"Animusfia, are you willing to serve as the new governor of the province of Romagna?"
Nero asked Animusfia.
"It is an honor, Your Majesty."
Animusfia took a few steps back, bowed to Nero and replied.
Although he asked Nero for an official position within the imperial administrative system, what Animusfia did not expect was that Nero actually directly appointed him to the position of provincial governor.
Unlike the Republic, the Roman Empire under the Principality had two types of provinces.
One is the Senate provinces where the Senate is responsible for appointments and has no military power, such as Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, and Macedonia, which have almost no military dangers.
The other type is the head of state provinces directly appointed by Augustus. The two provinces of Syria and Britannia are examples.
The Governor-General of the Province with military power is also known as the "Agent of the President".
The governors of the princely provinces were directly responsible to Augustus himself and had direct links to the top of the Roman Empire.
It can be said to be a step to the sky.
Such a position was actually directly awarded to Animusfia, who had just arrived in Rome, which is enough to show Nero's trust in him.
However, there is something wrong with the name of the province Animusfia is responsible for.
Romagna is the general name given to the area around Rome by several other city-states and foreigners on the Italian peninsula.
In other words, this was the homeland of the Roman Empire.
The mainland of the Italian peninsula had never established a province in the entire history of Rome.
Whether the Senate or Augustus were in power, Romagna did not need the management of a governor.
"Hmm."
Nero nodded with satisfaction.
"Then you will be Yu's governor from now on. You have to work hard, governor."
"Your Majesty, Romagna is...?"
Animusfia raised her doubts to Nero.
"Hmm, this is the province that Yu just established."
Nero said proudly.
"Is this really good? Your Majesty."
"You also said that as the first citizen who inherited the name of Augustus, can't he establish a new province?"
Nero walked closer to Animusfia and asked, almost touching his downcast face.
"Of course not."
Animusfia then took a few steps back, keeping a proper distance from Nero, and her attitude became more respectful.
"Of course you can set up provinces at will, but isn't Romagna the territory under your direct jurisdiction?"
As if playing a game of catch-up, Nero approached Animusfia again.
"Your attitude is too distant, Governor. Even when Yu's Guards were still there, no one respected Yu so much."
"It's just that they are not truly loyal to you, Your Majesty. You are my Dominus and I am your Servus. This is how it should be."
"Gu... You are too stubborn."
There was some dissatisfaction on Nero's face.
"Since you are Yu's servant, Yu orders you to get closer to Yu now."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Animusfia bent down and walked to Nero's side, then half-knelt on the ground.
But the shortening of the distance did not reduce the sense of alienation between the two positions at all.
Nero always felt that there was a sadly thick barrier between her and Animusfia.
That's exactly what Animusfia wanted to create.
The emperor must also be aloof.
Otherwise her reign could not last long.
There is no profession in the world that is more suitable for the so-called loner than the emperor.
"... Without the help of you, the governor, I'm afraid I would have been impeached by the Senate. I can't continue to rule alone. You should know it very well."
"..."
Animusfia did not reply.
"...So it's not actually Yu who granted you the position of governor, but Yu Zai asked you to become Yu's governor to help Yu Cai. So, Governor————"
Nero slowly squatted down in front of Animusfia, and her face that was comparable to Venus came closer to him. "
And Nero's rather bold attire also made Animusfia's eyes not knowing where to look.
Whether it was the translucent skirt or the ravine on the chest, they couldn't help but attract Animusfia's eyes.
He began to be glad that he had experienced it completely the night before. Compared with such a test, the temptation Animusfiya encountered now was still acceptable.
Otherwise, I'm sure he won't be able to hold on now.
"Don't be so far away from Yu, Yu is the only one left with you."
Nero rested his forehead on Animusfia's forehead, and the breath exhaled from under the slightly raised tip of his nose could be clearly heard.
Especially under this kind of suffering.
A Shiba Inu wearing a hat suddenly appeared in Animusfia's mind.
Then the Shiba Inu used a katana to cut off all the pink fantasies in Animusfia's heart.
Thank you, Cheems.
...
Back to reality.
"....As you command, Your Majesty."
Despite the torture, Animusfia remained unmoved.
"Ah——! It's true!"
Although she said she was obeying her orders, in reality Animusfia was still very respectful, which made Nero furious.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! What on earth is going on!"
A figure suddenly broke in from outside the door, interrupting Nero who was having a fit.
Animusfia and Nero both looked up.
An old man wearing a white robe trimmed with purple and red, no different from Sextus, hurried into the meeting hall.
Obviously he is also a senator with a certain status in the Senate.
"Well, I didn't see you at the meeting just now, Elder."
Animusfia stood up and asked the old man who broke into the meeting hall. To a certain extent, Animusfia wanted to thank him.
"That's because I have been organizing citizens to exterminate the rebels who broke into Rome!"
"Ah, then you are really great. How can I express my respect for you, Mr. Senator?"
"Yes, I didn't expect that the traitor took advantage of this time to usurp the Senate! You must be the magician who deceived His Majesty. I will come back to you later to settle the score!"
The old man was obviously very angry about everything that happened outside.
He looked at Nero:
"Your Majesty, I need an explanation. Why are all the respected senators locked up like slaves?"
"The reason is simple, teacher, they want to impeach Yu."
Nero replied to the old man.
Animusfiya also guessed the identity of the old man.
I am afraid he was Seneca, who lived through three Augustus, was exiled twice, and later became Nero's teacher and advisor.
Seneca was a respected scholar who practiced Stoic philosophy and carried out his duties throughout his life.
He was also a statesman, writer, and orator.
Unfortunately, Seneca did not end well in the end. He was involved in an assassination case during the late years of Nero's reign.
The mastermind of the plot to assassinate Nero was Seneca's nephew.
Even though he had been idle for several years at home, he still committed suicide by slitting his wrists at Nero's instruction.
"It seems there is still someone loyal to you, Your Majesty."
