The rhythmic clanking of chains echoed through the dense forest as Jaegar trudged alongside the marching soldiers, his movements constrained by heavy restraints. Despite the weight of his bindings, his demeanour remained impassive, betraying none of the turmoil brewing beneath the surface.
Kaeso, the seasoned commander leading the entourage, had brought Jaegar along with him, recognizing the potential the enigmatic gladiator held in the impending conflict. They were several miles away from the illustrious city of Pompaelo, their journey guided by the urgent call to arms issued by the king himself.
Under the direct orders of the monarch, Kaeso was tasked with meeting Drasus and providing his aid to him in the upcoming war.
