The generals of Turii, gripped by panic, gathered in urgent deliberation with the city council. Their decision: to send an envoy to Crotone, pleading for forgiveness and offering any reparations necessary to avert war.
When word of this reached Amendolara, the news stunned Juleios and the Senate elders. The murder of an envoy—a representative of the city-state—was a grave taboo, tantamount to declaring war.
Amendolara responded swiftly, canceling its plans to participate in the Isthmian Games. Instead, they began closely monitoring the situation, recognizing its potential to spiral into a full-scale conflict.
In the courtyard of his residence, Konogorata lounged on a couch, recovering from his injuries. His eldest son, Sostatus, came rushing in, his excitement barely contained.
"Father! This is wonderful! The Turians are about to face divine punishment for their arrogance!"
