On the black tower in Fort Wiscari, the nobles of Molia went there to take refuge. As soon as they learned that the Venetians were attacking, they immediately retreated here. Staying away from the range threatened by the enemy's catapults, the last heavy troops were arranged to guard here instead of being sent to the city wall to coordinate their defense.

In the dark room, the candles on the brackets illuminated the gloomy faces of everyone, and the windows were closed with a slight ray of light that could not be penetrated. Almost all the nobles of Molia and their families were hiding here to avoid the coming war, and only a few people took up weapons and went to the battlefield. Unlike the nobles of Pronians, these hereditary families of Molia rarely participated in the imperial war. Therefore, many of them who were in high positions were powerless. Alexis was also among them, with a pale face, and the sound of the house collapsed by the huge rock just now made her very scared. The spoiled young girls saw the cruelty of the war for the first time, which was completely different from what they talked about at the banquet.

Just listening to the shouting outside was enough to make them forget the heroic words they had talked about before. On the contrary, Justinian, who was about the same age as the children of the nobles, fought with the Venetians with his soldiers on the front line.

I don't know what the situation is now...

Alexia thought to herself slightly, since she met Justinian for the first time at the dance, she had a deep impression of the girl with convenience. The seemingly inconspicuous young man was calm and comfortable in the attention of the nobles. I have to say that Alexia was also very surprised. Even after training since childhood, it was difficult to be so calm, but Justinian undoubtedly did it. In the short ten days after he came here, the great nobles of Moria accepted the fact that this young man was on par with them.

Alexia was watching her mother who was in charge of the overall situation. Since Duke Leosgros was also leading troops outside, the affairs of the situation fell into the second most important position to him. She was standing in front of the door, and several officer-like people sneaked in from time to time to report the news to him.

The countess with frowns listened carefully, and the nobles around him also raised their ears and listened carefully. Several officers were sent to inform the military at this time. Although in the tower, the nobles were still worried, afraid that the news of defeat would come.

Although Alexia, who was far away, could not help but listen carefully, although her mother spoke very lightly. "Mr. Justinian has led his army to entangle the attacking enemy. Although some Venetians have climbed the city tower, our army has already rushed them into pieces. Mr. Justinian requested that some more troops be mobilized to support the battle, and also asked Duke Leo to go quickly."

"So what's the situation?"

"Everything is OK, Grand Duke Anastasius personally went to appease the defenders and inspire morale. The Venetians have no way to break through our defense yet."

"Since there is nothing to do with the defense line for the time being, there is no need for this. As for Duke Leo, he left before and took away an army, and now there are even more guards here." Mrs. Agnes rejected the request of the visitor, which surprised everyone.

"Why, Countess, do you know that the soldiers on the front line are fighting against the enemy now, and there is no need to stay here for so many soldiers." The officer in front of him couldn't help protesting angrily, but several extremely bad-looking guards pressed his shoulders and obviously wanted to take him away.

Still with a look of unchanged expression, Mrs. Agnes suddenly looked at the officer in front of her and asked, "No need, do you think it's not necessary? Do you know that the entire tower is full of all the nobles of Molia. If something happens here, do you know what it means? Don't forget that the group of people who attacked the Water Gate before have not found their traces yet!"

As soon as this was said, the other nobles present nodded one after another. Everyone was afraid of death, especially in this situation. Mrs. Agnes's words just now undoubtedly made the nobles even more disagree with the transfer of the guards stationed here.

Seeing this, Alexia couldn't help but step forward to persuade her mother, "Mom, the war is tight now, so it may be impossible to separate a little guard. What's more, there are only a small group of rebels in the city. As long as we help Lord Justinian repel the Venetians, we can be safe!" The girl had no idea that her mother had actually colluded with Nicea in secret and became a betrayer among the Mori's nobles, and took it for granted that her mother would change her mind.

However, Countess Agnes immediately shouted: "There is no place where you speak, Alexia, why don't you retreat quickly!" The stern words made the timid girl's face turn blue and red. She lowered her head and stepped back, and she dared not say anything more.

Agnes' attitude was fully revealed. He knew that he could not convince the other officer could only leave with displeasure. He was a member of the Grand Duke of Anastasius and had long been very dissatisfied with the nobles of Molia. Today, the indifferentness of these people undoubtedly angered him greatly. There were so many people in the house. In the end, only one little girl stood up!

Looking at the back of the departing officer, Madame Agnes turned to comfort the others present and said lightly: "Please don't worry, everything will be fine. The Venetians will definitely not attack. Even if the boy from Anatolia is useless, Duke Leo's army will repel these Italian barbarians."

Her words inspired some of the people present, but more people thought it was unrealistic. If even Justinian could not stop the Venetians, then Fort Wiscarri would be in danger. But what they didn't know was that Lady Agnes, who was standing in front of them, had already stood opposite them. What was ridiculous was that these nobles knew nothing about it. Refusing to seek help from the front was of course part of the plan. Agnes and the Duke of Leo on the other side had planned all the Venetian attacks.
Chapter completed!