Attilicruz pondered for a long time before he raised his head, stared at Davers, and said, "I promise you that Lijim will put the fleet under the command of you, Dionia, and fully support Dionia's proposal at the meeting of the Southern Italian Alliance. Of course, you have to understand that this is not because you are my son-in-law, but because the heavy blow to Syracuse is what the Lijim have always wanted to do! ”

After seeing off Attilicruz, Davers brought in Theonia's old friend, Sipros, who was now the chief general of Trina.

When Davers asked Sipros for support, he readily agreed. Not only because Trina and the Dionian Alliance are now very close to each other, and have close trade contacts with the city of Knapetia and the Bruti region, which are not far away, but also because Trina needs his own security, Sipros said to him: "Lord Davers, in fact, you don't need to get Trina's support in advance, and your proposal will easily get the support of the city-states of the Southern Italian League, because Crotone, Siritin, Coronia, and our Trina and Lokri Alliance have been enemies of life and death for decades, It has become the biggest problem that has plagued our city-states for many years, and if we can solve it in one fell swoop this time, we will not be happy yet, and how can we oppose it. ”

Sure enough, as Sipros said, at an impromptu emergency meeting of the Southern Italian Alliance held in the hotel next to the Senate for the reception of envoys and dignitaries of the other city-states, the other city-states unanimously agreed that in the event of a war between Dionia and Lokry, the Southern Italian Alliance would form a large army to fight against it, and they would all be prepared for war with Syracuse.

When the meeting was over, it was late at night, and the generals of the city-states saw Davers off and were about to return to the hotel, when they suddenly heard Lucias shouting, "Look at the sky!" ”

I saw a bright silver line drawn in the night sky in the southwest, which was unusually dazzling on the dark sky.

General Pretinis of Siriting opened his eyes wide, looked at it carefully, and said disapprovingly: "Such a night scene happens many times a year, and there is nothing special. ”

"But that happens in July and August, and it's rare to see that in September." Lucias said

"It's really rare in this season." General Friniris of Coronia said with a solemn expression.

"That's a good sign!" Cipros excitedly shouted, "Perseus is the hero Perseus, who slew the murderous and sinister Medusa. Now we have finally made up our minds to declare war on the tyrannical Dionysius in order to eliminate the tyrant who has been threatening the safety of the city-state and the people of Great Greece for more than a decade, and this is not exactly what the hero Perseus expected! ”

"Sipros is right. As long as our Southern Italian alliance is united, its strength will surpass that of Syracuse, and we will be able to inflict heavy damage on Syracuse and restore the independence and freedom of the Greek city-states of Sicily, just as Perseus slew Medusa! Attily Cruise encouraged.

Some of the other city-state generals nodded thoughtfully, as if this would lessen the tension of a possible war with Lorkri and later Syracuse......

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Davers returned home, exhausted, but when he heard of Aristiras's arrival, he was still in good spirits and met him in his study.

"My lord, the man who booked a room for Megalis, we have ascertained, is a merchant in Lockley, who often came to Turriy to buy wine, and therefore the innkeeper and waiter were well acquainted with him. Unfortunately, though, he had left Turriyi nine days earlier and returned to Lockley. Aristias reported.

"Lockley Merchant...... Hmph, it's really not in vain. Davers sneered. In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that Lockley is very suspicious. For since the case of Polyxis, the Turii and even the entire Dionian population have become more wary of the Syracuse entering their territory. On the contrary, the attitude towards the Syracuse allies is still good.

"Is there any progress in the investigation of that woman?" Davers asked again.

"It's been investigated. She was the concubine of a former Crimean nobleman who had been sentenced in the recent Polyxis case, and she was joined by the families of several of those sentenced in the previous case. Master Matonis has sent for them to be found and apprehended. ”

It's Crimea again! Davers felt that it was appropriate to write a letter to Prottsilaus, the governor of Crimesa, asking him to strengthen the management and rectification of the original inhabitants of Crimesa.

At the same time, he was pondering whether to propose that the Senate set up an inspection department to lead and coordinate the patrols of various cities, increase the maintenance of urban order, and arrest lawbreakers...... That is, to raise the status of the patrol and make it more professional, rather than always giving the citizen soldiers a rotational role.

Thinking about this in his mind, Davers unknowingly came to Christoya's bedroom, and when he found out, he hurriedly gestured to Asuna in the outhouse, ready to exit lightly.

