The setting sun, as red as blood, was slowly swallowed by the mountain peaks.
That is the Roman city area not far away. According to legend, Rome was founded between these seven hills by Romulus, the son of Mars, the god of war.
The seven hills are Caimalus, Cespius, Fagutar, Opius, Palatine, Sugusha and Velia.
Rome is therefore also known as the city of seven hills.
Romulus and his twin brother Remus grew up on the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills, and founded the original Rome here.
Nero's palace was also located on the Palatine Hill.
Since the time of the Roman Republic, the Palatine Hill has been a residence for leaders.
Octavian Augustus, who single-handedly transformed Rome into an empire, was born here.
After entering the imperial era, he set up his residence on the Palatine Hill, so it became an exclusive area for the nobles.
After that, several dynasties of Roman emperors built their own palaces and various triumphal arches on the Palatine Hill.
The root of the word "Palace" in English, "Palais" in French and "Palazzo" in Italian is the Palatine Hill "Palatium".
The palace where Nero lived was also built here by Octavian at that time.
From this hill, you can overlook the entire city of Rome.
It is not only the residence of the head of the empire, but also a symbol of Rome’s glory for thousands of years————————
Like a toy in a child's hands, Caligula effortlessly pushed it over.
Just like his mockery and wanton behavior toward the empire during his lifetime.
"uncle....."
Nero looked at the figure intertwined with the ruins of the palace under the setting sun and muttered in a low voice.
Caligula's short four-year reign was also divided into two parts.
After Octavian's death, the title and power of Augustus were inherited by his stepson Tiberius.
Tiberius, who was dissatisfied with his own heirs, chose to appoint his nephew Germanicus as his successor and co-ruled with him.
However, Germanicus was poisoned by the then governor of Syria while dealing with Persian affairs.
Tiberius chose Caligula, the son of Germanicus, as his heir.
As the son of a hero with numerous military exploits, Caligula could be described as a "wise" monarch in the first two years of his reign.
He did not read any of them, and publicly burned the documents that had been reported during Tiberius's time.
He was also respectful to the Senate who gave him the title of Augustus, and even planned to restore the Citizens' Assembly during the Republic.
During his tenure, Caligula also presided over the construction of many projects and organized various competitions and performances.
He is a monarch with a good reputation.
Just when everyone thought that Rome once again welcomed a "holy" king.
Caligula went mad.
Literally "crazy".
After a serious illness, Caligula changed his attitude.
Breaking with the Senate and poisoning Tiberius' son.
In order to honor his father's name, he ordered an attack on the Germanic areas, but changed his mind after everything was ready.
He even claimed to be a god and ordered the heads of the statues in temples throughout Rome to be chopped off and replaced with his own.
He's crazy.
Rumor has it that Caligula became this way after being illuminated by moonlight one night.
Some say it was a curse from the moon goddess Artemis.
Some people also say that it is the love that belongs only to the moonlight.
In the Latin language used by the Romans, the bright moon in the sky was called Luna.
If Julius Caesar made July become July, Octavius Augustus made August become August.
So what Caligula did may be to permanently change "madness and madness" into Lunatic, associated with the moonlight (Luna).
Caligula, who became the target of public criticism, was eventually assassinated by his own guard commander because of his madness.
Also killed were his wife and daughter.
Later, his uncle Claudius was supported by the Guards as the new Augustus and was recognized by the Senate.
Claudius's wife was Caligula's sister, Agrippina the Younger.
He did not ascend the throne until middle age. During his reign, he pursued moderation and repaired the relationship between the president and the Senate.
At the same time, it also stabilized various provinces and saved Rome from the danger of collapse.
However, Claudius, who had made great contributions, mysteriously died of food poisoning after a family dinner.
It was widely speculated that his wife, Agrippina the Younger, poisoned him.
The position of Augustus also went to the child of Agrippina the Younger and her previous husband, the adopted daughter of Claudius.
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus today
"Ahhhhhh! Nero!!"
Caligula howled and rushed towards the rose-like girl from the ruins of the palace.
Animusfia always felt that he had seen this scene before.
Even the appearance of the subjects is exactly the same.
It's just that this one is wearing a long red dress and is the emperor of the Roman Empire; that one is wearing pure black heavy armor and is the Knight King of Britain.
The one who is chasing this one is the former Emperor of the Roman Empire, and the one who is chasing that one is the chief Knight of the Round Table.
.......
Speaking of which, Joan of Arc also has the same face.
Is this face a popular model?
There is also a follower who is not very mentally healthy.
Could it be standard equipment?
Animusfia was a little unsure.
He seemed to have summed up some remarkable rules.
And compared to Artoria's conservative dress, Nero's is undoubtedly much bolder and more open.
But now Nero's mood was not as bold as her dress.
"Saturn!"
A jet-black magic beam emerged from the ground and wrapped around Caligula's body.
Like a speeding train being forced to a halt by a superhero, Caligula, who was still moving forward, was eventually stopped by the ever-expanding magic of Saturn.
The sun has completely dived below the horizon, leaving only the pale afterglow still scattered in the western sky.
Turning his head to look to the east, the bright blue moon was already hanging in the sky.
We must seize the time now. If the battle is dragged into the night, the situation will be greatly reversed.
"Your Majesty, take advantage of the moment to deal with him!"
However, Nero next to Animusfia seemed to be immobilized by Animusfia, just holding the blade in his hand weakly.
"Your Majesty, now is not the time to feel down."
As Animusfia spoke, she continued to release magic power to strengthen the Saturn magic.
Dozens more jet-black magic beams burst out from the ground and wrapped around the unable to move Caligula.
A circle is formed with Caligula as the center.
If his Spear of Ouranos is still here, he can deal with Caligula just like he dealt with Vlad III before.
Split dozens of clones, directly control the opponent, then summon Jupiter, and send Caligula to Hades as Saturn.
However, there are no ifs in the world.
It would be difficult for Animusfia, who currently has no extra magic power, to use magic on such a large scale.
Even with the enhancement of the heroic spirit status, the magic power from the contract alone is still not enough.
"Or - you just lost the will to fight because the other party is your uncle?"
Animusfia stimulated Nero with words.
"Even if he destroyed the palace and trampled on the glory of the empire."
Animusfia looked straight into Nero's emerald eyes.
"Is it okay to even call myself Augustus in front of you?"
"But...uncle, he..."
"He was indeed Augustus, the head of Rome."
Animusfia confirmed.
"However, that was only "once". Who is Augustus now? Who is the unique Augustus in this land?"
There is no day in the sky, and Rome does not need two heads of state.
You don’t need two, let alone four.
There is no need for Frank to be divided into three equal parts, nor for Byzantium to be divided into east and west.
"...It's Yu, I am Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, I am the unique Augustus in this land!"
As if to cheer himself up, Nero puffed out his chest and affirmed loudly.
Looking at Nero who had regained his composure, Animusfia nodded with satisfaction.
This was like the Nero he knew.
"Then, please pass judgment on the traitor who dares to claim the throne, Your Majesty."
"Hmm! Sir Animusfia, I order you to work with me to defeat the rebels!"
"Yes, My Lord."
