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The veteran battalion remained stationed on the east side of Constantinople, in an estate along the coastal avenue, which belonged to Anna. It was here that she personally oversaw the reorganization of the Thrace Imperial Guard.
An old eunuch with a face full of wrinkles introduced himself as the Royal Treasurer and led Losa's group of five toward Brahna Palace.
The closer they approached Brahna Palace,
the tighter the security became.
The majority of the Varangian Guard was stationed at their barracks outside the city, and the ones here were serving as the Emperor's personal bodyguard, tasked with protecting the Imperial Palace.
Losa scrutinized these official Varangian Guards, comparing them to those under his command who held the "stereotypical" image with their uniform equipment of two-handed axes.
The genuine ones often wielded long spears and half swords, donned spine helmets, and dressed sumptuously, with many even having silk cloaks.
