Perseus's Decision

When Manuk first came to Perseus's court, obviously he was seen with great distrust, given their understandable bitter history.

And Perseus was even momentarily alarmed when there came reports of Adhanian troops landing on another part of Tibias, as he thought the worst- a two pronged attack.

It was only after Manuk clarified the situation and even handled control of the men to Perseus without any condition did the king lower his hostility.

These eight thousand, 8,000 men were arranged under Manuk's order by Matbar (Marquiss) Kyaum of Zanzan, whose territory lay west of Zanzan.

And these were only the vanguard force he sent as quickly as he could.

A further twelve thousand, 12,000 were scheduled to join once the ships carrying these men returned.

So it was only natural for Manuk to urge Perseus to wait for the total force.

But for Perseus, it was not that straightforward of an equation.