamental There is no need to call me your Royal Highness. Just call me'Odosia'.” Justinian couldn’t help but said, leaning against the railing by the balcony and jumping over, Odosia said. Snatch the bottle of cider that Justinian had in hand.

For fear that the princess in front of him was in danger, Justinian couldn't help but exclaimed, and subconsciously called her name.

"Odosia!"

"That's right."

And Odosia did not dislike the crude wine brewed by Murano, she took a sip from the bottle and drank it into her throat. The warmth of the wine immediately enveloped her limbs, and a trace of ruddy appeared on that snow-white face, her eyes blurred. There was obvious pleasure in it, "Wow, it's been a long time since I had such a refreshing drink like this. I really miss the previous days!" Although Odosia said with a smile, these words It means hearing it in Justinian’s ears as if it is filled with infinite sorrow.

Watching this scene at this moment, Justinian was also very surprised. It was the first time that he saw the princess who gave up her former restraint.

Odosia's wine was drunk faster and faster, even if it wasn't for the strong wine, she became a little drunk after a while. While watching her quietly, Justinian did not stop. Perhaps it is because the heavy burden has been weighing on this woman, that's why she chose to vent like this! Justinian thought. This is not surprising, even though she is a mother or a princess of the empire, she may also be the future queen or even the queen mother, but in the end she is nothing more than a weak woman. Odosia is different from what she sees that Elena Dukas has the protection of her father and brother, and it is also different from Antonia Doria, who has the talents and tactics of a man. What supports her is only a simple sense of responsibility. And Moria's Alexia's experience after losing her mother is more similar to Odosia's situation today, but how can supporting a family and saving a country from peril can be the same.

I don't know how long it took, and finally put down the half-empty wine bottle, and the mood of the emperor who was still excited just now also fell down at this moment and suddenly began to talk to herself.

"Justinian, I want to tell you a story to you. This is what my teacher told me when I was very young, saying that one day in ancient times a king hunted a monster that is said to be wise~www .ltnovel.com~ So the king asked it, what is the best thing in the world? And the monster replied: The best thing in the world is not to be born in this world. The king asked it again, and the next best thing is What? The monster said, he died when he was born. Do you know why?" With a bitter smile on the corner of her mouth, she looked at the distant night sky faintly. Odosia had never shown such a fragile expression in front of Justinian. .

And looking at those drunken and sad eyes, Justinian’s hesitation flashed in his eyes. He had heard this fable, but he still replied slowly: “Because for that monster, in this world, It means to bear endless pain and troubles. So for this painful world, the best thing is to never come; even if you come here, the best result is not to stay."

And Odosia immediately nodded and said sadly: "Yes, I never understood the meaning of this sentence, but now I have a deep understanding of this meaning. I am in the royal family just like that. Head monster. Can you promise me a request, Justinian, don’t let Helena repeat my mistakes, if there is anything worth remembering, it’s her. If I have any accidents, then promise me sure. Protect her."

"Why... why do you say that, Your Highness?"

Odosia's words made Justin Niton feel a bit of a bad time, but the next moment the weak woman seemed to be drunk and fell into her arms...

"It's so pathetic!"

And at almost the same moment, the cold and immature voice in the locket hung around Justinian's neck sounded in his ears again after a long absence.