"Nexia reminded correctly, I made a mistake when discussing today’s matchmaking event, I was only thinking of you all and forgot about myself. Now I’m correcting this mistake by including myself!" After saying this, he stepped into the venue.
The won cheered.
Nexia didn’t sit down and loudly declared, "Sisters, I’ve decided to choose Leader Maximus as my husband and I hope to have your support! Sisters..."
Nexia is one of the few female leaders in the rebel army, but unlike Acronis and Karina, as the head nurse of the dical camp, she has helped many won eliminate their illnesses. She has always been kind to people and sociable, earning a good impression among the won.
At this mont, she announced her choice first. Many won imdiately showed their support, dispelling the fantasies of so who were not as well-suited as her. Of course, a few watched with the thought, "If she fails, I’ll have a go."
Amidst the noise, Nexia boldly walked into the center. Yet when she saw Maximus gazing at her, her heart tightened with nerves, "Lea... Leader, I... I wish to beco your wife. Do... do... do you agree?"
Maximus looked calmly at the woman before him, though his mind was abuzz: Nexia, born in Greece, should be close in age to . Her family’s business went bankrupt, leading her to beco a slave, and she was sold to Italy, becoming a female slave on a large farm in Campania, often abused by the overseer... truly a woman with a hard life!
Among all the won in the tribe, Nexia’s looks and figure are quite good, her abilities are comndable, and she can read and write... Now, as Maximus recalls: every ti he interacted with Nexia, she would express her affection for him, albeit subtly. At the ti, he was solely focused on escaping the grasp of the Romans and not considering anything else. Now, since he had to choose a wife, it seed unnecessary to stand around wasting ti like a fool. The talented and affectionate Nexia was undisputedly the best choice being presented to him.
Maximus nodded and said in a deep voice, "I am willing to choose you as my wife!"
Maximus’s words were like music to Nexia’s ears, so beautiful that she could hardly believe her bold proposal had succeeded. It wasn’t until Maximus reached out and held her hand that a smile blossod on her face, and tears of joy welled up in her eyes...
Cheers and applause erupted from all sides, genuine blessings from everyone for the pair.
Acronis hesitated for a mont but eventually joined in applauding her good sister.
"To not affect the following matchmaking, we should leave here quickly!" Maximus whispered into Nexia’s ear as a reminder.
At this mont, Nexia felt as if she were floating on clouds, completely not registering what Maximus was saying, only nodding blindly.
Maximus led her by the hand out through an opening to the marriage registration area.
"Congratulations, Leader! Congratulations, Nexia! Congratulations on becoming a married couple!" Legal Officer Sidonius offered his blessings and personally handled their marriage registration, completing the marriage contract.
Without hesitation, Maximus signed his na on the marriage contract, after which Nexia also wrote down her na.
It was the first ti Maximus saw Nexia writing, her handwriting was quite elegant, indicating she had received a decent education in her youth.
Putting down the pen, Nexia glanced at the sowhat dazed Maximus and shyly asked, "Lea... Ma... Maximus, where do we go next?"
Maximus ca to his senses and said, "I have to stay here to ensure the matchmaking event proceeds smoothly and to offer blessings to every new couple."
"Then I’ll stay here with you," Nexia softly replied.
Maximus nodded, "Alright."
Nexia smiled once more, holding Maximus’s hand tighter and gently leaning her body against his solid shoulder.
Maximus caught sight of the happiness displayed on her face from the corner of his eye, suddenly feeling that his life ahead had beco richer and more fulfilling...
In the venue, it wasn’t the younger subordinates who were welcod by the won, but the older chief officers. These won, having endured hardships, had moved beyond only considering appearances. They were willing to choose these chief officers not for their positions but because they had witnessed their devoted service to the team, believing them to be very trustworthy.
So, the mont the selection began, a group of won sward forward. Almost every departnt chief was surrounded by multiple won, each eagerly recomnding themselves, making the whole venue lively.
While the other Segestica won were still contemplating Maximus’s prior speech, Pusilola had already mustered the courage to stand up, ignoring the puzzled looks of others, and walked straight into the venue.
She first headed towards Volenus because she had seen this man many tis in the camp. He seed to hold considerable authority in the tribe and was very kind to people. If they could marry, he would probably treat her well.
Unfortunately, before she could reach him, the old man nad Volenus had already taken the hand of another woman. The two smiled sweetly, evidently already acquainted, and amidst the sighs of other won who had stepped forward to choose, they walked hand in hand out of the venue.
Pusilola had no choice but to turn aside.
The man beside her, nad Capito, was soone she often saw these days. Though he was usually stern, he was also a man of power, and she decided to give it a try.
However, too many won surrounded Capito, blocking her way in, so she had to seek another target.
She scanned the room, noting that the older n were all surrounded by a large number of won, except for one with fewer around him. She hesitated briefly and then walked over.
During the rebel army’s movents through Italy, Gaius had always been living passively, performing the poorest among the tribe leaders, and thus was not favored by the won in the rebel army. At this mont, won coming up to choose him were all Skodisqi, yet he was not interested in any of them. Suddenly seeing a pretty young woman approaching, he was instantly captivated.
He only realized he couldn’t understand her until she began speaking, but that wasn’t a problem as a translator was specifically arranged nearby for such issues during the eting’s discussion.
"Girl, are you sure you want as your husband? You should know I’m much older than you!"
"Yes, I’m sure!"
"Are you a Skodisqi?"
"I’m from Segestica."
Segestica!... Gaius was a bit surprised, suddenly realizing this might be good news and imdiately said, "I am willing to marry you."
At the marriage registration area, Maximus watched as his capable subordinates, one by one, ca paired up. In fact, over the past year, thanks to his attendants gathering information for him, he was well aware that most of his subordinates had already found soone they cared about. Seeing them achieve their desires at this mont made him truly happy for them, and he offered each of them sincere blessings. Naturally, they also sincerely congratulated him and Nexia.
Until he saw the pair of Gaius and Pusilola, their noticeable differences in appearance and age caught his attention.
"Gaius, congratulations on finding your other half!" Maximus smiled and offered his congratulation.
"Thank you, Leader!" Gaius, in his joy, didn’t forget to flatter a bit: "If it weren’t for you, Leader, I wouldn’t have been able to marry such a young and beautiful wife at my age! Now I feel I have more energy to do better for the tribe!"
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