Eagle Byzantium

As for Regent Fell, he did make a shameful escape with his widow. At her begging, the hero finally became short of breath, abandoned his subordinates who were still fighting, and tried to rush out of the eastern wilderness to join Danish Mond. of Merrick.

But the wilderness was already covered with red-hand cavalry sent by Gawain. In the dark night, Fell was attacked by the red-hand rangers, and all the mules and horses carrying goods were shot and killed. The widow and her mount were also captured by several cavalrymen who rushed over and grabbed their reins.

Fer Shagelir only ran forward two more miles, and encountered the secret sentry of the border soldiers. He shouted and prepared to rush over with a seven-foot-long spear, but the two border soldiers raised a more than ten-foot-long spear. The heavy horse-ramming spear rushed towards him, and before the tip of Feir's spear could reach him, the spear pierced the throat of his mount. As the grass blew, Feier fell on his back and fell from his horse. His helmet was immediately shattered, and the back of his head was covered with blood and he fell unconscious. Then, the border guard who was sent in secret picked him up with an iron fork, lifted him up with his hands and feet, and carried him to his side. The camp was escorted away.

In the morning, Gawain, who entered the city victoriously, walked into the aristocratic meeting hall of the "Great Armenian Empire". There were messes and scattered items everywhere. He looked at the chair on the fifth floor where the former regent Fell sat and said, "Put it away." They were removed and sent as trophies to Anna of Tarsus. "Then the confidential officer Philactos came over and handed the found "Statement of the Great Armenian Empire" into the hands of the patron. Gawain looked at it twice and said, "Although it belongs to the Ani people." It’s very ambitious, but there is no need to keep it in the world. Burn the original and copy it for future use.”

"And Your Highness, Regent Fell was captured by me when I broke out last night." The confidential officer then reported in a low voice, "He fell from his horse and was seriously injured. It's hard to say how long he can survive. . In addition, the cavalry also captured the widow of Cusus, the former commander of La Vodra, who had previously been possessed by Fell."

"Reward the relevant meritorious people well." Gawain instructed, "And bring the captured widow to me."

When the widow of Cusus arrived, Gawain comforted her with gentle words and told her not to be afraid, "I will not harm any Ani people easily in the future. We are all free citizens of Rome." But then Gawain still It was strongly hinted that the widow should remarry and her noble blood should not be wasted in the lonely monastery. For this reason, he and Caesar of Tarsus were willing to give a generous dowry.

In the end, the Widow of Cusus had no choice but to succumb - Gawain asked the confidential officer to write a letter to the city of Iconium and give it to Giovanni: "Marash has fallen, and all the remnants of Little Armenia have been destroyed. I surrender. But what makes me happiest is to find it for you. What a wonderful wife and family name. From now on, no one will be able to say that you are a little country squire from Lombardy, but an upright Armenian warrior noble. If anyone dares to treat you with your humble name again, you can use me to give it to you. Your sword will kill the rude."

As for Dorus, who was unfortunately injured and lost his first meritorious service, Gawain could only sympathize strongly with his misfortune, and asked him to stay in La Vodela with the great Earl Mero to recuperate, and wrote a letter to inform the imperial ink officer He Tomia. Next, of course, as promised, Gawain awarded all the merits and bounties to Bramson, the commander of Philomelon Brigade in front of everyone. All the centurions of this new brigade were proud and excited.

However, there was a big dispute in the chamber around the Lion's War Flag captured from Marashburg: Bramson and the officers of his brigade believed that this was our natural trophy, and it would be taken away from us from now on. He became the flag of the "Philomelon Brigade" and rode on the battlefield; but Heracles strongly opposed it and faced the great patron. People requested, "Please do not hurt the feelings of Armenia's surrendered nobles, soldiers and people. You promised in advance that you would revive the real Kingdom of Armenia in the future and treat both sides as sincere allies. Therefore, this battle flag should be returned to us. In this way, the new brigade composed of Armenian surrendered troops will loyally march forward for you. "

Gawain, who was temporarily sitting on the regent's chair, blinked his blue eyes, listened to the reasons of both sides, thought for a while, and then said loudly, "Then you and your soldiers must swear an oath to be loyal to me and Anna from now on. "

"It must be so," replied Hercules and his father Paxade at once.

"And the same allegiance to Prince Toros (son of Reuben) and Princess Lolita (daughter of Reuben)."

"As commanded."

Hearing this answer, Gawain breathed a sigh of relief and leaned down on his seat. "Listen up, I am determined to fulfill my promise. With two thousand surrendered troops from the Marash Kingdom as the base, they will be mixed into other frontier areas. soldiers, officers appointed or retained by me Form a new Eastern Front Brigade. This brigade does not belong to the Archers' Regiment nor the Ship's Division, but directly belongs to me and Caesar. It is named 'Evanduni Brigade' (Evanduni is the former Armenian Ancestor God in the time of Christ), used this lion flag as a flag.”

"Long live!" All the surrendered Armenian soldiers in the meeting hall quickly cheered happily. They could resist resolutely for the glory of the Arni warriors before, but now they have a new loyalist once they get Gawain's promise. If you have peace of mind and security, you will naturally settle into the new organization and order.

"Do you long to return to Ani (the ancient capital of Greater Armenia), to Van (another ancient capital of Greater Armenia, located on the east bank of Lake Van)? Do you long to return to the Great Ark Mountain (a high ridge in the center of Greater Armenia, a symbol of the Armenian national spirit, now Mount Ararat in Turkey)?" Then Gawain waved his hand and said to the many surrendered Armenian generals, "I will no longer question your religious beliefs like the former Emperor of Constantinople. Take this real lion flag and return to your homeland, the promised land given to you by God!"

"Long live the Great Patron of Seleucia; long live Caesar of Tarsus!" The people in the entire meeting hall cheered.

Then Gawain asked the confidential officer to announce to everyone:

Although the "Marash Armenian Empire" was destroyed, the new real Kingdom of Greater Armenia is rising from the ashes. With the "Yefandouni Brigade", "Melitene Border Army" and "Sebastian Border Army" as the armed core, Gawain granted all the Armenian nobles and officers in it the right to "glorious restoration of the country". Among them, Prince Taurus, who was "protected" (under house arrest) by him, was awarded the title of "Prince of Great Armenia" (i.e. ?ishkhans), and Pakade was awarded the title of "Marshal of Great Armenia" (i.e. Spa****t). The appointed General Osen became the "Chief of the Guard of Great Armenia" (i.e. Gundstabl). As for Hercules, he became the "Commander of the Royal Cavalry of Great Armenia" (aspet) and actually commanded the "Yefandouni Brigade".