Chapter 55 Responsibility

Ustan lay on the bed with his arms on his back, staring blankly at the top of the tent, his mind so chaotic that he couldn't think of anything better than to go on like this.

The delicate Ygo curled up on him like a cat, a happy and contented smile on his blushing little face, and his delicate body was still shrinking and hiding in Ulstan's arms.

Once, Ustan felt that his life would be like the iron law of the Roman legions, absolutely enforced, never made mistakes, and could not make the slightest mistake -- just like the first half of his life, never drinking, without any bad habits, obeying orders in everything, and remaining calm and rational at all times.

For his uncle, Ryan Constantine, the commander of the Roman fleet, Ustan has always admired him very much--the perfect Roman soldier, who can keep the soldiers at all times the most vigorous fighting spirit and morale, command the battlefield moderately, but charge at the front. Of course, it would be more perfect if this uncle didn't have so many vulgar hobbies.

To be the best Roman soldier - this is Ustan only dream, to follow in the footsteps of Caesar, to dedicate his glory to defend the interests of Rome, and to make the surname Constantine shine. Then, he died heroically in a great battle that will go down in history and will be remembered by future generations. The rest is to find a random woman who meets the requirements of your parents to marry and complete the task of passing on the family generation before you complete your life dream.

And now, his life plan has been completely disrupted by this woman who came out of nowhere! The military career has added a most indelible stain, and it is likely to trigger a series of consequences that he can't even think of because of this incident.

The Roman army did not require soldiers to live like ascetics, and never touch this thing. In fact, on the contrary, if it weren't for Theodor's aversion to these things, a normal Roman legion would have been followed by many "auxiliary forces" -- grocers, slave traders, and even the "tertiary industry" who helped the soldiers put out the fires, and the soldiers who could not leave the barracks all year round also needed to live.

But this kind of "private" behavior is absolutely forbidden! Especially in such a situation, when a fairly strong alliance has just been established, and any small friction will be magnified intentionally or unintentionally. This woman named "Igo" is probably not low in the status of the Noldor Elf, will her family turn a blind eye? Thinking about it from another perspective, Ustan feels that even his father, who is quite tolerant, is unlikely to let this kind of thing happen, and can still be "generous" and silent!

The family is the foundation of society. A huge country is built by many families, and each person's words and deeds are the representatives of their own family. Glory is the result of the family's glory, and the family is disgraced if it is disgraced.

When the influence of this family is strong enough, it is likely to be related to the attitude of the shili - just like the Ultok family is to the Salion region, which is the representative of the overall attitude. Salald's choice also determines the relationship of the Salion region to all other shili.

What should I do? Will I tell the truth? Will anyone want to believe these "unreliable facts"? Will it be useful to do so? Is it really the right thing to do?

"Ustan ~~~. Igo's soft voice interrupted his thoughts, and he looked into his arms, where the self-appointed woman was still asleep, sleeping so sweetly that Ustan couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and quickly looked away, looking outside.

Outside, the sky was still cloudy, but I could already see the light and shadow of dawn. Ustan let out a sigh of relief, and his stiff face showed an expression that he didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

"Ulstan, I've ...... It's yours, everything I have is yours. Yi Ge hazy stretched out his hands to clasp Urstein's waist, and whispered quite proudly: "And you, too, are mine, no one can take you away from me, no one!"

"Do you regret it? But you don't have a choice, my Usstan, the Ustan of Constantine. Yi Ge gradually showed a happy smile, and his white and tender face rubbed lightly on his chest: "You are mine!"

"I see............" Ustan seemed to have figured out something, his body suddenly deflated, closed his eyes and stopped thinking about things: "That's it, no matter what happens, I will never regret it!"

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"What did you just say?!I think I heard it wrong, say it again!!"

In the barracks tent, Theodore looked at Ustan Constantine in front of him with round eyes, and even Valens, who had always had a lack of expression, was unexpectedly rich at this moment, all with an expression of disbelief.

