This remark made several leaders pause.
Cross immediately asked, "What have you all acquired?"
Torrelugo glanced at him, "I'm not exactly sure what specific resources there are; you can ask Leader Maximus later."
Antonix said worriedly, "Since you're going to stay here for at least another three days, these Pompeians are always a potential threat."
"You don't need to worry about that. Leader Maximus has already considered it. Early in the morning, he sent someone to shout through the neighborhoods, requiring the Pompeians to stay indoors and not move around, or they would be killed without mercy. However, as long as they obediently followed the orders, their lives and property would be safeguarded. The Pompeians were weak and quickly obeyed the command; that's why you see the city so quiet. Moreover, we are also quickly incorporating the Pompeian slaves who are willing to join us into the Guard to strengthen our forces—"
