Eagle Byzantium

The Duke of Apulia and the Marquis of Provence, who were the closest friends in the past, suddenly didn't say a word. When Gawain's letter was read out, they started arguing and fighting each other. Many people were stunned until Ade Marr was furious and shouted "You all should be more respectable". Only then did everyone wake up and step forward to pull the two of them apart: Raymond was still holding the self-portrait in Bohemond's mouth. red beard.

"The interpretation of the Holy See or the emperor was left to Gawain himself, and then he was asked to immediately take all the troops to join them at the Cydnus River in a month and continue to attack the city of Antioch." Finally. At the meeting in Little Antioch, Ademar could only feebly read out the following resolution, which was not the result at all.

Then, in the camp that stretched for more than ten miles around the city of Little Antioch, the hermit Peter walked into his tent, where Andodat stood up and bowed, and then the hermit sat down with a sigh, rubbing his own Crutches, “Don’t worry— - His Majesty the Holy See will never punish your master. In other words, by bringing the matter to the attention of the Emperor and the Holy See, it means that he has succeeded. If I am not wrong, he will be consecrated by the Emperor and consoled by the Holy See immediately. , will come one after another.”

These words made Andodat a little surprised, but when he saw the hermit's expression, he didn't look like he was talking nonsense.

"The expedition to the Holy City ushered in an era of chaos and greatness. A self-made hero like Gawain is the most suitable to overcome obstacles and create the world. But I am afraid that the bloody killing will also open its stinking world. The lion's mouth of Neve, with its pursuit of glory and ambition, devoured the old kingdoms." As he spoke, Peter stood up tremblingly with his crutches, walked out of the camp, and looked at the sky in the wilderness of Heraclea. Low hanging. The wild grass was like waves, and the faint blue Taurus peaks stretched across it. He sighed, "My son Andodat, he must have other requests for you to convey, right?"

The confidential officer handed the letter signed by Gottschalk into Peter's hands.

"Let those who are willing to go follow the Miliocephalon Pass, then go south to the Mut Valley, go to Seleucia and join Gawain's command. If they continue to join the army, their strange ideas will cause The rest of the people are dissatisfied and vigilant, and it will be really difficult for Gawain to explain it to His Majesty the Holy See." Peter reminded in a low voice with his back turned. "Also, Walter Sanzaval should also go together. As the flag officer knight who leads the team, although he is older, he is prudent and good at fighting. He may play a greater role with Gawain than he does here."

"Your Excellency also reminds you to do a good job of protecting yourself."

"It doesn't matter. I give away all the power surrounding me. This is actually the safest."

At the foot of the mountains, Bohemond and several Norman lords stood in the grass. Holding the horse, he looked at Godfrey Eustace, Duke of Lower Lorraine, who was riding out alongside Warner and Duoduo. Under the clouds, the two groups were "confronting".

"It is a fine day today, noble Lord Eustace."

"Yes, it doesn't get any better than this, so I'm going to go hunting. In that green valley." Godfrey shot back.

"Where is it?" Bohemond pointed to the destination. "I must tell you, Sir, because of your partiality towards Gawain and Baldwin in the previous meeting. One is your friend, and the other is your brother. "There are many people in this pilgrimage who are dissatisfied with you. If you continue to indulge, you don't know what extraordinary things these two will do."

"Are you reminding me that I am in danger? Thank you for your generosity and kindness, Your Excellency, the Duke of Apulia, so even when I face you, I have warriors like Werner and Dodo by my side." Godfrey After saying that, he saluted Bohemond and then rode past him.

"Hahahaha, you are really good at joking. Everyone knows that we Apulians are the most upright warriors and will never engage in sneak attacks in private." Bohemond looked at the Duke's back and said, Kaishou shouted, but Godfrey ignored him and drifted away. Then Bohemond said the rest of his words, "The same cannot be said for others..."

"Your Excellency, in the meeting just now, since neither Gawain nor Baldwin was actually punished, the fierce competition is about to come." Jeffrey took the opportunity to give Bohemond some advice.

"That's right, Godfrey and his gang can no longer be allowed to command the troops smoothly. Otherwise, if they are allowed to grow up in Cilicia and Antioch, mixed with Gawain and Baldwin, where will our founding be? Who is building it now in Cilicia? Whoever has more territory will get the city of Antioch, and whoever gets the city of Antioch will get the Holy City." Bohemond walked down the hillside and said bluntly, "A real bloody battle. , the real battle for the founding of the country has not yet begun.”

Then, the cry of a beast suddenly came from the distance. Bohemond was so frightened that he turned around and held the hilt of his sword. He followed the direction of the sound with an expression of disbelief on his face, "No way, it's really that." Is it effective?”

