"I need you, sir, after you receive the order to declare war from the Senate, immediately send someone to inform the surrounding city-states and the Xikeel tribes friendly to us." Leothids was not polite and said bluntly: "Encourt Taunis and Leotini allies to send troops to Agilion and meet with the Eighth Lego. In addition, in terms of raising and transporting military rations, I hope you can help the Eighth Legoel's baggage officers... and send your capable subordinates to take over the Sikeel town we occupied."

Siphorus pondered for a while and said seriously: "I can agree to all the requests you made. I am also going to write a letter to His Majesty to explain the reason for sending troops first. I believe he will understand. In addition, I will also notify Siculi, Naxos, and especially Lord Miron. I believe he will agree with you and give you strong support from the north of Mount Etna."

Leotizides did not expect that Cipoulos not only agreed to cooperate very simply, but also thought more thoughtfully than him, and took the initiative to take some responsibility. He was always not good at expressing gratitude and said softly: "Thank you."

"Okay, I won't disturb you from going to war. May Hades protect the Eighth Legion!" Siphorus stood up.

Stiflos sent him out.

Siphorus turned around and said to him in the tone of an elder: "This is a great opportunity to make contributions. Follow the commander of the Prosous Legion to fight, but don't lose to your friend Patroclus." After that, Siphorus blinked at him in a narrow voice.

From the very beginning, Cyporus had a good impression of the army of Dionia. Later, during the Southern Italian War, he had a friendship with the commanders of Dionia's legion. After entering the Senate, Cyporus also had close contacts with former mercenary veterans such as Cappus, Hilos, Amintas, Alexis, and naturally he was familiar with Amintas' adopted son.

Watching Siphorus walk away by the guards, Staphros laughed silently. Siphorus's words reminded him of the classmate who was already the captain and led the army to kill the enemy in Doney, and smiled inadvertently.

"Styphros!" A voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Theocasis!" Stiflos looked at the man strode ahead and looked surprised: What happened today, and he kept meeting acquaintances.

Staphros and Theocasis were both orphans of the Amendoralans back then. Later, one became the adopted son of Amintas and the other was the adopted son of Drax. The two were not very different in age and had played together since childhood and had a good relationship.

Stiflos immediately went up and gave Theocasis a powerful hug: "Brother, I haven't seen you for a while. Have you come to see the commander of the Prosous Legion?"

"Yes, is he in there?" Diocasis asked in a low voice with a little nervousness.

"He should be in a good mood now." Stevelos reminded him.

"Thank you brother!" Diocasis patted his shoulder gratefully, then took a deep breath, and shouted: "Report, Military Judge Diocasis asked for a meeting!"

"…Come in." Leotizides' majestic voice came from the room.

Theocasis walked into the interior.

Leotizides was still staring at the map on the wall.

"Sir, Legion!" Diocessis saluted.

"What's the matter?" Leotizides didn't look back.

"Sir, I was the captain of the first company of the First Battalion, but now... I am suddenly appointed as a military judge. Why?" Diocassis asked with courage.

"...This is not my order." Leotizides replied quietly.

"I know. But I hope you can get me back to the position of captain of the first company. I cannot be competent for the job of a military judge. I am better at leading troops to kill the enemy." Diocasis also took his leave, and said this with confidence.

Leotizides immediately turned around and looked him up and down, and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, Lord Legion!" Diocasis said loudly.

Leotizides nodded: "I agree. You should step down from your position as a military judge and go to the First Company."

"Uh?!" Diocasses was about to argue, but he didn't expect Leotizides to agree so readily. He thought he had heard it wrong and subconsciously said: "That military judge..."

"This is not a matter of concern." Leotizides interrupted him rudely: "But if you can't do well in the position of company captain, you may have to be a military judge in the Eighth Legion in the future."

"Don't worry!" Diocassis saluted again excitedly. While turning around and leaving, he also slapped Stiflos at the door to celebrate.

"Stiflos." Leotizides shouted.

"exist!"

Leotizides looked at his young adjutant and said, "I remember how did you perform in battle before you were transferred to be an adjutant of the Eighth Legion, a company captain of the Second Legion?"

