Chapter 123 Return of the King

The council actually took action, and General Gorkis and 1,000 soldiers were deployed along the coast, always on the lookout for enemy ships at sea. But Castellon, after all, has few villains and cannot fully monitor the coast, and the cunning Castellon sailors often sneak over from the Dionian territory on both sides of Castellon's territory, making them hard to guard against.

Today, Amicris and several other generals and members of the council are still holding emergency meetings to discuss how to completely resolve the Syracuse naval attack.

"To the Dionysian players!" exclaimed one MP.

"Ask for help?! Dionia can't protect herself now, have you forgotten, they wanted to recruit sailors from us before!" Another member said dissatisfied.

Just when everyone was talking endlessly, but at a loss, the guards pushed open the door of the meeting hall in panic: "My lord, a passenger ship has arrived from the port, saying that it is the messenger of Syracuse, and it has brought the plenipotentiary general of Syracuse Di. Letter from Onysius, requesting a... friendly... friendly meeting with us."

As an ally of Dionia, according to the covenant, Castellon was not allowed to conduct foreign affairs activities with other city-states, especially during the war, and was not allowed to meet and negotiate with enemy countries alone.

But when the guards finished speaking, there was a strange calm in the venue, and no one shouted angrily: "Drive the Syracuses out!"

All of them looked at the people around them with complicated expressions.

After a moment of silence, a congressman said cautiously, "I think...let's meet...it's okay..."

There was a sound of light coughing and swallowing in the hall, but no one spoke aloud.

The face of the chief general Amicris, who was watched by everyone, was also uncertain.

At this moment, the door of the venue was pushed open again.

The guard rushed in and shouted excitedly: "Dionysian Archon Davos is back!"

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On the first morning of December, when it was still rainy and rainy in Crotone and the Syracuses were still worried about their camps, the sun was shining in the area of ​​Turii, and the people were swept away from their former sorrows. , gathered expectantly outside the north gate of Turii, and the team extended to the west. This huge crowd also included Kunogolata, Cornerus and other elders of the Senate.

It's not because the weather is good and everyone is in a good mood, and they run out of the city to meet,

It was because the consul of the Dionysian Alliance, the military commander who led them to victory, the descendant of Hades who was favored by Hades—Davos was coming back soon, and everyone was excitedly raising their heads. Hope!

At this time, a scout galloped from the west and shouted loudly, "Lord Davos is leading the first and second legions more than three miles away, and they will be here soon!"

As soon as this remark came out, the people of Dionia became excited, and many people couldn't help but follow the scout and ran westward, wanting to see the returning consul and relatives earlier.

When the sun in the east had escaped the temptation of the sea and began to show its own brilliance, there were rumbling footsteps in the west. The first thing that appeared in the eyes of the people was the bright red flag of the Union, which was also the only red flag in the Union. The flag of the flag has a striking pattern of "black hair wrapped around a double fork". The next thing that appeared in the eyes of the people was a military flag, but on the top of the flag was a huge golden statue of Hades, with the striking golden words on the black flag: Dai-F-S.

One red and one black, the two flags were particularly dazzling in the sun.

The people began to boil, and the majestic "Victory March" also sounded in the oncoming team...

Along with the banner came the 300 Archon escorts, followed by Archon Davos. Usually in the marching state, Davos is located in the center of the queue, so that it is convenient to know the situation of the entire team in time, but after knowing the actions of the people of Dionia in advance, in order to ensure that the march of the army is not hindered, he chooses to walk at the head of the team.

The people rushed in like a tide, and the soldiers of the patrol could not stop it at all. The escort immediately formed a barrier and protected Davos in it, and the people surrounded him again. Only by his body can he find comfort in his heart that has been frightened during this period of time.

"Lord Davos, you're finally back, we've been waiting so hard for you!"

"Lord Davos, you know what? The league's situation was terrible during the time you were away!"

"Did you know?! We lost the battle to the Syracuses, killing and injuring thousands!"

"Lord Davos, the damn Tarantum betrayed the covenant, captured our allies, and plundered our land, and the farmland of Amendolara was destroyed by them!"

