ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 398 Davers' Farewell
Amid the cheers of the Samnite warriors, Tolek's face was full of excitement. He knew that the Samnite's shortcomings of not being good at attacking cities had been filled by this terrible thing. It was already possible to capture the city of Poseidonia. Fully confident.By occupying this city, not only would they have a better port, which would allow the Syracuseans to transport more food to them, but at the same time, his poor tribesmen would also be able to loot and gain more profits...

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In the evening, a family dinner was being held at the consul's residence in Thurii, attended by not only Davos's two wives, adopted daughter Cynthia, adopted son Adoris, son Clotokatax, and the backyard Azuna, the housekeeper, Ribazo, the slave supervisor in the front yard, and Aristiras, the intelligence supervisor.

The main meal tonight is beef and mutton shabu-shabu, so everyone has wooden tables, copper pots and iron stoves placed in front of them, except Crotocatakos, because he is still young and eats shabu-shabu shabu alone. Christia was not at ease, but Christia was now nine months pregnant and her movement was no longer convenient, so how could she still have the energy to take care of him.And little Chloe's other mother, Agnes, was pregnant for more than two months, which was when the pregnancy reaction was most severe. She couldn't even eat beef and mutton, so she could only replace it with vegetables such as fruits, fungi, and sea vegetables. Unable to watch over him.So little Crow sat with Azuna.

At this time, Davos, who was sitting in the first place, looked at everyone and said seriously: "Tomorrow I will lead the team to leave Thurii and go to Potentia. I will not be able to take care of my family. Christoya and Agnes They are all pregnant, so the affairs at home still require the careful care of Azuna, Ribazo and Aristelas, the three of you! Here, I want to thank you in advance!" He said, picking up the wine .

While he was speaking, both Christoya and Agnes looked at their husbands with concern, worry that could not be concealed on their beautiful faces.

Azuna and Ribazo stood up in a hurry.

Davos hurriedly waved: "Sit down! Sit down! You are all ready citizens of Dionia, and we are all a family. Don't make yourself like strangers! Learn from Aristides. Lars!”

Aristelas forced a smile on his stern face. The reason why he did not stand up was just because he was once a citizen of Catanai and was not used to the humility of Azuna and the others. He also picked up the wine. , responded seriously: "Sir, don't worry. I will have my men closely monitor the entire Turiyi. Once any abnormality is discovered, I will do what you said and immediately go to Capos and Kunogo." Lata, eliminate the hidden dangers!”

"Okay! The safety of this family depends on you!" Davos raised his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then refilled it.

Azuna immediately said: "Master, I will manage these female slaves in the courtyard and take good care of the two ladies! And I will ask Lord Helps to come over regularly to check, and I also have Hades and Hera at home. With the blessing of the gods..." Azuna looked at Christoya and Agnes, and said with a smile: "When Master comes back, the two ladies and the children will be in good health!"

"Okay! Azuna, if everything goes well, when I come back, I will reward you well! How about finding you a husband that satisfies you!" Davos joked happily.

Azuna immediately protested: "Sir, your dignified Dionian Archon is making fun of me. This is not fair!"

"Sir, you are busy with things every day. Don't you know that Azuna has already found someone you like?" Kristoya whispered from the side.

"Oh, really?!" Davos became interested and asked hurriedly: "Who is it? Can you tell me?"

Azuna blushed with embarrassment, glanced at Aristelas at the table next to her, lowered her head and said nothing.

Davos's heart moved, and he didn't ask again: "Come on, Azuna, thank you for taking care of the two ladies and children, and drink this drink!"

Azuna drank it quickly.

Davos looked at Aristelas, who seemed to know nothing about it, and said to her: "I'll give you a suggestion. You should ask Agnes for more advice. With the blessing of Hera, I'm still afraid of you. Won’t your wish come true?”

Azuna was greatly moved after hearing this.

Unexpectedly, Agnes reminded her bluntly: "The love between two people is under the jurisdiction of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, while Hera is only responsible for marriage and family."

"Love without marriage is a lie." Davos said half-jokingly, half-seriously: "In Dionia, Hera is also responsible for love before marriage."

"Sir, you don't need to worry about Azuna's affairs. This is my responsibility." Christoya smiled, freed Azuna from her embarrassment, and then said seriously to Ribazo: "Ribazo, I'll leave all the affairs of the outer court to you. Don't let chores disturb me during this time."

