Valles listened intently, feeling a warmth in his heart, and nodded firmly.
After a while, Akegu shouted loudly, "Everyone, come here and form up!"
The resting children immediately gathered together, quickly forming a dense phalanx 10 wide and 5 deep, and Valles quickly took his position.
From the sidelines came an elderly man with graying hair and a dignified expression. His name was Lufus Gracchus, once a Roman veteran who had later fallen into the hands of Rome as a public slave. Now he was a member of the Supply Camp's military advisory group. Over a month ago, when Maximus wanted to select a military instructor for the newly formed youth team, Gracchus had voluntarily applied and secured the position.
He stopped in front of the formation. Akegu immediately strode forward, clenched his right fist, pounded it against his chest, and reported loudly with clear annunciation, "Instructor, the formation is ready. A total of 52 people, all present. Please issue your orders!"
