The weather in early winter was not very cold, but Maldini's eldest son wrapped himself tightly in the velvet cloak and was still shivering from the cold.
He would never admit it, it was because of fear.
I glanced behind me and saw that the barbarians were sitting on the ground in twos and threes, chatting and laughing. They had lit up a bonfire and were cooking hot cocoa. There was a sweet smell wafting in the night wind, warming the spleen and stomach.
At the city gate, the city defense troops looked like they were facing a formidable enemy. Their ballistas were loaded and their trebuchets were loaded, just waiting for a big volley when these guys attacked the city.
"Don't worry, sit down and take a rest!"
& .{m}; Gansuo shouted.
"Ha ha!"
The eldest son laughed dryly and did not move. Instead, he asked indirectly, "Aren't we being too arrogant by waiting here?"
This is in front of the city gate. Thousands of you are blocking here. If Downton's identity wasn't strong enough, he would have been reduced to rubble.
"Arrogant? We didn't attack the city, we already gave you a lot of face."
Gansuo curled his lips.
"Haha, what I mean is, how about we stay away? If His Highness can't get the token to enter the city, we have room for maneuver, don't we?"
The eldest son laughed with him. The commander of the city defense army would definitely ask Duke Medici for instructions. If he got angry and ordered an attack, he would be doomed.
"Swivel? Haha, either they will die today or we will die." A centurion next to him glanced sideways at his eldest son, "I said you have surrendered to our Majesty, so don't think about looking forward and backward!"
"No, absolutely not, I'm just worried!"
The eldest son was still smiling, but in his heart he scolded these rough and reckless barbarians. Just when he was thinking about how to achieve a win-win situation, there was a sudden quarrel and commotion at the city gate. As the city gate slowly opened,
Already.
Bang! Bang!
Two magic flares shot up into the sky.
Before the eldest son could react, the savages jumped up instantly like wild beasts upon seeing their prey, and finished preparing themselves.
"Enter the city!"
Gansuo roared.
The barbarians rushed in, and in the process, they quickly formed a neat queue. The rising murderous aura was breathtaking.
From lazy to elite, the change only took a few seconds, but it made the eldest son's heart tremble. But what frightened him even more was the scene after entering the city.
"Suppress the private armed forces of the Medici family, arrest those immediate family members, and kill them if they encounter resistance!"
Listening to the message sent by the messenger, the eldest son's body was trembling. He looked in the direction of the Wind Palace and found that there was already a sea of fire, and the shouts of killing were loud.
"Downton, this madman, he really did it!"
The eldest son murmured, in addition to fear and panic, there was also a hint of ecstasy. If the Medici and Borgias were eliminated, the Martini family would become the most powerful family in Rome.
It was impossible for the Medici family to just surrender, otherwise they would definitely be liquidated if they became king and defeated, so they fought back with all their strength.
Of course, the top leaders of those families also began to send people to send their children away. As long as they returned to Medici's territory, they would be able to establish themselves as kings and have the trump card for negotiation.
The sound of killing shook the sky.
Downton's War Golem Corps was put into the battlefield for the first time, not to fight against the evil army, but to suppress the Westerners. Speaking of which, it is really ironic.
As mayor, Maldini is not too incompetent. Decades of management have given him a fair hand. At least one-third of the security team listens to him.
"Princess Sissi is suppressing the rebellion. Please ask the general public to hide at home and not go out. If anyone takes advantage of the situation, they will be shot to death."
The security soldiers ran around the streets, shouting orders and killing thugs and remnants who wanted to make a fortune.
"It's a pity that one ran away!"
On the way to Borgia's mansion, Hu Tao felt very unhappy.
"Fighting against two Saints, one died and the other escaped with injuries. This is a very good record. You must know that in normal times, it is not easy to kill Saints!"
Homer comforted.
At this level, looking down at the world, who would not hesitate to die? Therefore, unless there are life-and-death enemies, it is impossible for a life-and-death fight to break out between the saints. Only a stupid young man like Downton would do such a crazy thing.
As local snakes, the Borgia family is well-informed. When Downton arrived, the front of the mansion was heavily guarded and soldiers were everywhere.
Whoosh!
The firebird flew out from Downton's back and hovered over the mansion. The figure composed of orange-red flames, against the backdrop of the starry sky, was tyrannically branded into everyone's eyes.
Fire hurricane!
Whoosh!
The firebird flapped its wings, and several huge flame tornadoes formed, swarming towards the door, and flames exploded and flew out like crows' sharp arrows.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The front of the mansion was bombed into a mess.
"Downton, stop, what on earth are you going to do?"
Duke Borgia came out, his face ashen. He originally planned to be reserved and let Downton speak first to find out his details, but who knew that he would attack from the very beginning.
"Is your mother crazy?"
The Duke cursed.
"The Shadow of the Virgin is about to capture the city of Milan. Lombardi is on the verge of survival. Tens of millions of lives are threatened, and thousands of soldiers are dying. But you guys who are just eating corpses not only don't want to support, but instead
Are you still thinking about how much profit you can get? Are you still human?"
