Masias?! Davers remembers Ansitanos telling him, 'Masias was the leader of the Campanian mercenaries and later became an important general under Dionysius. ’

"Is there any evidence?" Davers asked further.

"No, he came to Turriyi empty-handed, and the hotel where he stayed and the dagger were prepared by a man named Auroras, but he only knew the name, and he didn't know what Auroras looked like or what he did...... "Now I'm sending someone to the hotel where he is staying, hoping to get some information about Auroras." ”

Davers listened and asked, "What about the woman?" ”

"No one has come to inspect yet, saying they know her......" Mattonis was a little frustrated.

"Mattonis, it's only been a long time since the assassination, and you've made a lot of progress!" Davers comforted him, his eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Whether she is from Turii or from another city, since she is able to participate in the celebration, then she has traces to follow, and the dagger she holds is very similar to the dagger held by the man, and it is also poisoned, she has nothing to do with Syracuse!" ”

Davers sneered and ordered him, "Matonis, you go to Aristias immediately, and he will help you find out the truth as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, sir." Mattonis turned away.

At this time, Kunogorata said worriedly and tentatively: "Master Davers, are you going to declare war on Syracuse?" Although the Assassin said that Syracuse had instructed him to do it, it was not confirmed, and—"

Davers, who had always respected him, interrupted the old man unceremoniously: "I ask Master Kunogorata, what will happen to Dionya if they really succeed in assassinating me this time?" ”

Kunograta was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and had to say truthfully: "Yes...... There will be turmoil...... "It's not just turmoil, I'm afraid that civil war will happen soon." The three major races within the alliance of the Greeks, Lucanians, and Brutis were bound to clash with each other; The captains of several major legions have equal qualifications and prestige, and none of them can intimidate all the legions, but the civilian officials in the Senate have the advantage, so it goes on...... The more Kunogorata thought about it, the more frightened she became.

"And what will happen to our South Italy alliance?" Davos stared at his face and continued to guide him to think down: The Southern Italian Alliance is a large Greek city-state alliance dominated by Dionia, and Dionya has become the mainstay of this alliance with its strength far exceeding that of other city-states. What's more, it is very likely that Crotone will take revenge on Siriting and Trina who betrayed him in the first place, and it is also possible that Crotone will declare war on Dionia in revenge, so that the South Italian alliance will completely fall apart......

"We all know that Syracuse signed a peace agreement with Carthage, but we still don't see Syracuse disbanding mercenary forces, but instead buying grain and building ships...... What is it for? Was it to help Sparta defeat the Theban League? ”

Davers's question was to inquire into the heart of Cuno Gorata: Indeed, Dionysius had long had ambitions for Greater Greece, and if the Dionian alliance was in turmoil and the Southern Italian alliance was a scattered sand, Syracuse, with its far greater strength than the various Greek city-states and alliances, could easily achieve its goal......

Davers stared at the old man in front of him, small beads of sweat quietly pouring out from under his gray sideburns, as the Dionian senator of Turii who was elected for three consecutive terms, Turii can have today's prosperity, Kunogorata is indispensable, but unfortunately his biggest shortcoming is the fear of war.

"Master Kunogorata, you should know me. I will not rush into war against Syracuse without adequate preparation, but it is time for us to act, otherwise it will be terrible to let the evil wolf of Syracuse lurk around Dionia, coveting our land and disturbing the order of our alliance at any time! ”

After listening to Daves's sincere words, Kunograta pondered for a long time, and finally changed his mind and said, "Master Davers, what do you ask me to do?" ”

Davers looked happy: "In the urgent meeting of the Senate in a moment, I hope that you will support my proposal to 'mobilize the citizens of Dionya to prepare for war with Syracuse'!" ”

Just "preparing"? Kunograta couldn't believe his ears, and when he saw Davers's menacing appearance just now, he thought that he was about to start a war with Syracuse.

