Although Luga was a stranger to Yudoria, there was always an indescribable feeling in it.

It must have been the blood relationship that made Yudoria so important to Luga, who always did something contrary to his usual behavior when he met Yudoria.

Yes, he was always clumsy in front of Yudoria, and Luga had been trying to make himself look kind and secure, but he had to understand that the most important thing he should have crossed was Yudoria's concept of his father.

Yudoria still thinks that Valentinian is her father, even if she doesn't resemble Valentinian, on the contrary, she really has a bit of Luga between her eyebrows.

It's a secret that can't be said, and only Luga and Likinia know about it, it's a scandal to be exact, and Udoria should be an illegitimate child, but it can't be said, because it will disgrace the whole family.

Luga really wanted to lead the army to snatch Yudoria from the palace and bring it back to Constantinople while he recovered as soon as possible, and then Luga would be able to clearly tell Yudoria that he was actually her real father.

Luga fantasized about the scene more than once when he was recuperating from his injuries, and when Yudoria, who knew the truth, showed a surprised expression, Luga simulated it in his heart hundreds of times.

Presumably, at this time, it was not more joy for Yudoria, but guilt, and Luga even regretted that he was too busy with his so-called ideal to fight in the north and south, and then tried to forget this memory that he thought was shameful through the war.

But now that I think about it, he should indeed take on the responsibility of a father. It's just that Luga is wondering now, because he himself can't be sure if he still has this chance.

After a month of rest, the revelry in Rome did not stop because of Luga's injury, on the contrary, in order to commemorate Luga in the gladiatorial arena and thus praise Luga's immortal deeds, the organizers decided to tell the story of Luga's war every day.

Although it was bloody, because more gladiators would die in the gladiatorial arena contrary to the teachings of Christ, the bad news of Luga's assassination reached the ears of Pope Leo, who acquiesced in the event.

Feeling that his injuries were much better, Luga decided to take the opportunity to pay a visit to the Pope.

Although he acquiesced in this barbaric act, Leo did not appreciate it with the world, and the appearance of everyone being drunk and sober is probably the best way to describe a practitioner.

Walking into the church, when the morning prayer had just ended, the nobles sitting on the chairs hurriedly got up and saluted Luga, and hurriedly left the venue.

They looked at Lugar in amazement, no one believed that someone who had been hit with two more daggers would be able to recover in such a short period of time.

"I knew you were coming, and I should call you Caesar now, Luga." When everyone had retreated, leaving only Leo and Luga, Leo simply cleaned up, putting down the golden scepter in his hand and the sash on his body, which looked gorgeous but was actually a burden for the wearer.

Leo found a front seat and beckoned to Luga, "Come on, come and sit here." ”

Luga stepped forward and sat down beside Leo.

"I have heard everything that happened in the Colosseum at that time, and forgive me for being so obsessed with how to serve God and teach the world that I have no intention of interfering with your politics." Leo said, sighing softly, "I thought I knew about the struggle for power, but I didn't know that because of the desire for power, people are more likely to be dominated by Satan, and do some stories that surprise the gods. ”

"It's nothing, papa, compared to Kronos, who devoured his own son, it is not so hateful to wield a knife to kill someone who is not related to him for his own thoughts, and the murderer has been punished for this."

"Polytheism is heresy, as Augustus thought throughout the ages. It is precisely because of the existence of such a barbaric faith that the Romans have never been able to break away from barbarism and enter the real civilization. Leo said, shaking his head slightly, "but my lord is merciful enough to admonish the people at such a time, and to inform them of the necessity of purity of faith. ”

"So, I'm taking the lead in violating the doctrine, and I have to atone for your sins, papa." Luga said that he was about to salute Leo, but Leo stopped him.

"Come on, Flavis. Luga. Leo smiled at Luga and waved his hand, "Your steadfastness to the Lord is obvious to all, and besides, the Lord needs Your service right now, and this time the situation is urgent. ”

"Because of Attila—" Luga got to the root of the problem at once, which made Leo nod his head again and again.

"As you can see, the barbarian tribes that have entered Rome over the years have had an astonishing affinity for Christ, and they have even quickly abandoned the barbarian faith they then held on to in order to assimilate into Rome. However, Attila is different, his beliefs are contrary to God, and they are extremely dangerous, they are very stubborn, they refuse to assimilate, and they kill the believers on the border. Therefore, Attila is extremely dangerous for my lord, and the breakdown of the unilateral talks between Ravenna and the messenger he sent is the beginning of the war, and it is undeniable that Attila is amazingly destructive to civilized areas, so my lord asks you, Flavis. Luga, Augustus of Eastern Rome, a faithful guardian of the Church, led the army of Christ northward to hold back Attila's further destruction of Christ's land. ”

"It's already alarmed to you, it seems that this matter must not be a trivial matter, papa, I have to warn you that Attila is not as easy to deal with as the barbarian tribes who were forced to move in, I need an army, many, many troops."

"I have not considered your request, after all, I have also heard about what Your Excellency did in Athens, and I can even guess that it is not impossible for Your Excellency to plunder Rome when it is really a crucial time."

"Papa, you also understand that I have never been a face-conscious person, I will only do everything I can to establish an advantage for me and my army, and then counter or even defeat the enemy, you must know that these guys I am defending are really too stingy, always fantasizing that the strong stone walls will protect their property, I don't mind robbing them and giving them a good name in return, whether they really like it or not, what I do is to minimize the damage caused by the invasion, That is, to save as many lives as possible by sacrificing some negligible money. ”

"Well, a pittance of money is enough to build two cathedrals where you and I are." Leo couldn't help but tease, then beckoned to the waiter who was waiting not far away, and said, "Bring me what I want." ”

As if he had already been informed, the waiter bowed slightly, and since he had entered the room, he came out in just two sentences, and in his hand there was an extra stick wrapped in a red cloth.

"Look, this is my gift to you on behalf of my Lord." Leo said, opening the red cloth of the stick, revealing an intricately carved iron spear.

The metal barrel underneath the head is carved with colorful patterns, making the spear less like a weapon and more like a work of art.

"Look at it, Augustus of Eastern Rome, this, the weapon of the gods, the spear in the hand of the centurion Longinus, he used this to pierce the body of St. Jesus, the only weapon stained with the blood of the gods."

"But it looks so vulnerable." Luga's answer was straightforward.

"It's not for killing ordinary people, Lord Luga." Leo said as he carefully examined the spear of Longinus, "You only need to kill one person with it, and that is Attila, yes, it can't take such a blow when slaughtering mortals, but it's more than enough to penetrate Attila." ”

Leo said, placing the spear of Longinus solemnly in Luga's hand.

"I seem to see what you mean, Papa." As he spoke, Luga weighed the god-killing weapon in his hand, and instantly felt as if everything was as bizarre as a fantasy story.