Chapter 340 - 219: The Final Battle
Although Crassus annihilated the army of Attutmus, he was still reprimanded by the Roman Senate. The reason was that he spent a vast amount of manpower, resources, and time trying to trap the rebel army in the Regium Region, yet the rebels easily breached the long wall. Not only did this render the Roman Army’s long-term efforts futile, but it also led to devastation throughout the Great Greece Region, highlighting his incompetence. Thus, recalling Pompey’s Army to assist in the crackdown on bandits was deemed highly necessary.
Crassus, upon learning that Pompey had already returned to Italy with his forces, felt enraged by the Senate’s decision. However, he had to act; otherwise, the hard-earned victory of a year’s labor would be seized by Pompey, making him a laughingstock among the Romans.
Crassus decided to abandon his Fabian-style tactics, summoning all his soldiers to pursue the rebel army with full force.
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At the end of March, the various tribes of Segestica were plunged into grief. Their Great Chief, Andres, after being wounded, fell into a coma. Despite relying on his strong body and the meticulous care of his servants, he hung on for several months but ultimately ceased to breathe.
After completing his burial, Cabdes felt relieved. Although Andres had been bedridden and unresponsive since being wounded, his influence was ubiquitous, causing Cabdes to be cautious and meticulous while managing the affairs of the Segestica Tribe.
Cabdes was the first to descend the mountain, his steps brisk.
Pulikas caught up from behind and called out to him, "Cabdes, when are you going to hold a tribal meeting to make Ankasus the new Great Chief?"
Cabdes’ relaxed mood was instantly shattered by the question. Looking at Andres’ confidant, he complained irritably, "Pulikas, I’ve slept poorly these past days doing my best to handle the Great Chief’s burial. Can’t you let me rest properly for a few days first?"
Pulikas was unmoved, his expression stern, "Establishing a new Great Chief is a major event for the tribe! The sooner it’s done, the sooner the tribesmen can feel at ease!"
Cabdes suppressed the rising anger in his heart and nodded, "You’re right. For the sake of the tribe, we indeed should establish a new Great Chief promptly! However, there is another urgent matter I have to attend to first, so this must be temporarily postponed."
"What matter?"