Eunice didn't speak, but looked at him with the same eagerness.

The reason why Alcibidas is popular with children is that he brings all kinds of gifts to children every time he comes.

"Uncle came this time, of course, to bring gifts to you. But don't be in a hurry, line up first, and come and get them one by one. Alcibidas smiled and touched Briantes' little head.

"Line up! Everybody line up! Eunice immediately took out the big sister's style, and according to her age, she directed the younger siblings to line up quickly.

"Awesome, Eunice!" Alcibidas complimented and waved to his men.

The servant immediately brought a pure white pony.

"Oh, she's so pretty!" Eunice's eyes saw the little white horse, and she couldn't leave.

"This is a pony I bought from the Bedouins, a nomadic race east of Canaan, and is said to be particularly good at running. Eunice, she's yours now. Alcibidas said with a smile.

"Really?! That's great! Eunice was so excited that she hugged Alcibidas and kissed her fiercely, "Uncle, thank you so much!" With that, he ran over and led the pony.

The servant hurriedly handed the reins to Eunice, and the pony snorted, then meekly licked Eunice's hand, and Eunice screamed excitedly.

Alcibidas touched his face, smiled, and looked back at his own nephew, "Apox, do you want horses too?" ”

Apox tilted his head and smiled narrowly, "Uncle, if I want a white pony too, can you take it?" ”

This observant little one! Alcibidas patted him lovingly on the shoulder and smiled, "I don't have a second pony, but I have this-"

With a wave of his hand, the servant brought seven or eight bundled rolls of sandpaper.

Alcibidas pointed to them and said earnestly, "There are poems written by the Egyptians, stories about Egyptian gods, and part of the history of Egypt's past...... I spent a lot of time buying them from Greek scholars in Naucratis, Egypt, and if you don't like it, I'll be very sad! ”

Apox immediately excitedly gave Alcibidas a powerful hug, "Thank you, uncle, I like it very much!" ”

"Uncle, what about mine?!" Briantes asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, you're indispensable." Alcibidas spoke, and the servant came again.

"Ah, puppy!" Briantes barked excitedly, and saw a milky white puppy barking in the slave's arms.

"This is the Saluki dog, known in Egypt as the 'Pharaoh's Hound', they are very good at running, and they are loyal to their owners, they can catch geese, hares, and dare to fight crocodiles and hippos, and when you grow up—" Before Alcibidas could finish his words, Briantes had already picked up the puppy excitedly and ran away.

"This kid!" Alcibidas smiled and looked at his niece, Avia, who was standing in front of him.

Evia, who had always been quiet, now widened her eyes and looked straight at a small black cat held in the arms of another slave.

Alcibidas didn't say much and immediately put the kitten in her arms.

Avia scrambled to hold the kitten.

The kitten "meowed" and rubbed her hand with her whiskers.

Avia thought it was so cute that she looked up and asked Alcibidas, "Uncle, what's its name?" ”

"It doesn't have a name yet, and from now on you are its owner, and of course you will take its name." Alcibidas laughed.

So, while caressing the kitten with her hand, Avia looked down in thought.

"Brother, I heard that in Egypt the black cat is the embodiment of the gods...... "Aganice said with some concern.

"In the minds of the Egyptians, it was not only black cats, but also cows, crocodiles, eagles, leopards...... Many animals are the object of their awe, but it does not prevent them from raising cats, dogs, and hunting crocodiles and hippos. What's more, this is Dionia, a land under the protection of Hades, and the children are descendants of Hades, so what is there to worry about! Alcibidas said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

Grimes relieved her worries and asked, "Are you going to Egypt this time?" ”

Alcibidas nodded, "Yes, I have brought you a set of high-end cosmetics for the princesses and princesses of Egypt, and a set for Princess Christoya." ”

Following Alcibidas's finger, Agnes saw several large, beautiful-looking wooden crates carefully unloaded from pack carts by slaves.

Agnes didn't refuse, and said with a little joy, "Big brother, you're so bothered!" ”

At the age of almost 40, she already feels that her skin is beginning to sag, her hair is gradually losing its luster, and she really needs to be dressed and cared for more. As far as she knows, the country in the Mediterranean that is best at this is Egypt.

