The conversation between the two became more and more cordial—perhaps because there was nothing left to hide, and Gado, who had received Theodore's promise, was naturally happy to have a good relationship with His Majesty the Emperor.

Theodore could probably guess that Commander Constantine was absolutely responsible for this Gador's request—at least, Gador must have seen the Roman legions in battle with his own eyes, and would be so eager to imitate the formation of a similar legion.

In exchange, the entire Ryan region belonged, and from then on, the Arctic Ice Sheet erected the Roman laurel banner, and there would be an additional legion trained in the Roman way - according to Gado, the Ryan people could come up with at least 10,000 "shield hands" and 2,000 "warriors" , Theodore calculated a little, what Gado meant should be that on the premise of not gathering subordinate tribes, the Ryan tribe alone can gather 10,000 trained non-full-time soldiers, and 2,000 full-time soldiers (most likely tribal nobles), which is still the premise of ensuring the operation of the tribe.

If it is full of strength, it should be able to double the amount of strength, and with its large and small subordinate tribes, this number can be expanded by at least three to four times - such a war potential can indeed be called strong.

For Theodore now, what he needed was not the full allegiance of the people of the empire to him—something that was simply not possible in feudal times, but an army strong enough to rival the orcs in quantity and quality was what he needed. As for the absolute obedience of the lords, that is not something that should be thought about now.

The Grand Chief of the Ryan Tribe, Gado, is an excellent model. If he could attract more Highlander leaders to the Empire, he didn't mind appointing a few more "Icefield Governors". As for the way the Roman legions were trained, it would definitely take a long time for a people still in the tribal era to master.

During the Roman Republic's conquest of the Mediterranean, many countries spent a lot of money to hire retired Roman officers to teach and train their armies, but only a few nations with a relatively high level of civilization compared to Rome were really successful - because this was a military system, not some useful tricks, and the system needed a civilization foundation to support!

"When the whole celebration is over, I will have a few excellent instructors sent from the Roman War Academy. Theodore smiled and said, "All are good veterans!"

"Ryan won't forget your kindness. "I will tell all the great chieftains I know that the Romans are as true as their gold!"

"The Romans loved gold, but preferred friends. Theodore tilted his head slightly. The voice was tinged with a hint of pride: "There are friends." There will be no shortage of gold!"

"Theodore!"

A familiar voice came from behind him, and Theodore looked up, standing in the garden in the dark night sky with a touch of green, his pale golden ponytail gently swaying behind him. Turquoise eyes—those were the first things he saw. It was as if the entire field of vision was occupied in an instant.

Sibea Aldalia...... Miss. Theodore struggled to say the most contemplative of the last names. The female ranger who heard this was obviously a little shaken, but she naturally took a step forward. The emerald green dress was tied with a copper-buckled belt, and the brownish-gray trousers were tucked into riding boots. It's like a tomboy.

"Then, Your Majesty, allow me to take my leave. Gado bowed slightly to Theodore. He instinctively felt that something wasn't quite right—as Grand Chief Ryan, despite his allegiance to Theodore, he was wise to do something that he clearly shouldn't have mixed in.

"Hehe, this guy is a master with a bow and arrow...... The pace was so light that I could barely hear the sound. Sibea glanced at Gado, who had left in a hurry, and looked at Theodore with a smile: "Your new subordinate?"

"It's the Governor, the Grand Chief of the Ryan Tribe, and at least five thousand warriors capable of fighting at his command!" said Theodore, lamenting, "who has come to pay allegiance to me...... In a sense, you were right. ”

"Well, don't worry about Ryan or the Governor or whatever! look at my dress, I made it myself!" Sibea stood in front of Theodore with a spring breeze on her face, almost putting it on. The arrogant female ranger put her hands on her waist and swaggered: "How is it?"

"It's ...... It's beautiful, and it's in line with your temperament!" Diodore forced a smile and took a small step away—although Sibea didn't seem to be fully developed, she could almost see the fullness that had been hidden so close that you could see it when you lowered your eyes—Sibea's collar seemed to be a little bigger.

"No matter how pretty-looking it is, it's not as good-looking as that little princess of yours, right, you greedy devil!" Sibea leaned over and put her head in front of Theodore's eyes, "I must have been laughing at me for dressing like a boy when I said that—Lorens of the Lagrange family had already suffered for this when he came." You men like that kind of well-behaved, soft and soft girl!"

