Chapter 48 Uncle's Gift

Eunice didn't speak, and looked at him eagerly.

The reason why Alcibiades is popular with children is because he brings all kinds of gifts to them every time he comes.

"Uncle came here this time, of course he brought you all gifts. But don't worry, you should line up first and get them one by one." Alcibiades smiled and touched Briantes' little boy. brain.

"Let's line up! Everyone line up!" Eunice immediately showed her big sister's style, and ordered the younger siblings to line up quickly according to their age.

"Awesome, Eunice!" Alcibia Das praised, waving to his men.

The servant immediately brought a pure white pony.

"Oh, she's so beautiful!" Eunice's eyes caught sight of the little white horse and couldn't do it.

"This is a pony I bought from the Bedouin, a nomadic race east of Canaan. It is said to be very good at running. Eunice, she is yours now." Alcibiades said with a smile.

"Really?! It's great!" Eunice was so excited, she hugged Alcibiades and kissed fiercely: "Uncle, thank you so much!" After that, she ran over to lead the pony .

The servant hurriedly handed the reins to Eunice's hands, the pony snorted, and then licked Eunice's hand meekly, Eunice screamed again with excitement.

Alcibiades touched his face, smiled lightly, and looked back at his own nephew: "Apox, do you want a horse too?"

Apox tilted his head and showed a narrow smile: "Uncle, if I want a white pony too, can you get it?"

This observant little guy! Alcibiades patted his shoulder lovingly and smiled: "I don't have a second pony, but I have this—"

With a wave of his hand, the servant brought seven or eight bundles of sandpaper rolls.

Alcibiades pointed to them and said seriously: "There are poems written by Egyptians, stories about Egyptian gods, and part of Egypt's past history... I spent a lot of time, and I finally learned from Egypt. Bought it from a Greek scholar in Naucratis, I will be very sad if you don't like it!"

Apox immediately excitedly gave Alcibiades a strong hug: "Thank you uncle, I like it very much!"

"Uncle, what about mine?!" Briantes asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, you are indispensable." Alcibiades said, and the servant came over again.

"Yeah, puppy!" Briantes barked excitedly, only to see a milky white puppy barking in the servant's arms.

"This is the Saluki, known as the 'Pharaoh's Hound' in Egypt. They are very good at running, and are loyal to their owners. They can catch geese and hares, and dare to fight crocodiles and hippos. When you grow up- "Alcibiades had not finished speaking.

Briantes had already picked up the puppy excitedly and ran away in a hurry.

"This child!" Alcibiades smiled, looking at his own niece, Ivia, who was standing in front of him.

Ivia, who has always been quiet, widened her eyes and looked straight at a small black cat held in the arms of another servant.

Alcibiades didn't say much, and immediately put the kitten in her arms.

Ivia hugged the kitten in a hurry.

The kitten squeaked and rubbed her hand lightly with its whiskers.

Ivia thought it was very cute, looked up and asked Alcibiades: "Uncle, what's its name?"

"It doesn't have a name yet. From now on you will be its owner, and of course its name will be chosen by you." Alcibiades laughed.

So, Ivia caressed the kitten with her hand while lowering her head in thought.

"Brother, I heard that black cats in Egypt are the incarnations of gods..." Agnes, who had been watching, said worriedly.

"In the hearts of Egyptians, not only black cats, but also cows, crocodiles, eagles, leopards... Many animals are the objects of their awe, but it does not prevent them from raising cats and dogs, and killing crocodiles and hippos. Onia is the land under the protection of Hades, and the children are descendants of Hades, so what is there to worry about!" Alcibiades said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Agris relieved her worries and asked, "Are you going to Egypt this time?"

Alcibiades nodded: "Yes, I brought you a set of high-end cosmetics specially for Egyptian princesses and princesses, and I also brought a set for Princess Cristoia."

Following the direction of Alcibiades' finger, Agnes saw many large wooden boxes with exquisite appearance being carefully unloaded from the cart by slaves.

Agnes did not refuse, and said with a little joy: "Brother, you are really bothering!"

At the age of nearly 40, she already felt that her skin was starting to loosen, and her hair was gradually losing its luster. She really needed to be well groomed and cared for. As far as she knows, in the Mediterranean, the country that is best at this is Egypt.

