The XXIst was at full strength.

Five thousand, two hundred and eighty of the finest legionaries that could be found throughout the entire Roman Republic.

Five thousand, two hundred and eighty of the best soldiers the world had to offer, plus two hundred and fifty Roman cavalry deployed on the finest Hispanic horse.

Pompeius was pleased. His men were ready. Now all that remained was for Xabier to arrive with his force. Within the week, he should be with his son, Cnaeus, en route to Africa and within the month his family would be reunited in Antioch