It must be said that Amyntas was indeed one of the best warriors on the ship. He was meters tall, which was really different from the short Athenians. His handsome face seemed to be carved out, full of powerful beauty. And wearing the special linen heavy armor made in Athens, it couldn't hide the effect of his muscles. If Amyntas wore the special bronze muscle armor and showed his muscles, it would definitely be a very shocking effect. For Hilde, Amyntas took on the task of killing Hilde, and he himself was a person who easily felt guilty, so he definitely felt guilty towards Hilde. Moreover, Hilde also knew that her ability could not be used too much, and could only be used to save her life during the most critical period. If her attitude was seen by many people, she would probably have to wander around the world with Sophia. So, Hilde needs help. And Amyntas and his men are the best candidates. Hilde calculated that, apart from Diodes, who was thrown into the sea to feed the sharks, there were still ten Athenian heavy infantry and thirty Athenian archers on the ship. Although the Athenian army was not as well-armed as the Spartan army, they were still very strong and more than enough to deal with barbarians or bandits. If these people could be used by him, it would lay a foundation for him in the early stage. Moreover, Hilde still had two thousand drachmas in his hand, which could also recruit dozens of mercenaries. Then Hilde said to Amyntas: "Amyntas, I have a request." "…Miss, please go ahead." "My father wants to kill me, but do you agree to this?" "My lady, I... I am ashamed. As a warrior, I swore to Athena to defend Athens and its citizens, but in the end I had to kill an unarmed woman. Before, I had to obey the orders of the Archon, but now I have come to my senses. I cannot become the murderer of my own father and daughter. My lady, please tell me. If there is anything I can do to help you, I, Amyntas, will do my best!"
"um. Thank you." Hilde smiled and pointed at the people on the nail plate. "You are the most powerful here, and I will definitely need security guarantees after arriving in Byzantium. It is said that Byzantium is now in the midst of war, and its mother city Miletus is now in chaos both internally and externally. The strength of the city-state has greatly declined, so Miletus is preparing to decide to cancel its support for Byzantium. If Byzantium loses Miletus' support, the Thracians will definitely capture Byzantium, which is out of ammunition and food, and the final result will naturally be... everything will be wiped out. My father may have just mentioned Byzantium casually, but his real purpose is to let you kill me and throw me into the sea to feed the sharks. I knew this before I got on the ship." "Yes, ma'am." Amyntas didn't expect that Hilde knew everything. Then why did she get on board happily? "But I want to go to Byzantium." "Miss, you also said that Byzantium is very dangerous. If possible, our ship can reach Miletus where your mother, Aspasia, is. Once there, I believe that Madam will protect your safety." "But when I get to Miletus, you will all die. Pericles will never allow you to live, because this incident will ruin his reputation." Second adjustment, first section, first armed force (PS: This is my first time trying a 100-character theme, and also my first time trying a strong male protagonist. My style tends to be slow-burning, but I will try my best to do my best in the design of the story content and the plot. If you see this, I hope you can give me more support. Please leave a message, complain, and post any opinions in the comment area! Please leave a message! The comment area is too deserted. By the way, if you think it is well written, please give me a monthly ticket QwQ) When Amyntas heard this, he looked at Hilde in shock. How could a fifteen-year-old girl be so cunning? Unfortunately, what Hilde said was true. If Hilde was sent to Miletus, the soldiers who participated in the murder would not survive for more than a month. In Athens, Pericles was highly respected. They would only believe Pericles and not ordinary soldiers like Amyntas. So Hilde continued, "If I go to Miletus, my mother will definitely not believe that my father wants to murder me. In the end, I will still fall into my father's clutches. But if I go to Byzantium, on the one hand, you have successfully completed the mission, and on the other hand, Byzantium is far away and Pericles cannot reach it." "That's true, but..." The city of Byzantium will soon be destroyed. Amyntas wanted to say this. But it seemed like Hilde didn't care at all. "You mean, Byzantium is dangerous? Yes, it is indeed dangerous... So, Amyntas, I need you and them to protect me. This is not a request, but an order. You are the elite of the Athenian army. You will not suffer any loss against a small group of Thracians. Moreover, if you want to rule Byzantium, the first thing you need is your own army."
