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Beside the camp, Muzaphiadin, who had regained his strength, was already wearing a robe, chopping wood and cutting fodder for his new owner. Then, with the permission of the guards, Titicius, who was fully armored, walked over with his helmet in hand. In front of Gawain, I saw that he was listening to the clerk next to him dictating documents from all parties and making continuous instructions.

"Soldiers need heroes, people and believers need protection, the empire needs publicity about its achievements, Amalfi needs support - I just sort out the relationships and satisfy each." Faced with Taticius's question , this is how Gawain answered.

Standing in front of the sand table, Titicius nodded slightly, "Then when the pirates of Ellainus turn back soon, although the barriers here can resist them, if they follow Helespont and enter Koabydos Or Gallipoli, what about?”

"Then we have to rely on the Amalfi or Opushkin areas. More warships from our partners will come to reinforce us. In addition, we have to rely on the general's 500 barbarian light cavalry. The mobility of infantry cannot be compared to four horse hoofs. , you are a mobile fortress, intercepting any pirates who come ashore and try to gain a foothold," Gawain said, looking at the noseless cavalry officer.

"You trust me so much? You know, I am a guest general and Caesar's personal servant. Don't talk about Caesar. Even if His Majesty the Emperor's order comes at this moment, I will not hesitate to abandon you or even attack you." Taitixiu Si once again covered his tortured face.

"So what? My current goal is the same as the emperor's goal. Besides, I am not a Greek military noble. I am just a Varyag barbarian with a remote and harmless origin. Your Majesty can send Tekopo mercenaries to Come, Caesar can send you here, not for anything else, but for my simple background. , Our team is just a lone bird that accidentally hit the head. It is gratifying to achieve some success, but it is not a pity if it is destroyed." Gawain smiled, and then he said to the cavalry officer, "Of course, our army is destroyed. It’s just a number to the Emperor or Caesar, but neither you nor I want this to happen, do we?”

"I understand, I will do my best to drive you in this battle, respected Earl Commander." Tatisius seemed to have no burden anymore, and bowed.

The mountains of Gallipoli were covered under the vast clouds. Five hundred lightly-armed Turkic cavalry, led by Titicius, walked along the seaside, holding banners and emblems, towards Gallipoli and Ella. As he walked towards the "node" between Elainus, Tatisius looked back and saw the scene of continued busyness at the Elainus camp imprinted in his eyes.

This Turkic mercenary officer had mixed feelings. He certainly did not hope that Gawain would fail and that the army would be frustrated and destroyed. But Taticius has been immersed in the Byzantine system for a long time. He was also very brave when he was young. As a result, after a battle, his master Macaulinus punished him for his bravery and gave the reason:

"Tatisius, you idiot, a foreign Turk, do you know what principles the Romans have adhered to for thousands of years? Whether it is the ancient Senate or the current empire under the emperor's rule, the order and rules are that it is always those mediocre people who come forward. , maybe you will wonder, why is this? Because mediocrity is harmless, and mediocrity is the least harmful. He is feared by people, from noble ministers to humble pawns. When they think of mediocre people, they will say, "Just choose him, the guy we have no reason to be afraid of." But now you want to take my private wealth with you. The recruited cavalry is in danger, damn you, don’t you know that the duty of a slave is to protect everything that belongs to the master?”

From then on, Taticius accepted the "view of mediocrity" instilled by his master. He covered his appearance with an embroidered and lengthened windbreaker. Even though his appearance could frighten the enemy on the battlefield, he did not want to frighten everyone in the empire. Nobles, he never actively speaks during discussions. Whatever the master thinks, just do it. You don't need to think about it. So in the end, even Macaulinus, who had warned him to whip him, almost forgot about this person's existence.

Looking up, he saw the deep red-yellow mountains of Gallipoli stretching towards the sea. Tatisius felt that he was like a fern growing among them. In the wind, rain and time, everyone seemed to have forgotten himself, only The dirty goat will still face it normally. Thinking of this, Titicius took off the chain turban, and the sea breeze rushed towards him, and then he suddenly whipped his riding crop,

"No one should be passive when the battle is about to begin. Be brave and courageous. I will ask for rewards for you!"

Over there, in the fortress of the Elainus camp, Gawain was holding his sword, and his red hand feathers stood out in front of the entire army. Muzaffy'adin ran to Sabina with his spear on his bare feet, and then knelt down. Below, Gawain stepped on his back and climbed onto Sabina's back, "Everyone, I'm right here, waiting for the enemy and of course reinforcements to arrive!"

The drums sounded, and from behind Gawain, a large flag was raised, embroidered with the image of Saint Demetrius, the saint who protected the city, and tied with a smaller red hand flag. Desiderius, the Nicaean patriarch, held it The cross and the captors holding flails stood beside Gawain.

Below are all the Tecopo mercenaries, Caesar's personal servants, and Italian veterans. They formed a dense defensive formation along the newly completed camp of Ellainus, watching the blowing wind. and the Holy Sea of ​​Mist.

Soon, there were faint drum beats on the deserted island opposite. The soldiers under the flags began to focus their eyes, and their hands involuntarily clenched their weapons again and again - a large number of pirate fleets from Zahas are coming!

The first thing to show its hideousness in the fog was the tall black mast and the black crescent flag flying on it, followed by a song that shook the entire sea, "Poor pagan dogs, hearing your pleading for mercy at the tip of the knife, do you still want to beg the fire to protect the scorched land?"

It's pirates!

They came back with the looted goods.

Gradually, the outline of the entire fleet broke through the clouds and appeared in front of the coast of Erainus. At this time, flames rose and thick smoke flew on the mountains around Erainus. This was a signal to warn various posts. Many people who came to cheer also began to shout and sing hymns, which competed with the singing of the Turkish pirates for a while.

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At this time, Diogenes rushed to the wall, looked carefully for a while, then turned back and shouted to Gawain, "The enemy has not only four warships, but seven - they must have received assistance from bandits on other islands."

"This is a bit troublesome, but everything should be done according to the original plan." Gawain held the phosphorescent sword and raised it, and the sword light reflected back a little light.