Due to the threat from the Greeks outside the city, Athens was already martial law in the whole city, especially at night curfew, no one was allowed to walk around. Even the beggars and vagabonds living on the streets were driven to the prison and were strictly guarded to prevent spies from taking advantage of the situation. And even harsh orders were issued, and anyone with suspicion could be executed directly without trial at any time. In fact, many Greeks had been killed indiscriminately because of the suspicion of spies.

But this made the soldiers of the Principal of Athens in the city. Originally, the Achaean army was controlled and they were not enough to have enough staff, but now this made them complain. They had to be busy guarding against the Greeks during the day and patrolling around at night, which was really exhausting.

"What the hell is it? These unlucky Greeks are really going to drive people crazy!" The Latin soldier walking on the street cursing and patrolling with torches. He has not been asleep for two days and two nights, and has to worry about the threat of the Byzantine Empire during the day. Now he really can't fight at all, but he has to follow his captain.

"Don't complain, no matter how much you complain, there is no way. Now is an extraordinary time, cheer me up!" The soldier who walked in front scolded him angrily. In fact, he didn't want this, but the situation they are facing now gives them no choice. Internal and external troubles, even no matter how much they complain, it is useless.

"But will the Greeks really retreat like before this time, captain?" The soldier who was still worried, asked with concern. Although the Greeks have been surrounding him and not attacking for this period of time, they have not taken any action, but instead aggravated the concerns in their hearts in the city.

"Who knows! I'm afraid only God can know what these Greeks are thinking now." He shook his head helplessly. In fact, the commander of the soldiers was also very unaware of the enemy's abnormality this time.

In the uncertain dialogue between the two people, there were actually the concerns of the people in the city of Athens. Although the Greeks from Agrignon had invaded here many times in the past, even the little people now realized that this time was very different from usual. The unprecedented defeat alone caused the energy of the defenders in the city to be severely damaged, which was enough to make everyone in the city panic.

"Captain, if... I mean, what should we do if the Greeks really make an intrusion?" asked the nervous soldier, looking carefully at his head.

The captain in front of him turned his head and stretched out his tongue and said, "What else can I do? Of course, it is important to save my life. We are just coming to the east to get money to do things, so there is no need to spend our lives." Whether it is the vassal state of Achaia, the small state of Athens, or the big state of Latin Empire, the backbone of the military power they rely on comes from the crusaders at the time, so the relationship between the two sides is just employment, so compared with the loyalty of the vassals of Western countries to the lords, it does not exist for them.

"But will the Greeks really let us go?"

"Isn't that nonsense? Justinian, the commander of the Greeks, released a large number of our prisoners not long ago, and they were not even abused. I think as long as you don't commit suicide, you will have no problem living. But in fact, there is no need to be so worried. I guess the Greeks will retreat by themselves in a short time." The chief soldier comforted his nervous brother, patted his chest and promised.

"Really?"

"It's true. I've heard the Baron say that the Majesty of Bonifax in Thessalonika will come to rescue us soon. Now the Greeks are not moving outside the city at all day and can only slip away with their tails."

"Then it would be really great!"

The two patrol soldiers comforted each other and were about to cheer up and finish the last thing they had at hand that day, but just as they walked past the city wall beside them, they suddenly felt a strange feeling under their feet.

"Boss, why do you feel something wrong when you step on this place?"

As soon as they finished speaking, the next second, they vaguely heard the dying whine of the city wall in front of them. The two Latin soldiers who saw this scene did not realize that something was wrong, but it was completely late.

The "boom" accompanied by a deafening loud noise. The diggers sent by Justinian had already placed a large number of gunpowder barrels in the tunnel under the city wall. At this moment, the detonation was directly blown up and the foundation under the city wall was collapsed. At this moment, the barrier that the Latins relied on to resist the Greeks collapsed in front of the Latins.

"What...what? How could this happen!" Two patrol soldiers couldn't help but wailed and dodged the collapsed wall, but their legs were trembling, because the terrifying flames ignited in the darkness outside the city at the same time as the explosion occurred.

It was the Roman army who had been fully armed and waiting for this moment for a long time. Under the leadership of Justinian, they were ready to go, holding torches in the darkness of the night.

But in fact, seeing the tall Athenian walls collapsed in front of him, Justinian was relieved. He used all the gunpowder stock in his hand, and indeed the power did not disappoint him.

All the previous preparations were actually to cover up. Whether it was to release prisoners or spread rumors, the ultimate goal was to prevent the Latins from being noticed when the diggers were digging the tunnel. In fact, the Latins really did not notice it.

At this moment, the last barrier in Athens disappeared, and Justinian, under the battle, immediately raised the sword in his hand.

"With your blood, wash away the shame of the past, and with your sword, defend your faith! The Romans, in the name of the Father, expel the enemies who have ravaged our homeland! At this time, the last barrier that the timid Latins rely on has disappeared. Use your courage to prove everything!"

"Respect the will of God and walk in the world! May the glory of the Messiah cover us and protect us from any blasphemers. Amen!" In the darkness, whether it was Justinian's soldiers, they shouted at this moment.
Chapter completed!