Chapter 123 - 96 Female Camp
"Rest assured, leader, the soldiers of the Personal Guard Team train day in and day out without slack. They will definitely become the sharpest short sword in your hand, ready for you to use them to slay the enemy!" At this moment, Oluus spoke with considerable humility.
Camillus followed closely in expressing his stance.
Maximus merely nodded.
"Leader, besides Turrunum and Bari, why don’t we advance southwest, threatening Rubi, Buton, and other towns to surrender? That way, we would obtain more resources," Fesaros asked.
"Attutmus and I have a private agreement that the southwest inland region is his forces’ target to conquer," Maximus explained seriously. "Moreover, once we accept these towns’ surrender and gain their offered resources, we must fulfill our promise to ensure their lands and people remain unharmed.
With our current strength, we can only incorporate these few closer towns along the southern coast. Going further south might enter territories controlled by Spartacus and Antonix’s forces.
The way they treat the local people is different from ours, potentially leading to conflict, which we all wish to avoid. Therefore, we will halt at Bari, quickly force the surrender of these coastal towns, and refocus our conquest efforts northward. If we can conquer Cips and control the area around Sinus Lake, we won’t have to worry about a shortage of food and resources..."
The six Great Captains listened thoughtfully, while Quintus and Flanitnus remained composed, as Maximus’s plan had already been discussed with them.
The commanders exited the administrative chief’s mansion, each heading to their respective camps. Quintus, lagging behind, called out to Oluus, speaking bluntly in a low voice: "Oluus, you shouldn’t have confronted Flanitnus just now; it can easily lead Maximus to question the Lukaiya people’s loyalty!"
"You misunderstood me. I didn’t mean anything else; I was merely influenced by Camillus, expressing some grievances to Maximus, hoping to change the current situation where the Personal Guard Team seldom goes to battle," Oluus defended himself.
"Change? The primary mission of the Personal Guard Team is to protect Maximus and the entire command echelon. As a seasoned soldier, you should know this!" Quintus reminded sternly. "Don’t be fooled by Maximus’s youth; he is very shrewd and has great means. I’m sure you already experienced his acumen just now.