Manowil and Andronicus - Episode Two

Manowil marched back to constantinople satisfied that things were as he wanted them. He ordered the generals he left behind, though, to improve the defences of the local cities. It was a wise precaution, since war would resume the following year. Andronicus escape had alerted him to the fact that until he had a legitimate heir, men within the new aristocracy might try to replace him. To the surprise of many, he chose young bella, now alexius. The comnenian clan were forced to swear oaths of loyalty to the new couple and bow before the hungarian prince.