"Miss, you mean..." Amyntas could hardly believe his ears. Could it be that Hilde meant to... "I want to conquer the city of Byzantium." "Miss, are you serious?" "Yes, I am serious. First we will take over the city of Byzantium, and then use it as a base. Then we will control several major city-states along the Black Sea coast, and finally we will defeat the Thracians and unify Thrace. I know this is a very difficult task, but believe me, as long as we are willing to do it, this will surely be achieved. Because Athena will bless us." Hilde's smile was full of confidence. Even though this thing was almost impossible to achieve, when Hilde said it, it seemed as if it could be achieved. "Then my mission is to lead them?" "Yes, would you?" "Of course I am willing!" Amyntas suddenly knelt on one knee, lowered his head and said sincerely, "I, Amyntas, a centurion from Athens, am here to offer my loyalty to the respected and beautiful Miss Hilde. I once undertook a mission that was unfair to Miss Hilde, so I hope to use my blood to make up for my mistake and use my strength to restore my glory." "Then please." Hilde reached out and gently touched Amyntas's hair. "Then let us go to Byzantium." "Yes--!" Amyntas' loyalty was very meaningful to Hilde. He discovered from the beginning that this man was a man of loyalty and righteousness. In China, he would be a chivalrous man. In addition, he felt guilty towards Hilde and understood Hilde's terrible strength. Therefore, he only needed to give him a way out to make him work for him. Hilde knew very well that Amyntas had seen everything about him killing Siren. If Hilde doesn't expose it, she is telling Amyntas. I can kill you easily. But I'll give you one chance. If you pledge your loyalty to me, I'll spare your life. The two-pronged approach was deadly. If Amyntas pledged allegiance to Hilde, it would mean that he would be drifting away from his status as an Athenian citizen. At that time, the Citizens' Assembly could punish Amyntas and his people for desertion. However, they were under Pericles' orders to protect Hilde, so it was in line with their orders for them to fight under Hilde's command. Therefore, Pericles set a trap for Hilde, but in fact, it provided a strong preliminary guarantee for Hilde's future. Then, the people on the deck gradually woke up. They didn't remember anything about Hilde, but they remembered the Siren clearly. At this time, Amyntas called them together and held a solemn meeting: "Everyone, we just encountered the terrible sirens. You must have heard them when you were out at sea. They would use charming songs to attract you, and then eat you all. But you are all standing here, all fine, which means that the sirens did not eat us at all. That's because it was Miss Hilde who moved the sirens with her kindness, making them realize their mistakes, sincerely repent, and leave this sea area. Except for Diodes and the two brothers who were swept into the sea, everyone else survived, and you don't even have a wound on your body." "It's the Siren!" "Oh my god, we were almost done for." The soldiers whispered to each other, each of them was terrified. Sophia frowned and leaned close to Hilde's ear: "This Amyntas seems to be a decent man, but he is also very good at making up lies." "Where did he lie?"
"That is, you used your kindness to influence the Siren or something..." "Isn't she right?" Hilde reached out and pinched Sophia's waist. Sophia knew she had said something wrong, so she shut up immediately. What Amintas said just now was actually what Hilde taught him to say. Amintas was not a man who would make up lies. In order to appear holy and noble, and to save the lives of these soldiers, Hilde asked Amintas to say this. Fortunately, Amintas was now a loyal hound behind Hilde. He did not refuse, but happily carried out this mission. "So, everyone, when we first boarded the ship, we were thinking about murdering Miss Hilde. What's worse, we were planning to do something filthy and immoral before swinging our knives. But Miss Hilde didn't hold a grudge against us and drove away the Sirens when they were about to devour us all. Now, we are all alive because of Miss Hilde." "So, let's shout--" At this time, Amyntas raised his fist. “Long live Hilde—!” "Long live Hilde--!!!" The soldiers didn't understand what was going on and started shouting along with Amyntas. As a warrior, Amyntas knew how to inspire the soldiers, and under such exaggeration, the soldiers soon developed a feeling of gratitude and admiration for Hilde. At this time, Hilde walked to Amyntas with elegant steps, and Amyntas bowed deeply and stepped back a few steps, looking very respectful. Seeing that the centurion Amyntas respected Hilde so much, everyone naturally did not dare to neglect her and lowered their heads. Tune 2, Section 2: The enemy is the Thracians "My fellow warriors." At this time, when Hilde opened his mouth, people felt relaxed and happy. This beautiful, touching voice, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was the voice of a siren. However, these soldiers lowered their heads deeply, because their lives were saved by Hilde, but before that, they had thought of many excessive things to Hilde, and even they themselves felt that their behavior was too disgusting. Therefore, they did not dare to raise their heads to see what Hilde looked like now, and could only form an image of the goddess in their minds. "I know that you have all been deceived by my father, Pericles. They want you to kill me. But in fact, when you return to Athens and know the truth, you will die at the hands of Pericles. You will not be forgiven. Therefore, everyone, I have a request, and I hope you can listen to it." Hilde took a deep breath. Now is the best time to win over these soldiers. "My father, for some unknown reason, wants me dead. Maybe I am not the daughter he has in mind. But think about it carefully, why should I, a child of only fifteen, endure all this pain? What have I done wrong? Ladies and Gentlemen, have I committed the sin of blasphemy or the sin of talking too much? From my childhood until now, I have never left my home. How could I have offended the great God and been brutally killed by my father?" When Hilde spoke of this, she burst into tears. Tears welled up in her eyes and her voice rose and fell with intense emotions. But her words touched the hearts of the soldiers. What crime did Hilde commit? Why did you kill her? When everyone began to doubt this question, Hilde wiped away her tears and continued, "But, I, Hilde, am just a weak woman, but I also have a strong heart. Pericles wants me to die, but I must live to show him. Moreover, I want to live a good life and make a name for myself. Then, when I have a lot and no longer need to be afraid of him, I will return to Athens again and expose his crimes!" "Miss Hilde." At this time, a heavy infantryman who looked like an officer stood up and asked: "Excuse me, what do you need?" "Of course it's your strength. I need your strength. You are the best warriors in Athens, but because of Pericles' lies, you embarked on a path you shouldn't have taken. You are warriors who believe in God and warriors of justice. Moreover, you have been abandoned by Athens now. If you go back, will Pericles let you live after knowing about the murder of your daughter? Unless we have a power that Pericles cannot stop. When our power is strong enough, Pericles will not be able to control Athens."
