Faced with the grim situation, Gregory VII became even more agitated, he walked back and forth in front of the throne for a while, then looked up and asked: "Where has our floating fleet been?"

The monk replied: "The first fleet of floating fleets that have come to support has now arrived near Latium, and it is estimated that it will be in another hour to reach Rome." Due to the lack of adequate preparation, the number of warships that made an emergency departure was not large. The opposing fleet has three black dragons to help, and if we take the initiative to attack, we may not be the opponent, but relying on the city of Rome for defense should be enough. ”

The Pope nodded and asked, "How is the morale of our army, has the enemy's strength been investigated?"

"The fighting spirit of our army is very high, and the warriors are determined to fight to the death against the infidels who are trying to invade the Holy Land! As for the enemy, one thing is certain, not only the elite troops of the Olympian Alliance, but also a large number of merfolk warriors! The monk replied quickly.

"Only about 10,000 people?"

Everyone in the hall looked at each other, and they all thought that this enemy attack must be a large-scale invasion that had been planned for a long time, and the total strength of the army was at least 70,000 or 80,000 elites, even if not 100,000 people. Only such a large number of troops was enough to quickly expand the results of the battle and invade the interior of Western Rome after the landing, and even threaten the security of the capital Rome, forcing the Western Roman army to hastily fight them without preparation, and then crush the main Western Roman force in one fell swoop, so that the war ended early. Even if a decisive victory cannot be achieved. It could also inflict heavy losses on Western Rome and greatly delay the timing of its sending troops into battle.

But now it was found that the other side numbered only 10,000, what could such a small force do? Is it only to intrude on the coast of Western Rome, including Pope Gregory VII? Everyone was extremely puzzled and puzzled.

At this time, Daros spoke again: "This is just as I said, the enemy's main force is still holding on to the hot springs pass, and the troops are still insufficient, how can they have the spare strength to send troops to attack our country on a large scale? As far as I can see, they are just bluffing!"

Gregory VII glanced at him and sneered: "What if this is a trick by the enemy to deliberately show weakness and lead us to send troops to attack?"

Daedalus said confrontedly, "Are we just hiding here as shrunken turtles, watching the other party's 10,000 people rampant in the kingdom of the God of Light? What will others think of us, and where is the authority of our Heavenly Father?"

At this time, everyone in the hall was talking, and the cardinals, who had originally advocated caution, were a little shaken. Suppose the enemy's strength is really only 10,000. And they cowered in the city of Rome like cowards, not daring to meet the enemy, and allowed the other party to wreak havoc everywhere, once such a thing spreads, it will definitely hit the prestige of the Cult of the Illuminati. The consequences may even exceed the defeat of the war!

Gregory VII frowned and said, "In that case. Do you have any suggestions?"

Daedalus also said, "You are all afraid of the enemy's tricks, but I am not afraid!

In Pescara, the port city has been completely submerged by the constant floods, and even the water in the interior is up to a metre deep.

The coalition forces of Illyria and the Mermaid Kingdom divided into multiple squads to attack from all sides, and the main force of the Pescara garrison had already been defeated. The remaining stragglers and noble privateers were completely powerless to resist, with the help of the waves. The prepared coalition forces soon occupied most of the city, and then began a brutal plundering of the city.

Elrence and the others were standing on the top floor of the occupied City Hall building at this time, and from here they could clearly see the situation in most of the city. As far as his eye could see, the whole of Pescara was in a hellish situation.

The situation in the civilian areas is relatively better, and no one wants to waste time in places where there is a lack of oil and water, except for some houses that have been flooded or washed away. As for the wealthy areas, the Mermaid Kingdom and the Illyrian coalition were the focus of attention, and the soldiers looted along the streets in groups according to the allotted area. They smashed open the gates, stormed into the mansions, confiscated everything they saw, not even the people, and the nobles were caught, tortured where the treasure was hidden, and then taken to the rear with their belongings to demand ransom at a later date. Those who dare to resist or refuse to cooperate will be killed.

In the center of the wealthy area, under the leadership of several big nobles, the last group of private soldiers were gathered to resist stubbornly, but they were soon targeted by the black dragon Jole. Stimulated by the glittering belongings, Jole was in a state of extreme excitement as he swirled in mid-air, swooping down and destroying the rebellious enemy. The resistance of the nobles' private soldiers almost immediately collapsed in front of him, and in the blink of an eye, they were slaughtered!

The streets were filled with screams and begs for mercy, corpses and blood staining the sea red. Boxes of goods were carried to the rear, while captured nobles and high-ranking clergy lined up in a dejected row on the dilapidated docks, waiting to be escorted onto the warships.

Elrens on the Municipal Building was pleased with the scene, but Oni and Vanessa, who were standing beside her, were a little uncomfortable. Little Lori turned her head to look at the evil dragon, and persuaded pitifully: "Ellens, these Pescaras are miserable, you tell the soldiers not to kill people casually, just rob the property?"

But the evil dragon sneered: "How can there be a reason not to kill people in war? Moreover, we are not killing civilians, but nobles, they are all supporters of Western Rome participating in the war, and they deserve to die! Besides, if the enemy army is allowed to attack the southern Balkans, I am afraid that they will do it even more ruthlessly than us!"

Oni and Vanessa both sighed and did not speak, in this era full of wars, they have long been accustomed to the harshness of war, and even a hundred times more brutal than what is in front of them is not uncommon, although they can't bear it in their hearts, but they have to accept it silently

(To be continued......)