Sesta stood in the makeshift meeting hall, his expression resolute. The weight of responsibility as the newly appointed administrator of Niutum pressed on him, yet his resolve never wavered. His appointment, recommended by Juleios himself, had received widespread approval among the senators, save for a reluctant Antikris in Amendolara, who begrudgingly continued as fire chief. Alongside him, Arsistatus was appointed as Sesta's secretary, a trusted aide in managing the city and implementing the alliance's policies for the Lucanians. Bagul, now a special inspector, was charged with maintaining harmony between Lucanians and Greeks.
Upon securing Niutum, Sesta acted decisively. The first order of business was the identification of prisoners. Those who had once ruled the city were shackled, their dependents imprisoned, while smaller, subjugated tribes were persuaded to surrender. This delicate task fell to Bagul, whose familiarity with Lucanian culture proved invaluable.
