Douluo: The Adventures of King Skin

"—Get away, Daughter of Babylon! Stay away from me, the Chosen One. Your mother has poured out the wine of injustice over the whole earth, and her sinful wails are ringing in the ears of the gods.—Speak again, John, Your voice is as sweet to me as wine."

--"Salome"

Pyrrhus did not expect that the Macedonians would come up with such a method.

They rubbed their hands and simply handed over 3000 people, including Macedonians, Greeks, barbarians from all walks of life, civilians and nobles.

But it is conceivable that there are many scapegoats and people who are about to escape the blame behind this.

For example, Cassander, who actually gave the order directly, was entirely blamed on the dead ghost Philip.

But now, Pyrrhus could no longer continue the war.

Not to mention the upcoming winter camping season, although it is not as cold as later generations, low temperature will increase the risk of infection, and no one wants to continue fighting at this time.

Moreover, the financial burden that the All-Color Salisbury Council can bear has reached its limit. The state-run workshop has not yet been fully launched, and the proceeds from the mortgage have been delayed for several years; the land promised to the combatants has also exceeded the limit. Fortunately, some aristocratic and rich peasants expressed their willingness to defer accepting this honor for the existing cultivated land in Mia.

Most importantly, Thessaly's goal of seeking independence has been achieved.

According to the agreement, the remaining work of the army is to go all the way north to escort these evil guests out of the country and hand over the sovereignty of Perhybia - to a certain extent, this can be regarded as opening up territory.

It's not that no one advocated making an emergency landing when they were out of food or simply killing them all. Fortunately, most people were sober. They all knew that the military potential of the Macedonians was not comparable to that of Thessaly based solely on the local area.Once irresolvable hatred arose between the two countries, Cassander or his successors could mobilize forces far exceeding those of the Thessalians for revenge.

As for the 3000 people who were left behind, the Panchromatic Supreme Court being established by Pyrrhus will decide their fate after a formal trial.

Pyrrhus personally presided over some of the early interrogations for the purpose of training the staff - I had read so much junk stuff like "Prisoner's Dilemma" in my previous life, I didn't expect it would be useful anymore!

Thanks to the criminal investigation science that surpassed the times, not only were the crimes they committed in Lamia and Thessaly uncovered, but they also developed an additional group of serious criminals who had nothing to do with Thessaly. This was really unexpected. …

Eventually, impostors and petty criminals would be released after several years of hard labor;

Felons who were truly directly involved in the killings will be relegated to slavery and will spend the rest of their lives in brutal hard labor;

As for the most heinous group, Pyrrhus adopted Desiachus's suggestion and sentenced them to beg in Lamia for the rest of their lives - it can be expected that they will soon die in disgrace in front of the public.

Desiachus, your ethics are worthless!

Preliminary arrangements were made for post-war matters, and the commendation ceremony scheduled to be held in Lamia was still some time away. Pyrrhus was finally relieved from his busy work.

He will use this rare free time to first visit the seriously injured Scopas, and then go to Pharsalus to celebrate the New Year with his family.

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Alexandria is located on the westernmost side of the Nile Delta, a narrow strip of land between Lake Mariutis and the Mediterranean Sea. This is the only place where the Nile Valley connects to the outer sea that is free from the influence of silt.

There was originally no decent port at the site of the city. Only Cape Lugia and a Pharaoh Island off the coast could provide some protection from the wind and waves. However, after a breakwater was built to connect Pharaoh Island and the mainland, a sea of ​​​​water was formed between the three. A huge port.

Since then, Alexandria has become the most important economic center between the Mediterranean world and the rich Nile Valley.

At this time, on the side of Cape Lugia located in the large harbor, a port usually reserved for the royal family, three large and gorgeously decorated passenger ships were moored, and a sea of ​​people gathered on the shore.

Today is the day when the 'academic fleet' sets off.

