Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 210: Admission style (four)

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But the representative of Olympia did not dare to shout loudly. He could not forget the terrible sight of the Dionian army surrounding Olympia a few years ago. He reminded the representatives of the surrounding city-states in a low voice, hoping to attract their attention and jointly protest to Dionia.

However, these representatives either said the ceremony was meaningful and worth seeing, or pretended not to hear it. Even if someone agreed with him, they did not make it clear that they would protest to Dionia. The entire venue gradually quieted down under the supervision and reminders of the Dionian spectators and athletes.

It didn't take long before, "Dang!...Dang!...Dang!..." The vigorous and heavy bell sounded to the main arena, making the Dionian people more solemn.

At the place where the bell rang—the hill of the gods was already surrounded by many devout followers of Hades. When the nine bells rang and the old-fashioned Plesinas walked out of the main temple tremblingly, holding the torch lit by the holy fire, they all sang the Hades carols religiously, and the whole inner city Suddenly immersed in the light and melodious singing.

At this moment, Sekelian, wearing a pure white single, greeted him solemnly.

Plessinus said gently: "General, please take it!"

Sekrian didn't speak much, just nodded heavily, then solemnly took the burning torch with both hands, turned and ran down the mountain.

Turiyi people stand densely on both sides of the road, forming a human-shaped corridor leading to the main arena. While they sang, they excitedly watched the torch Seklian running forward.

Secrian, who quickly ran down the mountain, handed the torch to Tagus who was waiting, and Tagus continued to run to the next torchbearer...

It takes about six miles from the main temple of Hades to the main arena. Even if the torchbearers are running at full strength, it will take a while to reach. The hosts in the arena used this time to introduce the heroic deeds of the torchbearers to audiences who could not see the torch relay, and their heroic deeds are actually a history of the war of Dionia from weak to strong. The Dionian audience, who can relive history, was full of enthusiasm, and it made the foreign populace, messengers, and athletes who heard about it for the first time sighed.

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"...The last hero who entered the main arena with a torch was Brutus Max. He was a Roman and later a citizen of Dionia.

During the Greek War that broke out in the Kingdom's 24th year (370 BC), the Dionian army and the Spartan coalition fought a decisive battle on the Taigea Plain. Due to the sudden rebellion of the Taigea As the main offensive force of the First Army was flanked by the Spartan coalition forces, the situation was very critical, but the soldiers of the First Army fought **** and withstood the fierce attack of the Spartans and insisted on waiting until the arrival of the reinforcements. Eventually turned the tide of the battle. But the loss of the First Army was quite heavy. When cleaning the battlefield after the battle, the medical staff unexpectedly discovered that Max was still alive.

The squad led by the squad leader of the First Corps was at the forefront of the battle. The soldiers of the entire squad died bravely, and the squad leader fell at the center of the phalanx, next to the flag. , There was a circle of Spartan soldiers lying around him, and he himself was bloody, fell into a coma, and even his limbs were incomplete. After repeated rescues by doctors, he finally came back to life under Hades’s protection. ...

The great Majesty Daves was very moved when he heard of his deeds, and immediately appointed him as the hero of the kingdom, but his injuries were too serious, even if the triumph of the war was held a year later, he couldn’t help it. Attend! But today, he will hold a torch and light the altar on the arena with the torch. This is to remind the audience not to forget that it was the blood and sacrifice of these Dionian soldiers on the battlefield that led to the establishment of the Greek Alliance! There is peace in Greece! That's why today's grand sports meet celebration! So we should sincerely thank warriors like Max! "

After several pre-rehearsals, the experienced hosts controlled the time very well, so not long after they finished talking, a figure appeared at the entrance of the stadium.

Brutus Marks was once a handsome young Roman man. He is only in his 30s, but he can no longer see what he used to be. His left cheek was bitten by something. It seems that there is a big missing piece, even the left eye is missing, the right hand is shoulder-to-shoulder, and the left leg seems to be short. When he runs, he limps and limps in a large range... the whole person looks quite Scary.

But the Dionian audience all stood up unanimously, and applauded desperately for their solemn expressions. Nearly half of these Dionian audiences were Turyians. Almost all of them were in tears and weeping, because Seeing Marx made them involuntarily think of their relatives who died or were wounded in the Greek war.