"Madam, don't worry, I will take care of it! This is my duty!" Ribazzo respectfully drank the wine in his glass.

At this time, Cynthia said: "Father, I will also take good care of my mother and brothers."

Davos listened with joy on his face: "Okay! Okay! Our daughter has grown up and can help the family! Come on, I'll give you a drink too!"

"Dad, Dad, I want to drink this too, and I also want to take care of my mother!" Little Cloo also started shouting.

"Okay! Okay! Okay!..." Davos shook his slightly drunk head, overjoyed.

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Late at night, in Krystoya's bedroom, Krystoya's lazy voice sounded: "I think you should go and accompany Gnis. She needs you more at this moment..."

"Don't talk and have a good rest." Davos gently patted her shoulder with his left hand around her white neck and said softly.

Christoia turned sideways slightly, burrowed her head into Davos's arms, sniffed his breath, and murmured, "You say, if I give birth to a daughter, I'll call it Eunice, okay?" ?"

"Eunice..." Davos whispered the name (Eunice means happy victory), with a gentle smile on his face: "What a good name, what if it's a son?"

"Then call it Apox (meaning courage)." Crystal said softly without hesitation, obviously she had already thought about it.

"Davos Apox, Davos Crotokatax...Okay, let's call it this name!" Davos readily agreed.

But for a long time, Christoya did not respond.

Davos looked down and saw that his wife was already asleep. Pregnant women at this time were very sleepy.

Davos gently straightened her sleeping position, kissed her affectionately on her plump and smooth pretty face, then wrapped Bolton around her and walked to the outhouse where Azuna was guarding her.

"Krystal is already asleep, where is the child?"

"Little Crow is asleep too."

"You take care of them, and I'll go see Agnes."

As soon as she entered the second wife's bedroom, she heard Agnes's soft and expectant voice: "Davos, is that you?"

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?! This is not good for the child!" Davos scolded softly. He lovingly picked up her who was sitting by the bed and wanted to put her on the bed, but Agnie was ignored. Silu held her neck and whispered worriedly: "I'm a little worried..."

Davos hugged her delicate body and lay on the bed together: "What are you worried about? There is nothing to worry about! With the blessing of Hades, your husband and I have never lost on the battlefield! I promise you, I will soon Will be back!..."

Davos' confident promise made Agnes' worries dissipate a little. She hugged her husband tightly and asked softly for a long time: "I...are my parents in danger?"

Davos was stunned.In fact, when a war broke out between Dionia and Syracuse, Lijim was the most dangerous. It was cut off by Lockri and its allies, far away from the center of South Italy, and most vulnerable to enemy attacks.

But at this moment, Davers couldn't tell the truth. He said in a deep voice: "Our South Italian coalition will not easily let Syracuse threaten Lijim! However, for safety, you'd better advise your family to arrive during this time. Thurii come and take shelter.”

There is a shipyard in Atilicruz in Turii, so it is easier to contact them.

"Yeah!" Agnes responded softly.

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The next day, all the soldiers of the First and Second Corps, who had carried out war mobilization early, swore an oath in Victory Square in Turiyi, and then nearly [-] soldiers and the supply camp marched westward in a mighty manner.

The people of Turiyi and Amendolara came to see each other off. In their view, this was the first time that the first and second armies fought in a distant and unfamiliar area.The army had reached the farthest point in Coronia before, but it was a Greek city-state after all, and there were often trade exchanges. It could be reached in a day by boat, but this time it was to fight in an unfamiliar mountainous area where the aborigines were rampant. Naturally heavier.

So the people sent and sent, unwilling to leave for a long time.

At the end of the expedition team, Davos was saying goodbye to the elders: "Lord Cunogorata, Lord Cornelus... Sirs, the political affairs of Dionia will be left to you first!" Davos solemnly gave a military salute to the senators who were seeing him off.

"Sir, if anything happens, we will send someone to discuss it with you in time!" Kunogolata promised.

"Win as soon as possible! Come back as soon as possible!" Cornelius said expectantly.

Davos nodded and turned to Weisba: "Don't worry, the Samnites will never be able to rush into our Lucania territory!"

"Lord Consul, the Lucanians of Potentia also ask you to pay more attention to them!" Hermon requested.

"I'll try my best!" Davos replied. He looked at Hieronymus and Capps, who gave him a military salute. The military affairs had been arranged before, so he didn't need to say anything more.

His eyes finally rested on Mariji and Plesinas, both of them nodding slightly invisibly.

(End of this chapter)