Alcides moved swiftly through the labyrinth of chambers, avoiding the chaos caused by the invading Athenian soldiers. His heart raced with the urgency of the moment. The sounds of clashing weapons and distant cries echoed through the corridors, marking the upheaval that had befallen the once formidable house of Decimus.
As he navigated the maze-like structure, Alcides pondered the significance of the Athenian soldiers' demand for Rhesus. A revolt at the Euphrates Sea had triggered this sudden aggression. The Thracian soldiers, likely inspired by the whispers of rebellion, had chosen to challenge the Athenian dominance. This unforeseen event had shifted the power dynamics in an instant.
Alcides envisioned two possible paths ahead. Should he align himself with the Athenian soldiers, who se
