In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility.

The effect of the new skill is very powerful.

Favor of Saint Sophia: After use, you will gain the favor of God's wisdom, double your mental attributes, and enter the state of "Sacred Heart".

In the Sacred Heart state, the cooldown rate of all skills is greatly reduced.

This exponentially increasing effect will only become more and more valuable as Lothar's strength increases.

Lothar slowly descended on the top of the city wall. Beside Eve, the Greek defenders were both respectful and afraid. They spontaneously formed a circle and did not dare to get close. The leading general was about to say something when he was blocked by Celinina.

“Stop.”

He did not dare to underestimate this thin and beautiful woman. Just now, it was she who killed the terrible sea dragon with one blow.

"Ma'am, we have no ill intentions. We just want to see Basilius."

"Stay away from here, my Lord needs to save someone."

Lothar was in the state of "Favor of Saint Sophia" and his mental strength was strong enough to easily see the state of Eve.

The general asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, how is Lady Eve?"

Losa shook his head, stood up and said, "Not good."

Eve had been under too much pressure before. Although she had good talent, she was far inferior to the princess of the royal court like Fulin, and her strength was also much inferior.

With this level of ability, he forcibly controlled the magic array and took on so much damage from the enemy. He had suffered severe mental trauma, and this injury was obviously beyond his ability.

"Your Majesty, Lady Eve suffered so much because of us. Please save her!"

The general and the soldiers begged earnestly.

Losa nodded and said, "I'm not good at healing people, but I have a friend who is very good at it. She is in the fleet at the back. You guys can come first and carry her to a quiet place."

To treat the injury, we need professionals.

Even if Lavinia couldn't save her, it would be no problem for her to help her stabilize her condition and wait for Anna to come back.

An eunuch trotted over and said, "Your Majesty, Her Majesty invites you to come over."

"Long time no see, Master Eusebius."

Lothar greeted him kindly, remembering that the eunuch was the chief treasurer in the Queen's court.

The eunuch was somewhat flattered and complimented: "I didn't expect you still remembered me."

"Look at what you said. The position of Grand Treasurer is not a humble one. It's just that I can't see the Queen for the time being."

He put away the smile on his face and said, "Chelinina, tell Bella III to choose war or atonement."

Celinina nodded slightly and flew away.

A moment later, the Venetian ships in the Golden Horn began to change course and head towards the Galata city area.

The Greek defenders cheered upon seeing this.

The treasurer hurriedly flattered him, "Your Majesty, your majesty is like the sun and the moon, which makes all the disobedient people in the world bow their heads and obey you. The Magyar chieftain can only retreat and yield in front of you."

"I don't have that much face. Maybe they just feel guilty."

Lothar chuckled.

Although he was indeed good at inspiring people and had the blessing of extraordinary powers, in the final analysis, he still relied on his power to intimidate people.

If a real war broke out, he was sure that tens of thousands of Crusaders and the Venetian fleet in the Golden Horn would be buried in the sea.

They could choose to continue the war, but they all realized that there was only one outcome.

"Sir Eusebius, my soldiers are about to arrive by ship. They have been drifting on the sea for a long time and are in urgent need of a spacious camp and a sumptuous meal."

The treasurer hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Basilius. Her Majesty has already instructed that your soldiers will receive the best treatment."

Hearing this, Lothar couldn't help but look sideways: "Aren't you afraid that I will take advantage of the situation to occupy Constantinople and change the title of deputy emperor?"

He was quite surprised. Given the petty style of the emperors of the empire, he thought he would encounter some difficulties during the entry into the city.

The treasurer said sincerely, "Your Majesty and I have never had such worries, because in the eyes of Her Majesty, your integrity is more noble than the throne of the emperor, and your piety is stronger than gold and stone."

It would be fine if these nice words were just for fun, but Losa had to admit that they were really nice to hear.

…

Alexius came forward with his retainers. He suppressed his anger and said in a low voice, "Why don't you continue to fight? Where are your spellcasters and the Iron Guard? At least let the Venetian fleet sink those ships under Lothar's command. If you retreat now, won't you just sit back and watch them reunite?"

In his opinion, since Lothar was able to defeat Saladin, he must have a group of well-trained elite troops under his command.

Once these people entered Constantinople, the possibility of conquering the Queen of Cities would be almost zero.

The previous second he was still dreaming about ascending the throne of emperor, the next second, he realized that he would most likely continue his life of exile, sleeping in the open and wandering.

This contrast drove him almost crazy.

"Are you questioning me, Alexios?"

Bella III snorted coldly. He had no intention of playing cozy with the nominal leader of the Crusaders.

"The Venetian sea dragon was killed, and Dandolo fell into a coma. I can't command the Venetians under him. If you think you have enough face and prestige, you can call on a group of people to fight."

Alexius opened his mouth. He didn't expect that Bella III, who had always been very kind to him, would speak to him like this.

But he quickly realized: "If I can't get Constantinople, no one can make up for your losses. You, and the Venetians, will not be able to get the compensation I promised you! Not a cent!"

Bella III coldly pushed away Alexios who was blocking his way. At this time, who cares about the reward?

"Let go of your majesty!"

His retainer Orlos tried to stop him, but Bella III chopped off his head with his sword.

Looking at Alexius, whose face was splattered with blood and who was shaking like a quail, Bella III sneered.

"Fool, do you think money can buy everything? You are simply trampling on our piety!"

Alexius was so angry that he trembled all over. He had never seen such a shameless person.

"A man like you is qualified to talk about piety?"

Bella III twitched his eyebrows and suddenly became a little bored. Having said so much, he didn't expect Alexios to continue to pester him.

He didn't want to talk about piety, but now most of the Crusaders wanted to go to the East to atone their sins.

Another small number of Crusaders simply did not have the courage to confront the Egyptian tyrant.

The Iron Guards under his command did not even dare to breathe before the glory of Lothar.

Istvan, the wizard he had hired at a high price, took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to him and slipped away quietly.

What else can we talk about if not piety?

He felt that if he said any more words to this idiot, he might turn into an idiot himself.

"Lock up this idiot and prepare to send him to the other side."

Alexius screamed, "Get away, don't touch me, Bella, you treacherous villain, spineless waste, I was so confused that I believed your deception..."

Is Alexios a fool?

Not really.

He is just a person who has lost all his money at the gambling table and has absolutely no rationality at all.

Bella III also lost a lot, but apparently his family was wealthy enough that he could still maintain his sanity.

"Please send another letter to Her Majesty the Queen and Her Majesty Lothar. I think there may be some misunderstandings between us."