ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 638 Meeting the future father-in-law
"That soldier holding the kingdom's flag should be a Messapian, right?"

"The announcement said that his name was Rachelesis, and he was a soldier of the Ninth Legion (the Ninth Legion was mainly composed of Messapians). When he captured the city of Lucenia, he rushed to the top of the city and killed several people. Four enemies were stabbed several times by spears, but they continued to fight until their comrades rushed to the city..."

"No wonder he is still bandaged, such a heroic soldier is worthy of the honor of triumphant flag bearer!"

"Rachelesis is a famous warrior in our city of Udia!" Someone next to him interrupted in blunt Greek.

In such a festive atmosphere, the conflicts and disputes of the past will be put aside, and people's minds will become broader. The person who spoke before said happily: "Whether they are Greeks or Messapians, they are all Dionisians." Subhumans, if you Messapians join the Dionian army, our army will be stronger!"

"The Dionia Army is victorious!"

"The Ninth Legion is victorious!"

"Well done Rachaelesis!"

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The procession came to the first Arc de Triomphe, the starting point of the northern outer city of Thurii.

This triumphal arch was built after the South Italian War. The four reliefs on the arch record the four thrilling battles that decided the fate of Dionia in the South Italian War. They are: the Battle of Poseidonia, the Battle of Turi The Battle of Iris, the Battle of Crotone, and the Defense of Meialo.

The soldiers passing through the Arc de Triomphe were a little more solemn in their excitement. They were eager to make more meritorious deeds and be remembered in the history of the Kingdom of Dionia...

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The surroundings of Victory Square were also filled with spectators, but unlike the people along the way, their status was different. They were foreign envoys, invited distinguished guests, officials and military officers of the kingdom, and their families...

This, of course, also includes Davos's family, who sit on the viewing platform next to the Great Council Hall with the family members of the senators, surrounded by soldiers.

"Gitia, you don't have to stretch your neck so long. It's still early for the parade to get here. It's no better than before. It's only five or six miles from the outer city to the inner city - ouch!" The dignified and generous girl next to her tapped her head, and then the girl scolded softly: "Eunice, don't be so rude! Gidiya is older than you, you should call her sister!"

"Okay, Sister Gidya!" Eunice's big and flexible eyes flashed with a cunning light: "You don't have to bother looking for it. Stepforos is the flag bearer of the Eighth Legion this time. Let's go. Being at the front of the line, you can see it without craning your neck.”

When the petite and beautiful Gidya heard this, her face turned red with embarrassment. She hurriedly retracted her delicate body lying on the railing. Looking at the two sisters who were lowering their heads and snickering, she couldn't help but defended: "I didn't want to take a look. Stepforos, but wants to help...want to help Cynthia find where Patroclus is."

"My sister won't be as anxious as you. Anyway, she will be engaged to Patroclus soon!" Eunice blurted out. Although her voice was not loud, it also aroused some people's surprise.

Cynthia also became a little shy, and immediately patted Eunice: "Don't talk nonsense!"

Eunice didn't care, and said with a smile: "Sister Kitia, you see my sister is getting married soon, when will you and Steforus get married?"

"what?……"

"Eunice!"

"Ouch!"

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Alexis was riding a gorgeous chariot pulled by four black horses. Today's Dionia Kingdom is no longer as poor as when it was first founded. It is easy to find four tall horses without a trace of color. dark horse.

Behind him is Leotyzides, also in a four-horse chariot.

Next came the two-horse chariots ridden by several legion commanders, which somewhat made legion commanders such as Amyntas and Olivers a little uncomfortable.

Leotizides stood on the carriage, straightened his chest, and greeted the cheers and praises of thousands of people.He had participated in the triumphal ceremony many times, but this was the first time he participated as a theater commander. As the protagonist, the attention he received was naturally different from the past. He was also extremely excited and rarely waved to the surroundings.

When their carriage entered Victory Square, thunderous cheers came overwhelmingly.

After the carriage ran around the outside of the square, it stopped in front of the Senate Hall.

Alexis, Leotizides and several legion commanders all got off the carriage one after another and walked up the steps with solemn expressions.

On the platform at the end of the steps stood the distinguished elders of the kingdom, surrounded by King Davos wearing a crown.

"Your Majesty!" Alexis, who was the first to step onto the platform, gave a respectful military salute.

Davos returned the gift solemnly and said: "Thank you for your hard work, Alexis! Thank you for adding new territories and people to the kingdom!"