Pharaoh Ptolemy and his whole family came in person to see off the envoys who had placed his high hopes on them.

It was Manetho, the leader of the younger generation of Egyptian priests.

He has a good appearance and can represent the Egyptian officialdom. He has a good family background and can represent Egyptian academics. In addition, he is also familiar with Greek culture, so he is the most suitable person to take on this important task.

At this time, he was wearing a specially prepared Greek-style kiton. Apart from his conspicuous bald head and slightly dark complexion, he was almost a gentle Athenian scholar.

"Manetho..." Ptolemy held his hand, but was interrupted just as he spoke.

Manetho corrected him with a serious face: "Pharaoh, my name is now 'Manethus'."

This is because he specially Greekized his name for the purpose of the mission.

"Okay, Manethus." Ptolemy chuckled.

“I have already sent my greetings to the Rhodesians, and your first stop will be there;

"If you encounter Antigonus's fleet on the way, remember not to mention my name, but mention Demetrius directly - I have some dealings with him..."

The monarch and his ministers expressed their affectionate wishes here, while the two girls on the side also said goodbye.

"Teacher, I am going to sea with my brother this time and I don't know when I will be back. The alchemy course can't continue..."

The speaker was a younger girl, about fourteen or fifteen years old.

I saw that she had a dark complexion and was wearing Greek-style clothes. Her long black hair was braided according to Egyptian customs and decorated with gold ornaments. Her big eyes under the bangs were covered with black eyeliner and her eyelids were painted with light gold. White eyeshadow.

At this moment, she was looking sad and her mouth was pouting.

And the teacher she spoke of was only sixteen or seventeen years old, but she was none other than Mary, the Jewish girl who had previously refuted Pharaoh.

Maria's eyes were gentle, but she preferred to educate students with a serious face: "Cleopatra, even if I am not with you, you must not slack off in your studies.

"Be aware that your brother is also familiar with alchemy. You should ask him for more advice. Being knowledgeable is the pursuit of every scholar. Even if you learn the alchemy of Babylon, you cannot abandon the alchemy of Thebes. This is not what a wise man does..."

"Oh, okay, teacher... I can't bear to leave you!"

When Cleopatra saw Maria starting a tirade, she quickly acted coquettishly.She rolled her eyes and lowered her voice and said:

"Teacher, when I go to Greece this time, maybe I can meet Pyrrhus~"

"Why are you talking about this again!" Maria said with a straight face, "If he has any writings, just bring them back. It doesn't matter whether people see them or not..."

"Oh, don't worry, teacher. If I see him, I will definitely convey your thoughts to him..."

"What do you mean! Don't make fun of the teacher!" Maria finally felt a little embarrassed and knocked Cleopatra on the head.

"Okay, the ship is about to sail. Remember what I told you, you must follow your brother's arrangements when you are away from home..."

It was time to part ways, and the envoys boarded the ship one by one along the gangplank.The three passenger ships retrieved the anchor stones, stretched out long oars from both sides, and began to slowly leave the shore.

There are more than a dozen large warships in the big port outside that will escort them all the way.

The ship's passengers crowded on the deck to say their final farewells to Alexandria, and the farewell crowd also burst out with the greatest enthusiasm.

At this time, Joseph, who had been standing next to him and dozing off, was awakened by the cheers. He followed the crowd in a daze and waved to the boat.

Ok……

Ok?

Ah!

Old Joseph turned around and looked around, suddenly sobering up completely.

"That's not right! Where is Maria? Where is the daughter of the nest, Maria? Where is Maria?"

Pharaoh Ptolemy next to him looked surprised.

"Mr. Joseph, didn't your daughter go to Greece with you? You were still nodding when I asked you just now."

"Ah!? I'm still nodding my head?!"

Old Joseph quickly stared at the passenger ship that had lowered its sails with wide eyes.

After watching for a long time, he finally saw a serious-looking girl at the stern of the ship, who seemed to be waving to him.