"You can pass here." Himien's move shocked everyone. They had almost given up at first, but at this time, Himien changed his mind and allowed Ivan Asen to pass.

This sudden change shocked both the caravan and the Bulgars, but Ivan Asen looked at Justinian with a calm face.

"I'm curious how you did it. It's impossible to convince the Epirus people just by relying on that child."

Justinian shrugged and replied: "I will explain it then, Your Highness Ivan, but now I think you should be able to believe me to some extent!"

"It's hard to say. You are a very powerful person. I can't see through you at all, but I'm glad that we are not enemies for the time being." Ivan didn't even look at Justinian and showed no ordinary approachable demeanor while riding a horse with his hands in hand.

Entered the pass.

"Hey, can you let Mr. Dekulin and the others go now? I think they have nothing to do with the next thing now." Justinian asked Ivan Asen as he walked away.

"Whatever, they are no longer important." Ivan agreed to Justinian's request without looking back.

Justinian looked at Ivan's back, a hint of chill flashed through his eyes, and said to himself: "It is indeed temporary." The two of them had seen each other's nature clearly from the beginning.

In a sense, they are very similar, so they don't even bother to hide it when talking. However, for now, Justinian still holds the initiative, and Ivan Asen, as the Grand Duke of Bulgaria, does not take Justinian completely seriously.

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Obviously Justinian made the right bet again. When he learned that John's uncle was in Epirus, the plan had already taken shape. The "Golden Seal" forged from the royal seal found in Alexius III's secret chamber

"The power is more useful than Justinian thought, and Ivan Asen was also kept in the dark. Even if he had doubts, he could not grasp the handle.

At this time, everyone really believed that Justinian was really an exiled nobleman from Constantinople as he claimed. Dekulin and others felt a little embarrassed to face Justinian.

Dinny's suspicion.

"Thank you for your help just now, Mr. Dekulin, Mr. Bihar and everyone. I'm sorry to involve you. But at least you can leave here safely now. This is the only thing I can do." Justin

Nillo looked at the business travelers with an apology and thanked them. If these people had not stepped forward in time, he would have been very disadvantaged in the face of the aggressive Bulgars. He looked at the people in front of him sincerely and said.

This actually made everyone even more embarrassed, as they had obviously been complaining about this young man for the past few days.

Instead, Bihar laughed loudly and broke the awkward atmosphere, "No matter what, we are all Romans, and of course we are on your side when dealing with the Bulgar barbarians. Of course, we also complained behind your back before, kid,

It's settled." This bold man got straight to the point and everyone couldn't help laughing, but the knot between the two parties was opened at this moment.

"Anyway, thank you for escorting us here."

"Don't worry, if there is any need for our help in the future, we will not hesitate to do so." Bihar stretched out his hand and made a promise, and the mercenaries under him also nodded in agreement. Although these heroic men are usually more

He made fun of Bihar but now he followed his boss.

"Then let's go, take care. I hope the next time we meet is in the restored Constantinople." Deculin also walked up to Justinian.

"Take care." Although they didn't get along much, Justinian still felt his eyes were slightly hot. He said goodbye to everyone, and Justinian sat back in the carriage.

Muzfius, who was silent at first, suddenly spoke: "You always surprise me. Like an onion, you peel off one layer of secrets and another, which you can never guess."

"Onions? You can consider it as a compliment." Justinian replied with a heartless look.

But Muzfius saw Justinian's disguise, "Actually, you are using these Bulgars to increase your bargaining chips with Mikhail, right?"

Justinian was shocked by Muzphius' words. He did not expect that the other party would see his intention.

"Almost, an exiled emperor with the support of the Bulgarian tsar might tempt Epirus." Justinian simply stopped hiding it from Muzfius. After all, he would rely on this man to convince him.

Mikhail became a dictator.

"It's a very risky move. You not only deceived the Bulgars but also deceived the Bulgars. If you show your flaws even a little bit, you may die without a burial place. Fortunately, it has been successful so far." Muzfius thought about this for a long time.

Only then did he guess it, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat at Justinian's crazy move. "I hope this is the last time you make your own decisions... I don't want you to end your life early."

The man's heavy words slightly touched Justinian's heartstrings, and he was a little surprised by what Muziphius said.

"I understand...Your Majesty." Justinian hesitated slightly, but finally nodded.

But what Muzphius said next made Justinian completely unexpected.

"I have thought about it for a long time, Justinian, are you willing to be my adopted son? I have no heirs, and you are my heir. So I don't want you to make such risky moves again." Muzfius finally said

He made a decision - when he went to Epirus, he needed a person he trusted the most, and after being tested by Justinian, he believed that this young man was fully qualified for this, and his strategy was calm and brave. The only thing missing was thorough experience.

But Justinian was caught off guard. Although he wanted to help Muzphius return to power and ascend to power, the emperor in front of him was ready to accept him as his adopted son and successor.

But Justinian did not get carried away. After hesitating for a moment, he made a reply that amused himself: "I'm afraid I can't agree yet..." Adopting an adopted son was not uncommon in the history of the Roman Empire, and many emperors ascended to the throne in this way.

, but what Justinian was really afraid of was the Despot Mikhail. If he appeared as the successor of Muziphius, could he really tolerate his existence? Justinian had to hesitate.

, he did not dare to get involved in the whirlpool of the core of power prematurely.

Muzfius also seemed to have noticed something, and said slowly: "You don't have to answer me now. I understand your concerns, but I will give you time to fully consider it, but the time left for my broken body has already been
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