Vienna punctually begins curfew at nightfall. After the evening clock in front of the town hall chimes, there are very few people walking in the streets.

"The guards may interrogate you about your identity and even search or arrest you."

The man with the hood sat down panting in front of Pedro, and drank two large glasses of water in quick succession before gradually relieving.

"Mr. Pedro, the situation may not be so rosy."

"Slow down."

"We've been out of touch with Ulrich since last night. The patrol of the guards on the road from the commercial square to the cathedral has also become more and more stringent. There was a guard watching next to every merchant who set up the stall, and it was difficult for us to continue to deliver information in such an open manner. The man with the hood took off his shawl and revealed a rather young face, "Mr. Pedro, over there at the Hofburg Imperial Palace...... Maybe suspicious. ”

"It doesn't matter." Frederick glanced out the window at the sentries patrolling back and forth with torches, "Those brutes have idle work, but I don't. His Highness needs more information to judge every move. It took us more than a month to put eyeliner in the Hofburg and Vienna, and how much time is left...... Do your best to get in touch with Ulrich first. He was an old fox, and he wouldn't have been caught by Frederick's tail so quickly. ”

"That could be some kind of trouble. We might be able to...... How many days later? The young man asked tentatively.

"What was the last message Ulrich left behind?"

"It's an incomplete patrol sheet. The timing of the change of the city of Vienna is recorded. ”

……

At the end of the day, Henry's understanding of Mittal is only superficial. I am afraid that only the parties concerned can explain the specific content of the internal struggle. But at the very least, John has a preliminary grasp of the roots of Mittal's corruption.

"Do you have a way to contact Mr. Ikaez Mittal?" After a few drinks between Caruette and Henry, John asked, "We have something to discuss with him." ”

"Oh...... Little ones, if you really want to join the mercenary group for thrills, then you can wait for a few more years of training and find a more famous or disciplined legion. But Mittal ......," Henry struggled with his groggy brain, "the bastards don't deserve the allegiance of any honorable warrior...... Mittal is ruined...... All ruined ......"

"If we find Ikazi, things could turn around."

However, the drunken Henry remained tight-lipped. All about Ikaez, even though he was no longer conscious, remained silent. It's just that this silence reveals more things.

After finding a bed in the tavern for Henry, and then saying goodbye and leaving, Sophia voiced her doubts on the way: "I even suspect that Henry was one of the actual participants in the rebellion. Or more or less he should have been exposed to the most core secrets. ”

"His position within Mittal should not be low, and judging from his description of the Mittal family, even if he participated in the civil strife, he should be a supporter of the Mittal family. To the man who rebelled...... Henry provided only a declining aristocracy of Milan, who could not even name them. "Although I can understand that I want to hide my true identity and protect myself during the war years, I should at least have a fake name or nickname......

That's the detail Henry doesn't want to say. Perhaps this just shows that this so-called Milanese aristocracy is a clue. John touched the stubble that was sticking out of his chin, "As a keeper of secrets, Henry has a good balance between favor and vows. ”

"Henry mentioned that the Milanese nobleman was dead...... Ikez, probably the only witness. If the woman who gave Remy the necklace is Lannessa Mittal, we need to send someone to the Mittal mercenary group's hometown to take a good look. ”

At this point, John and Sophia looked aside rather tacitly.

"Your Majesty......"

"Valleo will remember your dedication, beautiful Lady Carroujie."

"If I could turn back time, I would definitely give myself a slap in the face at noon."

As John set out to investigate the Mittal mercenary regiment, the Imperial Navy returned to Constantinople laden with loot and glory.

The actual losses of Rome may have been worse than those reported by the Ottomans, but the raging fire in Trabzon is enough to go down in history.

It's a textbook defensive counter-attack. Relying on a single city defense, levies, and an ill-formed legion, the empire not only resisted the onslaught of the Ottomans, but even inflicted fatal damage on the Ottoman army at the end of the war.

"Glory to Rome, Your Majesty." After bathing and changing their court clothes, Livia and Ossini were received by Constantine XI with the highest profile.

"Glory also be to you, heroes of Rome."

The material rewards and rewards were sent to their respective mansions one step earlier, and such a pomp and circumstance may have a bit of a discount on the price of a box of gold coins. After sumptuous food was served on the table by his attendants, Constantine XI spearheaded the creation of a new army format for the Fourth Legion.

At the beginning of its existence, the Fourth Legion was positioned as an ordinary auxiliary legion, equivalent to coolies who needed to move wherever they needed, and it may also be aimed at large-scale rebellions or border disputes within the territory. But now, the warriors of this legion have clearly used their strength to win deeper honors for themselves.

"The Ottomans are not the people of the gods, the infidels will also need time to recover, and the results of the Fourth Legion at Trabzon are enough for them to flee, kneel, and tremble!" Constantine XI raised his glass into the air, "For Rome!" ”

"For Rome!"

The uniform shouts endured in the hall, and after the wine had been drunk, Constantine XI continued:

"The value you have created for Rome will be remembered! Here, the Fourth Auxiliary Legion, the honorary title 'Barrier', you will not be bound by the past, and the glory of this legion will be created by you personally! The losses you suffered in this battle will not be forgotten. The Empire will allocate funds to preserve your structure and even complete the expansion of your legions. It is true that the empire is not rich, but you are enough to be the barrier of the empire, to crush the Ottomans in Anatolia! Let's raise a glass to this victory once again! ”

"Hooray!"

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