Chapter 61 - 60 Supply Camp Recruits New Soldiers (Continued 1)
Tini Bazus did not take it and spoke with agitation: "I’ve had enough of war and death. I don’t want to be a soldier anymore!"
Torrelugo’s smile instantly turned into a frown: "You don’t want to be a soldier?! You’re neither a woman nor an old man or a child. The fact that Volenus sent you over here shows that you’re not some special talent that Maximus needs. It proves you’re only fit to be a soldier here with us! Since you’ve joined us, you should obey our arrangements. If you don’t, we’ll have no choice but to ask you to leave. Think carefully about your decision!"
Torrelugo’s threat made Tini Bazus calm down. He thought for a moment and understood: on this land ruled by the Romans, without the protection of the rebel army, escape would be impossible. If caught by the Romans, his past as a fugitive would surely earn him the harshest punishment...
Thinking of all this, he quickly grabbed the small wooden piece while softening his tone, saying, "I was confused earlier, but now I’ve figured it out. I want to be a soldier and fight the Romans in the future!"
"That’s more like it!" Torrelugo’s anger vanished, and he clapped Tini Bazus on the shoulder. "Our ranks are growing fast. Work hard, and you could become a ten captain or even a centurion someday."
"Oh." Tini Bazus acknowledged flatly, showing no joy at Torrelugo’s encouragement.
"By the way, among today’s recruits, are there any comrades from your days in the Pontus army?" Torrelugo looked at him expectantly.
"Yes, about a few dozen. We were captured and sent to Italy together, then sold to that farm. Over the years... more than ten have already died..." Tini Bazus said with a gloomy expression.
Torrelugo hesitated for a moment before cursing loudly, "Damn Romans!"
Tini Bazus was about to leave when Horace called out to him, pointing at the tattered clothes on the ground: "Put on your outer garment."
Tini Bazus bent down to pick up his clothes, then suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but comment, "Among the newcomers, there are women, right? Are they required to strip for inspection too?"