Chapter 158 - 114: The Battle That Decides Life or Death_2
Maximus’s army took the stone bridge as their base, with the First Legion and Second Legion extending northward along the river. Based on the Womans River’s depth, their formation gradually transitioned from sparse to dense, while the Third Legion remained as the reserve force in the rear.
Attutmus’s army centered around the wooden bridge, spreading out along both flanks of the river, leaving some soldiers as reserves.
The formations of the two armies did not connect, leaving a gap of over two miles. This gap was at a winding stretch of the Womans River, prone to flooding during high water, with large areas of muddy shoals on both banks.
"Captain, I’m part of our team, too. Why haven’t I been issued a weapon?!" complained Casaridaoa at the back of the ranks.
"Shut up! I’ve told you countless times—if you keep whining, I’ll kick you out of the team!" Stags impatiently yelled.
"Captain, don’t be so harsh! Hey, young guy, no need to rush. Want a weapon? It’s simple—wait until we’re all dead, and you can pick one up at will—"
"Ramdolos, you damned jinx, are you cursing us to die early?!"
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"... Everyone, shut up! There’s movement across the river!" Stags’s roar abruptly silenced the commotion in the ranks, turning all eyes toward the front.
They saw Hagux leading several rebel cavalrymen galloping wildly along the coastal road on the opposite side. Behind them, a full squad of Roman cavalry was in hot pursuit.
The rebel cavalry, upon reaching the stone bridge, began shouting loudly, "The Roman Army is coming! The Roman Army is coming!! ..."