"Lord Artemis, is there really no way?"
Under Tomyris's pleading, Artemis could only lower her head.
"I am a god. I cannot interfere too much in a war."
"But……"
"Apollo, Ares, that's them. I, Artemis, don't interfere too much in human affairs. This is a principle I have adhered to for thousands of years. I don't like to use my divine power in a war that is not just." Artemis knew that Tomyris was very anxious now, so she could only comfort her in this way. "But I think there is definitely hope for peace. As long as you seize this opportunity, you can avoid this war."
"……OK, all right."
Tomyris knew that this was just Artemis's consolation.
How can there be peace?
This is too naive.
The current Byzantine Kingdom has a strong army and a vast army, and its strength is very formidable, while the leadership of the Kingdom of Scythia is almost paralyzed. Although Tomyris is an oracle, if she faces Hilde, it is really unknown how far the two sides can fight. Therefore, if the war really breaks out, the Kingdom of Scythia will probably be defeated.
Tomyris sat aside somewhat dejectedly.
She couldn't help but think.
War will cause many people to die.
Although Tomyris was never afraid of death, and his subordinates were never afraid of death, the war with the Byzantine Kingdom might cause the entire Scythian Kingdom to die. Therefore, this was a matter of life and death for the Scythian Kingdom, and even for the people of Scythia. Therefore, Tomyris had to think it through.
An answer emerged in Tomyris's mind.
That is - surrender.
Would it be better if I surrendered?
But... Tomyris has no power to decide on surrender. She is not the king, so she cannot make such a decision.
"What are you thinking?"
At this time, Artemis walked up to Tomyris.
"My child, you are seldom so sad."
"Lord Artemis, I, I really don't know what to do."
Tomyris looked confused.
This made Artemis feel a little distressed.
However, Artemis also has her own selfish motives.
She hoped that Tomyris would go to help Hilde.
The current situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable to Hilde. The gods are increasingly interfering in this world. One day, a god will know of Hilde's existence. What should Hilde do then? Hilde has been discovered by someone with ulterior motives. At present, Hilde's overall level is not yet able to compete with the gods.
If Tomyris were here.
Her support should be able to help Hilde face some threats.
In this way, the girl who inherited Athena's body can also be saved.
But unfortunately, Tomyris and Athena stood on opposite sides.
"Ugh……"
Artemis sighed.
"Artemis, you...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made you so worried."
"It's okay. This is not your responsibility."
Artemis had no idea what the future would hold.
"In short, if Hilde really leads the army to attack us, the power to make the decision will be handed over to you. But I know that no matter you or Hilde, you should not be enemies. You are so similar and both are upright people. The world is moving in a dangerous direction and it needs people like you."
Tomyris heard this.
His eyes widened in some surprise.
"what do you mean……"
"How to do it depends on your own understanding."
As soon as the voice fell, Artemis disappeared from here.
Tomyris looked at the empty tent, feeling a little overwhelmed.
What does Artemis mean?
Let me stand between Hilde and me?
Tomyris would not doubt Artemis's intention, but she did doubt it this time. Artemis said this when the Kingdom of Scythia was in the most dangerous time. If such a decision was really made, no one could predict what the result would be. But... Tomyris also knew that perhaps what Artemis said was still right.
This is the only way for me.
Chapter 6. Cimmerian's Action
Artemis's thoughts.
It’s actually very simple.
The current situation is extremely unfavorable for Hilde.
Moreover, Artemis also knew that most of the gods had some ulterior motives, because now could be said to be the best era. Everyone knew about the disappearance of Athena and what happened between her and Zeus. Although the specific situation was unknown, almost all the gods understood one thing, that Athena must be hiding some terrible secret, and this secret would naturally make these gods associate it with a powerful force.
therefore--
Hield can be said to be very dangerous.
If the original book of creation in her body fell into the hands of a god with ulterior motives.
It will also bring too many unnecessary things to the world.
Therefore, Artemis had to find ways to protect Hilde. As it stands now, the Byzantine Kingdom is located in a remote area, and the Greek gods may not be interested in it. It is too close to Persia, so the Byzantine Kingdom is still relatively safe to some extent. However, this does not mean that Hilde can sit back and relax. After all, Apollo has been to Thrace before and left the Thracian king behind. Therefore, it is entirely possible that other gods have arrived here as well.
If Tomylis.
If his own oracle could help Hilde.
This should alleviate the problem to a great extent.
Therefore, even though Artemis knew that doing so was against Tomyris's idea, doing so would actually allow the Kingdom of Scythia, which believed in her, to avoid any battle and directly submit to the Byzantine Kingdom. Such a decision was almost unacceptable to Tomyris, a princess.
But for the whole world.
A nation, a sacrifice of an oracle.
It is totally acceptable.
This was all Artemis could say to Tomyris. As for what to do specifically, it depended on what Tomyris thought.
Tomyris was in a state of confusion, and she was now facing a huge conflict. On the one hand, there was Artemis's order, and she knew very well that Artemis wanted her to help Hilde, and on the other hand, as the princess of the Kingdom of Scythia, Tomyris had to be responsible for the country.
So, Tomyris's decision.
It can be said that it represents two directions.
She had always worshiped Artemis, but at this moment she was deeply shaken.
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While Tomyris hesitated.
