Chapter 70 - 69: Quintus’s Siege Plan
The middle-aged man named Calpurnius Scapula said eagerly: "I served for many years as an engineer in the Roman Army. I can help you make siege engines. Quintus—"
He pointed to the elderly man beside him: "He served for many years as the Chief Centurion, with rich experience in sieging. He can teach you how to attack Pompeii—"
He then pointed to the rugged man who spoke first: "Oluus was once a famous warrior in the Roman Army, awarded the Warrior Crown. He can gather over 40 experienced warriors, though slightly older, to fight alongside you!"
"You make me tempted, but it’s a shame..." Maximus sighed twice.
After entering the military tent, Quintus, who had been silently observing, spoke: "Since you have made your decision, why not directly let the leader who originally received us tell us at that camp? Leader Maximus, just speak your mind."
Feeling exposed, Maximus, a bit embarrassed, let out a dry laugh, looked at Quintus, and said in a deep voice: "Although the other leaders oppose, I still want to try. However, my soldiers are only 800 in number, and a frontal assault on Pompeii is definitely impossible. If you have no other way, let’s pretend I never mentioned this, and you can leave."
"800 men, and you want to capture Pompeii?! It’s simply—" As Oluus began to speak, Quintus bluntly interrupted: "Oluus, shut up!"
He immediately fell silent.
Quintus looked at Maximus: "Do you have paper and pen?"