"Lord Davos, we take care of the Brutus so much, but they betrayed us when we were in the most difficult time! You should think of a way to punish these rebellious Brutus!"

"Lord Davos, I am from Crimissa. The alien cavalry hired by Syracuse burned down our village and slaughtered the people who could not hide in the city. They are a group of cannibalistic beasts! What are you? Time to drive them away and give Crimea peace and quiet!"

"Lord Davos, I live on the south bank of the Craty River. Syracuse's fleet often landed on the coast these days and raided the village. Our village was too close to the coast and was sacked by the Syracuses. My Many neighbors have died at the hands of the enemy... You must avenge us!"

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That sound of calling contains true feelings, just like a crying child's joy for the return of a loving mother; that sound of request is full of expectations, that is, a child in difficulty seeks help from a strict father...

Davos listened, his expression became heavier and his eyes gradually filled with tears, he said affectionately and loudly: "The people of Dionia, my brothers and sisters, follow me to the square! To the square Come on, I'll give you an answer!"

After listening to this, the people actually reminded each other, "Stop making noise", and at the same time shouted in unison: "Go to the square!! Follow Lord Davos to the square!!!..."

Thousands of people were quiet, no longer blocking the road, but followed the army into the city...

This is our consul! Seeing this situation, Kunogolata was full of emotion: You must know that these elders are also working hard for the alliance every day, but when they really encounter difficulties, the first thing that people think of and look forward to is still the young consul in front of them! And Davos is also the only one who can appease and calm the restlessness and anger in the hearts of all the people. All the elders are covered by his dazzling light! From this point of view, it seems natural for him to be king...

Kunogolata watched Davos approach with mixed feelings.

"Lord Kunogolata, Lord Cornerus... You have all worked hard during this time!" Davos sat on the horse and sincerely thanked the elders.

"Lord Archon, thank you for repelling the Samonites, we are all looking forward to your return!" Kunogolata and other elders also returned their salutes respectfully.

Under such circumstances, it was inconvenient for both parties to say more, so they followed into the city together.

Although Davos led the two legions to a great victory, it was still at war, and the alliance was in turmoil. The Senate did not hold a triumphal ceremony for them, and Davos did not apply. But as they passed the first Arc de Triomphe, the soldiers raised their heads and straightened their chests to the rousing music.

And the people also gradually discovered the abnormality in the army that returned this triumphantly: in the middle of the team there were more than a dozen pack wagons, which were full of spears, javelins, shields, armor... The style was the same as that of Dionia's army. slightly different. In the back of the pack car, thousands of naked men were hobbled forward by the soldiers, and their appearances were also different from several races in the Dionysian Alliance...

This reminded the people who were uneasy about the current predicament and anxious that this army could protect them: the army led by Lord Davos had defeated the Lucanians in the north and were fearful and numerous. The Samonais!

So the anxiety of the people was temporarily relieved, and they began to cheer for the soldiers...

Davos was riding on a horse, and his mind was running fast... In fact, last night, when the troops walked out of the mountain pass, he learned from the personnel sent by Aristillas that during this period of time in Dio Everything that happened in Nia. The fact that he was elected king by the people was planned before he left with his team. The assassination incident made him realize that his own life and the safety of his family were seriously threatened, and he must provide his family with a stronger To protect, that is to separate from the people, to sanctify oneself, and to become a royal family above others...

It's just that Davos didn't expect things to go so smoothly and so quickly, and all this was thanks to the sworn enemy Syracuse. Yes, Davos has paid enough attention to Dionysius, but still underestimated the tyrant of Sicily. He planned a huge plan to keep Dionysian's borders in constant flames and scattered Dionysus. The alliance was fairly strong, and he led the army to make rapid progress, almost putting Dionia on the verge of desperation.

Whether it is to let himself sit on the throne smoothly, or to save the people in crisis, Davos must quickly come up with a way to break the crisis created by the Syracuse people and give the people confidence!

Ahead is Victory Square.

Davos looked up at the stone pillar in the center of the square that pointed to the sky. The goddess of victory at the top of the pillar held a sword, spread her wings, and looked solemn.

Davos looked at it, his frowning brows gradually stretched...