After three days and three nights of rapid march, Justinian finally reached Fort Fracha, an important town in the northwest before the invasion of the Magyars. However, the closer they got to their destination, the heavier the mood of the group became.

Even Justinian, who was originally full of confidence, had a very ugly look on his face at the moment. Although Connodine had promised that all the garrison in the northwest would be under Justinian's command, there were very few responders along the way.

Not to mention, he also saw many Bulgars who fled in panic after learning about the Magyar invasion, leaving behind abandoned town fortresses. As for the only remaining soldiers, they were not old, weak, sick or disabled.

What's even more terrible is that the towns and castles in the northwest are obviously in disrepair, and although the destination, Fort Fracha, is an important town, it's probably not much better.

However, after arriving, Justinian and his entourage breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were exhausted, the flag of the Southern Noble Army flying on the castle in front of them somewhat made them let go of their previous worries.

Vratsa Castle is located in the northwest border area of ​​Bulgaria. Due to its proximity to the mountains, the climate here is obviously somewhat dry. The plants covering the ground outside the castle are short grasslands. The water sources on this entire wilderness are obviously very dry in comparison.

It's so small that it can barely feed the entire castle.

It seems that the defense is quite tight and the castle is well repaired. Relying on this place to resist the enemy's attack finally relieved a lot of pressure on Justinian and his men.

"It seems that this is it...According to what Connotin said, there are about a thousand Bulgarian troops stationed here. It is actually barely enough to defend here, but it is not that simple to kill the Magyars here.

Already." Arslan has followed his father Murad since he was a child and has seen many castles in Europe. He is well-informed and he quickly made an estimate.

And Justinian nodded and said: "Indeed, for this reason, the help of the Vadarites is crucial. If they are willing to join, it is possible to defeat or even eliminate the Magyars.

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At this time, the defenders on Fort Fracha also saw Justinian and his entourage coming to the city, and immediately asked someone to take the letter that Justinian was carrying and written by Count Connotin and send it to the guard here.

In the hands of the garrison officer.

Soon, the closed city gate suddenly opened, and Justinian was warmly welcomed by the Bulgars in the city.

"Your Excellency Justinian, welcome you and your men to come here. We, the garrison officers stationed at Fort Fracha, are very happy for your arrival. We are very grateful that you are willing to fight side by side with us to resist Magyar.

Demonic invasion!"

As soon as he entered the castle, the oncoming man walked towards Justinian and spoke enthusiastically, and the person who spoke was none other than Ivan Kogils, the garrison chief stationed in Fracha. Compared with what he said, he

The fat figure seems to be a little too much, and the neatly trimmed beard around the mouth is particularly impressive. Unlike Archduke Boril, this fat man does not have that powerful feeling at all, but makes Cha

Stinian felt disgusted, and coupled with his flattering expression, this gave him another bad premonition.

"Because Fort Fracha is too important, and as the commander here, I am responsible for protecting one-fifth of the country. I feel extremely regretful that I cannot lead troops there when the northern nobles launch a rebellion.

Help His Highness Boril, if I can be in Turnovo with a group of soldiers, I will fight to the death to serve His Highness... When I thought of this in the past three months, my chest is still full of regret. So much so.

My heart is so depressed that I forget to eat and sleep." I heard the defense officer in front of me say again.

Just hearing this speech, it was not Justinian. Even Arslan and other Turkic warriors felt disapproval... Looking at it this way, they all realized that what the garrison just said was not true. If it had been three months

He is so depressed that he doesn’t think about food and tea, so how mellow the body of this Lord Ivanko must have been! I’m afraid that this dear man is probably as happy as Baron First they met in the south to watch the fire from the other side and not want to get involved.

, but this time the Magyars came and set fire to this place. He was so anxious that he quickly remembered and defected to Boril Asen's side.

However, no one said anything about this, and listened to the man in front of him with the spirit of listening in the right ear and out the left ear for twenty minutes. Finally, the feeling of boredom and boredom gradually disappeared in Justinian's heart.

When the situation was high, the garrison officer named Ivanko ended his eloquent speech.

"...Based on the above, I hope that Your Excellency, Justinian, can shoulder His Highness's high expectations and fight the enemy side by side with us──Although it is brief, the above is my speech."

At this time, after Ivanko, the defense officer who seemed satisfied with his speech, was replaced by a slender and thin man who looked like an adjutant, he stood up, but compared to his commander's rosy complexion - perhaps

Is he feeling unwell? His face is quite ugly. It would be an understatement to call him haggard.

"Lord Ivanko, I think Lord Justinian must be exhausted after traveling all the way. Should we arrange for them to take a rest first... Ahem... Lord Justinian, this is the first time we meet, I am

The adjutant of Commander Ivan Kogils... Ahem... Alexander Orki... Ahem... Ahem... I'm sorry. I didn't come to greet you and your men until now. I will send someone to give you all the information about the defense here later.

Delivered to your residence. I tidied it up overnight last night. Please forgive me if there are any omissions."

Contrary to the officer's speech with exaggerated themes and empty content, what Alexander, as the adjutant, said was purely practical, which was what Justinian needed most during his trip. For example, the situation of the local army's armed armaments, the command

How the system will become, which building the soldiers will stay in, where they will go to eat, etc. What is the current situation of the entire Fort Fracha, and what is the thing he is most concerned about now.

"... Above, if... ahem... you don't understand anything, you can always ask me." Alexander said.

At this time, Ivanko reacted and quickly said flatteringly: "Yes, yes, I almost forgot, what are the people below still doing in a daze? Go quickly and prepare to let Lord Justinian and his men rest, and wait."

In the evening, I will prepare a sumptuous dinner to entertain Your Excellency Justinian."

But Justinian waved his hand and said: "Don't be so troublesome, Your Excellency Ivanko, you should know the purpose of my trip. The military situation is urgent now. Let's take my men to rest first. As for me, I also want to know immediately.

I need to get useful information as soon as possible about everything in Fort Fracha, especially about the Vadaritai people. Can I trouble you about this, Your Excellency Alexander?"

After having a rough idea of ​​the real person in charge of the castle, Justinian didn't bother to make any more false remarks, and looked directly at the haggard Alexander Orki and said.
Chapter completed!