“............ Sorry, but ...... Forgive me, but I can't say it again. Ulstan's face was blood-red, and his voice was still trembling slightly when he lowered his head: "You............ You should hear it right, that's it. ”

............Theodore was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and sat down in his chair, swallowing his saliva: "Seriously, I'd love to believe you, Konstantin. I believe that among my generals, there is a more honest and reliable than you, and there is absolutely no number of hands to be found, and I have complete trust in your character, which is one of the reasons why I will always give you a heavy responsibility!"

"For your trust, I can only repay it with glory and life, my Caesar. Ustan raised his head silently: "Of course, I know this kind of thing...... It's really hard to convince people. ”

"Maybe I should celebrate for you, eh? Our young and promising General Ustan Constantine has conquered an elven beauty from the Silent Forest with his charm and military demeanor, and this is a good thing to be proclaimed everywhere!" Theodore raised the corners of his mouth wittily, "There will be many people who will want to hear such stories!"

"But now...... We also have to take into account the attitude of our allies, especially this ...... The daring Noldor girl. Theodore touched his chin and thought: "Her family will definitely not be willing, and we can't get into trouble with the Noldor elves now, even if we send troops to help, I'm afraid that when we ask for help in the future, our attitude will become much colder." ”

"I'm willing to take all the responsibility, Caesar. Ustan suddenly became calm: "No matter what, I'm already with Igo............ Whatever they ask, I'm willing to say yes!"

"I don't think Rome is weak enough to leave its warriors alone in the face of criticism, and it's not your fault - no matter what others think!" Theodore interrupted Ustan in a loud voice: "You are a Roman, remember this! You are a Roman, so we can't let others judge you!"

"Of course, in any case, such behavior can be regarded as a violation of military law. Theodore nodded and looked at Ustan "Revoke your position as Wing Commander and serve as the military protector of the First Legion (similar to a staff officer) until we officially return to Rome, but retain the status of an officer!"

"Just stay with me for the time being and participate in military affairs. Theodore said, "Try not to leave the barracks, as far as this matter is concerned............ I'll go and make it clear to them. As long as it is explained clearly, it is actually not a very serious problem, and blindly concealing it will be more troublesome!"

"Thank you for your generosity. Ustan nodded heavily, pursed his lips and gave Theodore a Roman military salute: "Hats off, Caesar." ”

"Alright, disband, you can go and get acquainted with your work. Theodore stopped looking at him and looked at the tome on the table: "The war is not over, and we still have a lot of work to do." ”

"Understood!" Ustan looked up, turned firmly, and strode out of Theodore's tent, his steps more determined than they had come.

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"Do you really decide so, Caesar? Valens whispered, "You know, this kind of thing...... It's impossible to explain clearly!"

"I can't completely wipe out a general with great potential and ability because of some small misunderstanding, this is the bottom line, and it is also the fundamental. Theodor replied without raising his head: "If there is no successor, who will Rome rely on to command the legions and fight the enemy?"

"Of course, proper beating is necessary, and too much attention is not a good thing!" said the young Caesar shrugged his shoulders and handed a scroll to Valens, "the future Rome will rely on them as pillars, but now it needs to accumulate more experience." ”

"Perhaps, what our Mr. Ulstein should think about most now, how to explain to his family?haha!" Theodore suddenly smiled: "I believe that Professor Constantine, who has always been gentle to people, can accept a Noldor female ranger as the wife of his only son?"

I'm afraid, this scholar can only pinch his nose and admit it. Valence helplessly spread his hand and took the scroll handed out by Theodore: "There is no more choice, is there no more choice? ”

"This is aiqing............ Venus, the goddess of love, bestows blessings on earth. Theodore sighed, holding his head in his hands and resting on the back of his chair: "It always comes suddenly, and always inadvertently!"

(............ This is a virgin.,For aiqing, he has an innocent and beautiful haode fantasy~。 Empty said to himself.

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