The loss that the Roman Republic received, as well as the following cruel massacre that happened in the Anatolia peninsula, led to the thorough recall of the Roman troops and citizens from the said region.
The remaining legionnaires of the defeated legion, who mostly took shelter in Rhodos Island, were all called back to the capital city of Rome. Among these people were Julian, who still carried out the responsibility he had as a centurion of the first cohort.
As he was the only centurion who managed to escape from the coalition army's pursuit, Julian did his best to lead the fifty or so survivors, which included a dozen of his men, back to Rome safely.
The moment they arrived at Rome, Julian was surprised that they weren't punished by the kingdom nor scolded by the people. Instead, they received a grandiose welcome befitting that of a hero.
