Chapter 959
Neria was focused on reading a book made of papyrus when she suddenly heard a soft voice. "What book are you reading?"
Neria raised her head subconsciously and saw a handsome boy standing in front of her.
In Apox's eyes, the girl in front of him had a beautiful face, beautiful long hair, and a pair of big blue eyes that seemed to be covered with a layer of fine gauze. They were misty and poetic, giving her a melancholic and mysterious temperament.
"May I ask who you are?" The crisp voice that sounded like an oriole woke Apox up from his daze. Facing Neria's question, he somehow felt nervous. "I am … I am Eunice's brother."
"Ah! You are Eunice … the Prince Apox … that Princess Eunice often mentioned to me! "Neria exclaimed and stood up hurriedly.
"Just call me Apox … Otherwise, you will be violating the school rules." Apox forced a smile and corrected her.
Although the children of the King of Devers were of noble status, the Devers had specially made the Turií school formulate a special school rule that forbade his children from using their power to obtain preferential treatment in the school. He also hoped that the teachers and students would interact with his children normally so that they could have a normal life. Neria had just moved from Brindisi to live in Turií and was not used to it yet.
"I'm sorry! I … won't call you that next time. " Neria bowed her head in apprehension. The reason why her family moved from Brindisi to Turií was that the families of the sailors who died in the naval base in Brindisi held a great grudge against the Miltias family. This seriously interfered with their family's lives and forced them to leave. At the same time, it also affected Neria's young mind, causing her to be constantly sensitive and nervous.
"It's okay." Apox saw her nervousness and quickly changed the topic. "What are you reading?"
"Egypt … Travel," Neria said hurriedly and handed the book in her hand to Apox.
Apox did not take it. "Teacher Ancitanos wrote it, right? I've already read it. "
Ancitanos visited Egypt several times and wrote a travel book based on what he saw and heard in Egypt. Since it did not involve any secret content, it was copied into several copies and placed in the Turií Museum for the public to borrow.
Neria keenly sensed the problem in Apox's words and revealed a surprised expression. "You call Scholar Ancitanos teacher?!"
"Yeah, I just finished listening to his class." Apox raised his eyebrows slightly, subconsciously wanting to show off.
"But I heard that he doesn't teach at school." Neria was a little confused. As soon as the words left her mouth, she immediately felt that something was wrong. She hurriedly explained, "I didn't … I didn't mean —"
"It doesn't matter. Anyone would be surprised to hear me say that." Apox comforted her with a smile and explained, "Teacher Ancitanos gave me special permission to listen to his lecture at the school to thank me for giving him some information about Egyptian history."
"Oh, is that so!" Neria showed a surprised expression again. She threw her previous uneasiness to the back of her mind and hurriedly asked, "Then Your Highness … you must have done a lot of research on Egyptian history! I heard that there is a monster in Egypt that looks like a horse but is stronger than a horse and lives in the Nile. Is this true? I don't think there is any record of this in the book 'Observations in Egypt'. "
After listening, Apox pretended to be humble and said, "I can't say that I've done a lot of research, but I do know a lot about Egypt. The monster in the Nile that you mentioned just now should be the 'hippopotamus' that the Egyptians call it. It does exist and lives in the middle and upper reaches of the Nile. Teacher Ancitanos has been to Egypt several times and stayed in the lower reaches of the Nile. He should not have seen a hippopotamus. Out of a strict attitude, he didn't write about it. "
Neria saw that Apox really knew a lot about Egypt and immediately became excited. She then asked, "Then it's about …"
When Eunice wanted to call Apox on the field, she found the two of them talking and laughing on the sidelines. She looked at them with a strange expression. "You two are not bad. You got to know each other so quickly!"
Neria's face immediately turned red.
Apox forced himself to be calm and said, "What's the matter? Second Sister. "
"It's your turn."
"Got it," Apox responded and turned his head to ask, "Neria, do you know how to play football?"
"Yes … I know how to play a little," Neria said softly.
"Then let's go and play together. The famous scholar Plato of Athens once said, 'The young people of the city should participate in more sports. This will help them grow into a healthy and noble citizen of the city …' "
Eunice saw that Apox was still talking at this time while Neria was nodding seriously. The smile on her face became more and more strange. She deliberately said, "I'm sorry! We can only replace one person! "
"Then take Briantes out too," Apox said without hesitation.
"Why me?!" The sharp-eared Briantes heard it and loudly expressed his dissatisfaction.
