Chapter 107 - 88 Everyone Has Their Own Desires
Maximus said seriously, "It’s always good to be more prepared, to minimize the casualties of our brothers."
"Maximus, you’re right. We aren’t short on time; waiting a bit longer is completely fine," Attutmus quickly interjected.
Maximus looked at him and then at his several subordinates, his expression becoming solemn. "Leader Attutmus, I hope that after we capture Canosa, you will keep your promise and restrain your men from harassing and looting the city’s residents."
As soon as these words were spoken, Attutmus knew things could get bad. Sure enough, before he could respond, several of his subordinates started shouting, "Leader Maximus, your request is too much! Ever since we entered the Samnium Mountain Area, you’ve been repeatedly asking us what not to do, we’ve complied with each request, but our brothers’ patience is limited. After breaking through the city, we can’t make them do nothing, and we can’t restrain them!"
"That’s right! Leader Maximus, you need to understand that our boss is Brother Attutmus, not you! These days, we’ve given you a lot of face, don’t demand too much, or else—hmph!"
"How dare you speak to our leader like that? Just shut up!" Torrelugo immediately yelled discontentedly, "This is something the two leaders have discussed. What right do you have to object here?"
"If it weren’t for following Leader Maximus’s advice, would you have passed through the Samnium Mountain Area so smoothly to get here?!" Fesaros chimed in sarcastically, "You’d probably still be getting dizzy in the mountains playing hide and seek with the Samnites. It’s like drinking milk and forgetting your mother!"
"Everyone, stop arguing!" Maximus and Attutmus shouted almost in unison.
The military tent returned to quiet, but the leaders of both armies glared at each other, and the atmosphere was tense.
Maximus looked gravely at Attutmus and asked softly, "You didn’t discuss this matter with your subordinates?"
Attutmus replied with some shame, "I discussed it with them most of last night, but most of them feel that the soldiers’ patience has reached its limit. It’s impossible to stop them from feasting when the prey is already at their mouths. I... I originally planned to tell you about this today, but I hadn’t had the chance... just..."
Attutmus knew very well in his heart: it wasn’t that he didn’t have time, but he was worried Maximus might change his mind, so he didn’t plan to say anything, intending to wait until after the city was captured to see the situation...