Thousands of years of history, affluent life, and a special environment (desert area, windy sand, sun exposure. As a result, Egyptian women, rich and poor, attached great importance to beauty and dressing, and over a long period of time they designed numerous cosmetics, skin care products, and ornaments.

Just like the Egyptian cosmetics purchased by Alcibidas, the various formulations composed of various ointments and protective oils, mixed with some plant juices, and various essences and balms for emollient and odor-masking are carefully installed in large and small bottles, filling two large boxes.

And that's not even counting makeup on the face, such as very finely ground mineral stone powder with ingredients such as cat, hippopotamus or crocodile fat, which are used to apply eyeshadow and eye hair, to outline eyebrows, blush, lips, ...... That, again, is enough to fill a large box.

And there are even more accessories of all kinds, and wigs are the most important one. The Egyptians generally considered gray hair and natural baldness to be extremely unsightly, so they invented wigs and even tried various formulas to help gray hair regain its natural color. These wigs are made of human hair and plant fiber pads, long, short, thick, and dense...... All kinds of wigs, and a big box full of them.

As for those beautiful earrings, necklaces, anklets, hair pins...... It is even more varied and dazzling. Alcibidas also carefully bought a lot of tools that the Egyptians used for makeup, such as small tweezers, clips, small razors, and eyebrow pencils made of ivory......

So Agnes was not wrong at all when she said he bothered.

"Hasn't Cloto come back yet? I brought him a present, too. Alcibidas asked seemingly casually.

"Both he and Adoris were called to military training, this time for two days, spending the night in the barracks, and not returning until the day after tomorrow. Alas, wars are always ongoing! Let's hope Krotto is not sent to battle. Agnes said with some concern.

Klotocatax is almost 19 years old, and as an adult citizen of Dionia, he has been in military training for more than a year and is now a reserve soldier in the 1st Legion. And at other times when he was not required to participate in military training, Davers arranged for him to go to the military department to run errands to familiarize himself with all aspects of the military affairs department.

As for why Adorith also conducted military training in Turii? That's because Davers found out that the Fourth Legion that originally transferred Adolis to Crotone was to hide his identity, but the effect was not obvious, but it made Adoris's life and training very inconvenient, and he simply transferred him back to Turriy, who is now a soldier of the Second Legion.

Not being able to meet Cloto Cataxques made Alcibidas a little disappointed, and he wanted to get closer to Davers's own son. Judging by the signs that Agnes had told him in the past, Davers may have made Crotocatax his heir. Unlike his father, Artili Cruz, Klotockataks is not worried about this, he knows that Klotocatax has a deep affection for Agnes's mother and son, even more than his biological mother Christoia.

When Christoya heard that Alcibidas was coming, she immediately asked the cook to prepare the dinner.

Christoya didn't like Attilly Cruise, and she was annoyed by the embarrassing scene two years ago, but fortunately it was just a family party, and it was tightly controlled by Davers afterwards and didn't publicize it.

With Christoya's exalted image of a Buddha among the Dionian people, she did not think that Attilikrus's words would damage her image in any way. What's more, Davers has repeatedly privately stated that Crotokatácáques is his heir to the throne and has also focused on cultivating him. Coupled with the fact that Agnes has always felt guilty about this, and has a little more respect when she gets along with her, this makes Kristia get along with Agnes as usual.

Agnes's brother Alcibidas was completely different from his father, and through Christoya's long-term observation, every time he came to the mansion, he not only respected himself, but also kept presenting him. And I like every child very much, and there is no obvious bias.

Therefore, Christoya, of course, had to reciprocate the favor and give her warm hospitality.

"Your Majesty just sent someone back to say that he has some important political affairs to do today, so he will come back later. Entrust me and Agnes to entertain you as hostess! ”

Christoya smiled, glanced at Agnes, then raised the wine in her hand and said to Alcibidas, "Thank you so much for bringing us so many gifts, and just what we need!" Agnes and I toast you to show our appreciation! We also warmly welcome you! ”

Alcibidas immediately expressed his gratitude, and after taking a sip of wine, he heard Christoya say again, "Because of this drought, not only the wheat seedlings have died, but all kinds of fruit trees have also been seriously affected, and even the production of wine has dropped sharply, so the food tonight is a little simple, I hope you don't mind!" ”

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