"This is my duty as an army commander," Alexis replied.

Davos took the glittering victory scepter from Henipolis with a smile on his face and handed it over.This is a one-foot-long cane made of gold, with a beautifully carved statue of the goddess of victory on the top. This is a reward for the commanders who have returned in triumph. Now with the strength of the kingdom, it is no longer a verbal commendation to the victors. There are more substantial prizes.

For the generals of the kingdom who commanded operations, this was the highest reward, so Alexis, who usually didn't value gold and silver, took it excitedly and held it tightly to his chest.

"Your Majesty!" Leotizides gave a neat military salute.

"Proseus, well done!" Davos smiled even more happily: "You have lived up to my expectations, and you have exceeded many people's expectations!"

Davos said, handing over the victory scepter. After Leotich handed it over and took it, he gave him a strong pat on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "I look forward to your next victory!"

Leotizides was also excited. He understood that this showed that King Davos valued him very much. He didn't know what to say for a while, but he just kept saying: "Yes! Yes!..."

Davos then gave silver scepters to Amyntas, Olivers and other legion commanders.

When he was going to wear the gold three-headed dog medal of bravery for several flag bearers, he saw La Kelesis from Mesapei wrapped in straps, and he couldn't help but think of the time he wore in Amendola more than ten years ago. When Lax presented the military flag to the wounded Dracos, he couldn't help but be filled with emotion, so he gave the heroic soldier a strong hug, grabbed his hand, and raised it high.

The soldiers in the square cheered loudly, especially those from Messape and Puchetti.

After Davos carefully put on the medals for the flag bearers one by one, he strode to the platform, faced the thousands of soldiers in the audience, and shouted loudly: "The heroic soldiers of Dionia We, citizens who are loyal to the kingdom!..."

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

"King Davos is victorious!!!..."

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The triumphal ceremony came to an end amidst the roaring cheers of the soldiers.

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Just after the triumphal ceremony ended yesterday, Patroclus received a notice from the Ministry of Military Affairs today: He was asked to go to the palace immediately.

Although he had received the news from someone sent by Cynthia last night, Patroclus was still feeling uneasy along the way. After all, this was the first time he was received by King Davos alone.

Arriving at the door of the King's Office on the second floor of the palace, before the guards could go in to report, Henepolis happened to come out and saw Patroclus, the palace clerk who was once the "youngest senator". He looked at him with interest, then said with a smile: "Congratulations, young man!" Then he turned around and went in again.

After a while, when he came out again, Henepolis took two scribes and comforted Patroclus and said, "Don't be nervous, go in."

Patroclus whispered gratefully: "Thank you, Lord Henepolis!"

Patroclus walked in softly, and there was only one person left in the room.

The founder of the Kingdom of Dionia, the supreme commander of the Dionia army, the descendant of Hades, and the father of Cynthia - King Davos is sitting behind the desk more than 20 meters away, looking calm. Watch him.

Even though Patroclus was usually bold, his heart could not help but "Bang! Bang!..." beating rapidly at this moment.

"Your Majesty...I'm here." He tried his best to control his body and gave a military salute to Davos.

Davos looked at him with both scrutiny and a hint of kindness. He saw Patroclus' nervousness in his eyes, and he said in a gentle tone: "Sit down, Patroclus."

"Yes!" Patroclus sat on the wooden chair next to him, his mind calmed down a little, and then he felt his lips were dry and tight, and he swallowed subconsciously.

Davos showed a smile: "You are thirsty, I will give you a glass of syrup."

"No, thank you, Your Majesty!" Patroclus waved his hand.

"Before the Triumphal Ceremony, I reviewed the list of recommended candidates sent by Alexis to serve as the flag bearer of the Triumph Ceremony, and deliberately deleted your name." Davos said slowly: "You must have complained. ?”

"No, Your Majesty." Patroclus said without thinking.

"Do you know why I did this?" Davos asked further.

"It's because... we want to avoid suspicion." Patroclus replied softly and uncertainly.

"Yes, to avoid suspicion." Davers affirmed, and said in a deep voice: "You are a young man with great military talent, but when you marry Cynthia, you will be stained with the background of the royal family, you Everything you get will be considered by others as the result of being taken care of by me, so there will be many things like this to avoid suspicion in the future. You will probably not become the "youngest legion commander" like Prosaus, "the most Young Commander'..."

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