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There are numerous city-states in Thessaly, and their civilizations have their own unique characteristics.
When another city-state that was as powerful as Potidaea sent envoys, the atmosphere in the whole Potidaea began to boil like boiling water.
This foreign city-state was called Achaia. Its people were tough and brave, and all the citizens were soldiers. The "all the people" here referred to the citizens they recognized, but did not include slaves.
All the heavy production work in Akkaya was done by slaves, thus freeing up enough strong labor.
Akkaya's political system is also very special. They are ruled by two kings. When one king goes to war, the other stays in the country, which is a bit like double insurance.
Among the envoys from Akkaya this time, the one with the highest status is one of the two kings.
However, Jasmine did such a good job that Su Yun did not expect that the king who came on the envoy was also a descendant of Syracuse.
In other words, he is actually a tool played by the god's servant.
"The cultural environment of Akkaya is special. Originally, there were only three 'daughters' in our family who married there. However, I created two branches, and they are now flourishing well in Akkaya." Jasmine also drew a family tree for his father. "You see, what we need to do next is to marry another branch of Akkaya and marry one of their daughters."
Su Yun: “…”
Su Yun: "That sounds great, but... why are you so skilled?"
"This simple and boring work is not difficult at all." Jasmine bowed slightly, "Even my brother Alice can do it well."
Alice snorted, and decided to ignore Jasmine's taunts for the time being, comforted by her father.
"The Achaemenid war is about to begin, and the Syracuse family needs to start selecting its sacrifices." Jasmine picked out the names one by one calmly. He almost listed the value of life and death of all the members of the family one by one. Those characters whose death was more valuable than life were destined to be abandoned.
Perhaps he died on the battlefield, or was murdered by his political enemies.
That is the most cruel calculation and the most common self-directed performance.
The Syracuse family will not disappear with the passage of time; their survival depends solely on the favor of God.
Su Yun quietly watched Jasmine draw a long genealogy on paper, and suddenly he had the illusion that the family tree in front of him was also a game.
Allocate resources and manpower, occupy different unfamiliar areas and regions, expand your own contact network... all of this
It may not be possible for a person to complete even a small step in his entire life, so large families with a long history appear so powerful and valuable.
However, this was just a simple and boring job for his plague...
It is too easy for his plagues to extend their tentacles into human society, whether it is the Syracuse family trained by Jasmine, or the dark sect that is growing in Anita's hands.
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As expected, the Achaemenid invasion was not delayed by the death of a king. This huge civilization that integrated many ethnic groups came straight to the west with an army of one million, shocking the whole of Thessaly.
All city-states were caught up in the torrent of war, and no one could stay out of it.
Su Yun also ended his visit to Potidaea and followed Jasmine to the front line.
During the war, the human landscape will suffer the greatest blow. The major city-states will no longer hold joyous holidays, but only sacrifices to the gods of war and patron gods.
At this time, there is nothing beautiful to see when visiting various city-states. Only the war on the front line can be described as grand and magnificent.
The wars of this era were primitive and bloody. People worshipped great strength and metal. Spears, heavy shields, chariots and horses divided the legions... and such wars would not stop with the progress of the times.
The wars in the future will only intensify, and the three major civilizations will face a direct collision. Today's prosperous human beings are like mature wheat fields, which are about to be harvested in war.
In such an environment, the seeds of Isis were sown.
It was a beautiful flame with a platinum color, it was so warm and hot, and as beautiful as the sun.
"Isis..." Su Yun couldn't help but touch the intangible flame, "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
The flames danced in Su Yun's palms, as if cheering for the upcoming battle.
"Isis is so lucky." Alice looked at the flame in the Father God's palm and tilted her head like a spoiled child. "Being planted by the Father God himself and being ignited in the next war, everything he loves most has been fulfilled."
Su Yun laughed: "But Isis will have to wait a long time. Maybe it will take another fifty years before his birth? If the war doesn't stop... maybe it will take another ten years."
Isis is the most lively child among all the plagues. Although he is a prion, he loves war and killing more than the plague.
He can only be awakened in blood and fire.
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As a giant in Thessaly, the Syracuse family also participated.
War against the Achaemenids.
As an example, the main branch naturally went to the front line.
This battle involving three major civilizations attracted all the plagues. Jasmine's position was the general of Potidaea, Theresa went as a priest and doctor, and Alice was so excited that it seemed like she was going to participate in a game.
As for Anita, he hid with his followers among the Achaemenid army.
Su Yun also put on armor, but of course he would not really join the fight. Not to mention whether the little plagues were willing or not, just those humans who dared to raise their knives at him would die in an instant.
