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Chapter 1111 The Holy Kingdom of Dionia
Hearing this, Okreton immediately wanted to refute, but Haka raised his voice again and said sharply: "Now, the Magonid family has paid a heavy price for that war, and you Hannois are punished Is it?! At least not now!
Especially after Asyaruba died of illness, you Hanno faction had completely taken control of the Senate, and many neutral senators had to switch to you. Just the year before last, you actually called that man 'the great Hanno'!What a ridiculous thing!A sinner who was responsible for the defeat of the war and who reduced the once powerful Carthage to an ordinary city-state that people look up to today actually has the nerve to call himself 'great'! "

Hakkar laughed contemptuously, but Okriton remained silent.

Haka looked at him and said in a deep voice: "It seems that you still have objections to Hanno's shameless behavior. Now the gods have given me the right to make those who have done wrong things receive the punishment they deserve! I said But you are lucky to have met me! If my brother Hasdrubal were here, he would like to kill all the senators of Carthage in order to relieve the anger of his defeat; if Dido is here, She always believed that all the people of Carthage could not escape responsibility for her father Mago’s death in the war, and she wished that everyone would be punished!”

Having said this, Haka paused intentionally.

When Okriton heard this, he was indeed very worried: he didn't think Hakkar was trying to scare him. Dido and Hasdrubal were both important members of the Magonid family, and Okriton certainly treated her very well. The two have had an in-depth understanding, and the revenge they may have carried out against Carthage is indeed in line with their personalities. Even though they are not in Thurii now, one has become the commander of the Dionian Army and regained possession of it. The other has the power to lead troops, and the other is the only prince and concubine of the Dionia royal family today. She also gave birth to two little princes, so she will naturally be loved and cared for by the royal family. If they have always had hatred for Carthage, this is indeed a problem. Terrible things.

"And I -" Haka said firmly: "I only ask the Carthage Senate to send the main leaders of the Hanno faction like Hanno, Typanlaco... and other people and their families to If we expel Carthage and let them experience the pain we endured, then I can guarantee that the grievances between our brothers and sisters and the Carthage people will be wiped out! By the way, these people do not include you, because Your Majesty feels that you are still good."

Okriton was not happy because he was able to escape punishment, but said solemnly: "I'm sorry, the Carthage Senate can't expel several high-prestige senators just because of your threats - —”

"They will!" Haka said confidently: "When all the people of Carthage discovered that the attacks of the Eastern Numibians were becoming more and more frequent, Carthage merchants were unable to enter the Kingdom of Dionia and its allies to conduct business. During the trade, when they knew that all this was caused by the Hannoists, do you think they would collectively protest to the Senate to drive out these bad apples? Just like they did when they collectively protested against our Magonid family. !"

Although the water in the pool is getting hotter and hotter, Okriton's heart is getting colder and colder. He makes a final struggle sternly and internally: "You...your actions are against the peace agreement..."

"I did not violate it." Haka faced him confidently: "As long as Carthage expels people like Hanno and joins the Kingdom of Dionia, I can guarantee you that the Carthage people will live better than in the past. And this is what our family wants to see!”

As a senior member of the Carthage Senate who was good at diplomacy, Okriton felt for the first time that he was so powerless and that everything was out of his control. This made him feel very flustered. He lowered his head and looked in front of him. The steaming pool water whispered: "After meeting King Davos, I will consider these suggestions of yours."

Haka chuckled softly: "Master Okriton, don't you understand? His Majesty will not see you at all. He has given me full authority to handle Carthage's foreign affairs."

Okriton was shocked, and looked at Hakkar again with a look in his eyes filled with desperation, but more of a plea. He opened his mouth with difficulty, but said nothing.

Haka showed a sympathetic look and said softly: "I know it is difficult for you to make these decisions, but no matter how difficult it is, in order to allow the Carthaginians to survive better, and for your family To be able to continue living in the land you are familiar with, you must make a decision as soon as possible, because time waits for no one. As soon as September passes, the north wind that represents the arrival of cold winter will blow..."

Okriton's heart suddenly became cold.

Watching Okriton leave in despair, Haka felt an indescribable joy in his heart. He poured himself another glass of wine, raised it high, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me a revenge." Opportunity!"

