"I need you, my Lord, to immediately send word to the surrounding city-states and the friendly Sikere tribes after you receive the Senate's declaration of war." Leotychides did not bother with pleasantries, and went straight to the point. "Urge Taunis, Leontini, and the other allied states to send their troops to Agilion to meet up with the Eighth Legion. Also, I hope you can help the logistics officers of the Eighth Legion in terms of the gathering and transportation of rations … Also, send your best men to take over the Sikere towns that we have occupied. "
Cypross pondered for a moment, and said seriously, "I can agree to all of your requests. I'm also preparing to write a letter to His Majesty, explaining the reason for us to send out our troops first. I'm sure he will understand. Also, I need to inform Siculi, Naxos, and especially Lord Myron. I'm sure he will agree with you, and give you strong support from the north side of Mount Etna. "
Leotychides did not expect Cypross to agree so readily, and was even more thoughtful than he was. Cypross even took the initiative to take on some of the responsibilities. He had never been good at expressing his gratitude, so he said softly, "Thank you."
"Alright, I won't disturb your preparations. May the Hades bless the Eighth Legion!" Cypross stood up.
Stefos sent him out.
Cypross turned around and said to him in the tone of an elder, "This is a great opportunity for you to make a contribution. Follow Prosos and fight well. Don't lose to your good friend Patroclus." With that, Cypross winked at him mischievously.
Cypross had a good impression of the Dionysian Army from the beginning. Later, he had fought side by side with Diónia's commanders during the Southern Italian War. After entering the Senate, Cypross had also been in close contact with former mercenary elders such as Capus, Hilos, Amyntas, and Alexis. Naturally, he was also familiar with Amyntas' adopted son.
Looking at Cypross being escorted away by the guards, Stefos could not help but laugh. Cypross' words reminded him of his good friend who had already become a captain and was leading the army in Downey to kill the enemies. Stefos' face inadvertently revealed a smile again.
"Stefos!" said a voice, interrupting his thoughts.
"Diocassis!" Looking at the man who was striding toward him, Stefos was surprised. "What's going on today? I keep running into acquaintances."
Stefos and Diocassis were both orphans of the Amendolan people. One of them became the adopted son of Amintas, while the other was the adopted son of Drax. The two of them were about the same age and had played together since they were young. They had a very good relationship.
Stefos immediately went up and gave Diocasis a strong hug. "Brother, it's been a while. Are you here to see Commander Prososus?"
"Yeah, is he inside?" Diocassis asked in a nervous voice.
"Here! He must be in a good mood now, "Stefos reminded him.
"Thank you, brother!" Diocassis patted his shoulder gratefully. Then, he took a deep breath and shouted, "Report, Military Judge Diocassis requests to see you!"
"… Come in." Leotychides's majestic voice came from inside the house.
Diocassis walked into the house.
Leotychides was still staring at the map on the wall.
"Army Commander!" Diocassis saluted.
"What's the matter?" Leotychides did not even turn his head.
"Commander, I was originally the captain of the first company of the first brigade. Now … now I'm suddenly appointed as a military judge. Why?" Diocassis mustered up his courage and asked.
"… This is not my order." Leotychides replied faintly.
"I know. However, I hope that you will allow me to return to my position as the First Company's Captain. I'm not qualified to be a military judge. I'm better at leading troops to kill the enemy. "Diocassis also threw caution to the wind and said these words confidently.
When Leotychides heard this, he immediately turned around and looked at him from head to toe. He asked, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, Commander!" Diocassis said loudly.
Leotychides nodded. "I agree. You can step down from your position as a military judge and go to the first company."
"Huh?!" Diocassis was originally prepared to argue, but he did not expect Leotychides to agree so readily. He thought that he had heard wrongly and said subconsciously, "Then the military judge …"
"This is not a problem you should be concerned about." Leotychides interrupted him. "But if you don't do a good job as a captain, I'm afraid that you can only be a military judge in the Eighth Division."
"Don't worry!" Diocassis excitedly saluted again. When he turned around and left, he even high-fived Stefos who was standing at the door to congratulate him.
"Stefos." Leotychides shouted.
"Yes!"
