Varna was one of the most important cities on the Black Sea coast, but it was not very well defended. Moreover, the Crusaders did not carry enough bows and arrows during this expedition, and the supplies were still left in the camp tents when they retreated, and at this time, if they wanted to defend the city wall, they could only wait for the Ottomans to climb the city wall and engage in wave after wave of hand-to-hand combat.

The knights have been accompanied by war horses all their lives, but the fighting ability of the horses has not been compromised. However, under the command of Karacha, the Ottomans frantically poured onto the walls, and the defense line of many sections of the wall was already in jeopardy.

The sparse rain of arrows could not effectively kill the Ottomans, and hand-to-hand combat for life was the last thing Zpiśko and Hunyadi wanted to see.

"General, the city gate won't last long!"

The Ottomans also seemed to have prepared for the siege, and after about an hour of fighting on the walls, some siege equipment was transported to the city of Varna. The gates, which were not strong, were already crumbling under the tremendous impact.

"General Zpiško, I have to say that we are already making the last stand." Hunyati looked at the front that had been encroached on by the Ottomans with some helplessness, "Time is too short, and it is impossible for us to get anyone's assistance." ”

"Then give everything to God! At the very least, we should fall on the road to resist the infidels invasion! Zpishiko tucked his two-handed sword into the ground and said firmly, "Maybe we were once nobles who had no worries about food and clothing, maybe we were once famous warriors, and now, under the dogma, we are all warriors of the crusaders!" ”

"We are indifferent to life and death, not afraid of death!"

"We preach doctrine and devotion to devotion!"

"We punish the evil and aid the afflicted!"

"Under the banner of the cross, you and I fight only for the Lord, day and night!"

“Deus Vult！”

It may have been the last charge of the Varna crusade, and it might have been doomed, but at least, the knights were still right.

……

When the fleets were staggered, the sailors on the Ebius Radiance could even see the faces of the Ottomans on the opposite side.

The two sides looked at each other, but no one dared to take the lead. The Ottoman sailors did not expect such a fleet and such a flagship in the Empire.

It was less than half an hour's sea distance from the port of Varna, and if the Ottoman fleet were close to the port of Varna, the task would be very difficult.

"Francisco, intercept them, but don't fire."

The ships of the Imperial fleet were clearly more maneuverable than those of the Ottoman fleet. Under the command of the standard-bearer, the ships began to block the passage of the Ottoman ships in separate columns.

With the exception of the Ebius Radiance and a few other galleys that continued to sail to the port of Varna, the other warships stood straight in front of the Ottoman fleet.

Obviously, the Ottomans also had a task on their part, and they needed to reach the port of Varna within the allotted time, so they had to bite the bullet and speed towards the Phoenix fleet.

"Give them a warning and forbid them to move on."

The galleys quickly flashed their guns and aimed at the Ottoman fleet, while continuing to send messages to the Ottomans through the sea flag.

The Phoenix fleet was countless times stronger than this small Ottoman fleet, and in the event of an exchange of fire, the small Ottoman fleet could even be wiped out.

Under the threat of artillery, the Ottomans did lower their sails, but after all, it was still far from the port, and it was inconvenient to dock, and if they returned, it would be against the military order. In such an embarrassing situation, the fleets of the two sides formed a long standoff.

"Your Excellency...... What to do? ”

"What to do? I know what to do? The Ottoman admiral pushed away the sailors who came up, "Just stop here, we will run if they fire, and we will not move if they don't move." ”

"But their ship is ...... Already ......"

"If you want to die, I can provide you with a small boat to chase you over, how about it?"

The full sail speed of the Ebius Radiance was impressive, and soon the port of Varna was close at hand.

"Don't act rashly with the Phoenix Legion on board. Giovanni, send a few smarter ones to test the situation...... In case, I mean, in case the crusaders are defeated, they can be told to go to the port and evacuate. Of course, if they win a big victory, send our blessings. ”

"Yes, Your Highness."

The Ottomans did not control the port of Varna, and it seemed to be peaceful. But the sailors, standing on the lookout, saw an incredible sight.

"Wait a minute, Lord Admiral!"

"What's wrong?"

"In the direction of the city walls! There is an exchange of fire in the direction of the city walls! Ottoman ...... Ottomans all over the mountains...... And some knights are resisting! ”

Giovanni glanced at John beside him, looking shocked.

Lost......

Did the Crusaders really lose?

"Ouch......" John sighed as he closed his eyes, "what an unpredictable ending...... Murad had already died in battle, and there was theoretically no reason for defeat for the crusaders. ”

"Your Highness......"

"Immediately send someone to inform the Crusaders that the Roman fleet is docked in the port of Varna for half an hour. If you want revenge, or if you want to defend your faith, save your life first. The Phoenix Legion does not make any moves, we are only responsible for receiving their retreat, and do not initiate armed intervention. John rubbed his brows bitterly: "A year's layout, ruined in one fell swoop...... Władysław really didn't let me down! ”

"Your Highness, in addition to rescuing the Crusaders, we should also make plans."

"yes...... While this is an outcome I don't quite want to see, the Empire must come to terms with that fact. After the Battle of Varna, the Ottomans would regain the initiative in the Balkans. The imperial occupation in Thrace and Greece would soon be threatened, and I believe that Muhammad was not a man who would keep his contract. ”

Soon, a small group of knights was the first to enter the sea gate of Varna Harbor. John knew in his heart that the Crusaders could not have just such a few troops, and that more people might be blocking the Ottoman reinforcements in batches.

"Where's your commander?"

The Crusader knights who had been put on board were exhausted, and Giovanni tried to communicate with them in Latin.

"In the back...... Thank you for ......."

"Giovanni, how much longer?"

"Fifteen minutes."

Another group of knights rushed back to the sea gate.

This time there were more people coming, but there was still no sign of Hunyadi.

"Your Highness, there are still three minutes."

"Your Highness, a minute!"

……

"Enough, Francisco, we ......"

"Wait! Wait, Your Highness, White Knight! ”