"Of course, more than that, we also want to support Lijim in establishing a colonial city in Sicily......" Davos looked at Kunogorata and said word by word, "I also need you to tell the other senators the 'truth' about the Assassin incident investigated by the other senators at the meeting - that is, the Assassins were from Rockery and sent at the request of Syracuse!" ”

Kunogorata's eyes widened with surprise on his face: "Lord Davers, you're going to—"

"That's right, I'm going to target Lockrey!" Davers's face was slightly hideous, and his words were firm: "Dionysius and Lockry's alliance is to make Lockry a springboard for Syracuse's invasion of Great Greece, and Lockry's existence makes us unable to completely condense Great Greece into a whole, and this time we just take advantage of this great opportunity to declare war on Lockry." If Syracuse comes to the rescue, on the land of Greater Greece, against the armies of our Southern Italian Alliance, I think our odds will be high! If it doesn't come, we will conquer this city-state that betrayed Great Greece! ”

Although he already agreed in his heart that the war between Dioonia and Syracuse was inevitable, Kunograta was more willing to deal with Lockery first than facing the powerful Syracuse. When the Ionian city-state alliance was first established, Lockry was also a strong gang in their hearts and in Greater Greece, but it was no longer worth mentioning in the eyes of the Dionians at this time. Moreover, Davers was able to think of such a strategy, which showed that he was not carried away by anger, so Kunograta began to actively make suggestions: "It is precisely this celebration that the generals and councillors of the city-states of the Southern Italian Alliance have been invited, such as Mistress Artilicrus of Lijim, Mistress Lucias of Crotone, Mistress Sipros of Trina, Mistress Pretinis of Cilitin, and Mistress Friniris of Corennia...... They must have heard about today's amazing event, and we can just hold the meeting of the South-Italy Alliance that should be held in the Silitting in Turii, and I believe that it will be easy to reach an agreement! ”

"I'm sure they're waiting for the Senate to send someone to contact them, so our Senate meeting must end as soon as possible." Davers reminded.

"I see." Kunograta nodded, his steps a little heavy as he left the Davers Mansion, knowing that after today, the Dionian Alliance, which had been peaceful for more than three years, could open the door to war again.

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When the meeting of the Dionian Senate was convened, the senators were more concerned about the safety of Davers, especially the senators of the former mercenaries, the senators of Lucania, the senators of Amendolara and some of the senators of Bruti.

As a result, when Kunogorata told the "truth", the senators were furious, and Davers's proposal to "declare war on Lockry" was easily approved.

Although, militant parties such as Amintas were disappointed that Davers did not declare strategy directly to the culprit, Syracuse. And people like Cornerus, Ansitanos and others, although they were surprised why Syracuse did not come out and put Lockry in front, they were also temporarily relieved in their hearts.

The Senate finally decided to send an emissary to ask Lockry for his guilt with harsh demands.

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When Davers returned home, he didn't have time to rest, so he immediately asked his father-in-law, Artilicrus, to be quickly summoned.

"Seeing that you're okay, I can finally rest assured!" As soon as Artili Cruise saw him, he said happily, which made Davers feel a little warm.

Then Attilicruz cried out again: "Syracuse! It must have been done by someone from Syracuse, right? I've said it a long time ago—"

Davos interrupted him and said decisively: "The Senate of Dionya has decided to fully support Lijim in building a colonial city in Sicily, but I also hope that you will abide by the previous words and hand over Lijim's fleet to Diania for unified command!" ”

"That's really good news. But, handing over the fleet to you, will Dionia be able to guarantee the safety of Ligem's coast and trade routes? Attillicruz was reluctant again.

"I don't think the people of Syracuse have time to insult Lijim anymore, because Dioonia will send an emissary to ask Lockrie, 'Why did you shoot the assassins to assassinate me?' Davers spoke amazingly.

Artilicruz looked surprised: "What...... How could it be Lockry? ”

"Because Dioonia and the Southern Italian Alliance need to wage war against Lokry!" Davers said categorically.

Attilicruz was still surprised, but he had already understood Davers's intentions, he shook his hands, held the armrest of the wooden chair, and sat down slowly: "You...... Do you want to ...... No! You are trying to lure the people of Syracuse to Greater Greece......"

"Yes, to concentrate the armies of our southern Italian city-states in the land of Greater Greece to fight against the Syracuses, I think there is a greater chance of victory! Father, I need the full support of Ligem to convince the other city-states at the meeting of the Southern Italian League. The rare utterance of the word "father" shows how much he expects from this project.