The squad training session did not last long. With Kritipus's guidance, Arsinis quickly found his place among the ranks, adapting to the rhythm of the squad's movements and commands. Soon after, the squad was absorbed into the company for further formation training.
Arsinis and his comrades began to master the intricacies of complex tactical commands and signals: What marching speed corresponded to the rhythm of a particular drumbeat? What sound of the trumpet signaled an advance, and which one heralded a retreat? Which specific calls demanded a charge? These were not mere instructions but the lifeblood of an army that moved as one.
Moreover, they had to learn to decipher the language of the squad flag. If the flag pointed forward in a certain direction, it meant marching, sprinting, or charging that way. If it pointed backward, they had to retreat. If the flag spun in circles, it signaled stopping in place, resting, standing guard, or readying for action.
