บท 121: Preparing for a Bloody Negotiation

After meeting with Gepid King, Sarus returned to the Rome where he was quick to report his news to Marcellus. The two men were gathered in the war room of the Imperator's personal villa while the rest of the Western Roman leadership sat back and waited for the report. Sarus failed to salute Marcellus properly, but the man did not mind. After all, his relationship with the gothic chieftain was one built upon fear moreso than respect.

"I have met with the Gepid King. He has agreed to attack Yazdegerd and his forces once the meeting between you two is over. Once he has completed the task, we can move our forces in and eliminate him as a threat once and for all!"