This is too extreme and this is not the plan Su Yun likes.
Therefore, in the end, Su Yun's class became an archer - which was good, as weapons like bows and arrows seemed a little more rational than using swords and axes.
And the Archer class is, well, fantastic.
The Syracuse family has its own military forces, which are nominally mercenaries, but in fact everyone knows that these forces are only responsible to the family and are loyal.
Most of them are also servants of God.
When Su Yun arrived at the most intense battle zone, Thessaly in the northwest had been occupied by the Achaemenid army. These areas were dotted with small city-states that were not well developed. They were either conquered or surrendered and all became spoils of the Achaemenid Empire.
At this time, one third of the land originally owned by Thessaly had been occupied, and everyone was facing a powerful enemy.
The Achaemenids' attack routes were divided into land and water, and the naval battle was still in a stalemate at this time, which might be the only good news.
The battle zone was located in a valley that was easy to defend but difficult to attack. The army waiting here belonged to Achaia, which had formed an alliance with the city-state of Potidaea. The king leading the army was the divine servant.
Jasmine brought half of Potidaea's troops, but the combined forces were still far less than the invading army.
If we only look at the number of people, then the defeat is inevitable, and the atmosphere of doomsday tragedy almost swept the pass, but this spirit is not the despair and frustration of the failed idea, but the determination to fight to the death.
Su Yun was surprised that people could still muster such courage. Perhaps this was the will to protect the country.
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The leaders of this battle were the Tool King and Orolos. Jasmine had the final say in the General King's tent. Su Yun was also among the people discussing strategy. He looked at the huge map in silence, identifying the friendly forces from the crooked lines.
army.
Even at this point, Su Yun still had no interest in this battle.
This is a war whose outcome is completely controlled by him, and a story whose ending is already known will lose half its excitement.
Rather than waiting for victory, Su Yun would rather go and see the soldiers and listen to their songs before the battle.
The meeting was over, and only Jasmine, Theresa and the tool man were left in the tent. Alice walked in from outside the tent. He also changed into armor. The dark blue armor did not look out of place on the young man.
"Father God! I grilled some meat. Would you like to try some?" Alice looked very happy.
His concept of war was limited to games... although that was indeed the case.
"Okay." Su Yun smiled, "Thank you Alice then."
The boy showed an innocent and beautiful smile.
Jasmine put on the cape and he asked, "Father, do you want Thesalia to win in tomorrow's war?"
Su Yun: "Whatever you want...as long as you think it's reasonable."
It is in line with the military strength and terrain of both sides, and in line with the future of this era.
"As expected, you will give me this answer." Jasmine smiled, her smoky gray eyes curved, "I understand."
Among the five people present, only Theresa was not wearing armor. He was still dressed as a priest, and the white robe made him look peaceful and gentle.
After all, religion is indeed a part of human society. Theresa always had a job to do in that era...
"Theresa, I..." Su Yun was about to say something, but at this moment he turned around and heard a sound beside the tent, interrupting the question he was about to ask.
Su Yun was stunned: "Anita, why are you here?"
"My God, of course I came to see you." The curtain was lifted, and the man in the black robe said regretfully, "Um... everyone is here."
Theresa: “…”
Theresa slowly put down the scroll in her hand.
Anita glanced at his brothers playfully, then knelt on one knee in front of his divine body: "Father, we will meet in battle tomorrow, and I came here to ask - well, this is my own initiative."
"Which side do you want to win in tomorrow's war?"
Su Yun: ...
So, without anyone noticing, the Dark Cult has already swept through the Achaemenid army?
"Or should we just let it be?" Anita continued to ask, looking like she understood everything.
Su Yun suddenly felt an itch on his wrist. He raised his hand and saw that the bracelet was swaying quietly.
Move the tail.
This bracelet is Anita's white snake. Ever since it quietly came here, it has been coiled around Su Yun's wrist, as quiet as a real bracelet, so quietly that Su Yun almost forgot about it.
Anita also saw Su Yun's wrist. He seemed a little stunned, and then ripples appeared in his red eyes.
"You still have it..." His voice was so soft that it was almost a whisper, "How great..."
Author's comment: I changed the little white snake a little bit, I actually forgot it was taken back! It is set to sneak back again, and there are some minor changes in Chapter 35.
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This pass is the prototype of the hot springs pass.
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Isis is a prion, and one of the main ways prions spread is cannibalism. The evil nature of Isis is based on this.
Eating one's own kind is an ancient memory deeply embedded in all people's genes.
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Muah!
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