Once the night raid succeeds, not only will Maximus gain a large amount of urgently needed supplies and much-needed talents, but his prestige will also soar, deterring other leaders from underestimating his military prowess. The benefits clearly outweigh the losses, which is why he's daring enough to take such a gamble. But as he stands before Pompeii, he can't help but feel a mixture of anxiety and apprehension. After all, this counts as his first genuine battle personally commanded.
Too little experience... Maximus thought to himself, and he simply found a nearby flat patch of grass, lay down on his back, closed his eyes, and tried to empty his mind...
The similarly tense soldiers followed suit after seeing him, and for a while, the atmosphere of the entire troop lightened considerably...
Not knowing how much time had passed, Maximus was suddenly awakened by a vigorous push, with Fesaros's excited shout in his ear: "Maximus, look! Camillus has taken the city gate!"
