Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

"Are they the soldiers who escaped from the previous army? Did they go back and report it?"

"They actually brought so many people to garrison there. There must be at least several thousand of them."

It’s over——!

The Spanish rebels already knew their approximate location.

They even guessed their route and blocked them at the river mouth in advance.

There is no reinforcement, and the safe zone is shrinking due to the enemy's search. The way out is right in front of us... but it is also the most dangerous place and there is no way to cross it.

25 kilometers suddenly became a chasm for everyone to return to Rome and go home.

And Ye's heart sank to the bottom at this moment.

Are we going to surrender here?

Although in history, the Roman commander in charge of this battle handed over supplies and equipment in exchange for a chance to escape.

But this situation may not apply to them now.

The Spanish rebels surrounded the Roman army, but they were not sure they could defeat it, so they reached a deal that satisfied both parties without bloodshed.

In order to protect the large amount of supplies they have just obtained, the rebels will not go back on their word.

But Ye's team is extremely poor now, and they can't even find an Oris among the group of people.

Not to mention, if we don't count Ye - just looking at the appearance of this remnant army, who (the enemy) wouldn't think that they are a soft persimmon that is easy to bully? !

Chapter 73: Informing you that there is no reinforcement, it is almost time to wake up, this is a game of self-rescue

So from the beginning they had no choice...——

Either break through the enemy and return to Rome, or wait to die on the spot...

As for becoming a prisoner, if one does not want to be sold as a slave for training in the future, then dying on the battlefield as a dignified person may still retain a bit of dignity.

For Ye, no other possibilities were ever considered.

but--……

At this moment, Ye looked around and saw that almost everyone had no fighting spirit on their faces and had no desire to fight at all.

It is simply unrealistic for him to break through the large army stationed here by himself.

Although it is unrealistic for 39 people to face thousands of troops, it would be much easier if the firepower could be dispersed even a little.

We must raise the morale of these people!

Ye took a deep breath... This scene made him feel as if he was back in the city of Thebes, when he made the announcement to the soldiers.

After being silent for an unknown period of time and thinking slowly, Ye spoke:

"Listen to me—everyone."

Looking at the faces of each of the 39 soldiers, Ye said: "It is not time to despair yet.

Or rather - compared to the facts that are about to be revealed, the current situation cannot be described as hopeless at all."

Everyone was speechless when they heard the voice, stunned for a moment, and looked up at Ye.

What's the meaning……?

Night: “I am here to give you news as hopeless as a starless night.

The navy in Italian waters has abandoned this place, allowing the remnants of the former Carthage and Spanish rebels to surround this land.

Our treasurer has not received any new military pay or supplies for a long time.

Do you know what this means? "

39 pairs of eyes looked towards Ye in shock. They were filled with fear and anxiety, and shocked by Ye's sudden revelation. The soldiers began to have bad guesses.

Among them, Tiberius Gracchus looked at Ye in astonishment and nervousness. What did he want to do?

Such news that shakes the morale of the army was suddenly spread. Why!

Gracchus was anxious and wanted to say something to stop Ye, "Ye, you——!"

But after seeing Ye's eyes, Tiberius Gracchus was stunned.

What a pair of unquestionable eyes they were, shining like stars under the night light, with a determined look in their eyes.

When everyone felt despair, the fire (fighting spirit) in Chai Xin's eyes seemed to be inexhaustible and was still beating.

Before anyone could respond, Ye continued in a strong tone, "Let me tell you.

——This means that we have probably been abandoned by the upper echelons of the Roman capital.

The nobles in the Senate regard us as abandoned pawns, and I am afraid that no reinforcements will come.

If you still hold such naive ideas as hoping to stay where you are and wait for the "reinforcements" that will eventually arrive, then you will drown in the Ebro River with your naivety.

I have decided not to wait for a future that will never come. "

When Ye uttered a series of words, although there was a hint of sarcasm in the tone, the soldiers were suddenly in an uproar. They were in no mood to care about them at all. Instead, they were more concerned about the cruel truth in Ye's words!

“We’ve been abandoned?!!”

“How…how could this happen?!”

"Asshole, you must be lying. There are no reinforcements at all?"

At this moment, they were shaken by the blunt and blatant facts, and felt angry and desperate.

Also, there was the pain of having the last bit of hope in my heart shattered by Ye's 'truth'.

There is nothing more cruel than asking someone to die.

However, Ye's final words turned around, and his tone seemed to be full of meaning, which gave them a glimmer of hope.

No one spoke anymore, but just turned their eyes to Xiang Ye, as if they were loyal subjects waiting for their king to speak.

