Maximus described the global landscape and Illyria's predicament in such vivid terms that it was like a heavy blow to his head, cracking open his hardened skull. He wanted to argue, but no words came out, as his subconscious told him: This young man speaks reasonably!
Others, including Karsipengpas, stood there utterly dumbfounded.
Maximus continued to bombard their minds: "The reason why the Romans haven't taken action against Illyria is that they have internal issues to resolve, such as the ongoing war with the Bendu people in Little Asia and the unresolved rebellion on the Iberian Peninsula... But Rome is too strong, and eventually, it will overcome these hurdles, freeing up its hands to deal with the little annoyance that is Illyria.
