Chapter 99 - 84 The Importance of Rome
Maximus continued: "Quintus, your staff must take responsibility to choose a target and formulate a plan. Flanitnus, you need to oversee the army’s intensified training. And Adrius and Scapula, based on the operational plans, lead the engineering team to prepare for the construction of siege weapons. I hope our troops can secure victory in their very first direct siege battle and once again establish the reputation of our army!"
Those named, including Quintus, immediately perked up and responded in unison: "Yes, Leader!"
After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed.
Following the adjustments Maximus made to his troops the day before, he also completed the reorganization of the logistics department. The resulting central officials are as follows: Chief’s Attendants (multiple), Civil Affairs Officer Vallerus, actual Financial Officer Magus, actual Clerk Casius, Commerce Officer Pigeris.
The four subordinate departments include: the kitchen, led by Acronis; the warehouse, managed by Capito, with deputy Gaius; the engineering team, captained by Adrius with deputy Spukala; and the medical team, led by Captain Horace and Nurse Chief Nexia.
"Children, how do you feel attending your first meeting?" Maximus turned to look at the five young boys standing behind him, his face kind and approachable, completely different from the stern demeanor during the meeting earlier.
"Teacher, I feel great, like I’ve grown up overnight!" Akegu said loudly.
"Akegu, remember what the old... Leader reminded us before. In formal occasions, we must call him Leader; how could you forget?" Casius quickly reminded.
Maximus laughed and waved it off: "It’s okay, it’s okay. Now that only we are in the room, you can call me Teacher; it feels more intimate that way."