At this time, Christoya's voice came from the back room: "Is it Davers?" ”

"Why don't you sleep so late? It's not good for you and the baby in your belly. Davers grumbled softly.

"If this happened today, if you don't come back, how can I sleep!" Christoya's coquettish tone revealed a deep concern: "I want you to sleep with me tonight." ”

"Good! Good! ......" Davers went into the back room and sat down beside the bed, "Aren't you looking at me very well." ”

Asuna hurriedly lit the candle and busied herself to boil hot water and wash Davers' face and feet.

Christoya carefully moved her round belly, leaned against Davers, and wrapped her arms around him tightly: "I heard you being ...... The assassin attack really scared Agnes and me out! Thanks to Hades' protection! ”

"Yes, thanks to Maltius! He is still lying in the hospital, unconscious! Davers sighed and said hatefully: "So this time the Senate has decided to take revenge on Lockry and Syracuse!" ”

"That is to say...... War is going to break out again, and it's with Syracuse......" Hearing this, Christoya's delicate body trembled, and she said with some concern, and hugged Davers tighter with her arms.

Davers gently stroked her back and comforted her, "Don't you know me yet!" For the war, when have I ever lost! …… But then, when you give birth, I'm afraid I won't be able to be by your side again. ”

The loss on Christoya's face flashed for a moment, but she comforted Davers softly: "You don't have to worry about me, with Asuna, Egnes to take care of, and your students (referring to Herps) to come to see me regularly, I will give birth smoothly, just like last time." But you have to protect yourself, in case you ...... What are you going to do with me, Agnes, Chloe, Cynthia, Adoris, and the child in my belly, all the people who love you and rely on you?! At this, her voice was a little choked.

Davers could only hug her and comfort her softly: "Don't worry, I have the protection of Hades, there will be no danger!" And this time, for my safety, the Senate has added a hundred more guards for me, and the security will be even more tight. It's just that in this way, our family will not be able to easily visit the Turiyi market in the future. Do you remember the last time we ......?"

Christoya's snoring sounded softly, and I don't know when she had fallen asleep, Davers lay her on her back, gently covered the quilt, and stared at her slightly frowning face, a thought suppressed in her heart was rapidly expanding at the moment......

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The next day was the day when the Dionian Rugby Finals began, and Turriyi did not stop because of yesterday's events, but continued to hold on time as usual, and the people filled the arena early.

As the noise began to fill the arena, the populace saw the Archon, whom they had feared all night, appear in the VIP seats, and wave around with a smile on his face, and all rumors were shattered.

The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, and the entire arena began to boil.

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While the Dionian population of Turiy cheered for the opening of the rugby final, the senate's emissary, Fraucleon, had already sailed to Lockley.

By this time, Fraucleon was already an intermediate judge in Dioria, and he had just stepped down from his post in Amendolara and was awaiting a new assignment in Turiy. The Senate appointed him as an envoy to Lockry precisely because he was not weaker than Aristocrates' eloquence and speculation, and at the same time he was more tactful and sophisticated than Aristocrates, after all, he had served in Dionya for a longer time than Aristocrates.

Fraucleon gladly complied, not because he was unaware of the dangers of the trip, but it was also a great opportunity to show himself and attract the attention of the senators, especially the consul Davers. The Intermediate Judge was already the highest office that a Union citizen like him who was not a Senate Senate could hold in the public office of a Union Judge, while the Senior Judge could only be held by the Senate Senator, and the Archon Davers was the Archon at the higher level. He then either continued to serve as an intermediate judge in other cities, or transferred to other positions, and after five years he could be elected as a probationary senator of the Senate. He must increase his likelihood of becoming a senator through his outstanding performance.

Lokli is located in southern Italy closest to "tiptoe", next to Ligem. It did not occupy the fertile and flat plains of Sybaris and Crotone, nor did it occupy an excellent location like Ligem, but it took advantage of its relative proximity to the main trade lanes of the Strait of Messina and established the colonial cities of Mdema and Hippion on the west coast of Italy, on the trade route to Central Italy, the most prosperous trading center in the Tyrrhenian region. Lokri opened an ancient road connecting the east and west coasts, and after decades of painstaking operation, he finally established himself as a famous maritime trading city in the western Mediterranean, thus becoming a powerful state in Greater Greece.