Downton exhaled and raised his voice, and the grand question spread throughout most of the city of Rome, "Is there not enough military spending? Not enough relief supplies? Look at the fine clothes and accessories you are wearing, and the sumptuous dinner you have eaten. You are worthy of your position and nobility."
Title?"
"Downton, please don't mess around. We are actively preparing for war, and we are also scrimping on food and clothing and working hard for this country!"
The Duke argued.
"That's great. As expected of a nobleman, his eloquence is first-class. Let me ask you, have you ever been on the front line since the Holy War?"
Downton's words immediately left the Duke speechless.
In fact, this was sophistry. The city of Milan was not Borgia's defense area, so he didn't bother to look. Moreover, even if he wanted to go, I'm afraid the Governor of Milan wouldn't welcome him.
"There is nothing more to say. Even if you wealthy families are unshakable, I will do my best to help Sissi eradicate you, and then let those who are truly capable take up positions to resist the evil army!"
After Downton roared, he charged towards the Duke.
"Block him!"
The Duke's original retort changed to this after seeing Downton rushing towards him. He ignored the shouting and turned around and ran back.
It is true that he is a legend, but Downton is a saint, enough to kill him.
boom!
A middle-aged man shot out of the mansion and stood in front of Downton.
"Young man, don't go too far."
Saint Oxun of the Borgia family came forward, and he was answered by Hu Tao's swift and violent beheading.
"Only one person dares to come out and seek death?"
Hutao was speechless.
Sheng Aoxun is too powerful, so they naturally have a strong self-confidence. He thinks he is qualified to negotiate with Downton. But who knows that others will not look down on him at all.
This was not a duel. Downton, Hutao, and Xia Luo easily crushed the middle-aged man. In less than a minute of fighting, he was completely defeated, and he didn't even have the chance to use his self-defense cards.
In the mansion, the Duke, who had witnessed all this, was about to escape through the secret passage, but as soon as he got in, the house collapsed.
"I am willing to cooperate and meet all Sissi's requirements."
Looking at Downton suspended in mid-air, the Duke climbed out of the ruins and tried his best to smile.
"Too late!"
Downton shook his head.
"No, it won't be too late. Borgia has great influence in the city of Rome. I can help you suppress the remaining forces of the Medici. Otherwise, the private armed forces of our two families alone will make your rear a mess.
"
The Duke described his own value very quickly, and also vaguely threatened, "A centipede insect can die without being stiff!"
"That's why we have to eradicate the root cause. I don't want you to stumble behind my back after you recover."
Downton shrugged his shoulders, "As for the aftermath, you don't have to worry about it. How much profit will the two wealthy families occupy? Once it is free, how many people will swarm in to take a bite?"
"You are so cruel!"
The Duke was an old politician, and he instantly understood what Downton meant. This guy wanted to reshuffle the forces in the city of Rome, and then use the interests of the two wealthy families to win over and support some allies. Moreover, these new forces were obviously stronger than
Rich families have better control.
"I understand, just go to hell!"
After Downton finished speaking, Hutao charged and cut off his head.
"God of Cheap, please help me deal with the aftermath!"
After Downton finished giving his orders, he rushed back to the council hall with a few heads. His legion was still too small, and he was not familiar with the local situation. His efficiency in suppressing the rebellion was not high, so he had to win over some forces as soon as possible and let them come forward.
"Where's the butler?"
The eldest son looked at the burning mansion and roared loudly.
"Master, what are your orders?"
The butler bowed.
"Quick! Quick, go back and call for people, send out all the armed forces of the family, the chance to stand up has come!" Under the light of the fire, the eldest son looked ferocious, "Don't leave any of those rebels behind!"
In the political hall and banquet hall, as time passed by, the guests became more and more anxious as they waited. Especially when the shouts of death suddenly sounded, it made them restless.
"Your Highness, when will the Duke of Downton arrive?"
Duke Bomen has asked for instructions for the third time. As a representative of the power, he must come forward.
"Of course, after we invite the two dukes!"
Sissi answered.
"Then let me take my leave and go urge you!"
Bomen wanted to leave.
"No need."
Sissi refused.
"excuse me!"
Bomon left, but when he reached the gate, he was blocked by the Krupp giant.
"What are you doing? I have to go to the bathroom!"
Bo Men yelled with a livid face.
"No one is allowed to leave without His Majesty's order!"
Krupp looked serious.
"What if I force my way in?"
Bo Men snorted coldly.
Krupp's answer would be simple, just hold the hand cannon.
"I will ask Downton how he teaches his subordinates!"
Unable to go out, Bo Men lost his temper and found Maldini, "Old guy, what on earth do you want to do?"
"I don't understand you?"
Maldini pretended to be crazy and looked calm, but his heart was in turmoil. It seemed that Downton had already taken action.
"Just wait for me!"
Bo Men cursed and walked away. Soon, more than two-thirds of the nobles in the banquet hall gathered and walked towards Sissi. (To be continued.)