Among the paths in the dense forest, pilgrims in twos and threes carried wicker baskets and were cutting branches to make fires. When Godfrey and his party arrived on horseback with javelins, they put down their tools in fear and bowed before the lords. In front of the horse, the roar of the beast made the surrounding branches and leaves tremble. "What is that sound?" Even Godfrey's expression changed.

"Honorable lord, this is probably a bear or a leopard." Several pilgrims shouted in horror, and then at the Duke's signal, they all fled towards the camp. "Are there any pilgrims left?" Deep in the jungle?" Godfrey asked their backs, but received no answer. Everyone wanted to escape from here as soon as possible.

"Such beasts and beasts will endanger co-workers who come to gather livestock. The surrounding forest is suitable for felling." Godfrey finished speaking quickly, then took hold of his sword and started using the spurs on his boots. After urging his mount, Werner and Duoduo behind him both looked uneasy. He knew that the Duke had a very irritable temper when encountering such things.

"I'm afraid this roar is the master of the forest (the Franks' name for the huge beast)..." Werner looked at the slaves next to him and reminded that several leashed hounds fell to the ground. , scratching the ground with his claws, whining in fear.

The howling wave after wave, combined with the strong wind in the dense forest on a cloudy day, was particularly frightening. Godfrey and others could almost smell the fishy smell coming from the beast's mouth and paws, "Then we'd better go Call your companions to come!" Even Godfrey backed down.

But at this time, people's calls for help and prayers suddenly came from the depths of the jungle, "No, someone was attacked by a beast. Werner, Duoduo, and the three of us rode in in three groups. The roar of this beast The sound is too loud, it is difficult to judge, keep in touch with each other." Before he finished speaking, Godfrey crossed a stream covered with fallen leaves and ran towards the depths of the woods. There were only two men holding spears. The servant quickly followed his steps.

Godfrey, who trotted dozens of feet on his horse among the trees and shrubs, felt that the wild roars of wild beasts and the screams of humans were getting closer and closer, and his heart was almost squeezed to the point of being suffocated.

With the last roar, his mount stood upright in shock, "Drink, drink!" Godfrey grabbed the reins and tried to calm it down - "Sir!" One of the military servants pointed to the opposite side, Devastated.

A pilgrim dressed as a farmer was crying and crawling on the ground. He had been frightened and lost his mind. He could only walk back and forth around the tree trunk, because the big bear with its head standing up like a giant was staring at It had bloodshot eyes, waving its sharp claws, and was surrounded by flying leaves stirred up by its roar, constantly attacking the poor pilgrim. There were scratches all over the trunk, and the collected twigs were scattered all over the ground. .

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"Stop the beast!" Godfrey shouted without hesitation, then drew his sword, let his horse gallop, slipped through the bushes, stirred up smoke, and charged straight at the bear's back. go.

The bear turned around and saw the Duke rushing towards him. The light of the sword flashed into its eyes. The cunning beast made a prone and frightened posture, facing Godfrey's sword edge, "You are finished!" Godfrey on horseback thought so.

"Oooh!" Just as it was approaching, the "Lord of the Forest" suddenly stood up again. Its roar and running shook the trees and mountains. Godfrey felt the horse's hoofs soften, and the bear did not know when to dodge. Arriving next to him, he picked up He received a blow on his shoulder, "Ah!" Godfrey, who rushed over, not only cut the air with his sword, but also the blouse on his left shoulder was shattered, and blood gurgled out along the chainmail, "Just now it was This beast’s trick to lure the enemy!”

Not allowing him to think too much, two military servants raised their spears and stabbed at them, but the beasts charged wildly, not only shattering the spear shafts, but also driving the servants away a long way, and a strong wind blew in their faces - Ge Frey could hardly open his eyes, and could only endure the pain and swing his sword to chop again. The bear's claws struck like lightning, not only dodging the Duke's sword, but also hitting his horse's head deeply.

The skull of Godfrey's mount was immediately shattered, and he fell to the ground with a crash. Godfrey was also lifted off. He fell on the mud and leaves, feeling that his internal organs were all mixed together, and he was in excruciating pain. "Damn it!" The Duke said, "Damn it!" He stood up, gritted his teeth, and pulled out the sword that was pressed under him, but an even greater pain came - when he pulled out the sword, he cut his own thigh, which made him tremble in pain. , a dark shadow shrouded his body, "Calling for help like a peasant at this time will ruin all your reputation." Fortunately, His Excellency the Duke was still thinking about such things at lightning speed. He pulled at the wound with difficulty and crawled After taking two steps, he turned back and leaned against the tree trunk, holding the hilt of the sword tightly, facing the throat of the charging bear, preparing to fight to the death, or to meet this sad and humble death.

Suddenly, a huge figure jumped out. (To be continued ~^~)