"Hmm." Maximus replied vaguely.
"We really overestimated ourselves." From behind came the voice of Antonix, who said seriously, "Actually, we don't need to discuss this any further. According to our previous rules, major decisions are made by the soldier conference. Now that so many soldiers demand to 'abandon the battle and retreat north', we should heed their opinion."
As Antonix spoke, the tent flap lifted and Spartacus and Hamilcar, with grim faces, walked in heavily, suggesting their attempt to persuade Cross had failed.
Upon entering, Spartacus directly said, "Leaders, the Roman Army is approaching the Turi Plain. They are only about three or four days away from us. Initially, we decided to confront the Romans here, but the majority of our brothers... oppose fighting them. Hence, we must reconvene to decide whether to abandon our previous plan and choose to retreat northward..."
