If it weren't for Maximus's recent realization, when he wanted Volenus to select slaves to join the Supply Camp and form a new Centurion, that Volenus, already holding considerable authority in administrative affairs, would become the person with the most power in the Supply Camp under Maximus by also intervening in military matters...
Maximus, reborn in this era, values power greatly, as it directly pertains to his survival.
Precisely because of this, he came up with the idea of establishing the position of military officer and assigning Flanitnus to focus exclusively on military matters.
Maximus glanced at Volenus. Although this diligent and hardworking clerk is not an ambitious man, once all power is delegated to him, there is a chance it might change him.
