"What did you say?!" Dmitri thought there was something wrong with his ears, but Brother Sergius told him with his firm eyes that it was true.

"They actually distributed food to us. This is a strange thing!" Dmitri shook his head and was puzzled to understand the purpose of the rebels in the city. Is it to break up the uprising of the people in the lower city? That's not it.

It’s such a waste of money! Their purpose is to incite riots among the people at the bottom and take this opportunity to disrupt the rebels’ sight, so as to safely escort Princess Agelina and her daughter out of Agrinon safely, but now this can

Not a good sign.

"I'm afraid it's not that simple." The monk's thoughts went deeper than the doctor's guess, and the look on his face became much lower. "This is the first guess I mentioned before, but this is the one for us.

It’s the best thing to say, but the other possibility is the worst thing for us.”

"Is there a second guess? Could it be that they have other intentions?" Looking at the church guards who fled in a hurry today, Dr. Dmitri didn't think the rebels could play any more tricks. They had lost their prestige and had already begun to attack them.

The city began to lose control. In his opinion, he only needed to find a breakthrough in the next time to send the princess and her daughter to join the Thessaly crusade. By then, the end of the rebels would have come.

Sergius shook his head and said coldly: "Since ancient times, those who hold violence have adhered to a principle. If the problem cannot be solved, the person who caused the problem will be solved. In our land, this method has long been used.

It is not uncommon. When they have realized that normal means cannot achieve results, they will do anything and use any means."

"You mean...?!" After hearing what Sergius said, Demetrius was shocked. At this time, everyone at the entire table fell silent. Although the crazy monk did not say it clearly, his

Those words made everyone present feel subconsciously terrified.

"Friar, you mean that they are preparing to take action -" Princess Agelina did not say any more because she was afraid that she would say that appalling word.

But Sergius did not have such scruples, and confirmed the speculations of others and said: "They may attack here tonight and clean the entire lower city."

"They really dare to do this?" Dr. Dmitry couldn't believe it and shouted! Although he didn't want to believe it, the anger in his chest could not suppress the chill in his heart.

The crazy monk continued: "If this is really my second guess, then these grains are just the last supper, and their purpose is only to temporarily stabilize the residents in the slums, just like Emperor Justinian hundreds of years ago for

To appease the blue and green parties, they fired their favored officials and took a step back just to better raise the butcher knife in their hands."

"But even if the rebels want to use methods like suppressing the Nika uprising, where will they get the army?" Even Emperor Justinian needed to wait for the famous general Belisarius to return to Constantinople before he could implement the plan, and

The rebels in the city are just a frightened mob. It is not easy to massacre an entire city.

However, Sergius reminded him: "Don't forget, Emperor Justinian relied not only on the eastern border guards under Belisarius, but also on the Herulian mercenaries led by Mundus.

The coup to take over Agrinion also relied on more than just a few cronies cultivated by Romanus in the city - how could His Royal Highness the Prince's navy be completely annihilated in Corfu?"

"The Genoese... damn, they have completely forgotten about these philistines who can muddy the waters with money." Thinking of this, Dmitri also realized that something was wrong. He finally left the vortex of the power struggle very early. This

Living peacefully under the protection of Hendryl for more than ten years has completely made him lose his sensitivity to threats.

"Then what should we do now?" The doctor realized that the situation might get worse and was sweating profusely. The only thing he could count on was the crazy monk in front of him.

At this time, Sergius was silent, but his eyes were on Princess Agelina, who was sitting opposite and had been silent. He had actually been waiting for her to express her position. But from beginning to end, Princess Agelina had no choice but to express her opinion.

After a few words at first, the rest of the conversation was only between him and Dr. Dmitry, which made the monk a little disappointed.

There was a long silence, and just when Sergius thought there would be no more results and was about to give up, the silent princess spoke.

"If we prepare to leave today, monk, can you guarantee Irina's safety?"

