"Assi, you have collected all the information about Melanteus, the commander of Crotone, and you have done a good job!" Davers praised after hearing this.

"Mainly because he is so famous in Crotone. When our people arrive at the port, they can find out about him everywhere..." Ascesters said truthfully.

Davers nodded: "It can be seen that Melancius is a proud man. In such a war that concerns the life and death of the city-state, why should he be the commander of the army?"

Ascestes replied: "Maybe it is because Melanteus has never failed in the battle. Besides, he is brave in war and likes to attack quickly. Crotone must also hope to resolve the battle with Turii as soon as possible. Moreover, they also sent Timalas, who is older and steady, as an adjutant, and I believe that Melanteus can be more stable..."

"Well... your analysis makes sense!" Davers thought, and asked again: "What are the characteristics of Crotone's militia combat?"

"Citizens of Crotone are keen on physical exercise and have produced many famous athletes. In each of the four major sports meetings, Crotone's athletes always win the championship, especially in wrestling, boxing, and discus. Therefore, citizens of several city-states responded that their citizens had great power in combat, brave attacks, and agile movements..."

Davers rubbed his chin: "That is to say, their individual combat power is very strong, so what about the group? Do they often conduct military training?"

Ascestes smiled: "Sir, not every city-state trains as frequently as Amendolar, and the training intensity is still so high. The Crotones spend much less time on the training ground than on the arena!"

"It seems you are dissatisfied with our training." Davers also smiled.

"How could it be? I like training the most! Especially rugby!" Ascesters immediately defended himself.

"Is football not sports?" Davers continued to chase after him.

After a burst of laughter, Ascesters asked, "Sir, will the war between Crotone and Turie affect us?"

"It is impossible to do it without affecting it!" Davers sighed: "A weak neighbor is always much safer than a new and powerful neighbor. At the critical moment, Amendorala said that she could only go to Latuliyi. The stupid Tuliyi did all stupid things. It seems that the plan to attack Lucania is delayed again... Alas, it is really unpredictable!"

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Burcos rushed to Amendolar and asked Davers for reinforcements.

In the Senate Parliament, the elders argued fiercely. In general, old citizens such as Cornerus, Raphaás and others did not agree to send reinforcements. They believed that they were asking for help from Turiy to attract Crotone's army, not to mention that Amendolar and Turiy were nominally allied, but were actually in a state of disconnection. Amendolar did not need to offend a powerful city-state for a neighbor who frequently caused trouble for himself. Moreover, the army sent by Crotone seemed very powerful. Even if Turiy joined forces with Amendolar, the possibility of defeating Crotone was extremely small.

New citizens and veterans such as Cappus and Hilos believe that Crotone is currently in great shape, and Amendolar should wait and see the changes and make decisions based on the changes in the situation.

Alexis, Antonios and other new citizens had other opinions. They felt that Turiy must be protected to ensure the safety of the surrounding environment around Amendolara. The city of Turiy is high and thick, and Amendolara can be completely free from fighting and assisting Turiy in the city to defend the city. As long as Crotone's attack is blocked, Crotone may have to retreat within a month. After all, the daily food consumption of tens of thousands of soldiers is not a small amount.

Alexis, Antonios's words were still implicit, and Epitensis said loudly without hesitation: "We would rather our neighbors be the weak Turiyi than the powerful Crotone, which would make us restless day and night unless Amendorala joins Crotone's alliance, but do you want it?"

If the Turiyi messenger Bulkos heard this, he would probably be ashamed. But at this time, Bulkos was arranged to be in the next hall of the Senate, waiting for the final decision of the meeting.

Epigenis's words touched the elders here, but after everyone discussed for so long, the final decision would be made by Davers.

Davers looked around everyone and said with a solemn expression: "You have already analyzed the situation very clearly just now, so I don't need to explain it in detail. What I want to say is that we signed an alliance treaty with Turiyi. This is a sacred treaty signed under the gaze of God under the gaze of God! Before, we mocked Turiyi for being betrayed. Now when a greater danger strikes, can we keep our promises?!"