Hilde's army set out from the Black Sea Province and arrived at the Black Sea by ship.
However, Hilde's target was not the Kingdom of Scythia.
Rather, it was an ancient regime located in the modern Crimean Peninsula - the Cimmerian Kingdom of the Bosporus.
This country was established by a combination of Greek colonists and local natives. It not only integrated the Greek order and culture, but also maintained the bellicosity of the local natives. Therefore, this country has always maintained an independent state on the peninsula of the Black Sea. After the Byzantine Kingdom became powerful, Hilde also maintained friendly relations with this country. After all, both countries were civilized regimes established on the "edge of civilization."
The national concepts are also very similar, and they are both kingdoms.
But, for Hilde.
This country is a springboard.
If Hilde wanted to take over the Kingdom of Scythia, she would have to annex the Cimmerian Kingdom of the Bosporus.
The Cimmerians were a civilized people, so ruling them would consolidate his control over the north, and at the same time, extend the power of civilization from the Cimmerians into the interior of the Scythians, and finally civilize the entire Scythian region. Therefore, Hilde was going to be unethical this time and directly launch an undeclared war.
The Cimmerians had no idea.
"His Majesty."
Rhodes held the trident and walked to Hilde's side.
"The fleet has arrived at the designated location."
"Ok."
Hilde raised the spear high in his hand and pointed it at the distant coastline.
This is the landing point determined by Hilde's army.
Several years ago, spies pretending to be merchants from the Kingdom of Byzantium had come here to survey the terrain and identify many places suitable for landing and establishing strongholds. Now, this valuable intelligence has played a specific role. Hilde's warships began to sail to the coastline, and then a large number of heavy infantry took small boats and arrived at the coastline from the large ships, setting foot on the land of the Cimmerians.
The entire login process took only half an hour.
After a lot of training and preparation.
Three thousand heavy infantry arrived on the beach on time and began to build a temporary military camp with materials.
This location is located on the west side of Cimmerian, 20 kilometers away from the nearest settlement. Fishermen will appear, but it will take at least several days for the fishermen to discover and inform the nearest army. Therefore, Hilde has a lot of time - but Hilde doesn't care about this now. This time, not only Rhodes, but also Golgopas, these two oracles will help him. How can he not take over the Cimmerian Kingdom?
And this time the action.
Hilde sent in the Second Legion.
This legion had demonstrated its strong combat capabilities in its previous operations in Ionia, and Golgopas was currently in charge of the auxiliary command of the legion. Of course, the main task was to avoid any unexpected situations. After all, Golgopas's ability was to rapidly improve the combat effectiveness of an entire army, and he himself was a very powerful oracle.
Even these three thousand people.
Can also cope with some situations.
Later, with the arrival of the entire Second Legion.
The plan to conquer Cimmerian can now begin.
That day, Hilde stayed in a temporary camp in Cimmerian. The current plan was going smoothly as usual, just like the previous march into Ionia. But for some reason, Hilde always had an indescribable premonition that something unnecessary might happen. She was a little worried and at a loss.
(I'm sorry for the previous interruption. Recently, something happened to my friend, and it delayed a lot of things, resulting in slow updates. This month, unless something major happens or there are other unexpected circumstances, I will guarantee an average of three updates a day. Of course, I guess I can't do that in the next few days. After the 7th, my wife will go back to her hometown, and when I'm alone at home, my typing speed will increase.)
The drunken king
(Xi’an Azi means “now”. **The result of the input method… Alas, I can’t help it. Sometimes I can’t pay attention when I write fast. It’s really uncomfortable. I’m very sorry)
Hilde late at night.
As always, fly in the air to observe the surrounding situation.
Cimmeria has been developed for quite a long time. As early as 800 BC, Greek colonists had arrived here and established a temporary settlement. After that, many Greeks left their homes and came to this fertile land and took root here. After that, they had a love-hate relationship with the Scythians from the north, which led to many Scythians integrating into Cimmeria and forming a new nation.
Cimmerians.
In other words, the Cimmerians were a mixture of Greeks and Scythians.
It is the result of the fusion of these two nations.
Therefore, the Cimmerians also had the dual characteristics of the Greeks and the Scythians, retaining the civilization of the Greeks while incorporating the riding skills and blood of the Scythians. After the establishment of the kingdom, they relied on their unique geographical location to gain a firm foothold in this place, so that the Scythian Kingdom in the north did not dare to invade them.
But they could never have imagined it.
The Byzantine Empire, which is completely unrelated.
They have actually sent troops here.
The Cimmerians had no idea what was happening.
Hild's army gathered on the Cimmerian coastline in large numbers over a three-day period. It was not until the fourth day that the Cimmerian fishermen discovered something was wrong and immediately reported the news to the nearest city. The Cimmerians who received the news could not believe that countless armies would gather on the coastline, so they immediately began to mobilize troops to drive the invading enemy into the sea.
Time passed quickly and it was the seventh day.
Sevastopol, the largest seaport city in the southwest of the Cimmerian Empire, surrendered after only one day of siege by the Second Legion. All 2,000 defenders in the city surrendered, completely opening the door to the Cimmerian Kingdom. After that, the Second Legion continued to advance northeastwards, heading towards Simferopol.
Now, Hilde's army is in full force.