Thousands of years of long history, rich life, and the special environment (desert area, wind and sand, sun exposure.), make Egyptian women, regardless of rich and poor, attach great importance to beauty and dress, in a long time they designed A wide range of cosmetics, skin care products and accessories.

Just like the Egyptian cosmetics purchased by Alcibiades, there are various formulas composed of various ointments and protective oils, mixed with some plant juices, and various configurations of flowers, fruits and herbs for emollient and cover-up. The odorous essence and balm are carefully installed in large and small bottles and jars, and they are filled with two large boxes.

And that doesn't even include makeup on the face, such as very finely ground mineral stone powder with ingredients like cat, hippo or crocodile fat to apply eye shadows and denims, to outline eyebrows, blush, lips... that's enough A big box full.

And all kinds of accessories are more, wig is the most important one. The Egyptians generally considered gray hair and natural baldness extremely unsightly, so they invented wearing wigs, and even tried various formulas to help gray hair regain its true color. These wigs are all made of human hair and plant fiber mats, long, short, thick, dense...all kinds of wigs, and a large box is filled.

As for those exquisite earrings, necklaces, anklets, hairpins... It's even more varied and dazzling. Alcibiades also carefully bought a lot of Egyptian makeup tools, such as small tweezers, clips, small razors, eyebrow pencils made of ivory...

So Agnes was right when she said he was bothering.

"Is Cloto not back yet? I also brought him a gift." Alcibiades asked seemingly casually.

"Both he and Adoris have been called to military training, this time for two days, with an overnight stay in the barracks and the day after tomorrow. Alas, the war is always on! I hope Cloto doesn't get sent to the field. ." Agnes said worriedly.

Clotokatax, nearly 19 years old, had been in military training for over a year as an adult citizen of Dionia and was now a reserve soldier in the First Legion. And in the other time when he did not have to participate in military training, Davos arranged for him to go to the military affairs department to run errands to familiarize himself with all aspects of the military affairs department.

As for why Adoris is also conducting military training in Turii? That's because Davos found out that Adoris was originally transferred to Crotone's Fourth Legion to hide his identity. In fact, the effect was not obvious. Instead, it made Adoris's life and training very inconvenient. Transferred back to Turiyi, now a soldier of the II Corps.

Alcibiades was a little disappointed that he couldn't see Clotokatax, he wanted to get closer to Davos' biological eldest son. Judging from the signs that Agnes told him in the past, Davos may have made Clotokatax as his heir. Unlike his father, Atili Cruz, Clotokatax was not worried about this. He knew that Clotokatax had a deep affection for Agnes' mother and son, even more than his biological mother Kerry. Stoja.

When Cristoia heard that Alcibiades was coming, she immediately asked the chef to prepare the dinner.

Cristoia didn't like Atili Cruise, and she was very annoyed by the embarrassing scene two years ago. Fortunately, it was just a family gathering, and was closely controlled by Davos afterward, and did not publicize it.

With Cristoia's lofty image among the Dionysian populace, she doesn't think Artilicruz's words will do any damage to her image. What's more, Davos has privately stated many times that Clotokatax is his heir to the throne and that he is also working hard to cultivate him. In addition, Agnes has always felt guilty about it, and she has a little more respect when she gets along with her, which makes Cristoia get along with Agnes as usual.

And Agnes' brother Alcibiades is completely different from his father. Through Cristoia's long-term observation: every time he comes to the mansion, he not only respects himself, but also keeps gifts. And likes every child very much, there is no obvious bias.

Therefore, of course, Cristoia has to reciprocate and welcome her warmly.

"Your Majesty sent someone back just now to say that he has some important political affairs to do today, so he will be back later. Entrust Agnes and I to entertain you as mistresses!"

Cristoia smiled and glanced at Agnes, then raised the wine in her hand and said to Alcibiades: "Thank you very much for bringing us so many gifts, and Exactly what we needed! Agnes and I toast to you as a token of our thanks! And a warm welcome to you!"

Alcibiades immediately thanked him, took a sip of the wine, and then heard Cristoia say: "Because of this drought, not only have the wheat seedlings withered, but all kinds of fruit trees have also been seriously affected, and even the production of wine has also been affected. Dropping sharply, so the food is a little easier tonight, hope you don't mind!"