"If there is nothing else, please allow me to excuse myself." Justinian, who looked determined, bowed and bowed before turning to excuse himself. He expressed his dissatisfaction in this direct way.

On the other side, after getting such an answer from Justinian, Anastasius also stopped questioning and fell into silence. He did not stop Justinian from leaving. Looking at the retreating figure, Anastasius

There was a strange light in Hughes's eyes. I don't know how long it took, but Justinian had almost left the Duke's mansion, and finally Anastasius let out a sigh.

"Are you satisfied now, Your Excellency?"

"A very interesting young man, isn't he?" A voice suddenly sounded from behind Archduke Anastasius, and a middle-aged man slowly walked out from behind the bookshelf. He listened to Justin from beginning to end.

The conversation between Justinian and Anastasius did not appear until this moment, and if Justinian saw this man's face, his face would definitely change. Because this man was the same person who had just and Muziphius.

Charles, the steward of the Doria family who met Andrea on the ship in Genoa.

But now he actually appeared in the city of Tripolis, and due to the deliberate arrangement of Archduke Anastasius, Justinian didn't know anything about it.

"Indeed, he is such a strange child. Although he rejected my proposal, in a sense, I did not make a mistake through his words. Do you still have any doubts about him now?" Sitting in a wheelchair.

The old man picked up the crutch at hand and stood up and said, what did Archduke Anastasius just ask Justinian?

In fact, it is more of a temptation, and the answer Justinian gave him has proved everything. This young man is indeed different from others, not only in terms of ability, but also has a heart that can bear a huge burden.

Ambition. And he stuck to his promise to Muzphius and Eudocia, which can be described as rare in today's Roman Empire.

But the Genoese man in front of him still seemed a little hesitant, "Placing your hopes on a child, do you think you are courageous? Or are you desperate?" Charles shook his head expressionlessly, before speaking.

I don't know whether he is sighing or sarcastic.

"However, the people behind you don't seem to think so. Along the way, whether it was the gold coins of the Doria family or the secret use of power to help him save the day, it has been proven that you also fully recognize the existence of his value.

Is that so?" Anastasius raised his eyebrows slightly.

He looked at the other party deeply and said, he had guessed this since the Genoese fleet suddenly appeared in the Battle of Viscari Castle and resolved the huge crisis of the Venetian siege. Not long ago, his old friend, the Idoria family,

His idea was further strengthened when the identity of the emissary appeared here.

But the only thing that made him a little confused was that Charles, who was the envoy of Doria, had a somewhat ambiguous attitude towards Justinian, and used this arrangement to secretly observe Justinian as soon as they met. After Justinian left, Charles'

There is still a deep and unpredictable expression on his face. Ming

Ming is just a steward of the Doria family, but his demeanor is completely inconsistent with his identity. But this is why even with his identity as Anastasius, he tolerates the other party's arrogance. This Genoese

His identity in Doria is by no means as simple as just being a steward.

"Maybe. As the steward of the Doria family, although he has always been loyal to his master, if there is any shortcoming, it is that sometimes he cannot fully agree with all the master's decisions. Although at present, this boy is indeed qualified.

It is a pity that there is still a lack of very necessary ambition. If a person's ambition is

If the wick of a lamp is the wick of a lamp, then the driving force of his ambition is the oil poured into the lamp that determines how dazzling the light he can emit. This alone is not enough!" Obviously this Genoese was very interested in Justinian.

He didn't fully agree, but the subtext in his words had already made his attitude clear to Archduke Anastasius.

"So that means, until now, is Justinian still useful to Genoa?" Anastasius asked softly.

"At least that's how my master sees it, but it doesn't represent either Doria or the Republic. But with all due respect, if your Excellency and His Majesty Muzfius want to train this young boy as a future successor, then

From my personal point of view, I think it is far from enough!" Charles said unceremoniously. Compared with other people's praise of Justinian, this man seemed to have a very unkind attitude towards Justinian.

"So the negotiation between me and your master..."

"The purpose of my coming here is for this matter. The master expressed his willingness to agree to the conditions you mentioned before and provide further help to you. But this is just a deal between the two of us and does not represent the will of the Doria family, let alone

Talk about the whole of Genoa." Charles gave a crisp reply this time and sent a list, "These are all the names of our businessmen. When the time comes,

They will provide a loan without interest, which is enough for you to maintain the entire Moria and restore its strength." The most lacking thing in Moria now is money, even if it is the family assets that Anastasius has accumulated over the years.

In just a few months of conquest, it had been exhausted, and the newly recovered lost territory could not earn enough profits in a short period of time. The help provided by Charles was nothing more than providing help in times of need.

"That couldn't be better! Wait a minute, then what you asked me to do before is basically..." After receiving such an answer, Anastasius, who was on crutches, breathed a sigh of relief, but he immediately came back to his senses.

The old man immediately noticed something was wrong. He blew his beard and glared at the Genoa in front of him, guessing that the other person who had just asked him to test Justinian was most likely doing it on his own initiative.

But Charles spread his hands without changing his expression and admitted directly: "It is indeed my own decision, but I already have this power. Although the steward of the Doria family always obeys orders, if there are any shortcomings,

That is, being more suspicious of everything outsiders than the former. Since

Our cooperation has been reached, and I think I don’t have to stay for a long time now.” With that, Charles took away his cloak and hood that were left aside, and prepared to leave. After all, he still had important things to deal with, and the Genoa ship stopped.

