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"Without a doubt they'll come. As representatives of the Gods of Rome they have access to any place occupied by Roman legions and legionaries," replied Labienus, Caesar's best Roman general.

"And even if they do come, what do you think they'll do?" asked Caesar.

"Usually, they do two things. Negotiate peace on behalf of the senate to dissuade anyone from attacking Rome, or make curses to the gods and our warrior ancestors against us," explained Labienus.

"Me and my ancestors have already cursed them and declared war on them long before they did," replied Caesar, no longer able to keep calm.

"Have you requested the Druid³⁵ priests of our Gallic legions to make curses and perform mysterious sacrifices to try to protect us?" asked Labienus.

"I have done everything necessary to overcome and defeat them, General Labienus, which may include having legionaries as good as you are and many other things," replied Caesar.

"It is evil and forbidden to use priests to torment Roman citizens or friends with divine intervention. Only the enemies of Rome can be killed legitimately by the priests and gods of Hades, without incurring the revenge of the Roman gods," replied Labienus who, like many Roman legionaries, was respectful of the precepts of the religion of Rome.