At this time, Epirus, with the alliance with the Bulgarian Kingdom, the threat of the Latins was finally alleviated. More importantly, Nimanya, the leader of the northern Serbs, finally reached a conclusion with Mikhail after occupying the territory of the Byzantine Empire.

In order to compromise, Mikhail gave the title of Grand Duke, while the Serbs became ally of Epirus, which gave the empire an excellent source of cavalry.

On the other hand, the negotiations between Epirus and Genoa are also underway step by step. It is obvious that both sides are extremely urgent to suppress the Venetians. I believe that the alliance between the two is only a matter of time.

In just under half a year, Epirus has quickly recovered its vitality, especially the influx of large numbers of refugees has made the originally empty wilderness popular, and towns are also being rebuilt. Since the empire's decline, this generation has been easy for border areas.

Being ravaged by foreign enemies has now completely changed.

But Rusnina, the heart of Epirus, is currently a troubled thing about the co-governance of the emperor.

"Did Theodor really say that?" Mikhail asked with a frown. After learning about the news that the nobles came back from Agrenion to the banquet, a trace of the man showed a trace of his face.

haze.

"Yes, your majesty, the Earl of Theodor does seem to be ready to appoint Justinian of Ilovanburg as the commander of his fourth company and to launch troops against Moria. And he promised to investigate

Stinian recommended him as the governor of the Molia Military Region." The nobles in front of him told Mikhail in detail what happened in Agrignon, which made the man who had just become the co-governor emperor.

There was uneasiness in his heart, and he regretted that he promised Muzfius to send Justinian to the south.

He looked too contemptuous of that young man at the time, but now it seems that Mikhail understands that the young man named Justinian is not that simple.

As for now, his premonition was not wrong. Justinian and his younger brother had definitely reached some kind of agreement in secret.

OK, Muzfius, OK, it seems that you have really left a hand. Mikhail sneered in his heart. It was obvious that Justinian's actions in the south could not have nothing to do with the man who was claustrophobic in the monastery.

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"Very good, you did a good job this time, please step back!" Mikhail asked them to retreat without promising any reward.

In front of the throne, the man held his forehead slightly, as if he was worried about something.

"So, your majesty, do you want it..." The eunuch who was serving beside him looked at the emperor who could not see the joy and anger on his face, and he also saw Emperor Mikhail's fear of Muzfius

, Even though the latter was imprisoned in the monastery without seeing the light of day, the actions of his former guard were undoubtedly a manifestation of his will.

The eunuch was testing whether to keep that man. After all, Mikhail is now the imperial co-governor emperor, and Muzfius's value no longer exists, but the man shook his head and rejected it.

"It is not the time. Before I rule Constantinople is officially crowned, he is still a symbol of my identity legitimacy. Just strengthen surveillance. As for Theodor, don't pay attention to it for the time being." Although Agrignon has always been very

He was not obedient, but now he didn't have the energy to distract himself. After all, the war between the front line and Bonifas was still on.

"Yes." Seeing that Mikhail had made a decision, the eunuch beside him nodded and prepared to make arrangements.

But at this moment, Mikhail stopped him, "By the way, how is the negotiations with the Genoese now?"

At this moment, he was also concerned about cooperation with the Genoese, but after several months of negotiations, neither side reached an agreement. Although there was a common enemy, Genoa's attitude was very vague, and even the messenger dispatch was delayed again and again.

This made him very dissatisfied.

"I'm sorry, my respected Majesty, they have not heard from them. It seems that the Genoa Parliament is also considering the next matter."

"Hmph, these Latin people are still unreliable. Forget it, you retreat first, I want to calm down." Seeing the eunuch beside him retreat, Mikhail fell into deep thought again, facing the Genoese

Although he was angry at both ends of the rat, Mikhail knew that he could only do nothing, which is why he did not touch Muzfius and Justinian. After all, with that gold coin, Justinian

It must have a close connection with the Genoese.

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The Ilofan Castle by the sea, although Justinian was not there, Leo, who stayed here, still ensured that the orderly place was here. The Genoese merchants traveled the goods from the East and West through it, although according to the original agreement, the Ilofan Castle

The treatment of Genoa's most favorable country has lowered tariffs, but it has still been given generous taxes. In addition, the Genoese have not received judicial immunity, so they are obviously much more honest than elsewhere.

It can be said that the originally barren Fort Ilofan has become a place with development potential on the entire west coast of Epirus.

Several surrounding villages are also opening up land and farming, or starting a business of boiling salt, which is a prosperous scene.

But at this moment, Leo was standing on the wall and worried about Justinian heading to Agrenion. It has been two days since. Although it is normal that he has not come back, there is no news at all. After all, Justinian

Everything Tenny did before was likely to become a political situation for being offended by Count Theodor. This made Leo worry about whether Justinian would have an accident when he went to Agrenion.

And at this moment, the sentry in charge of the guard seemed to have discovered something on the watchtower, pointed at Dongfang in shock and shouted: "Look!"

"What? Is Lord Justinian back?" Leo, who was shocked on the city tower, looked up at the soldiers on the mail tower, and asked. But the answer he gave him was amazing.

"No...no, Lord Leo, it's...this army!"

The sentry's voice trembled, obviously full of fear. At the same time, Leo, who was standing on the city tower and looking into the distance, finally saw a solemn army appearing in his sight. And when Leo saw clearly in front of him, he saw that he saw a clear look.

After all, he could hardly stand firm and his eyes were filled with fear.

"How... will it be?" It was an iron army composed of heavy infantry. He immediately recognized that it was the army under the command of Count Agrignionthodor, with a total of 1,000 people, but how could they appear?

Here, is it said that Lord Justinian has encountered an unexpected accident, Theodor sent troops to razed the Fort Ilovan to the ground? Leo, who was in chaos, guessed that he didn't know what to do, and he didn't let the sentry

The alarm bell sounded, because the two or three hundred soldiers in the city could not fight such elite soldiers. Leo felt despair in his heart, and the next moment, a huge beast appeared in front of him and suddenly made the city look at it.

The people who arrived felt weak and almost moaned.

"Then...that's an elephant!" This was the first time I saw this beast with my own eyes, but when people saw the heavily armed armor covering the giant elephant, they knew that they could not fight against this army at all.

But just as the defenders of Fort Ilofan almost gave up their hope, a figure appeared in front of them.

"It's Lord Justinian!" A young defender on the top of the city shouted the name of the young man sitting on the elephant below. It was from Agrignon who led the army back to Fort Ilofan from Fort Ilofan
Chapter completed!