Maximus put on an understanding posture, but in fact, he did not fully believe Demolius's words. The people of Pisenum, who had suffered the failure of war and were strictly controlled by the Romans, would have the courage to join a rebel army that had not yet been fully war-tested? And, this was while the Roman Army was already guarding the area!
"Tell me about this Roman army ahead," Maximus prompted.
"A month ago, Governor Crodianus led this army along the Sarabian Way from Rome to Ascoli Piceno, where they set up camp and began constructing military fortifications towards Ascoli Port. I know they are here to deal with you, so I tried every means to find out detailed information about this Roman army."