When Steflos heard this, he immediately answered confidently: "Of course it's very good. I also led the team to break through Manduria City first." If it weren't for his vent of anger for Gitia, he wouldn't have let his adoptive father Amintas send him to the 8th Corps of Sicily as an adjutant. While avoiding the limelight, Amintas also wanted Leotizides, who is known for his strictness, to discipline him well.

"Willing to go down and lead the team to fight?" Leotizides suddenly said.

"I...can I?!" Steflos was immediately excited.

"I only need a commander here, but the fourth company of the Second Battalion is in urgent need of a company leader. Go and get to know your soldiers." Leotizides waved his hand.

"Yes!" Stiflos saluted excitedly, turned around and wanted to leave. He remembered something, and then rushed forward, gave Leotizides a hug, and then ran away quickly.

A smile appeared on Leotizides' expressionless face.

Due to the influence of the Sicilian veterans such as Laodisian, some Sicilian citizens who had close contact with them were also involved and were under investigation. Therefore, there was a vacancy in the formal organization of the Eighth Legion, and soldiers could be supplemented by reserve soldiers. However, there was a little troubles in the absence of team officials. If there was no suitable team officials to fill it, it would have an impact on the combat effectiveness of the legion. Therefore, when Philicius and their private message came, hoping that Dracos's only "child" could not go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, Leotizides was resistant in his heart. When Theocassis strongly demanded to return to his original position, he naturally followed the flow.

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Just as the Turiyi Rugby Finals was in full swing, the Senate declared war on Taniquean through Davers' proposal on the grounds that "Taniquean, the Sikel tribe, intended to bribe the veterans of Dionysia, wantonly undermine the laws of Dionysia, and violated the agreement, invaded the territory of his fellow tribesmen, and destroyed the peace and tranquility of Sicily." At the same time, the interrogation of veterans such as Raodichian, Leciperatus also began.

Unlike ten years ago, in order to reveal the ambitions of the Syracuse people and stabilize the hearts of the people, the trial was held in Victory Square. This time, Davers felt that it was no longer necessary. According to normal procedures, the trial was held in the Supreme Court, but a lot of people still poured in, hoping to witness the veterans such as Raodisian, who was called "the second Polyxis", were severely punished by law.

Just when the attention of the Turiyi people was completely attracted by rugby games and court trials, the king Davers, who really had the final decision, quietly came to Kunogorata's mansion under the escort of the palace guards.

"How is his situation?" Davers asked Helps, who hurried down from the upstairs in a concern.

Herps sighed in compassion: "Mr. Kunogolata's lungs have failed. He suffered a cold yesterday. He coughed all night and was covered in blood and phlegm. He fell into a coma this morning and has not woken up yet. He is already..."

Davers silently, looked around, and saw Sostatus who was accompanying him in the living room with a sad look on his face. Suddenly, he realized something was missing and asked, "Sostatus, where is your brother?"

"It's still in the First Legion." Sostatus replied.

Davers was stunned and asked in confusion: "Didn't the Military Affairs Department approve him to stay at home to take care of his sick father?"

"That's because my father thought he was in good health and didn't want his younger brother to be considered an obligation to evade military service because he took care of him..." Sostatus said softly.

Sostatus's wife Krina, who was busy directing female slaves to prepare lunch for the king's arrival, entered the living room. When she heard this, she hurriedly complained: "I think my father is confused. If he really... can't do it, if Dika Okrat is not at home, he may be criticized by the people."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Sostatus quickly scolded.

"Are I wrong?" Krina's eyes widened, and she actually made Sostatus, who had become a great merchant in Dionia, dared not speak anymore.

Davers was not in a mood to see the joke at this moment: "Krina is right, Kunogorata..." He sighed softly, and his mood became heavier. He walked to the door quickly and whispered to the palace guard captain Martius: "You hurry to the Military Affairs Department immediately and tell Hilos that his father-in-law is almost out of the way, let him come quickly! ... And let him find a way to make Dika Okrat return from Doney quickly, don't miss it..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a burst of rapid footsteps in the courtyard. Hilos, with his wife and children, rushed towards the main building.

"Your Majesty, do I still have to go to the Ministry of Military Affairs?" asked Martius.
Chapter completed!