Chapter 37 The Opening Ceremony of the Dionysian Rugby Finals (4)
Unexpectedly, Sedorum was facing such a complicated situation when he was on mission to Samonet. Polett's words made Vespa sigh, and Hemon admired it in his heart: How wise the suggestion that Davers made in the Senate to "make Abenirum's captives finally released" was!
"Although Gerny became the leader of Abenirum, this matter was not over." Pollett sneered again and said, "Although Hirpini had to sign an alliance agreement in the face of our strong strength, Gerny brought outsiders to interfere with Hirpini's internal affairs violated the taboos of the various tribes of Samone. It was just that Lesguk dared not treat Gerny in our protection, but he could make other tribes reduce trade, exchanges, gatherings, and even let the tribes that had originally moved out of the Abenirum area, hoping to force the Abenirum, who had few people and weak powers to voluntarily exile Gerny in order to better survive in the mountains."
"Silly Hilpini!" Hemon interrupted.
"Yes, the Hilpini people still punish tribal leaders who violated traditions in the old ways, but they did not know that doing so would only push the Abenirum to our Dionys." Polett called out "We Deniya" and regarded himself as a part of the Dionys Kingdom. Although Pottentiya actually belonged to the free city of the Dionys Kingdom: "Abenirum had to strengthen exchanges with Copsa, we Pottentiya, and Enona. In the past two particularly cold winters, most of the Hilpini animals were frozen to death. The Abenirum people survived the difficulties with the assistance of our Dionys, so they were more dependent on us. Even the temple of Hades was allowed to be established on the border of Abenirum.
However, it is said that the Beneventum tribes and several other Samonet tribes have great opinions on Abenirum's approach. It seems that the situation in the Samone region is pacified, but in fact, the two sides have been in constant conflict. Especially this year, I heard a rumor that the high priests of the four tribes of Samonet collectively proposed to hold a Savoni celebration ceremony for all Samonet people. After the celebration, they may have to discuss with the four great leaders and the leaders of various tribes collectively about the blasphemy of Abenirum's leader Gerny..."
"Blasphemy?" Weisba was a little surprised.
"It is Gerney who allows the people to accept Hades' faith and allow Hades' priests to move in the territory..." Polett felt a little complicated when he said this. In today's Pottentier, most people no longer only believe in the God of Mount Asinu, the belief in Hades is also very popular.
"Have you mentioned this before when you met His Majesty?" Hemon asked.
"Do I still need to say it?" Pollet pointed to the Abenirum team in the field: "I heard that Gerny has also come to Turiyi, and he is probably not just to watch the ball!"
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Stlomboli, who had returned to Turiyi, sat behind the rostrum, watching the teams from various towns enter the court, while siping wine mixed with water from time to time, with a very comfortable expression.
When he saw the Naxos team passing by the rostrum, he clapped and cheered hard. Although he had stepped down as Chief Executive of Naxos, his years of life still made him have a certain affection for Naxos. Looking at the Naxos players on the court, he suddenly remembered something and fell into thinking.
At this moment, from the corner of his eyes, Rafias next to him changed seats with the others, and then a voice rang in his ear: "Master Stromboli."
Stromboli turned his head and nodded, saying, "Hello, Lord Torylaus."
"Well... Thank you for your care for the people of Naxos in recent years!" Torylaus complimented a little unnaturally. He was not good at saying good things, but Stromboli and Sicilyli rarely interacted with the elders. Although the two were in the same senate, the relationship between the two was unfamiliar. If they did not do so, they would not be able to get closer to the two of them to facilitate their next conversation.
"That's my duty." Stromboli did not smile because of his compliments: "To be honest, Naxos is not easy to manage."
Torylaus was stunned and then smiled embarrassedly: "Sicil is not much the same as the Great Greece after all..."
"What's the difference?" Stromboli interrupted him and asked bluntly: "Does Naxos not belong to the Kingdom of Dionia?! The people living there are not the people of Dionia?"