"I swear to use my life to protect Your Highness and send her safely out of Agrinon." The monk solemnly promised Agelina, knelt down on one knee and pressed his hand on his heart.

The occurrence of this scene immediately confused both Dmitry and Zoe.

"What do you mean by what you just said, monk?" Zoe asked, looking at Sergius.

The crazy monk took a deep breath and made a difficult reply: "The rebels will definitely take action tonight, and I can only take one person away. If I take others with me, the soldiers who defended the city who were bribed by me will be killed."

I will definitely suspect that the identity of Her Royal Highness the Princess will be exposed by then. Originally, I was planning to rescue the two His Highnesses in two installments in a few days, but time is running out and I no longer have the time to take care of both. I can only take one person away."

As soon as he said this, there was a deathly silence in the room, and everyone knew what his words meant.

"I won't leave, Mom, I won't go anywhere but here!"

As if she was afraid of losing her mother immediately, Irina subconsciously held Princess Ajelina's hand tightly. However, Irina found that her mother did not hold her in her arms like before.

On the contrary, her mother broke away from herself. Her eyes were no longer as gentle as before, and her expression was no longer as loving as before. At this time, Princess Agelina got rid of the last trace of warmth in her eyes.

Her gaze made the Demetrios and Brother Sergius present feel a tremble. Sergius stood up first, and Zoe on the side also pulled her husband's sleeves. At this time,

The separation of a mother and her daughter may take some time and space.

"Remember, Irina, you have the blood of Dukas, my blood, and your father's blood flowing in your body. You are born to be the successor of Agrinion, and your words and deeds must never be weak again, because

No one else can protect you, not even me! You must be brave and

Live with dignity. I have always doted on you so much that I never thought of the worst, but God always likes to play tricks on our lives. You must not stay here, otherwise, I would rather start now

Die, lest I see you humiliated and harmed in front of me."

"Mom——" Looking at her mother, Princess Irina, who was obviously still unable to accept such a change, couldn't help but choke.

But Princess Agelina whispered in her ear: "Don't shed any more tears, Irina! After you leave here with Brother Sergius, the princes of Thessaly will support you as their monarch.

At that time you will have power, at that time some people will fear you, some will love you, and more people will covet you and your land. At that time, don’t make mistakes like your father and mother, open your eyes and see

Know everyone and trust no one.”

The princess's words revealed endless regret and pain, and they were only spoken to the still young Irina. Maybe they would turn into seeds of strength or turn into a poisonous and bitter fruit, but Agelina

It was impossible to predict the future. There was no time to waste. At this time, in order to avoid suspicion, Sergius and Demetrius were waiting outside the house. The princess simply told her daughter a few more words.

Agelina pulled her daughter to stand up, looked at Sergius who was waiting outside the door and said: "Friar, I will leave my daughter to you."

Walking in from the door, Sergius promised: "Please rest assured, I will use my life to guarantee that His Highness will be sent out of the city safely. I have bribed the guards of Haicheng, and we will go out by sea along the sea route."

We drove along the coast, keeping the land in sight all the way, until we reached Patras. From there we crossed the strait to Thessaly without being discovered."

"What should you do if you encounter an enemy by chance?"

"I have hired two ships, and His Highness Irina and I are sitting separately. If we are discovered, I will split into two groups and will not hesitate to use my life to cover His Highness's departure. Please rest assured on this point, I am willing to use my

God’s promise makes an oath.”

The monk's firm words gave Agelina a satisfactory answer, while on the side, Irina Dukas still couldn't help sobbing while looking at her mother. Dmitry and his wife on the side comforted: "Please don't worry.

Well, your highness, the princess only said the worst possible outcome, and we will always be by your side to protect your highness' safety. Maybe we can meet again soon."

"I hope things are really as you said." Brother Sergius said. In these days, due to his identity, he has always been very cold in the relationship, but this time he stepped forward and gave him

Dmitry and his wife gave him a blessing hug. The couple was also stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and smiled, accepting the rare human side of the crazy monk.

