Editing Crixus (Blood and Sand) (section)

====The Breaking Point====
The increasing divergence in strategies between Spartacus and Crixus reaches a critical point. Crixus is impatient with Spartacus' more cautious and strategic approach. He becomes frustrated with Spartacus' decisions, especially when Spartacus plans to negotiate and seek alliances rather than directly confront the Roman forces. This culminates in a confrontation where Crixus incites the massacre of Roman prisoners, including Laeta, who had been promised safety by Spartacus. Spartacus intervenes, chastising Crixus and accusing him of forgetting the rebellion's true cause. This moment starkly illustrates the deepening rift between them.

Crixus' determination to take bold, decisive action leads him to propose a daring plan: march on Rome itself. Believing that attacking the heart of the Roman Republic will cripple their enemy and inspire their followers, Crixus decides to split from Spartacus. Before leaving, he shares a poignant farewell with Spartacus, acknowledging their brotherhood and the different paths they have chosen.