If you stay here for too long, you may arouse suspicion and cause unnecessary trouble.

But at this moment, Archduke Anastasius stopped Charles and expressed his doubts: "But I also want to ask one more question, why do you always help Justinian in this way?"

It’s a subtle way, it’s obviously more convenient for you to talk to him directly without me, right?”

"This...of course we have our reasons. As for Justinian, I think he should have noticed it already with his intelligence, but he will know the reason by then." There was a trace of hesitation on his face, Charles

He didn't answer directly, as if he had something unspeakable and didn't want to answer directly. After saying that, the man turned around and left, but suddenly he thought of something again and stopped.

"By the way, I almost forgot that there is one more thing I want to tell you. In three months, Genoa will send a large mission to Rusnina to discuss an alliance with Mikhail Dukas. By then, you and

That boy will also receive an invitation. Before that, I think you'd better deal with the matter at hand, especially the Princess Eudosia. No matter what Justinian's real purpose is, this woman is hot.

Damn it, not only Venice, but the co-emperor in Rusnina is also wary of you. Take care of yourself!"

"On a mission?"

"Yes, these days, the Venetians have become more and more active, and war is inevitable. We in Genoa cannot sit back and watch the Venetian family monopolize the interests of the entire Mediterranean. Therefore, Epirus, the nearest and most powerful one, is of course

The best choice. But the key is that after receiving the support of Genoa, Mikhail Dukas' power will be unprecedentedly expanded. At that time, he will inevitably eliminate dissidents in order to maintain governance. Theodore of Agrinion is

First of all, and you will naturally follow closely. Especially since Justinian took in an imperial princess, he has become a potential enemy in Mikhail's eyes. After all, Justinian has the entire Moria and Athens.

His strength is no less than that of a prince, but he is not even a real noble. I am not surprised that such an alien is grouped together to attack the capital. Then it will be useless even if you protect him." Although Charles is not optimistic about it.

Justinian's future, but the heart-wrenching words once again reminded Justinian and Anastasius to be careful of potential enemies.

For thousands of years, the greatest enemy of the Roman Empire has never been foreign enemies, but all came from itself. Even now it is facing a critical situation of life and death, it is still the same.

"Of course I know this, thank you for your advice!" Archduke Anastasius, who was shocked, had no doubts about what the Genoese said. They were well-informed at sea, and for Mikhail Duka

Si's reaction was also what he expected. After all, as the princess, Eudocia Angelina is enough to threaten his current position as emperor. It was already doomed when Justinian chose to welcome back his highness.

Becoming a thorn in the side of Emperor Mikhail was a thorn in the flesh. Not to mention, Justinian was originally Muzfius' bodyguard, and placing him in a small castle in the south was originally a means of suppression by Mikhail.

Now that Justinian has risen, it will inevitably deepen the other party's fear.

After finally ending the conversation, Charles left Anastasius' study and heard the heavy door slam shut. After the Genoese left, the whole room was empty except for the aging old man, who sat back on crutches.

In the wheelchair, the silent Despot of Moria turned his gaze to the green matsutake stone inlaid on the crutch in his hand. In the past, whenever he couldn't make up his mind, Anastasius would turn to him for help.

It, but now relying on this decaying body, he doesn't know how many times he can use it...

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"What happened? There has been something wrong with your expression ever since you left the Grand Duke's house!" Eudocia, who asked repeatedly, finally stopped and walked out of the study. Justinian took them with him without any explanation.

The mother and daughter left Anastasius' house directly, which she couldn't understand. Justinian, who was walking in front, had to stop when he saw this, but remained silent for a while when faced with the question.

Looking at Eudosia with suspicion in her eyes and little Helena who had been hiding behind her mother, Justinian felt dizzy and didn't know how to explain it.

After a long time, Justinian finally sighed and said, "I just didn't expect Grand Duke Anastasius to say those words to me."

"What did the Grand Duke say to you?" Eudocia asked in confusion.

"Do you really want to know?" There was a trace of hesitation on his face, but under the insistence of the princess in front of him, Justinian had no choice but to tell Eudocia everything that had happened in the Duke's Palace.

Princess Eudosia's expression changed slightly after learning all this, but she did not react as violently as Justinian expected. On the contrary, she said very calmly: "I

After experiencing everything that happened before, I have already been mentally prepared, but thank you for saying those words for me. Speaking of which, I have also doubted you.

." As the imperial princess, Eudocia is no longer as naive about her situation as before, but Justinian's attitude surprised this woman who was already disappointed with everyone. She did not hesitate to go to Weiss alone.

It seems that this young man from Kali Fort really just wants to fulfill the promise he made to Emperor Muzfius, and has no other intentions.

"Although I am called a 'little fox' by them, I have always kept my word!" Eudocia said before the meeting that she had doubted herself, and Justinian said angrily.

said.

Listening to Justinian's complaints, the princess, who had always been taciturn and frowning, couldn't help but smile. Although this young man had made so many earth-shattering actions, she still had some childishness, but...

It was this that made Eudocia's attitude towards Justinian change greatly. From the previous suspicion and distrust to now being like a friend, it was precisely because of this.

On the side with curious eyes, little Helena, who had been hiding behind her mother's skirt, finally poked her head out, looking at the uncle in front of her, and then at her mother, observing all this ignorantly, but
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