 In 430 the Visigoths led by Anaolsus attacked Arelate again but were defeated by Aetius.In May 430, Aetius and the Army accused Felix of plotting against him and had him, his wife, and a deacon killed.Once Felix was dead, Aetius was the highest ranking amongst the "magistri militiae", even if he had not yet been granted the title of "patricius" or the senior command.