With the news of the defeat of the Achaean Principality and the Principality of Athens in the north, the alert in Tripolis was finally lifted, and the originally panic-stricken city rarely enjoyed some peace and tranquility at this moment. But despite this, Chasus was

Captain Leo, whom Dinny entrusted to take charge of the overall situation, still didn't dare

Take it lightly. Although Justinian went to the south for only half a month, it made Leo feel a long and endless torment. On the one hand, he had to deal with daily affairs and on the other hand, he had to be alert to internal and external threats. And the Marquis of Achaia

The surrender of the Kingdom and the Principality of Athens did not allow him to relax at all.

It is true that the Principality of Achaia and the Principality of Athens, which announced their surrender, were already severely weakened and had to succumb to the military attacks of the Romans to regain their lost territory. However, this result was actually obvious, and Epirus did not

In order to expand the results of the war, simply

It only eliminates the threat behind it, but this also lays a hidden danger - that is, once the Latins entrenched in the northern Peloponnese recover, they may counterattack at any time. By then, Tripolis will undoubtedly bear the brunt of this.

, Leo knew very well that Epirus

The superiors naturally understand, but this is also the final result of the game between the parties. For Theodore of Agrinion, reaching an armistice can avoid pushing the Latins into a desperate situation and causing the southern war to fall into a quagmire.

To Emperor Mikhail in Rusnina

, it is more important to besiege the Latins entrenched in Macedonia now, and he certainly does not want his disloyal brother to expand his strength in Moria. As for the intentions of the Latins, it is obvious, that is Xu

If you try to advance further, please give in for now.

However, this was very disadvantageous for Justinian and the others who entered the southern Peloponnese at this moment. Although they were of low status, their long-term battle experience told Captain Leo that their situation was very embarrassing now.

Originally they were just chess pieces used by Theodore, but now that everything has settled, as long as the other party is willing, they can do it at any time. What's more, due to the previous events, Justinian's relationship with him

In fact, it is not harmonious. The so-called title of Governor of Moria has always been a promise without actual fulfillment, which makes Leo have to worry.

And while Chief Leo was sitting in the city hall thinking about the situation he was facing, the closed door was suddenly pushed open.

"Who?" The surprised Leo subconsciously raised his head with a look of astonishment on his face. He had clearly told him not to disturb him if there was nothing important. Yet someone came in so brazenly and just pushed the door open. With a trace of

Anger flowed out, but when Captain Leo saw the man standing in front of him, the expression on his face suddenly froze, and he was dumbfounded.

The man who walked into the city hall was none other than Romanus Ducas, the son of Count Theodore. He should have been in Agrinion, but at this time he appeared here without anyone noticing.

Leo's chief of defense was unexpected. He had no idea that the other party would actually come here. This made Leo's heart thump. It was obvious that Agrinion had already taken action. Looking at Romano

With the appearance of Si, Leo knew that the other party was coming with bad intentions.

"It turns out it's you... Lord Romanus!" Leo took a moment to react before he stepped forward to salute tremblingly.

However, Romanus Ducas, who was walking slowly and dressed in military uniform, did not look at him, but looked around coldly, "Where's Justinian, why isn't he here?"

"Sir Justinian...Sir Justinian has something important to do. He won't be back for a few days. I apologize for not being able to welcome you." Captain Leo, who was standing cautiously aside, quickly replied.

"Is there something important at hand? I just accepted the flattery of those guys in Moria and just wanted to go to the south to be a fool. Our Lord Justinian, as the commander-in-chief of an army with a heavy responsibility, actually left his guarding place at will.

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It's a child's play to not return. It's really impressive! Fortunately, my father wanted to recommend him as the governor of Moria before, but he didn't expect to start his own business now." Romanus sneered, which made Li even more embarrassed.

The chief of guard Ao was frightened.

"Father...this is..." the stunned Leo stammered in confusion.

Just when Leo's guard chief was in shock, behind Romanus, Zeodore Cephalon stood up and yelled: "Idiot, His Highness Theodore has been promoted to prince now, and now the prince standing in front of you is

Romanus, Count of the Empire

Your Highness!" Leo then discovered that many generals originally stationed in the Tripolis garrison had gathered here at some point and had already arrived at Romanus Ducas's side. This made him see

At this scene, Captain Leo suddenly felt bad.

He finally realized why he didn't know anything about Romanus' arrival, because the generals of the fourth company guarding Tripolis had obviously surrendered to the man in front of him. This could also explain why he was a hundred miles away.

Romanus actually knew that Justinian went to the south, and because Nevsky led people to the south to rescue Justinian, it can be said that the other party was able to control the entire city without a single blow. On the other hand, Captain Leo was completely powerless.

Prevent.

The aggressive Romanus came with bad intentions, and he looked like he was going to attack the enemy. This made Leo, the captain of the guard, even more panicked.

"Your Highness, why do you say this? Lord Justinian would never dare to do anything disloyal to the empire. You must have listened to others' slander."

"Oh, really, slander?" Romanus took a deep look at Leo in front of him, "Mr. Musvar, I think you should know the situation here best. Is there anything wrong with what I just said?

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Seeing Romanus calling Musvar, Captain Leo's heart sank even more, and he seemed to realize something.

Musvar, who had never shown up, slowly walked out from behind Romanus and replied: "There is no discrepancy between what His Highness said and the facts. According to what I have stayed with Mr. Justinian to assist him during this period,

We know that Lord Justinian, as the acting governor of Moria, did commit serious dereliction of duty, and at the same time also committed bad deeds against dissidents. This is something that His Excellency Zeodore Cephalon and his generals can testify to."

As soon as these words came out, Zeodore Cephalon and the Pronian officers under his command nodded one after another. They had already been determined to take revenge during the days when Justinian was aggrieved, and now they had the opportunity.

Of course, he would not miss this opportunity to criticize. All kinds of unpleasant words came one after another, and he did not hesitate to say slanderous words against Justinian.

On the other side, Romanus Ducasse, who had a warm smile on his face, showed a fair and serious expression after hearing the numerous accusations, declaring that he would investigate everything thoroughly and would not tolerate it.

However, the onlookers felt sick watching the scene in front of them. Captain Leo could tell at a glance that these people had already colluded with each other. The man with a pale face finally couldn't help shouting:

"What on earth do you want to do! Ask yourselves, which of what you just said is true?"

Captain Leo, who noticed that Romanus was coming with bad intentions, knew that this would put him in a dangerous situation, but the middle-aged man still resisted his timidity and stood up and scolded, but this made Roman who was originally smiling

Nusdukas' face darkened.

"Ha, you see, I have almost forgotten! At this time, there is a treacherous member of Justinian standing among us, making such a harsh voice. How do you think we should deal with him?"

The Byzantine nobles who had long been dissatisfied with Leo, an old man of low status standing above them, immediately heard that there was something in the young Count Romanus' words, and immediately agreed.

"Hang him! Hang this traitor!"

"Yes, send this old guy to the gallows and let Justinian see his fate!"

Vicious words were spoken from the mouths of these Pronian officers, while Romanus looked condescendingly at Guard Chief Leo waiting for him to beg for mercy, as if looking at an ant whose life and death depended only on his likes and dislikes.
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