To eliminate and erase them? The Byzantine nobles looked at each other, and what Justinian said was really horrifying.

Although these nobles had been prepared to break with the other party openly by rejecting Nicea's invitation before, it was too crazy for the other party to choose this way to retaliate against them. Although the palace conspiracy of the Byzantine Empire has always been treacherous and changeable, and civil wars are common, is Rascaris really crazy to do such a thing in this troublesome situation?

"How is this possible? If Nicaea did such a thing, he would be completely self-destructed by the empire!" Even the emperor could not decide on the great purge of the entire empire. Although the Lascaris family nominally claimed to be the orthodox of the empire in Nicaea, they would never be able to get the support of any nobles once they did such a thing. The nobles of Molia could not believe what Justinian said was true, but they also vaguely realized that what happened in the Watergate might not be that simple.

Looking at the faces of each nobleman with different colors, some surprise, some anger, some confusion, Justinian sneered slightly, "What's impossible? I said that they would use the most secure means, and of course they could not do it themselves. Maybe it was the vassal state of Achaia, or maybe it was the Venetians, and they themselves would not do it themselves. Just tell your existence, the Latins are happy to act as a helper for Nicea."

Colluding with the Latin people? Molia's nobles couldn't help but stumble. Has Nesia really been so far away by any means? After the fall of Constantinople in 104, the Byzantines and Latin people were destined to be together. The friendship that once fought against pagans side by side disappeared, and the merger of the church became a delusion. Even the pragmatic nobles and Latin people dared to interact secretly and do some irrelevant intelligence transactions. Now Nesia actually wanted to use the hands of the Venetians to destroy them. Doing so was completely treasonable. It is just conceivable that Nesia must have destroyed the evidence and would not give them any handle.

"Maybe the Venetians have already been on the sea route here in Crete, so everyone in Molia should make a decision as soon as possible."

Looking at the ugly faces of the nobles, Justinian also knew that even if the other party was not 100% believed it, he believed it. Although this was just Justinian's guess, it was probably ninety-one that the George Border Beth should have gone to Crete. Judging from the time and the power that the Venetians could use, Crete was undoubtedly the other party's only choice.

As the largest island on the Aegean Sea, it has been an important territory of the Byzantine Empire for hundreds of years. However, as the national strength declined, the island was once controlled by Arab pirates and returned to the arms of the Byzantine Empire many years later. However, with the fall of Constantinople, Crete was distributed to the Marquis of Bonifax. Later, because Bonifax felt that it was too late to sell it to the Venetians. Since then, until the Byzantine Empire was destroyed by the Ottomans, Crete was the overseas territorial of the Venetians.

In order to control this very important island, the Venetians naturally spent a lot of money. A large number of Venetians moved to the island. The island was divided into several districts and was guarded by heavy troops, but even so, it did not stop the Byzantines' resistance in the end. Justinian remembers that in history, Ranieri Dandoro, the son of Enrique Dandoro, died in the struggle to suppress the Greeks in Crete more than ten years later. At this moment, the Venetian army stationed on that island was enough to pose a huge threat to Fort Wiscari.

This is also the result of the calculation of Anastasius and Justinian at the same time. After all, it takes manpower and material resources to mobilize troops from other places. Only the Venetians on Crete have enough power to attack Fort Wiscarri, a strong defense fortress.

On the other hand, after hearing what Justinian said, the nobles of Moria even looked even more ugly. If Crete was only a day and a night away from here, wouldn’t it take long for the Venetians to call him?

They couldn't help but scold the damn Earl George in their hearts, and regretted why they humiliated the other party before and now caused death.

"Then we still have time to escape now!" A noble blurted out. His fear of the Venetian had made the man completely lose his composure and wanted to leave the city and flee. This made other nobles feel that it was inappropriate. Justinian, an outsider, was still here, so afraid of the battle. But despite this, they were actually insincere with the possible arrival of Venetians. Although Fort Wiscarri is easy to defend but difficult to attack, facing the sea is undoubtedly a big weakness. The other side even has a way to break through Constantinople, let alone a mere Wiscarri? Many people retreated in their hearts.

But at this moment, the Grand Duke Anastasius, who had not spoken, shook his head and said, "Retreat from Fort Wiscari, the mountain road is difficult and time is limited. We may even be chased and destroyed by the Venetians halfway. And everyone, if we leave here, where can we be our place?"

The words of this respected old man are not unreasonable. If Fort Wiscarri gives up directly, they will face greater risks. More importantly, as Anastasius said, they have no other place to go. Since the negotiations with Nicea broke down and they were attracted by Justinian, they have always had an unclear attitude. After leaving Fort Wiscarri, they have no place to stay.

"But if you don't leave here, can you just sit here and wait for death, Grand Duke?" Leosgros also realized the severity of the situation. If that were true, Fort Wiscarri would be like an isolated city, and the defenders with less than a thousand men were really catching their clothes and elbows. It was not realistic to expect other people to rescue them. Both Tripolis Justinian's army and Epirus were thousands of miles away, and the distance could not save the near fire.

But the next moment, Grand Duke Anastasius made a decision that everyone present could not expect.
Chapter completed!