"At least seven Roman legions!" Antonix's expression grew even graver. "The combat power of the Roman legions is not something that the city guards can compare to!"
Hamilcar immediately added, "Furthermore, Cross believes that the Romans must have informed the towns near Turi of their troop movements in advance via sea routes, because he has noticed unusual activity in those towns in recent days. Not only have they shown signs of recruiting soldiers, but they've also sent scouts to spy on his camp…"
"If the Romans can use sea routes to command the towns near Turi to join in attacking Cross, it's likely they can also command Tarentum and its surrounding towns to do the same!" Attutmus reminded.
"Spartacus, what should we do now?!" Several leaders, including Atmidonos, asked nervously, almost in unison.