Outside the city of Athens, an army was moving slowly. From afar, Romanus Ducas saw the battle flag of the Corfu Border Guard Company showing a proud look on his face.

Justinian, you have today too.

As early as Rusnina, the beams of both sides had already formed, and when Macedonia attacked the Latins, when Justinian emerged, Romanus completely regarded it as a thorn in his side.

A mere slave of the exiled emperor Alexius V, who became a prince of Moria by luck. This was a very shameful and humiliating for Romanus, who was self-reliant in his family.

But what really made Romanus's murderous intent was another thing, that is, Agrenion had rumors in the past few months. He heard that his father, Prince Theodor, was about to marry his sister Irina to Justinian in exchange for Moglia's support for the Epirus civil war. There is no doubt that this is the greatest humiliation and the greatest threat to Romanus. He can always feel that he has not received the attention of his father. He is obviously the eldest son but has never received the same support. Instead, his sister is favored. What is placed in front of Romanus is a terrifying fact. His father, Prince Agrenion, is likely to choose his son-in-law as his heir in the future. Looking around, Jose, who has now become the heir of the autocratic Duke of Moria, is now a terrifying fact.

Tenny is undoubtedly the most likely candidate. In this way, Romanus and Justinian are no longer the simple conflict of the previous corporations, but the absolute opposition in real interests. The two sides have reached the point of being in the same power and fire. Although Justinian is still ignorant of this, it does not prevent Romanus from regarding Justinian as the biggest obstacle in his way forward, and must be eliminated quickly! All this was done by him without his father's connections he had accumulated over the years, and even most of the people under his command did not know. Romanus attempted to take action first and then report that as long as Justinian died, he believed that when Moria had no leader, he would definitely be able to successfully digest this territory with the help of the Pisa people. At that time, he would definitely prove to his father that he could become his true heir.

Romanus, full of confidence, had never been as refreshed as he was now. He stood on the city wall and looked at the wilderness outside the city, and he almost whistled and cheered excitedly. Of course, considering his identity, Romanus would not do so.

At this time, in the distant block, Baron Pierre, a Pisa man, and the people he accompanied came late. Now he has a city and has become a local emperor. Even the pomp of travel is as fancy as a guard of honor. Pierre's face showed a hint of disgust, but he still walked up.

"You are here, Mr. Pierre."

"Guian, His Highness Romanus, I heard that your troops were winning this time, so come and witness the results of our cooperation." Baron Pierre spoke with a sarcastic look.

After hearing this, Romanus Ducas also felt a little cold on his face, thinking to himself: What else do you Italians do besides enjoying the fruits? Although he was disdainful, Romanus was not the reckless and domineering young man in the past, and said calmly: "Then let's wait and see. After this matter is over, Moria's affairs will still depend on you." "It's okay. As long as Justinian dies this time, we only need to declare to the outside world that he was attacked by the remnants of the remnants of the road. Of course, it's no problem to gradually divide and conquer Moria. But what we discussed before..." Pierre looked at the other party and said meaningfully.

Understanding the other party's meaning, Romanus agreed without hesitation: "It's easy to say. Now I can recognize your rule in Athens on behalf of my father. As for Modon, Corinth and Corfu, these trade points will naturally open to the Pisa people after everything is right. How about this?"

"I'm afraid of empty talk and white teeth..."

"Then we can make a covenant for the sake of it." Romanus did not actually get any authorization from his father, but he used the information asymmetry between the two parties to make Pierre mistakenly believe that what he is doing now is really endorsed by Agrignon, and even if he does something like signing a treaty and selling interests, he will do whatever he wants. What he wants is to take action first and then report. As long as the fait accompli, he can take the initiative in inheritance rights.

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After the two sides reached an agreement, the Athenian gate was slowly opened, and the wounded army slowly walked into the city. Seeing this scene, Romanus's heart sank. If such a loss fails, not only will he lose face, but what consequences will be caused next.

But when the blood-stained white cloth carts came out behind the Corfu border guards, everyone, including the Pizza, breathed a sigh of relief. It was obvious that the piles of corpses were piled on it. It seemed that Justinian was really dealt with this time. Romanus and Pierre looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, in the square of Athens, more and more people gathered to watch the fun. The uninformed civilians had long been accustomed to war and death. The crowd with their necks stretched out were just curious about whose bodies belonged.

On the other hand, the Greek soldiers of Corfu entered the square in a daze and passed through the Bellicilles Square in the center of Athens. However, in the strange atmosphere in the city, except for the strange eyes of the Athenian residents, it was completely different from a decent ceremony to welcome triumphal.

At this time, Romanus, who couldn't stand it, stood up and said:

"Let us pay tribute to those who died in battle because of guarding this place. They will destroy those who threaten peace here. Each of them deserves our respect. May those who enter the kingdom of heaven rest in peace," Romanus's voice echoed in the middle of the square, but few responded, but he did not care. As he slowly stood up and turned around, his eyes turned to the Corfu army behind him, and said loudly:

"May the glory of the empire shine on all of us. Everything you do today will be remembered by Athens, no, the whole empire, may the Lord bless you all. It is the eradication of the tyrants who will trample on our land that this hard-won peace is here! Justinian, the tyrant of Molia, attempted to collude with the remnants of Latin to attack this city of freedom. Under the protection of these warriors before us, Athens, this classical city finally avoids falling into the clutches of the tyrant of Molia. On behalf of the sons of Prince Agrignon, I commend them, guard the place, and protect the friendship between the empire and the allies of the empire."

Romanus shouted, until then he was still lying in a pride to deceive everyone, beautifying the killing of last night into a righteous act, so as to win over the hearts of the people.

But at this moment, a creepy voice suddenly came from the crowd that made Romanus and Baron Pierre familiar and terrifying.

"That day God was angry and used the power of the Assyrian king to destroy the sinner's city like a flood. No matter how loud and hustle and bustle you are, you will eventually destroy it. No matter how complicit you are, you will never have; no matter how determined you are, it will never be true."
Chapter completed!