"Of course, otherwise, we wouldn't have found him so easily," Antilapolis answered eagerly, his enthusiasm almost brimming over.
Yet Aristiras, his sharper instincts tingling, pondered the deeper meaning behind Juleios' words.
Juleios shifted his gaze to Aristiras, his expression hardening as he spoke. "This Crotonian spy simply wasn't skilled enough. A true operative doesn't just gather timely, accurate intelligence or verify its authenticity. They create chaos within the enemy's ranks, sow discord, disrupt unity, and strike at vital infrastructure—city walls, shipyards, armories—all to ensure their city-state's victory. Such individuals are the shadow warriors of the Thurii Alliance."
The weight of Juleios' vision bore down on the two brothers, leaving them momentarily silent. Their thoughts raced, and Juleios seized the moment to press further.
