"drive"

The surprise attack on the sea of ​​Nicaea was finally repelled by the Venetians who slowly moved out. When the fully armed Latin knights rode their horses and rushed to the sea wall, all they could see were the devastation and scattered corpses.

"How could it happen?!" Seeing that hundreds of elite sergeants were almost wiped out here, everyone felt their scalps numb. Who did such a thing? The casualties of hundreds of people were indeed not too many, but in

Under their noses, even though there was a surprise attack from Nicaea that caught them off guard, it was really frightening that such a thing happened in the Golden Horn, the heart of Constantinople.

"Where is Baron Clive? Search for survivors immediately!"

The Latins, who had just been attracted by the huge explosion, finally realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately split up to find if there were any survivors alive. But when they walked into the pile of corpses that smelled of burnt corpses, they were shocked by this.

The scene was so shocking that they were speechless. Even after many battles, this was the first time they encountered such a miserable death method. Every body that fell was so hideous and disgusting.

What a terrible enemy this is!

At this time, another group of people arrived here, and everyone in the distance saw the royal flag fluttering in the wind. It was Emperor Henry and his chariot who came. And accompanying him was Old Clay.

Count Wu and his bodyguard knights.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was shocked in their hearts, because they all knew that the relationship between Baron Joseph Clive, the garrison commander, and Count Clive, who led many knights to join the Latin Empire, was the uncle-nephew relationship. If Clive

If something unexpected happens to Baron Wu, no one knows what will happen.

What a terrible anger came from that man. Especially now that this man led many knights all the way from Normandy to submit to the Latin Empire. Even Emperor Henry would give him a small favor. If something unexpected happened to Joseph Clive, Emperor Henry

It is entirely possible to punish them with negligence.

"What's going on? What happened here?" The driver slowly descended, and Emperor Henry, who was wearing a purple robe and looked solemn, asked slowly while scanning the ruins formed by rubble around him. Although he didn't know the specific situation,

But just from what he saw in front of him, he already realized that something was wrong.

I saw that the Latin nobles who were the first to arrive also looked ugly at this moment, but they could only reply hesitantly: "We were a step late, and by the time we got here, the elite sea wall garrison had been wiped out.

"

This news was undoubtedly heavy, and Emperor Henry was silent for a moment before he slowly asked again: "What about Baron Clive?"

"We have just arrived. We only know that Baron Clive led his army to support here, but after we arrived, there was no news, and our life or death is uncertain." The Latin noble shook his head and answered truthfully. He said carefully.

At this moment, the air was filled with deathly silence, and everyone's eyes subconsciously fell on the middle-aged man behind Emperor Henry, Count Clive.

From the cold face of old Count Clive, people also felt a very oppressive killing intent. No one dared to offend this man, because as his only direct relative, Baron Joseph Clive was actually this man.

As the future heir of the earl, his death will undoubtedly cast a shadow on the relationship between the entire Latin Empire and the Clive family.

At this moment, a trembling exclamation of joy came from the corner.

"I...I found Baron Joseph!"

I saw a group of soldiers dragging out a knight wearing a hood and a barrel helmet from the ruins beside the sea wall. After taking off the helmet, it was Baron Joseph Clive. However, his face was as pale as death at the moment, and only his nostrils were slightly faint.

There was some breath, and a dagger was stuck in his chest, which was obviously fatal for a moment. No one expected that Joseph, who was so seriously injured, survived by luck, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

But judging from the current situation, his injury is still serious.

"Bandage the wound immediately, and the imperial doctor will come over. Baron Joseph must be saved at all costs!" Without saying a word, Emperor Henry, who was slightly relieved, immediately issued an edict.

Seeing that even Emperor Henry was like this, how could anyone else dare to neglect him? They hurriedly bandaged the wound of the seriously injured Joseph and put him on a stretcher to be sent to the imperial doctor.

At this time, Count Clive, who had been silent on the side, suddenly and unexpectedly stopped the Latin sergeants who were about to carry Joseph away.

"Your Excellency, what are you doing...?" Emperor Henry couldn't help but be stunned by Earl Clive's behavior.

But the old earl who remained silent did not pay attention, but silently looked at the broken sword stuck in his nephew's chest.

"It's the decoration of St. George... It's the sword used by the Genoese." Looking at the style of the weighted ball on the hilt, the old Count Clive suddenly calmed down and said, but everyone present couldn't help but feel the power of the air.

The temperature inside seemed to have become colder. If it was really a Genoese weapon, then the group of Genoese in the Golden Horn was undoubtedly the biggest suspect.

But the Genoese are now important potential allies of the Latin Empire. If everything here really has something to do with them, it will undoubtedly be the worst outcome.

At this moment, even Emperor Henry, who was always known for his decisiveness, showed a trace of hesitation on his face.

On the other side, the old Earl of Clive asked the soldiers to carry the seriously injured Joseph down, and slowly said to Emperor Henry: "Your Majesty, Henry, you failed to defend the sea wall because my incompetent nephew let you down. But he

After all, I am fighting for Your Majesty, and I hope you will give me an acceptable result."

The tone of the middle-aged man's words was calm, but everyone could feel that the meaning contained in it was full of anger.

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Henry finally nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, Count Clive! I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation. Joseph is a member of the empire, and his affairs

Naturally, I will not stand idly by."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness and justice." He bowed to Henry and left. The expressionless Earl of Clive immediately mounted his horse and drove away with the knights behind him.

…

"Your Majesty, this..." Seeing such domineering behavior, the ministers on the side couldn't help but feel a little angry.

But then he was stopped by Emperor Henry, "Forget it, today's empire can no longer withstand the struggle, let them do it!" The man waved his hand and said, sighing. Just a year ago, they were still at the peak of their power, but now he takes over

But it is a precarious one

His brother Baldwin was defeated by the Bulgarians and died with his eyes gouged out. Boniface died in the battle at the hands of the Epirus, and his biggest ally, the Venetians, had evil intentions. Now he is indeed

We need the power brought by the Clive family.

"By the way, did those who attacked the sea wall leave any traces except the broken sword?" Emperor Henry turned to ask.

The minister next to him looked embarrassed, shook his head and reported back: "The scene was burned, and I can't tell what it was at all. Moreover, the other party seemed to have deliberately cleaned the battlefield, and we found nothing."

"This is exactly what I suspected. The broken sword looks like it can be kept. I hope my guess is right. Now is not the time to fall out with the Italians. Let's go back to the palace!"
Chapter completed!