"Leo and Tiga, and our three brothers have lived together for a long time, and we don't know anything about their disobedience to the Grand Duke!" The three brothers hurriedly explained, and the Praetorian standard-bearers at Gawain's side, the youngest two Callegos brothers, Gaia and Nexus, also pleaded bitterly that the entire family was loyal to the Grand Duke.

So, Anna raised her little pink hand from behind the silk curtain, pressed Gawain's shoulder, and whispered a few words, Gawain nodded, "Sith City and Sichstra City, the former castle and the team are under the supervision of Gaia and Nexus, the latter is under the supervision of Heraldic Officer Ander Odat, and the three brothers are imprisoned in the prison of Cichstra City, and after the Grand Duke has quelled the rebellion in the Mut River Valley and received the pilgrim procession to the Prince of Denmark, you will be released and the castle can be returned." ”

"Grand Duke, Grand Duke, why is that! Why is the boat of our friendship capsized? The three brothers cried and wept, dragged down by the wolf-like warriors of the Guard.

Gawain then stood up from his high chair, and the Lords of Cilicia, such as Orsen, Monomachus, and Polibie, did not dare to look up, "So, don't take seriously what the Emperor has given you, what the Emperor can't give you, I, Gawain; On the other hand, it is the same, you must have this understanding. General Orson, I heard that Your Majesty is going to bestow my title on you? ”

"It's all the secret envoy's nonsense, I won't take it seriously, I've already sent him away." Orson was dripping with sweat.

"That's right, now the emperor's 10,000 soldiers and horses are in Tarsus, if anyone can't figure it out and go to serve, go to work. I must warn, however, that my father was followed by a large group of tax collectors and military nobles who had fled from Anatolia. Now that they are flying back like flies, do you really think that taking the emperor's men into them will protect your castle and your territory? For so many years, you and the emperor have been far apart, and your relationship with the emperor has long been as thin as ice water. Constantinople doesn't trust you either, and is still entangled with the Turks and Armenians" Anna also got up from behind the silk curtain at this time, and with a mocking, sarcastic and threatening tone, her purple boots stepped on the floor and steps, and with Gawain's support, she came out from behind the curtain, and talked endlessly, "When the time comes, I will place you on a charge and throw yourself into the dark dungeon of the Brachna Palace." It would be most normal for you to confiscate your land, your wives and your daughters, and your fortress. My previous surname was Komnenos, and of course I knew my father's methods. But unlike Gawain, we sincerely want to establish a state in Cilicia, and we need to rely on your martial arts, and if you follow me and Gawain, you will no longer be the suspicious lords of the periphery, the round table of power and glory of the state. You will never be missing the seats you deserve. ”

"We appreciate the wisdom of the princess in purple, do you really want to let those guys who even abandoned their own land and fled. Now, with the power of Constantinople, will we continue to show off our might? "Polibi. Bletchamios was the first to bow down at Anna's feet, and said to the others, "My father led the people in how to build the kingdom, and now the Grand Duke is a hero equal to my father, so don't hesitate to do it. ”

"Together. Even Prince Ruben can unite with the fallen Arni, seal the territory, and keep the imperial ranks out, but we are not as good as the Roman Genat warriors? Orson saw Polibi say this. Afraid of falling behind, he hurriedly joined his brother and also made heroic words.

"Very well gentlemen, I will at once rush with the Red Hand Brigade to the valley of the Mut River to quell the rebellion, and you will be stationed in Lamprun, Barbalen, Sith City, Sichistra, Gemalicia, and Lord Baldwin's Adana and Mamistra, and form a complete line of defense across East Cilicia until the Sidnus River, and reinforce each other in case Ruben takes the opportunity to invade. In addition, Monomachus. Sir Scoleroru, I entrust you with the defense of Fort Mogibuld, an important place on the left side of the intercourse, and you and General Orson are the latches of our country. Hearing this, Monomachus hurriedly said that he wanted to be the strongest and most loyal "door latch".

Then, when all the Grand Ginnates had finished speaking, Anna beckoned - Androdart, as the heraldic officer, immediately drew up a "pledge of cooperation" in Greek, and brought pen and ink cartridges to everyone, and everyone signed their names one by one, forever obeying the command of the Grand Duke, and there was no "imperial authority" in the contract.

That night, the brothers Gaia and Nexus were left behind and summoned before the Grand Duke and the Purple Princess, and it was Anna who was in charge of speaking, "Now your first five brothers do not know what to do, or vile to stir up trouble, or rebel, so I and the Grand Duke are very sad and angry, even though Christ tells us that mercy is not reciprocated. ”

The two youngest brothers, feeling that the candle flame in the whole room was flickering, and now it was their crucial moment to make a statement, and their hearts were speculating and uneasy: would Gawain's Saxon guards break in at an instant around the room, tie them up in prison, and keep the three brothers company.

But then Anna, who was much younger than them next year, showed a loving gaze, sat and held Gawain's hand, resting on her small knee, "I have discussed with the Grand Duke just now, and after that, the inheritance of the Callegos family will be handed over to the two of you to inherit, Gaia you are Sith City, and Nexus you are the Valley of the Mut River, and you will be equal to the children of the Grand Duke from now on." ”

"Huh? What about Alaman? The brothers were at the same time in their hearts, but in a moment they understood what Anna was referring to, and at the same time they thanked the Grand Duke and the princess for their kindness, and said that they would be as conscientious as their father's devotion in the future.

In the tower of Zefelim City, as the two brothers retreated, it became secluded again, and Anna took off the jewelry one by one and placed it in a delicate ivory box, "Where is your holy sister?" ”

"There is urgent information in the Mut River Valley, her believers' fortress is under siege by rebels, and she has already rushed to the aid with her subordinates." Gao Wen's face does not change color.

"During the outpost battle in Antioch, I'm afraid you also 'rushed' a lot to her, right?"

"No, I've been preserving my strength, and I already knew that your father would come to take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble." Gawain continued to keep his face unchanged and approached Anna, who was sitting on the couch.

Anna combed her parted fluffy fishtail braids, her hair was deliberately small at the ends, naughty and cocked, and then shrugged her shoulders, propped herself on the edge of the couch, stretched out her ankles, and pressed against Gawain's abdomen, her eyes were tactful, "Preserve your strength?" I want to see now, how much strength you have saved, don't fool me. (To be continued.) )