>>714514894
>The historical Caesar was known for being unusually merciful, but he was playing to societies that were much more accepting of mercy. Caesar taught the Legion mercilessness, so that's what they expect, what they consider strong.
If you pushed Sawyer to explain he'd tell you it's a gameplay contrivance that Caesar offers to forgive you on the spot, simply so you can't screw yourself out of going Legion with your early game escapades.