Although everyone talks about good expectations, they all understand that the road ahead is long and difficult.

"Send a letter to my child for me! I have never lost contact with him in the past two years. I think if I don't write to him, maybe he will be driven crazy in the army!" Dmitri laughed.

Hehehe took out the prepared envelope from the cabinet. This was originally intended to be given to his son after the rebellion was suppressed, but now he could only ask Sergius to do it for him.

The crazy monk looked at the slightly trembling hand holding the envelope, and without saying anything else, he accepted the final entrustment given to him by the Dmitrys.

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Night finally fell on the land of Agrinion. When the last cart of food was distributed, the cursing slum dwellers dispersed in the square where they gathered, leaving only a mess on the ground.

But none of them knew that the black shadow was approaching them step by step. The garrison that was originally responsible for public security was dismissed and replaced by soldiers wearing brown armor and dark green military uniforms. They seemed to fall from the sky, approaching two lines in a queue.

In the lower city between the streets, everyone was waiting quietly, holding igniting torches and flammable items in their hands, just waiting for the final order to be issued.

But standing in front of the quiet street in the night, the young nobleman who led them did not give the order for a long time.

"Romans, the time you told us before has come. When will we take action?" the Cuman mercenary leader behind him reminded.

At this time, Romanus finally opened his eyes that had been closed. He had a moment of hesitation, but it was finally shattered by the words of his teacher Musvar - they will not show mercy to you.

Be grateful, they only have the power in your hands!

"Do it!" Romanus ordered.

The leader of the Cuman mercenaries behind him licked his lips, with a murderous light in his eyes, and confirmed again: "Don't forget what you promised us before, it should still count, Romans!"

"That's natural. You are still useful to me. I have no reason to lie to you." Romanus replied impatiently, looking at the Cuman slaves he bought from the Genoese businessman.

The Cuman nodded. Although he and his men were not happy to be ordered to work by the Roman in front of them, the increase offered by the other party was really hard for them to refuse. In addition to promising them freedom, Romanus also promised

In the ensuing plunder and massacre, they would divide the spoils among themselves at will, which was much better than being sold to Egypt as eunuchs of the Saracens.

"Fire the arrow!"

At the command, Cuman archers fired a hail of arrows at the homes of the unprepared slum dwellers. The garbage piled up on the roofs of the streets was instantly ignited by the rosin and kerosene wrapped in the arrows, turning into a raging fire. The fire ignited

In the dark night, panicked people escaped from their homes, but they could have died early

The bows and arrows shot by the waiting archers caused their bodies to dance, and the blood dyed the brick wall behind them red. After a while, the leather boots of the Cuman mercenaries stepped over their bodies, and those who followed poured flammable rosin

and sulfur was sprayed on their bodies, and those who were still alive were kicked back into the sea of ​​fire.

"They are going to kill us! They are going to kill us!" The people in the slums were crying and shouting. Only then did they realize what they were shouting, but it was already too late. People were horrified to find that the roads on the streets were blocked.

"We can't just wait to die!" someone screamed. When people are forced into a desperate situation, they will burst out with a beast-like will to survive. Since there is no way to escape, then you can't just wait to die like this.

A group of strong-blooded men in the slums picked up everything around them that could be used as weapons - shovels, hammers and even rolling pins. But what they faced was not the panicked church guards during the day, but a group of extremely vicious Kumans.

mercenary

The Cumans with grinning faces easily opened their bows and fired arrows. The bowstrings were pulled infrequently, but they accurately shot down the poor people who tried to resist, while the crowds in the lower city would only fight and charge fiercely, and even

He was shot to the ground without jumping in front of the opponent.

The mercenaries were approaching steadily, and the shooters at the front were responsible for suppressing them, while those following behind were responsible for examining the corpses. If they were still alive, they would stab the corpse in the heart, and then pour oil on it and burn it. The frightened people were then
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