Chapter 7: The Grove (Part 2)
"Turinus, there is nothing left to stay here. The teachers have all been expelled. Young people from many academies throughout Macedonia and Greece have begun to join the camps of their own ideals. Let's just not stay here any longer!' suggested Agrippa over there.
"Yes, if we continue like this, our studies will only be delayed by bastards like little Casca. Leo, let's just join the army. We are all cavalry captains appointed by our uncle now, so we can go to the Macedonian Provincial Legion, Mesena Si is also there, he can take care of us, fight for a future with swords and guns, and we can't let others look down on us!" Turinus said proudly, touching the bridge of his bruised nose.
"Don't be anxious Turinus, don't forget that we are still underage. Even if we can take care of each other on the battlefield, we should be more cautious about such important matters and must let our parents know - Turinus, you should write To Phillips and my father." After Leo said that, he started to get up and lead the two of them towards his dormitory room.
The colonnades, doors and windows were all filled with malicious words, either insulting the dead Caesar, insulting Leo and Turinus, and accusing Agrippa of being poor but willing to serve them. Shameless lackey. But Leo didn't feel dissatisfied at all and pushed directly away and walked in. With so much money, three people still need to take turns. It’s really hard to do without walking, but even though Lebida asked for it. Every time the three of them go there, they always go together to learn more about the city - Turinus likes to visit markets and theaters, he likes lively places; while Leo likes to go to libraries and garden. He loved reading and meditating; Agrippa always liked to run to construction sites when he had nothing to do. Whenever these things were built in the city, such as temples, altars, arenas, apartments, and port facilities, he would stay aside and observe them carefully. and painted expensive papyrus everywhere. After finally waiting for the writing board to be filled with words, there were several slaves standing in front of the door, looking dusty. Leo recognized that the leader among them was his father's agent, so he stood up and said, "The day for payment has not come yet. Besides, we should go on foot. There is no reason to ask you to send it."
"You are not such a master. Here is the most urgent letter from the cavalry commander. It is completely dedicated to the three of you, as well as the important items sent." The leading slave bowed. said breathlessly.
So Agrippa stepped forward, took the letter, opened it and took out the papyrus. Then he said with an excited and excited expression, "The commander of the cavalry asked us to leave the academy immediately. Turinus and Leo returned to Rome. In the city, I will serve as the official cavalry captain and be responsible for guarding!"
"Why, did the guardian tell you the reason?" Turinus yelled and took the letter directly. There was only one sentence from Lepidus, "I am going to fight against all kinds of enemies. I need your help. Boys, take up arms!”…
Turinus placed the letter on the table, and then said that we had waited for the trumpet of battle, and then he would be busy arranging his cloak, crutches, and daggers, while Leo and Agrippa met The soldiers also became busy, and then the leading slave brought a box and said that the cavalry commander still has something to give you.
When he opened it, Turinus took out the ring and toga. The inscription on the ring was engraved with the word "Octavian". This must have been sent by his mother, asking him to complete the adult ceremony at this moment. ; Leo also took out the robe and ring, which were given to him by his father and mother.
At this time, Agrippa saw this and wisely sat in the corner and continued to pack. Because of his family background and family history, these things may not be available to him for the time being, but Leo and Turinus returned from the box. Inside, he took out a brand new robe, put it around Agrippa, and then put a golden ring with a very new inscription on it, "Vipsanius".
"My father gave this to you. He hopes that you can serve in his legion in the future." Leo said happily.
Agrippa's eyes flashed with tears, and then he said this is my greatest honor, and then the three of them put on toga robes, "Let us swear like the three Horatii brothers!" Then the three of them did so. Put their hands together and put the dagger between them, "Support each other on the battlefield, assist each other in academics, and never betray friendship!"
In the early morning of the next day, the three people took out the remaining balance of their money and went to the market to hire bearers and mules. Then they came to the gate of the college and prepared to walk to the port to board the ship and leave. After learning the news, they were knocked unconscious yesterday. Little Casca was so proud and proud that he hurriedly gathered dozens of companions, holding sticks and following behind the three of them happily.
"You want to run away, tyrant brats? That's not possible. It's really ridiculous to see how you put on your robes in a hurry. Do you want to go back to mourn the tyrant? I bear the honor of Casca's name and I won't allow you to do this. You all understand the following encounter - your ship cannot return to Rome, because the passengers will be killed by me soon, in the small forest in front, Turinus, what if you now? Kneel down and suck me like a prostitute, and I might consider sparing your life and selling you to the temple of male prostitutes in Athens." Casca kept chattering, and the other companions laughed and blocked the way. Finally, the three people and the mules and horses were surrounded in the middle, and one of them shouted, "Give me this guy Leo, I've wanted to have his back yard for a long time!"
"Please don't do this, Casca. Now we are unable to complete our studies and are forced to leave. Even at the last moment, I hope to feel the friendship of my classmates, not the infighting and hostility in Roman politics." Leo turned around and said to little Casca sincerely.
"Beg for mercy? There is no chance. Drag them all to the grove!" Little Casca said with a grim smile.