For a moment, everyone was at a loss as to what to do and regarded Ye as their backbone.

Then they saw that Ye just asked in a cold voice: "Are you running away like a coward here, praying for rescue that will arrive at an unknown time - who are you praying to?

The corrupt aristocrats who reveled every night in the capital? Or the rest of the soldiers who were too busy to take care of themselves and had already been scattered on the battlefields of Spain?

After surviving here until the end, they were discovered and completely surrounded by the enemy, and during the long wait, they lost the last bit of strength to resist.

And then!? What happens after that!? "

Ye suddenly drew out his sword and raised it high, looking at everyone coldly as if he had feelings, and declared loudly, like a lion roaring.

“I heard that you are so poor that you can’t even scrape together an oris, and you don’t even know whether your family members are doing well.

Is it true that I don’t know, or am I afraid to know?

Don't even dare to imagine? ! "

Below, the blood of the 39 people, which had already cooled down, began to boil again, becoming extremely hot.

Their faces were burning with shame, and their fighting spirit, which had been extremely depressed a moment ago, was now filled with anger that was about to overflow.

"Is it that we don't know, or that we don't dare to know?! We... don't dare?"

Many people clenched their fists or held weapons in their hands, with bloodshot eyes.

Ye's words touched upon their greatest pain.

There are many sad little people like the dying soldier. It can be said that everyone here has similar experiences.

It's so pathetic, like a clown, like a joke.

Have you ever heard of any warriors or heroes who have always been prosperous, but whose families live in dire straits and are extremely poor?

Strong feelings of resentment, anger and jealousy were growing. Why did they have to wait in despair on the front line of the Ebro River, even living in fear and on the verge of life and death?

However, the people in the rear not only failed to give them and their families the treatment they deserved as heroes, they even held them back, failed to provide them with any assistance, and withheld their due military pay and supplies.

Shit~!!! This is a jerk of a world! These nobles are shit!

Finally, people heard the night take a sharp turn for the worse, and suddenly the voice became cold and indifferent: "It's about time to admit that prayer is useless. No one can save us except ourselves.

There's no hope, so there's nothing to be afraid of, is there?"

Regarding the fact that had long been discovered and would cause one’s soul to collapse if admitted, when it was revealed by Ye——

For some reason, the 39 people who were silent at this moment felt relieved and finally at ease.

It was as if the mountain that had been weighing on my heart for a long time was removed.

Yes, there is no hope. Nothing could be crueler or darker than the facts before our eyes.

For those who have already accepted this truth, is there any news other than death that could shake them more?

You can say it's a broken jar, or you can say that he used that kind of unwillingness and anger to suppress his depressed heart.

After the extreme reversal of despair, everyone began to face reality, recognize the facts - and then - understood Ye's determination.

That's right - they can only 'save themselves', and can't rely on anyone except themselves...

Ye saw the expressions on everyone's faces, from the struggle and despair at the beginning to the madness and cruelty filled with hatred at the end: "Want to take revenge?

Do you want to take back everything that originally belonged to you?

Then... don't die!

I will never allow myself to fall on this land and lose my life here absurdly and meaninglessly for people (nobles) who have nothing to do with me.

That’s right—we can only save it with our own hands.

If there really are miracles in this world.

Even if it is only one in ten thousand, go and bet on the possibility of achieving it!!

There is only one way—"

The real purpose was finally revealed. In fact, at this point, everyone probably knew what Ye was going to do.

Only when you are in danger can you survive. That’s right—this is the lesson Ye wants to teach them now, and also the lesson he wants to teach himself.

If you feel despair, you may as well let the despair be deeper and more profound, but as long as you have not given up——

There will always be a ray of hope in a desperate situation! At that time, despair will turn into a flame of anger, becoming the driving force that pushes them towards the only chance of survival.

When he saw that the soldiers' emotions had been almost aroused by him, they had regained their fighting spirit and were ready for a battle.

Ye took a deep breath and spoke loudly the last words in his heart -

"There is only one way. That is mental abnormality, crazy behavior, and if you think about it with common sense, it can be said to be arrogant."

At this moment, everyone pricked up their ears:……!!!

What—method?

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Chapter 74: Humans are stupid creatures, yearning like moths to flames

Stop pretending to be smart - he said, humans are stupid creatures.

Therefore——"Let's fight!"

——It’s a fight, not running away, but a fight!

Under limited conditions and without any resources to use, 39 people launched an attack on thousands of troops and broke through the enemy's formation...

Then--!

Swim across the 25-kilometer river back to Rome!

That night, I told everyone about this crazy idea.