Leotychides looked at his young adjutant and said, "I remember that before you were transferred to the Eighth Division as an adjutant, you were a captain in the Second Division. How was your performance in battle?"
When Stefos heard this, he immediately replied confidently, "Of course it was very good. I even led the troops to break through Manduria City." If he had not beaten up Laodisian's son to vent his anger for Gidia, his adoptive father, Amyntas, would not have sent him to the Eighth Division as an adjutant. While hiding from the limelight, Amyntas also wanted Leotychides, who was known for his strictness, to discipline him.
"Are you willing to lead the troops into battle?" Leotychides suddenly said.
"I … Can I?!" Stefos suddenly became excited.
"I only need a messenger here, but the Second Brigade's Fourth Company urgently needs a captain. Go and familiarize yourself with your soldiers." Leotychides waved his hand.
"Yes!" Stefos excitedly saluted and turned to leave. However, he seemed to have thought of something and hurried forward to give Leotychides a hug before quickly running away.
A smile appeared on Leotychides's expressionless face.
Due to the influence of Laodisian and the other Sicilian elders "colluding with the enemy," some Sicilian citizens who were close to them were also involved and were under investigation. Therefore, there was a vacancy in the Eighth Division's official establishment. Soldiers could be replaced by reserve soldiers, but the vacancy of team officers was a little troublesome. If there was no suitable team officer to fill the vacancy, it would affect the combat effectiveness of the division. Therefore, when Felicius and the others sent a private message, hoping that Dracos' only "son" could not go into battle, Leotychides was against it. When Diocassis strongly requested to return to his original position, he naturally went with the flow.
… …
Just as the Turís football finals were in full swing, the Senate passed the Devers's proposal and declared war on Tanik on the grounds that "Tanik of the Sikere tribe intentionally bribed the elders of Diónia, broke the laws of Diónia, violated the agreement, invaded the territory of his own people, and destroyed the peace and tranquility of Sicily." At the same time, the trial of Laodisian, Lessiperatus, and the other elders began.
Unlike ten years ago, when the trial was held in the Victory Square in order to reveal the ambitions of the people of Syracuse and to calm the people's hearts, the Devers felt that it was unnecessary this time. According to the normal procedure, the trial was held in the Supreme Court. However, there were still many people who came to the court, hoping to see the "second Polyxis" Laodisian and the other elders being severely punished by the law.
Just as the attention of the Turís people was completely attracted by the football match and the trial in the court, the King's Devers, who had the final say, quietly arrived at Cunogorata's mansion under the protection of the palace guards.
"How is he?!" The Devers asked Herps, who was rushing down the stairs, with concern.
Herps sighed with pity, "Lord Cunogorata's lungs have already failed. He caught a cold yesterday, and he has been coughing all night. The ground is covered in blood and phlegm. He fainted this morning and hasn't woken up yet. It's already …"
The Devers was silent. He looked around and saw Sostatus, who was accompanying him in the living room. Suddenly, he realized something was missing and asked, "Sostatus, where's your brother?"
"He's still in the First Legion," Sostatus answered.
The Devers was stunned. He asked doubtfully, "Didn't the Ministry of Military Affairs allow him to stay at home to take care of his sick father?"
"That's because father thinks he's still in good health. He doesn't want his brother to be seen as evading his military duty by taking care of him," Sostatus said softly.
Sostatus's wife, Christina, who was busy commanding the female slaves and preparing lunch for the King's arrival, entered the living room. When she heard this, she quickly complained, "I think father is confused. What if he really … No, if Dikaocrate isn't at home, I'm afraid he'll be criticized by the people."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Sostatus quickly scolded.
"Did I say anything wrong?!" Christina's almond-shaped eyes were wide open. Sostatus, who had become a big businessman in Diónia, dared not say another word.
The Devers were not in the mood to watch a joke. "Christina is right. Oh, Cunogorata …" He sighed softly. His heart was heavy. He quickly walked to the door and whispered to the captain of the palace guards, Martius, "Go to the Ministry of Military Affairs immediately and tell Hilos that his father-in-law is dying. Ask him to come quickly! Also, ask him to find a way to get Dikaocrate to come back from Downey as soon as possible. Don't miss it … "
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a series of hurried footsteps in the courtyard. Hilos, with his wife and children, rushed to the main building.
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