Torylaus was stunned again. He had heard other Sicilian senators say that Stromboli in Amendorara was a rock in the horse manure pile, which was smelly and hard, and it was difficult to get along with. Today, it was true. Torylaus was also a person of personality. He simply did not go around the circle and asked directly: "Sir Strongbory, there have been rumors in the past two days that after Lord Miron took office as Naxos, he sent a patrol team to search Lord Raodisian's house, arrested some slaves, and then searched Icardas... the mansions of several adults. I also heard that Lord Stromboli, the Chief Executive of Katanai, also searched Lord Leciperatus's residence in Katanai, and... what happened?! Without the approval of the Senate, how could you break into the mansion of the elders at will, search and arrest people at will?!"
Stromboli looked at him with a strange expression on his face: "Dionia's law does not stipulate that the senate's residence cannot be searched and the slaves cannot be captured. Only when the senate is arrested must be approved by the Senate. As a senate, have you not carefully understood the laws of the Kingdom in recent years?!"
Torylaus was a little embarrassed. Dionia had so many legal entries, how could he remember it? He coughed dryly: "Sir Strongpoly, I would like to ask what crimes did La Odiceen and the others commit?"
Stromboli shrugged: "Milon did not send a letter to the Senate to explain the situation. I, like you, know nothing about it. But you can ask Lord Terry Toddmoth, who may know something."
Torylaus said in a deep voice: "Master Terry Toddmos is in Sicily!"
"Oh...yes! Yes! I have forgotten that I am old and have a bad memory. I still remember them who were invited by me at the Naxos Town Hall." Stromboli patted his head with a self-deprecating voice, and then said, "Since Terry Todmos went to Sicily in person, the things that Laodycien and the others did will never be small!"
Torylaus was silent, and that was exactly what he was worried about.
"Mr. Torylaus, have you been searched in Naxos's mansion?" Stromboli asked suddenly.
Torylaus shook his head.
"Then what are you worried about?" Stromboli said meaningfully: "I heard that you and Laodycien have always been incompatible. You have scolded him several times in public, 'I only know how to eat, drink, and have no ability every day!' The Naxos veterans led by Laodycien don't like to interact with you. Now it seems that your choice is right..."
Stromboli's words made Torylaus's eyes lit up.
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The last team to enter the game was the Amendolar team, Turiyi was the center of the Kingdom of Dionia, and Amendolar was the beginning of the Kingdom. This is what Davers intended to let these two town teams appear one by one.
There are also many spectators in the arena, and most of the former mercenary soldiers settled in Amendolara. At first, Amendolara was the main source of the First Legion. More than ten years later, Amendolara citizens accounted for nearly half of the senior officers in the various legions of the Dionian Kingdom. This made the small town of Amendolara a very special town in the kingdom, commonly known as the "City of Officers". Citizens in other towns have experienced serving as soldiers under the Amendolara team officers, which made the audience sincerely applaud and cheer for the team, and their popularity is even higher than that of the Turiyi team.
After more than 50 teams settled in the center of the field, the eight priests carrying the statue of the gods in the front chanted Hades in unison. Then the players and the audience joined the chant devoutly. Even some Gentile players such as Abenirum and Pompeii, who originally did not believe in Hades, were driven and opened their mouths.
After the solemn and majestic chant ended, Davers walked to the rostrum and said passionately: "Players from all towns in the Kingdom, as well as players from friendly neighbors who received the invitation, welcome to Turiyi to participate in the 7th Kingdom of Dionia Rugby Finals!"
After more than a dozen voice transmitters spread King Davers' words to the whole audience, huge cheers rang out on the sidelines.
"You have experienced many tests of competitions. Being able to stand in the arena of Hades today means that you are the best rugby players in your city this year! Starting today, in Turiyi, you will continue to use your superb skills and brave and intelligent minds under the gaze of Hades, unite and cooperate with your teammates, and through every fierce game, we will compete for the title of the strongest rugby team and the best rugby player in the Kingdom of Dionia this year! I wish you excellent results!..."
The players were so excited that they wanted to hold the game immediately.
At this moment, the drums and trumpets sounded, declaring the official start of the finals.
The audience cheered thunderously, and they could not wait to watch the game.
The teams began to leave the court, with only two teams remaining on the court, and the match between Turiy vs. Kopsa officially began.
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The rugby finals are in full swing these days, with unpopularity and endless excitement, which makes the fans excited, but also makes the people who buy "Tino's blessings" complain.
Chapter completed!