Maximus's face finally showed a trace of solemnity. He instructed Akegu to bring the map, examined the position of Ascoli Port carefully, and then said solemnly, "Quintus, you are right! Akegu, you must immediately head to the front and inform Fesaros and Torrelugo to halt their march and find a place to camp on site."
"Yes!"
"Hagux, you must immediately dispatch cavalry to inform Spartacus and the other leaders, telling them, 'There are Roman troops ahead blocking the way. We will remain here, at this—'"
"Mateninum," Quintus reminded him.
"Right, we will stay at Mateninum to await their decision. Furthermore, you must also send cavalry to inform Attutmus; he should have also detected the Roman troops ahead. Tell him I suggest he lead his troops to me as soon as possible."
"Understood." Hagux turned his horse around and galloped away.
Before long, he rushed back, and riding alongside him was none other than Okmar, the Great Captain of the rebel cavalry.
