Chapter 752
"Go to Latin to be a judge?!" Kusnia was stunned and inexplicably felt a little flustered, "Latin is so far away from us, and there's a war going on. It's not safe for you to be a judge there! And … and the child is still so young, and I'm taking care of him alone at home … "
"Nia, I know that if I go to Latin, it will be more difficult for you to be alone!" Plaika said solemnly, "But this is a good opportunity for me! I have been a trainee judge for half a year, and now I've been working as an assistant in the court. I'm afraid it will take me two or three years to become a formal judge. And if I want to be the presiding judge of a town, I have to see if there are any vacancies … I'm a slave who was captured by the kingdom. I don't have a rich family to rely on, nor do I have a high-status former master to help me. I can only rely on myself! I can only do things that others are not willing to take the risk to do! Although it's dangerous to go to Latin, I may be directly in charge of a town's court. If I perform well, I may even get the attention of His Majesty the Devers who are fighting in Latin … Maybe one day, I can also be like Lord Tritodmos, wearing a white robe with black edges (referring to becoming a senator)! "
Kusnia looked at her husband in a daze. She knew that her husband had been working very hard, but she never knew that her slightly tanned and thin Libyan husband had such a great ambition …
… …
In the residence of the leader of Abenilum, Gherni had just sent off the envoy of Diónia, Karias, when his trusted aide, Maioni, entered the living room. Seeing Gherni leaning on the wooden chair with a heavy heart, Maioni asked hurriedly, "Leader, did the envoy of Diónia come this time to ask us to attack Lescok?"
To be honest, since the Samonai people declared war on the Kingdom of Diónia, the Abenilum people who were caught in the middle were the most uncomfortable.
The high priest of the Samonai tribal alliance also personally came to Abenilum to reiterate the ancient sacred tradition of Samonai to Gherni. After seeing Gherni swear a heavy oath in the name of Savone, he left with peace of mind. Therefore, the Abenilum were very worried that the Diónia would ask them to attack their own people, which would force them to break the ancient tradition and be despised by all the Samonians.
Gherni shook his head. "The people of Diónia didn't ask me to attack Lescock, nor did they ask us to pass through."
"Since the people of Diónia understand us so well, what are you worried about, Chief?" Maionne asked doubtfully.
Gherni sighed. "The people of Diónia believe that Lescoc has always been unfriendly to Diónia and was the one who started the war. Not only did he bring harm to Diónia, but he also brought disaster to the people of Hilpini. They hope that … I can oust Lescoc from power and become the leader of Hilpini, restoring peace between Hilpini and Diónia …"
Mahoney's eyes lit up and he exclaimed: "Chief, this is great news! With the support of Diónia, you can easily take back the position of the leader of Hilpini that should have belonged to you! "
Gherni smiled bitterly. "Mahoney, this is against tradition! Moreover, Lescoc has the full support of the other leaders and high priests of the other tribes. His position as the leader is very stable! "
"Tradition?!" Mahoney snorted angrily. "Back then, Lescoc insisted on moving the tribes to our Abenilum territory and directly arranged for them to be leaders. Isn't this against tradition?! If Lescoc can do this, why can't we?! It's precisely because he has the support of the other leaders and high priests that he has tried to oust you many times. If it wasn't for the help of the people of Diónia, the Abenilum would have long been occupied by the people of Benventum! This time, he took advantage of the war between Diónia and Carthage to incite the other tribes to wage war against Diónia. If the people of Diónia are defeated … Chief, I'm afraid we can only escape to Diónia with our people! "
Hearing this, Gherni's face showed a hint of ruthlessness, but he said hesitantly: "I also want to oust Lescoc from his position as the leader of Hilpini! But how do we do it? Do we really want to take advantage of the fact that Benventum is defenseless and launch a surprise attack?! "
"Chief, that will only increase the hatred and rejection of us by the Hilpini tribe and the other tribes." Mahoney stepped forward and suggested: "Lescoc incited the other tribes to wage war against Diónia. Up until now, he has not reaped any benefits. Instead, he has lost many of his warriors. Don't these tribes have any complaints against him? Especially our Hilpini. I heard that thousands of our people have been captured … Now that the people of Diónia support you as the leader of Hilpini, I think they should hand over these thousands of people to you. "
Gherni's heart stirred when he heard this. He pondered for a while, then said cautiously: "We need to discuss this properly … Also, go tell the envoy of Diónia to stay in Abenilum for two more days. I have something to discuss with him."
