Aloyos and his men turned back to shore and prepared to sail back to Seta. Unexpectedly, on the way, he encountered a Carthaginian mercenary force, which was numerous.

The King of Macedonia is in danger of his life! After all, he was carrying a small force and was intercepted by a local mercenary group in the desert.

By this time, Aloyos had begun to adapt to the hot climate of North Africa and was much more energetic. He fixed his eyes and saw that the other party was nothing more than a poorly equipped militia group.

"It seems like it's time to stretch your muscles and show off your skills in the desert.

Battle formation. ”

Macedonian: Praetorian cavalry, a royal cavalry, a Macedonian hoplite squadron, and the King's Hundred Foot Praetorian Battalion (that is, the Divine Wing of Aloyos, all of which are elite marksmen, and the range of 100 paces during combat is a forbidden area that no one else can approach).

The opponents were native Numidian soldiers hired by Carthage, who were good at running and throwing javelins and had excellent stamina. However they were the same as the defenders of Tangier, or worse. The mercenaries, who could not get their salaries, had now become rebel bandits, and this interception was nothing more than a murderous act for money.

But they didn't know that it was the Macedonian king who they were stopping, and they didn't know that the Macedonian army was not many in battle. Also, for these ignorant poor men, all that awaits them is the wrath and merciless slaughter of the Macedonian king. The bandits knew nothing and were still approaching.

"Ah, I guess I know."

Perched on a high slope, Aloyos, on horseback, watched the rabble from afar. He wanted to see what kind of ghosts, snakes, and gods stood in his way to the ground, trying to take advantage of his life. Seasoned veterans quickly analyze the type of opponent and combat capabilities.

"A large number of javelinmen and two squadrons of javelin hussars, plus a large number of militiamen.

It will be worn away before it comes up. ”

The range of bows and arrows was farther than that of javelins, and the Shenji battalion killed a large number of enemy troops with dense beams of arrows. By the time the Libyan javelinmen could shoot, the Numidian light cavalry had been wiped out, and the javelin squad was mutilated. The militia that followed was disheveled, and the loopholes in the queue were obvious.

As soon as the king gave the order, without delay, the Macedonian cavalry immediately launched a pincer attack, instantly breaking through the mercenary battle formation. The rebels were defeated and quickly wiped out. Satisfied, Aloyos gathered his team and continued his journey back. There were almost no casualties on the Macedonian side, and the enemy was completely annihilated. And his main army will be indomitable on the way eastward, and the juniors have become the vanguard.

London

"Huh? Leaving next week?"

"Yes, we will leave for the Mediterranean next week."

"Uh~ Can you stay a little longer?

I think that the British Channel now also needs the protection of the fleet. There were also many Vikings here, and there were plenty of supplies to be shipped on the island and in Normandy. I need you.

Neoptrimos, you just stay and do me a favor. I will not treat you badly.

We didn't have a port before, and your safety was not guaranteed. It's different now, we can do the maintenance and supply of warships, what are you anxious about when you return home. ”

"The fleet was sent on a mission to assist the Northern Army in the conquest of Britain.

Now that the mission is complete, I'm going to return to the Mediterranean with my soldiers.

Besides, the sailors of the Aegean Fleet were all southerners, who were more adapted to the Mediterranean climate. ”

Anaxochos was very unhappy, turned his face on the spot, and shouted:

"What if I don't say yes!"

Neoptimos:

"Prince, we should all obey the arrangements of the kingdom's strategy."

"Here, everything is arranged by me.

Neop Trimos, don't toast, don't eat, eat and drink. Recognizing the form, now the matter on the borders of Britain and Normandy, I have the final say.

Follow me, and you can also be the commander of the Aegean Fleet. Disobey me, and you are nothing. ”

"I'll leave with my people and leave on time."

With that, Neoptrimos turned and walked out of the hall.

Lyuan Saksos shivered with rage, and raised his desk glass and slammed it against the door.

The uncrowned king of England needed a ready-made navy too much to strengthen himself, and he had to find a way to keep the fleet. So he consulted with his henchmen.

"Kill this Neoptrimos, I don't believe the other sailors will dare to disobey. A few of them are worn. ”

"General, you can't kill. He was the commander of the Aegean Fleet and an official of the imperial court. How can you touch him at will?

Three armies can be obtained, but one general is hard to find. Neoptrimos is indeed an excellent admiral, and the Aegean Fleet is afraid that without him, the combat effectiveness will be reduced by half.

Where will I find such a good resource for a while. "Bolon.

"Yes, King. It's better to keep him, everything is negotiable. Isn't it against Rome to move him? ”

"Looks like I'm going to have to treat him well."

On this day, Anaxaxosos hosted a banquet for Neoptrimos and all the backbone of the fleet to practice for him.

After three glasses of wine, Anaxaxos gets straight to the point:

"Neoptrimos, this wine is not for you to practice, but for you to stay."

"General Anaxaxos, please don't embarrass the last general. I'm going to go back and reassure His Majesty. ”

"Your Majesty's side of the matter, you can rest assured, I will write back to you, the elite of the navy, to stay in Britain for the time being, so that we can train a new batch of sailors.

I believe the king is wise enough to agree. ”

"I'm not used to living here, I want to go back."

"Okay, don't talk nonsense with you.

From now on I'm going to detain the Aegean Fleet, and it's up to you to stay. ”

Before the words fell, the guards who had been ambushed in advance immediately surrounded the naval officer corps, and the sharp white blades flashed with cold light, unanimously.

Neoptrimos, who was sitting in the upper seat, had already been hit by Sigimo, who had flown across the table, with a dagger to his throat.

"I, Neoptrimos, serve my country loyally, and I have never been afraid of death since I joined the army, but unfortunately I have to die at the hands of my own people today, and I regret it a little.

Anaxaxos! You do it, I'm not afraid of you.

But don't embarrass my brothers, they are all strong-boned, they are all good, and they are the most loyal and brave warriors in Macedonia. ”

"General, we are not afraid."

"So many winds and waves can't sink us, even if we die today, we are still brothers in life and death on a battleship!"

"General, we follow you."

"General, there is no one with you who is afraid of death!"

"Anaxaxos, you bastard.

When you use the knife, if you blink an eye, you won't be a hero!"

Anaxaxosus was in awe, he walked up to Neoptrimos, bowed deeply, and said:

"What a team! I am sure that no one will be able to defeat your fleet. I never kill heroes.

General Neoptimos, please don't be offended. I tried my best to keep you, but you won't give me a chance. ”

"Please be considerate of my feelings of asking for talent, and temporarily wronged you.

Take. ”

(End of chapter)