When the setting sun fell on the city of Astapor, the chaos in the city finally subsided.

Cleon walked the streets covered in blood and corpses, like an old dog castrated and abandoned.

Swarms of green flies, attracted by the smell of blood, fluttered in the smoky air, women in rotten robes moaned feebly on the side of the street, complaining of the tragedy that had happened to them, and several children covered in blood fought over the turnips scattered on the ground.

The most terrifying thing was the street near the South Gate, where the corpses had blocked the road, and the buildings on the side of the street had collapsed and blackened, and there were traces of fire everywhere.

Beams of greasy smoke swirled and rose through the ruins, like rampant black pythons.

The city he once knew best had become the closest thing to hell in the world.

Just a day ago, Cleon had been sitting in a dream of becoming a good lord, but now, the dream has become a nightmare.

The horrific scene of Mrs. Ulho being dragged out of the carriage by the rioters and torn into several pieces is destined to become a nightmare that will linger for the rest of his life.

"That's right! That's him! The butcher who killed the pigs! A child appeared in front of him with several Unsullied Ones.

Cleon seemed to realize something, but he didn't want to run away anymore at the moment.

Where else can I escape?

So, he let the Unsullied hold him and escorted him to Pride Square.

There was a strong smell of blood in the square, but at this time in Astapor, everywhere was like this.

Cleon was carried up to the platform in a trance, and knelt in front of a wooden stake, when he woke up from a dream and realized that it was a guillotine.

The instinct to survive made him struggle: "No! I want to see His Majesty Caesar! I'm going to ......"

Hmmm-

The guillotine fell, and the shouting came to an abrupt end.

Samwell stood on a raised platform on the west side of the square, watching the scene with a blank face.

When the turmoil in the city subsides, the next step is liquidation.

Those who collude with mercenaries, those who incite rebellion, those who burn and loot in the turmoil...... They were all taken to the square one after another to be executed.

Including those old nobles of Astapor, except for the underage children, Samwell also took this opportunity to kill them all.

Originally, he didn't move these people because he didn't intend to control the city.

This is not where he is rooted, and it is impossible for him to really control it.

Once he had the Unsullied, Samwell was ready to leave.

Unexpectedly, the strange event of the Harpy's resurrection occurred, and he was also led to the ruined city shrouded in smoke, and Daenerys took it upon himself to take half of the Unsullied to liberate Yuankai and Meereen, which gave some people who were ready to move a chance, which led to this riot.

Fortunately, he rushed back in time, and things didn't get completely out of control.

And whether it's chaos or not, Samwell just took the opportunity to wipe out the old nobles of Astapor, and at the same time let those dishonest commoners and slaves jump out and take the opportunity to clean up.

However, after this riot, Samwell has some new ideas about what it is like to be in Astapor today.

While pondering, I saw Katu Huya escorting a middle-aged man covered in blood to come over.

"Your Majesty, this person is the head of the Spear Regiment, Jilo Reha."

Samwell turned and looked at the embarrassed man in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Your Majesty Caesar." Ji Luo spoke, his mouth was still mixed with blood, and his speech was a little slurred, "Our spear regiment also collects money to do things, and now if you lose, you will admit it, as long as you are willing to spare us, all the commissions paid by the Quells will be handed over to you." ”

Samwell raised his eyebrows: "The Quells paid you to come to Astapor?" ”

"Yes. Zaro Zanwang Dassus of Quills represents us hired by the Thirteen. And the group of cats too, if you don't believe it, you can ask Bloodbeard......" At this, Gilo suddenly paused.

Because he suddenly remembered that the leader of the Cat Regiment, Bloodbeard, had died under the dragon's fire.

"...... Zaro," Samwell muttered the familiar name, remembering some of the deeds of the famous Quells merchant magnate in the original book, and gradually had a plan in his mind.

"Send someone for Zaro, and say that I have something to discuss with him." Samwell commanded, "Get this done, hand over the commission for this hire, and I'll spare your lives." ”

"Good!" Gilo hurriedly agreed, as if he was afraid that Samwell would regret it, "Witness to the gods! ”

Samwell waved his hand, motioning for the Unsullied to take him down.

"Have all the Unsullied outside the city returned?"

"There are about 1,500 people who haven't come back." Kathu replied, "I have already sent someone to inform you, I guess the search is far away, and I am still on the way back." ”

Samwell nodded, and asked again:

"Any news from Daenerys?"

"I heard that she has led an army to capture Yuankai. However, he did not stop long, freed the local slaves, and immediately marched on Meereen. Kathu glanced cautiously at Samwell and saw that he was not angry, before continuing, "Your Majesty, do you need to send someone to contact her?" ”

"No, you don't." Samwell said lightly, with no joy or anger on his face, "How long can the food in the city last?" ”

"A batch was burned before, and a large amount of food was snatched by the rebels in this riot, and the rest will only be supplied to the Unsullied Legion, at most for more than half a month."

"Didn't I loot a lot of gold from the old nobles this time, as well as the ransom money from the pikes and the cats, to buy a batch of grain and come back."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Katu responded, but then worried, "But what about the future?" I am afraid that the food bought by this gold will not be enough to feed the people of the city, and although we have reclaimed the wasteland in the Worm River Valley, it will still be difficult to support it in the short term......"

"Don't worry about that." Samwell smiled sarcastically, "And now it seems that the Astapos themselves are reluctant to farm, and in that case, there is no need to force it." The future of Astapo is left to the Astapol people to decide. ”

Catou seemed to understand something: "Your Majesty, are you not going to care about Astapor?" ”

Samwell glanced at him and smiled:

"What? Do you want to be king in Astapor? ”

Katu scratched the back of his head: "Not really. I'd like to go back to Westeros for a long time, because the people here irritate me, and the Gies, who always look at us with a little rejection. ”

"We'll be able to go back soon." Samwell reassured, "But before you go, make sure you have to make arrangements here." You go and inform the Astaporians that tomorrow there will be a referendum in Pride Square, and everyone can vote on whether or not they want to continue the slave trade. ”

"Yes."

(End of chapter)