This situation caused the messengers of the Greek city-states to be moved and stood up and applauded.

Ipamilunda exclaimed: "The Kingdom of Dionian admires the citizens who fight bravely, how can their citizens not fight bravely! This is the reason why the Dionian army is strong. The reason!"

"Seeing these, we should feel more at ease!" Lu Komedes also sighed: "Because as long as Dionia remains strong, the Greek alliance can survive for a longer time!"

Among the very few people who have not stood up and applauded, the most obvious is Agsilius, because in the host’s speech just now, the Spartan warriors seem to be evil, but they are already in the past. Agassilaus did not feel any anger. He saw through the world very clearly: the rise and fall of city-states have always been winners and losers. If Sparta won the battle of Taga, today may be another situation. , But just because there are countless Diorian soldiers like Max fought bravely, the military plan he worked out with all his strength was ultimately unsuccessful, so he silently looked at the staggering figure on the track, in a pretty mood. Complex...

Daves and his family also stood up, all of them dignified and applauded silently. The corners of the eyes of several women such as Christoya and Cynthia were wet, and they even choked on Dui's voice...

Plato and Xenophon, who had been debating before, both kept silent with interest. They already knew that Daves’ adopted son Adoris died in the Battle of Taigea. Obviously this one who entered the arena The torchbearer reminded Dionia's royal family members of that painful past.

At this moment, Max’s situation is a bit bad. He is not only physically disabled, but also scarred inside the body covered by the white shirt. The two most important injuries are that both his left and right lungs were suffered by Spartans. The puncture of the lancet leads to a great decline in lung function. If the activity time is a little longer, you will feel that the qi is not enough and it is difficult to support.

At the beginning, the preparatory team discovered this problem and considered changing candidates, but Max promised Cloto Kataks repeatedly, "He will definitely be able to complete the task." After several rehearsals, he did persist. Therefore, whether it is from political factors or personal feelings, Cloto Kataks will never change the person who ignites the altar flame.

But today is different from the usual rehearsal. There are thousands of spectators watching, accompanied by thunderous applause. The blood in Max's heart, who has lived worse than death in recent years, is ignited by the atmosphere of the arena in full swing: Yes, He bears the expectations of the families of hundreds of comrades who died in Taigeya, lighting this sacred fire, and making their brave and fearless souls praised by the entire Mediterranean people!

The heart was beating violently, and the pace was speeding up unconsciously. The consumption of the whole body was obviously more than the usual rehearsal. Max was a little out of breath, his eyes were black, and his body couldn't help shaking. It seemed that every step he took It may fall.

Hold on to Marx, you must hold on! Your comrades in arms are watching you in the Elysee, waiting for the great moment when you light the flame! There are still tens of meters to be there, just stick to it! ! ...Max continued to cheer himself up, suppressing the tension in his heart.

At this time, the entire venue suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the rickety torchbearer on the track. The distance of tens of meters seemed short, but it seemed long for him.

Even Daves could not help but grasp the railings of the stands, and Cloto Kataks even wrote his worries on his face: So far, everything at the opening ceremony is going well, but if Max falls, Even if the torch is extinguished, all previous efforts will be in vain, and the new opening ceremony of the Dionian Games will also become a laughing stock.

But at this moment, Cloto Kataks did not regret for choosing Max as the person to light the altar. In order to cheer him up and to cheer himself up, he even violently spoke in his heart: for the first legion. Brothers who died in battle! For my big brother! Max, you **** hold on to me! ...

The prayers of thousands of Dionian audiences didn't seem to have any effect, and Max's body swayed even more severely. Just when everyone couldn't bear to look at it anymore, the teenager who was standing at the forefront of the referee team suddenly handed the wooden card held high to Calcidis behind him, and then quickly ran towards Max.

Immediately afterwards, another teenager with a placard who was not far from him also ran over.

Two immaculate teenagers supported a disabled veteran and jogged together to the altar in the middle of the arena. This harmonious scene immediately aroused warm applause from the audience outside the stadium, and also made a few of the audience gloomy. Missed.