While Karias was on his way to Abenilum, Tapirus also came to the city of Naconia in the Campania region. He also expressed to Quinduc, the leader of Kaultini, who was on friendly terms with Diónia, that Diónia was willing to support him as the leader of Kaultini.
Quinduc had always been at odds with Segovani, and had repeatedly claimed that Segovani had used trickery to take away the position that should have belonged to him. However, when Tapirus faced him, Quinduc made it clear that Naconia was not willing to declare war against the friendly alliance of Diónia, nor was it willing to violate tradition by killing its own people. Naconia would remain neutral in this war.
… …
The Devers got out of bed at daybreak.
Aegnis woke up immediately as well.
"It's still early. Sleep a little longer." The Devers pulled the blanket over her with concern.
"How can I sleep when you're leaving so soon?!" Aegnis grumbled, then shouted outside.
The female slaves who had been waiting outside immediately brought clean water and a washcloth.
The two of them washed up and put on their clothes.
Aegnis sat in front of the dressing table and combed her hair, tying it into a bun. The Devers went forward and helped her tie the hair tie.
"Your Majesty, this is little Crowe's first time on the battlefield. You must take good care of him!" Aegnis reminded him worriedly.
"With him by my side, he won't be in any danger. Don't worry." The Devers smiled and comforted her.
"Your Majesty, you must take care of yourself too!" Aegnis turned around and gazed at him with concern.
The Devers nodded and bent down to kiss her beautiful and smooth cheek affectionately.
The couple quietly went downstairs and came to the dining room. They saw that Crystal, Stoya, and Cloto Catax were already waiting there.
"Clotho, did you sleep well last night?" The Devers asked with a smile.
"Father, I couldn't fall asleep at first. Later, I was too sleepy and fell asleep in a daze. In the morning, it was Mother who came to wake me up …" Cloto Cattacus embarrassedly said.
"You're much stronger than when I first went on the battlefield. I couldn't sleep the whole night …" The Devers encouraged him with self-mockery.
"Clotho, you're following your father into battle this time. What's there to be nervous about?" Stoya interrupted from the side.
"Mother, I'm not nervous. I'm excited! I can finally step onto the real battlefield! " Clotho Catax blushed as he tried to explain himself.
"What's the difference between being nervous and excited …" Stoya couldn't help but retort.
"Let's eat breakfast first. The porridge is getting cold!" Aegnis hurriedly interrupted.
"Hurry up and eat. Martius and Herneapolis are still waiting for us at the foot of the mountain." The Devers finished speaking, and the dining room regained its silence.
Cloto Catax quickly drank a bowl of oatmeal and a bowl of goat's milk. He finished a large honey bun and a fried fish …
Aegnis had no choice but to stop him, "Don't be in such a hurry, eat slowly! … "
Cloto Catax finished his breakfast in one go and walked out of the dining room. He received his armour from the Head of Internal Affairs, Ribazot, and began to wear it.
In the dining room, the Devers was still consoling his two wives, assuring them that he would take good care of their son.
Very soon, the Devers had also put on his armour. He handed the helmet with the long black feathered crown to his son, and then hugged and kissed his two wives goodbye.
"When Eunice, Abolus, Briantes, and Avia wake up, tell them that I'll bring them many gifts when I return from Latin …" The Devers said with a smile and mounted his horse.
"Mother! Aegnis, mother! I'm leaving. Don't worry, I'll come back safely! " Cloto Catax also went forward to hug them and bid them goodbye obediently. He then mounted his horse.
Under the protection of ten palace guards, the group rode down the mountain.
Christofa and Aegnis watched the father and son leave, unwilling to return to the house for a long time.
The sky was now dark, and the full moon was still hanging in the sky. A few stars could be faintly seen.
The cold air of the early morning drove away the sleepiness, and made Cloto Catax full of energy. He couldn't help but ask, "Father, when we reach Latin, will I have the chance to go into battle and kill the enemy?"
The Devers had obviously considered this question, and answered without hesitation, "Yes!"
Cloto Catax could tell that the Devers weren't being perfunctory, so he became even more excited. He took the lead and rushed forward, and soon reached the foot of the mountain.
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