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

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In the next two days, Okriton was still trying hard to get an opportunity to meet King Davos through various channels, but they all failed without a doubt.Although the celebration was about to begin, he had no intention of staying in Thurii. He anxiously took a boat back to Carthage and began to secretly discuss countermeasures with others.

On September 9th, the Hades celebration begins.

People from various towns in the kingdom crowded on both sides of the main road in Thurii City, sending flowers and cheers to the soldiers who were marching from the northern military camp to Victory Square for review. They were from various legions, fleets, and The outstanding soldiers and officers selected from the cavalry, who had participated in many battles and made military exploits, proudly held the flags of their legions and companies and passed through the three triumphal arches of Thurii one after another.

The most important battle scenes of the Crotone War, the South Italian War, and the Western Mediterranean War are respectively carved on the Arc de Triomphe. They also represent the three most critical moments that Dionysia has experienced since its establishment: the battle to establish the alliance, The battle to found a country and the battle to become a powerful nation.

Parades composed of legionnaires passed under them one after another, which means that it was this powerful army formed by citizens that enabled Dionia to grow from weak to strong and eventually become a powerful kingdom.

Behind the army followed a parade composed of people from more than a dozen regions in the kingdom. Compared with the uniform soldiers, their queue was very loose, but more lively. They excitedly interacted enthusiastically with the people on the street, which made The atmosphere of the celebration became more lively and joyful.

The whole team of the game walked into Victory Square with colorful flags fluttering and constant cheers.

On the podium in front of the Senate Chamber, Davos led the kingdom's ministers and main senators, dressed in costumes, standing upright, and watched with a smile as the teams passed by the stage.

On the viewing platforms on both sides, the invited allies, friendly envoys and distinguished guests witnessed this unprecedented grand celebration with different expressions: some were sincerely happy for Dionia, such as the Volscians, Hercules and others. The Erniki people, etc.; some are grateful that they were able to join the Dionysian League in time, such as the Etruscans, the Samnites, etc.; some are worried and scared, such as the Sidisthenes, etc.

After all, when the entire parade filled Victory Square, and there were also dense crowds of spectators around the square, the center of Turiine completely turned into a sea of ​​people, with a total of 8 people, more than a city-state, and The number of people in a large race is equivalent, and this is just a drop in the bucket of the huge population of the Kingdom of Dionia.

The square was filled with people and it was suffocating.

But when Davos walked to the front of the podium, silence quickly returned to the square inside and outside. Only the voices of Davos and the announcer echoed over the square:
"Citizens of the Kingdom of Dionia, today we are gathered here to worship Hades. In the past 20 years since the establishment of Dionia, we have encountered many difficulties and setbacks, but in the past [-] years, we have encountered many difficulties and setbacks. With the blessing of Hades and our concerted efforts, we have overcome one difficulty after another.

Today we can stand up tall and declare to the whole world that Dionia has become a powerful kingdom. Not only are we not afraid of challenges from any enemy, but we will also provide support for any country and force that wants to have good relations with us. and protection!
The god Hades was very satisfied with all the achievements of Dionia. He sent an oracle that not only would he continue to protect the people of the kingdom, but also allowed the name of the kingdom of Dionia to be named with the sacred name. Anyone who dares to offend the enemies of the kingdom is like directly invading the territory of this great god and will be punished and cursed by him!
Citizens, thank the great Hades!Cheers to the Holy Kingdom of Dionia! "

As soon as Davos finished speaking, cheers like a tsunami erupted inside and outside the square: "The merciful Hades is victorious!!!"

"The Holy Kingdom of Dionia is victorious!!!"

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Every citizen who raised his arms and raised his arms was filled with a kind of fanaticism. From then on, they firmly believed that they would have something to support them in life and death, and they no longer feared any dangers or difficulties, because they were already the earth of the great god. people.

In the frenzied atmosphere, the patrol officers who maintained order began to arrange for the parade to gradually withdraw.Then the large-scale drama performances began, "The Birth of Pluto", "The Establishment of Dionia"... one after another traditional kingdom dramas were performed in the square.

The actors in the square performed very hard, and the audience outside the venue also watched with extreme concentration, bursting into applause and cheers from time to time.

When the last play "Battle in Sicily" came to an end, the sun had already risen to the middle of the sky.

(End of this chapter)