Hilde's words left the soldiers present speechless. They have always considered Pericles to be the representative of democracy. He is the light of Athens. But now, not only did he want the soldiers to secretly kill his daughter, but he might actually kill these soldiers. At this time, Amyntas said with a straight face: "We now owe Miss Hilde a life. If it weren't for Miss Hilde, we would not have survived the Siren's mouth. Everyone, you are all virtuous people. Although you have made a wrong decision, it is not too late to make up for it now. Gods, may you all turn back from your mistakes." "Then what should we do?" "Of course, my loyalty is to Miss Hilde." After Amyntas said this, everyone was silent for a while. Then, an archer stood up and shouted, "I am willing to pledge my loyalty. Pericles deliberately humiliated us. If we go back, we will die. Since Pericles has said that we should send Miss Hilde to Byzantium, we will send her there safely! When the situation stabilizes, we will return to Athens." "Yes, we must repay Miss Hilde for saving our lives." With everyone talking, these people immediately gathered together. "Everyone listen up!" "After we arrive in Byzantium, we will be responsible for protecting Miss Hilde's safety. As long as we are in Byzantium, we are Miss Hilde's soldiers. No matter what Miss Hilde asks us to do, we must do it!" Amyntas raised the spear in his hand and shouted loudly, "Everyone, cheer up! Now, Byzantium is facing the threat of Thracians. Our arrival will make us heroes who save Byzantium!" "Oh! It's the Thracians!" "I can beat ten of those barbarians by myself!" These heavy infantrymen were eager to try. It must be said that although these guys did have bad intentions, they were not afraid of death. After all, they had survived the face-to-face confrontation with the terrible Spartans on the battlefield. They were not afraid of the Spartan warriors who had been trained since childhood, let alone the Thracians who were still in a barbaric state. When Hilde saw this scene, she was very satisfied. These soldiers were indeed easily incited. She only shed a few crocodile tears to achieve this effect. "Everyone, after we arrive in Byzantium, if possible, we will stand together with the people of that city. If we defeat the Thracians, we will not only get gold and silver treasures, but also supreme honor. And you are the warriors who saved Byzantium. Your deeds are destined to be recorded by poets and passed down through the ages." For people of this era. Being a hero is a very attractive thing. Therefore, Hilde also specifically talked about it from this perspective. The soldiers who had already decided to follow Hilde were now even more encouraged. They wanted to set out immediately and reach Byzantium City, and then forty people would wipe out all the Thracians in one go. Seeing the soldiers so happy, Hilde couldn't help but laugh. "Master, what are you laughing at?" Sophia always felt that this smile was a little strange. So, she asked with some concern. "Do you know how many Thracians there are?" Hilde lowered his voice. "do not know……" "All together, about 300,000 people." The third section of the second tune arrives in Byzantium
A few more days of sailing passed. The fleet passed through the dangerous waters of the Aegean Sea without any danger, and then the ships saw the coastline again. Generally speaking, it is absolutely no problem to move along the coastline, so this means that the fleet has entered a relatively safe range. At this time, Hilde discovered that the fleet had passed through the Hellespont, a place now called the Dardanelles, which is an important channel connecting the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea. After crossing the strait, they entered a sea area that was relatively unfamiliar to the Greeks, called the Propontis Sea. Arriving here meant arriving at the city of Byzantium. So, after a full fifteen days of departure, the ship arrived at the port of Byzantium and prepared to dock here. At this time, the sailors and soldiers gathered on the deck.