Looking at the countless raised right arms in front of him, Archita, both happy and a little regretful, said, "Juleios, your wish has come true. Congratulations!"
Juleios exhaled in relief and sincerely replied, "Thank you! I also sincerely hope that the Tarantum Senate will agree to my proposal. Then, we can become allies!"
"The total number of participants in this vote was 1,382. Among them, 1,076 voted in favor, and 306 opposed. The motion has passed! I hereby announce—" Cornelius, upon learning the results, felt a mix of emotions at first but soon let it go.
Summoning all his strength, he shouted, "From this moment forward, all mercenary soldiers are citizens of Amendolara!"
As soon as Cornelius finished speaking, the soldiers around Juleios burst into cheers.
Juleios was repeatedly hugged warmly by the excited officers.
A phrase he frequently heard was: "Leader, we have a home now!"