Davers paused, saw that some of them were ashamed and some were meditating, and raised their volume again and said, "Of course we can! We must prove to all the city-states of Great Greece that as an ancient city-state with a long history, Amendorala will stick to her promises in any difficult situation and maintain the glory and traditions passed down from ancient heroes such as Hercules, Theseus, and Agtian!"

When Davers found Bulcos, he announced to him the Senate's decision: "Amendorala decided to follow the previous covenant and send reinforcements."

Burkos' eyes were filled with tears.

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Due to the flooding of rivers in the area north of Crimesa and the swamps and mudflats, the Crotone army's march slowed down and took a day to arrive at Castellon, a city that once relied on the Crotone alliance after the destruction of Sobaris. Instead, it opened the gates and welcomed Melanteus into the city.

In the city of Castron, he met the messenger of Turiy and the messenger of Tarantum who were waiting here.

Faced with the pleas of the messenger Turiyi, he didn't even have the patience to listen, and said impatiently: "Crotone's saber has been pulled out of the sheath, and it will never be taken back without blood."

Melanteus showed some respect for Tarantum's messenger, but he asked back: "If a city-state violates the agreement and kills Tarantum's messenger, what will you Tarantum do?! Can just compensate some property to redeem the dignity that Tarantum has lost?!"

The Tarantum messenger was speechless for a moment.

Melancius looked at him disdainfully and said firmly: "So Turiyi will definitely be punished!"

When night fell, the general of Tarantum was about to go to bed, and the guards hurriedly reported: "General, there are two people outside who want to see you, saying that there is important information about Turiyi to trade with you..."

Important information about Turiy?!Melanteus was interested: "Bring it in!"

Two sailors dressed in a sailor, under the guard's watch, flinched into Melancius' bedroom.

"Tell me, what important information is like trading with me." Melancius supported his head with one hand, laying on the bed, looking at the two of them disdainfully: "If it is really valuable, I will consider your request."

The two looked at each other, and one of them made up his mind and whispered: "Great General, I am the free people of Turiyi..."

As the sailor said, Melancius's eyes lit up. He turned over and sat up with excitement on his face...

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Although Davers agreed to send reinforcements, he did not immediately call the troops. After all, it was Turiyi asking for help. If Amendorala rushed to help immediately, the world would only laugh at him as Davers' childish.

He agreed first, in order to stabilize Turiyi's military spirit and people, so that the Turiyi people can inspire fighting spirit to fight Crotone, and he wanted to wait first: first, to observe the battle situation between the two sides and understand the Crotone army; second, reinforcements can only appear when Turiyi needs it when it is most needed, so as to reduce the casualties of Amendolar soldiers, gain the gratitude of Turiyi's people, and increase the chance of defeating Crotone. Anyway, Amendolar and Turiyi are not far apart, and they are only half a day away.

Amendolar's response made Neonsis breathe a sigh of relief. At this time, he was full of gratitude for Amendolar and a little regretful for his extreme actions. After the news made the people of Turiyi know, the low morale began to rise and they praised Amendolar. However, the constant news from the south made their hearts tight again: Crotone's army arrived in Castron in just two days. Crimesa and Castron did not resist, and took the initiative to open the door to greet him, and also strengthened Crotone's troops. More importantly, Crotone refused the sum of Turiyi and Tarantum...

The bad news that followed made Neonsis frightened. While cursing Crotone, Crimesa and Castron in his heart, he asked Burques to go to Amendolar again, urging them to send reinforcements quickly, and at the same time, he asked the citizens to rectify their arms and strengthen their defenses. He even began to consider whether to implement Ansitanos's suggestions in such a crisis and mobilize free people to participate in the war.

But the next day, the Crotone army stationed outside Castron did not continue to advance. They even sent people to recover Turi's envoy, saying that the peace could be negotiated.

When the news reached Turiyi, the generals and the people were relieved of their nervousness, and then they were looking forward to the messenger bringing back good information for the truce.

In the afternoon, Melancius announced the breakdown of the negotiations on the grounds that the envoy of Turiyi had been reluctant to agree to Crotone's request and was not sincere (in fact, Melancius asked for too high a price and refused to give in). He expelled the envoy of Turiyi, and then immediately ordered the army that had already been prepared to march towards Turiyi.

When Neonsis got the news, Crotone's army had already arrived at the gate of Turiinan.
Chapter completed!