Orhan stationed his army at the Myrrh Gate, feeling both honored and pressured by His Majesty the Emperor's decision to entrust the defense of the four southern gates entirely to him.
The soldiers under his command were mostly Greeks.
After being baptized at the Saint Sophia Cathedral and displaying the bravery befitting a Dragon Blood descendant, backed by the emperor's support, he had earned the recognition of his officers and soldiers.
Genoa's reinforcements were concentrated on the northern section of the city wall, supplemented by Greek militia. Venice and Genoa were long-time enemies, so the Venetian militia from the concession area mostly gathered at the section of the wall personally defended by His Majesty the Emperor.
Receiving the order, Orhan instinctively showed a trace of apprehension on his face.
"Does His Majesty want me to fight?"
He carefully examined the fire-sealed stamp on the command document, took a deep breath, and made up his mind.