In the end, Apox and Neria still went on the field.
"Catch the ball!" Eunice deliberately kicked the ball towards Nelia with a long leg, wanting to see how good she was at football. In the end, the seemingly soft and weak Nyria easily stopped the ball in front of her.
"Not bad!" Eunice praised loudly.
Apox's eyes lit up.
Brindisi was a purely naval military town. All the citizens of the city were either navy or cavalry. In addition to military training, they were also enthusiastic about various sports. Every year, they would send teams to participate in the Kingdom's rugby and football competitions, and they had won the championship of the football finals many times. In fact, it was understandable if one thought about it. The people of Brindisi were mainly composed of sailors. They fought against the wind and waves at sea all year round. Their bodies were well-proportioned and strong, their feet were very stable, and they had good balance. They had an innate advantage in playing football. The achievements of the people of Brindisi in football made the sport popular throughout the city. Not only did they love watching football, but they also loved playing football. Neria was naturally influenced by it.
… …
While the boys and girls were happily playing football in the afterglow of the setting sun, the elder of Diónia, Cornelis, dragged his tired body back to his mansion.
Before he could sit down, his wife, Hescia, immediately rushed over and asked, "How is our child, You Kerris? Which legion is he assigned to? Have you written to the legion commander and asked him to take good care of him? … "
"Didn't I already say that the 'Law of Diónia' states that administrative officials are not allowed to inquire about or interfere with the internal affairs of the army, especially during the war! You ask these questions every day when you come back. Even if you don't annoy me, I'm annoyed. Can't you let me take a breather? I just came back and didn't even change Bolton … "Cornelis complained.
"You Kerris is our only son! This is his first time on the battlefield, and he's going to face the terrifying Carthage people. Shouldn't we be worried? I only asked you to ask. I didn't ask you to use your power to prevent the child from going to the battlefield. What's wrong with that? If you don't dare to ask, I'll go look for Sir Hilos! "Hescia said angrily. Her eyes were red. She suddenly stomped her feet and turned to walk out.
When Cornelis saw this, he hurriedly chased after her and pulled her back, "Oh, Hescia, stop fooling around! You won't be able to see Hilos even if you go. After the Senate meeting, Hilos didn't go home but went straight to the Ministry of Military Affairs. "
"Then I'll go to the Ministry of Military Affairs to look for him!" Hescia said without hesitation.
Cornelis said anxiously, "There are many people in the Ministry of Military Affairs. If you go there, do you want the whole city to know that I, Cornelis, followed my personal feelings for my child? Do you want the Minister of Civil Affairs to impeach me?"
"I … I will let the Minister of Civil Affairs impeach you!" Although Hescia said so, she stopped walking.
Cornelis saw this and immediately persuaded, "I've worked hard in Diónia for so many years. His Majesty trusts me very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have announced after he led the army to war, 'With me as the leader, I will temporarily govern the internal affairs of the kingdom with the other four rotating presidents.' I also get along well with other colleagues, and I haven't had any grudges with anyone over the years.
His Majesty and colleagues all know that I only have one child. The name Cornelis Yokelis is clearly written on the conscription register. In the kingdom, who else would have the surname Cornelis other than me? As long as someone has the intention, they will take care of Yokelis. Now, every child in the Senate is not going to war to kill the enemy. Even His Majesty has sent his son, adopted son, and son-in-law who has just reached adulthood to the battlefield. You know that Raphael's second son died in Latin, and Tritodemus' son-in-law was seriously injured and had to be amputated … As the rotating president of the Senate, if I take the initiative to ask about the child's situation at this time, it will give others something to use against me … "
"But this is our only son, we were just asking!" Hesia said, tears falling from her eyes.
Speaking of which, 20 years ago, Cornelis' original wife and children died in the war between the Lucanians and the Turís. Later, after the establishment of the Diónia Alliance and the situation became more stable, Cornelis married a new wife. At that time, he was already in his 50s, and he actually got his wife pregnant and had a child. Naturally, he was very happy and cherished his wife. But at this moment, he could only hold his wife and sighed deeply, "Who asked him to be a boy!"
At this time, the servant walked into the backyard. Seeing this scene, he did not know what to do for a moment.
"What's the matter?" Cornelis asked.
Hescia hurriedly wiped away her tears.
"Master, Lord Hilos has come to visit."
Cornelis' heart skipped a beat. Seeing his wife casting him a hopeful look, he nodded slightly, "Quickly invite him in!"
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