"You don't want to say this when you come to me at such a time, do you?" said Theodore, unable to bear it, "I think you must know that my wife is still waiting for me to return...... This was our first wedding night, and making her happy was not only the respect for his own empress as an emperor, but also the ...... of a man to his wife."

Almost before he could finish speaking, Theodore regretted it a little. Sibeya's emerald green eyes suddenly lost their brilliance, the corners of her crescent-like mouth gradually smoothed out, and the desolate and lonely light sprinkled on the ground, draining all the vitality and happy heartbeat of the female ranger at once.

"What if...... I mean, what if, I'm here to tell you these things?" Sibea's voice was as silent as a lake, as if it melted into the peaceful night, "Well, Theodore?"

"The past...... I am Caesar, the Caesar of Rome. Theodore's voice seemed to be infected by Sibea, a little low: "Now, I am the Emperor of Men, the Emperor of the New Empire. I'm Theodore Julian, but most of the time I'm not, I'm not just living for myself. ”

"I told you about it, didn't I? A person's strength is small, so his sacrifice and his dedication are also destined to be difficult to change!" Theodore said helplessly: "Even if I am the emperor of men, I must follow the wishes and ideas of the majority...... To say something that betrays the faith, even Jupiter, the god of light, the lord of heaven and earth, if he goes against the will of all believers, he is no longer a god, but a statue carved out of stone!"

"My father is very knowledgeable, and you can discuss these things with him, but I don't understand. Sibea said with a smile, smiling like an abandoned child: "I don't want to know these things. It doesn't matter if you're Caesar or you're the Emperor, as long as you're Theodore Julian. ”

"I'll ask you only one thing, Theodore Julian. As if she was about to make some major decision, Sibeya had a look of anticipation on her face, but she was also afraid, and she bit her lip tightly: "You...... Has there ever been, even a little! if it's just because of me...... Is there a ......? Have you liked me?"

"I don't like men, and I'm not blind. Theodore looked at her with pity, the once proud nightingale-like female ranger in front of her was now sad like an abandoned cuckoo bird, his right hand lightly resting on her cheek, his calloused fingers skimming the ends of her hair: "Proud, proud, full of dignified sense of honor, even with the spirit and sense of independence that is not lost to men." I've only seen two women since I became Caesar—Al Ain Talboa, the awkward female knight who always makes people get into trouble, but who makes people admire, and the other is you. ”

"What do you think...... I...... Will I believe your rhetoric?" Sibea trembled slightly, staring at the deep obsidian, her rough palm sliding over her skin, and the touch of "rustling~" gave the female ranger the illusion that the strength of her whole body no longer existed.

"You are a nightingale, a bird in the Silent Forest, not a canary in a cage, and you will find a broader future when you leave here!" Theodore said gently: "Don't let anything hold you back, life is long, and being yourself is better than anything else...... You are much luckier than I am, you have freedom, but I can only look up. ”

"Liar, big liar, don't you want my ...... Men are like that, especially you humans, who are greedy and always want more things that you can't get!" Sibeya's face turned red with shame, and her voice became more and more excited: "I don't believe your nonsense!"

"It's true that humans are greedy, but fortunately my sanity hasn't completely disappeared. Theodore shrugged his shoulders as if he was helpless, turned and sat down on the edge of the flowerbed: "Throw you into the bathroom today, and tomorrow the Noldor elves will treat me like an enemy of life and death, and I will be cut in two from now on." Then thousands of rangers and hunters will be so desperate that they will crucify me, and ten thousand arrows will pierce my heart and cut off my head!"

"Rascal!" Sibea cursed, sat down beside Theodore with his hands behind his back, and while he was distracted, she slowly closed her eyes, pursed her lips excitedly, and approached his face little by little.

"Pop ——!" At this time, a crisp sound sounded from the side.

Theodore jerked to his feet, his heart thumping. Her Majesty Queen Helena Pendragon was standing under the garden columns, her dark blue dress next to a broken glass of wine, blood red wine spilled on the floor tiles, and the moon reflected in the sky.

(Today's official apology, I was offended yesterday, and I was so spared ~ In addition, please continue to subscribe and reward~) (To be continued......)