ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 36 Beheading
He briefly stated his plan, and Felicius looked at him in surprise.

"Can it be done?!" Davos urged.

Felicius thought about it carefully and said hesitantly: "...It should be feasible, but it may not be successful."

"No plan can guarantee [-]% success, but if you don't try, you won't even have a chance!" Davos decisively recruited the Xiros guards and told them his plan in detail.Out of their trust in Davos, they agreed to this risky plan without hesitation.

Who knows, Davos finally added: "I'll go with you this time!"

"No! Davos, you are the leader, you can't take risks!" Felicius immediately objected.

"The distance back and forth is only a hundred meters, and in the blink of an eye, we are back. What danger is there!
What's more, I am still the 'god's favored one', with the blessing of Hades.If I die, doesn't it mean that this 'god's favored one' is not reliable? "Davos smiled persistently and freely, then pointed at Hilos and said, "You are my good brothers.Now, I join this assault as a member of the Hilos Squad! "Making Hilos and the others swallow back the words they wanted to dissuade.

"Okay, let us brothers live and die together!" Matonis shouted excitedly.

"Yes, let others see the courage of the warriors of Thessaly!" Olivers, who had been silent, shouted excitedly at this moment.

At this time, the messenger arrived: "Mithridates went around to the side of Timason and shouted...Only three soldiers surrendered to the Persians!" This was Clearchus' ability to lead the army, and even his death It is still affecting his soldiers.

"Mithridates will be here soon! There is no time to delay! Felicius, sit here for me!" Davos said anxiously.

"Okay." Felicius agreed helplessly.

"Asistes, go and notify each squadron commander immediately, and be ready when the time comes..."

"Understood!" Assistes said excitedly.

"Team Hilos, come to the front with me!"

"Roar!!..." Everyone roared in unison, causing other soldiers to look back curiously.

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"Report to the Inspector, Mithridates has bypassed Davos's troops!"

After listening to Thormid's report, Chrysops couldn't help but look to his side and behind.

Even the troops commanded by prestigious leaders such as Creano and Timasong have defected. Can this inexperienced young man stabilize his soldiers?Chrysops was filled with worry.

"Tormid, you go to Timazon immediately and ask him to send Cretan archers to follow and attack Mithridates." He finally made a decision.

"Yes!" Tormid immediately turned his horse and drove back.

Young man, hold on!

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The teams of Daves and Hilos, who had put on ordinary helmets, were now standing in the first row. The javelins behind them had been hidden below the shoulders. Like other soldiers, they faced the west, full of vigilance, and nervously paying attention to the rear of the team.

Suddenly, someone squeezed into his side, and before Davos turned his head to see who it was, he heard Asistes say: "Chief, I have conveyed your order to the squadron leaders. I am your Herald, please let me fight with you now!" Asistes solemnly requested.

Davos nodded.

"Chief, they are coming!" Hilos reminded in a low voice.

The sound of horse hooves came from behind and gradually became clearer...

Soon, 30 light cavalry appeared in front of them.The first person wore shining fish scale armor that covered his knees. That must be Mithridates.

Davos opened his eyes wide and clenched the copper shield in his hand.

"Damn coward," Matonis cursed under his breath.

"Warriors of Greece, I am Mithridates, a good friend of Cyrus the Younger!" Mithridates stopped his horse 200 meters diagonally in front of Davos and shouted loudly.When he shouted something, his cavalry would repeat it in Greek.

"Moreover, I am still a good friend of Menon! I have always been friendly to you Greeks, especially you, Menon's soldiers. I have been to your military camp many times as a guest! Please believe me, Clearku Sri Lanka was punished for breaking the agreement, but you didn't! The peace agreement is still valid for you! Come on, come to our side! I swear by the god my family worships - the military god Bahram! I have nothing for you Malice, we will send you back to Asia Minor safely! At the same time, Governor Tissaphernes is also preparing to hire you again, because Asia Minor has not yet been pacified, and he needs your help, for which he has prepared rich rewards..."

"Persians with honey on their lips, don't think we will be fooled!" Asistes quenched his saliva.

At this time, Davos whispered: "Get ready-start!"

The Heros squad immediately started chanting, "Is it true that we're going to get us home?"

"It really won't hurt us?"

"How much is Tissaphernes prepared to pay to hire us?"

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After a commotion, they shouted in unison: "We surrender! Surrender!..." Then they threw down their shields and spears and ran towards Mithridates.

"We also surrender!" Another heavy infantry team close to the Hilos team immediately dropped their weapons, followed closely, and soon mixed with the Hilos team.

"General, look! There are quite a few people who surrendered this time!" A cavalryman happily said to Mithradat.

"Of course! Menon and Alireus have the best relationship! I think we can continue to shout!" Mithradat said proudly. Confidence increased.

As Davos ran, he kept a close eye on the movements of the Mithridates cavalry on the opposite side.At this time, two Persian cavalry came running towards him, which made him feel nervous.

"Run to the right! Run to the right!..." They shouted in fluent Greek, gesturing at the same time, turning their horses' heads and leading the way, gesturing for them to follow.

"Leave them alone! Speed ​​up!" Davers shouted in a low voice.

The Greek soldiers did not obey the command, suddenly accelerated their speed, and ran in their direction, which aroused Mithridat's confusion.

At this moment, the cavalry beside him shouted in panic: "No! They...they have javelins on their backs!"

The reason why he could see clearly was that the distance from the Greek soldiers was now close to 30 meters.

"Get ready!!!" Hilos shouted.The team members quickly drew out the javelins on their backs and took big steps forward.

"Damn it!!" Mithridates hurriedly pulled the horse's reins sideways and pinched the horse's belly, trying to turn the horse's head and retreat.

However, it was too late.After Matonis and the others struggled to throw the javelin, they even fell down due to the strong inertia.

Amid the screams of the Persian cavalry, ten javelins flew towards Mithridates. Mithridates had no time to dodge. He was immediately shot several times, and his horse was pierced in the neck, whining and falling with him.

Just when the Persian cavalry was panicking, the Hilos team who quickly climbed up threw a second round of javelins, and two more cavalrymen rolled down.

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Antonios, who was watching the front closely, shouted excitedly: "It worked! They succeeded!!"

The soldiers cheered.

"Hurry up and pick up Chief Davos!" Capps shouted calmly and urgently.

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Just as the two teams were preparing to retreat, Mithridates, who had just fallen to the ground, suddenly moved and struggled to free his right leg that was pinned down by the horse. Apparently his thick armor protected his vitals.

Now, he is only 20 meters away, and the Persian cavalry who escaped is looking not far away. The situation is urgent.Davos could no longer think too much: "Kill him!!" Davos was the first to rush forward.

The soldiers caught up with him without hesitation and picked up the javelins and spears on the ground.

With a violent throw, Matonis shot another Persian cavalryman off his horse who was trying to come to the rescue, scaring the remaining cavalrymen away again.

Mithridates shook his dusty face.Looking up at Davos who was coming, he smiled miserably, revealing his mouth full of blood: "...you...can't escape..."

Davos said nothing and directly pierced the tip of the gun into his neck.

(End of this chapter)