With the withdrawal of Caesar as a servant, more than half of the three legions he brought from Gaul have been lost.
A small half of the legion was lost to Animusfia's suicide attack, and the remaining half of the legion was completely destroyed by a fire in the city of Florence.
One legion was stationed at the landing point, waiting for the response from Octavian's fleet from behind, and the last legion was right in front of Animusfia——————
It was said to be one, but after a night of fighting outside Pisa, the remaining soldiers were less than half of the original number.
Although Animusfia's improvised First Army of Romagna did not have morale problems, the hard quality of its soldiers still needed to be improved.
Therefore, the losses in a fight are not small.
To use an example of a game I’ve played before is——————
Although the morale with the indestructible buff will not be washed away by the cavalry with a back charge, the panel data is very stretched and there is no way to resist the line.
Animusfia nodded with satisfaction as she looked at the soldiers who dispersed and fled because their general was killed, but were finally captured by his Romagna First Army.
Fortunately he was able to replenish his troops through prisoners of war.
With Zhou Yulingji's blessing, there is no need to worry about the morale and loyalty of the army.
Furthermore, the wars in this era are originally a battle to absorb each other's forces, rather than a real fight to the death.
Otherwise, even if Yuan Shao was defeated by Cao Cao after the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao would not be strong enough to replace Yuan Shao's position in the north in a short period of time and be able to pull out an army of one million people in Chibi in eight years.
"When cleaning the battlefield, remember to take down all the enemy's standard armor that was dead or wounded and distribute it to the unequipped soldiers. Then separate a few hundred troops to go to the west of Florence to collect and bring back all the weapons and baggage abandoned by Caesar. There are still There is a team of 100 men to meet you."
Animusfia was giving instructions to his sergeants while looking towards the coastline to the west of Pisa.
Pisa was once a seaside city. However, as the silt settled at the mouth of the Arno River and the rivers silted up, the city began to gradually move inland.
Eventually it fell into a state of decline, and its regional influence was gradually replaced by Florence, which was inland.
The first magical artifact that Animusphia sent to Roman citizens to bury was located in a coastal fishing village northwest of Pisa.
Playing with the metallic cube that fell into his hands again, Animusfia felt a little emotional.
That fishing village was most likely where Caesar landed, and the residents in the village had probably been slaughtered.
This is the custom. The soldiers of the legion are more willing to be loyal to the general who allows them to burn, kill and plunder at will.
In addition to a legion stationed at the landing point, Animusfia also learned from the mouths of these prisoners of war that most of them were originally from the legion stationed in Gaul, and there were also many strong men who voluntarily joined Caesar's ranks. Try to get something out of the war.
It seemed that except for Caesar, none of them knew what they were doing.
Compared with the rich apocalyptic atmosphere of the wasteland in France, the last singularity point, the atmosphere in Rome, the second singularity point, is much better.
To most people, it seems like another war has descended on this land of constant war as usual.
It seems that even if the singularity in human history is extinguished, most people will not be as extremely misanthropic and anti-human as the Dragon Witch Black Joan.
Combined with the clues given by Caesar, the "United Empire" headed by the Roman emperors is more inclined to directly use their identity as [Emperor] to seize the unconscious collection of Romans from Nero, although it is not as good as A Laiya consciousness, but something very similar.
Then wipe it out, thereby achieving the possibility of completely cutting off Rome from history.
Although it has prospered for hundreds of years, Rome will continue to exist in the course of human history for nearly fourteen hundred years, starting from the time of Nero.
And will play an extremely important role, directly or indirectly shaping the pattern of the entire Western world.
Compared to Joan of Arc's massacre-like attempt to exterminate humanity in France, the plan to directly eradicate Rome as a whole civilization is obviously much more efficient.
Should it be said that it is worthy of the level of the union of the Roman emperors who have left their names in history?
While achieving the goal, it will not cause large-scale resistance across the entire singularity, and it will only launch an offensive against a target like Rome.
The surrounding Germans and Celts, as well as the Parthian Empire in the Middle East, remained completely aloof.
"Governor, what are you thinking about?"
Nero's call brought Animusfia back to reality from the realm of thinking.
"I'm thinking about how the enemy, the so-called [United Empire] might attack next, Your Majesty."
Animusfia still faced Nero respectfully.
"Really, don't be so reserved with me at this time. Look, the Governor——"
Nero waved his hand towards the Romagna First Army, which was almost completely new under the morning sun and had received a major replacement.
After receiving the replenishment of personnel and equipment from the surrendered troops, the old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers forcibly recruited by Animusfia transformed into a decent-looking legion.
The group of people with the weakest physical fitness had difficulty surviving the previous battles.
Now after experiencing the loss, it has become more elite.
"You have brought me a rare victory! This is the first victory I have received since the rebels of the United Empire appeared. With such strength, I directly wiped out two of the opponent's legions. , I don’t even know how to reward you."
"I don't need a reward, Your Majesty. You also personally participated in this battle. If there is any merit, it should be yours. I am just assisting you."
"By the way! How about the triumphal ceremony? When I return to Rome now, I will definitely build you a tall triumphal arch that has never been seen before or since. Anyone who sees it will be amazed!"
"Well, it's a good idea, but the enemy's threat to Rome has not been completely eliminated yet. After completing these, I will be happy to accompany Your Majesty to complete your triumphal ceremony."
"well."
After hearing Animusfia's tactful words, Nero sighed helplessly.
Although Animusfiya seemed completely submissive and respectful to her.
But in fact, he has been disobeying her.
Nero always wanted to close the distance between her and the governor, but Animusfia always just right erected a sadly thick barrier between herself and Nero.
And always said something like "she should be aloof".
But Nero did not want to be the superior "Master" (Dominus) in Animusphia's words, but wanted to stand on the same level as him.
No matter when he was happy or sad, Nero wanted to be by his side————
To be able to stop being so distant.
After the Guards were completely wiped out and impeached by the Senate, Nero discovered that she had no one who could truly stand with her and trust her unconditionally.
The Guards were loyal to Augustus who could give them salaries. The people of Rome respected the tribune who could hold banquets and distribute gifts. The Senate respected the one who was willing to return power to them. "First Citizen".
Nero just happened to possess these several identities.
As long as he loses any of the above identities, or even fails to meet any of the requirements of the above identities, the outcome left for Nero will be obvious.
The fate of these two elders, Caesar and Caligula, is the best example of Nero.
......Why is Animusfia loyal to her?
Nero gently covered his right hand, which still had the last command spell left on it.
That was the last legacy left by Simon, a court magician, before his death.
The sorcerer Simon Magus is often mistaken for Simon Magus. However, Magus is not Simon's surname at all, but the name of a priest in Zoroastrianism.
During his lifetime, Simon was active in the Samaria area of Israel, not far from Jerusalem, which is regarded as a holy city by Christianity and Judaism.
He himself is a Jew and makes money by performing some "holy miracles".
Even the disciples of Jesus, St. Peter and St. John, had to admit that his "miracles" were real and valid. They could only conclude that Simon would be judged by the "Lord" in the future because of his evil intentions.
There are also rumors that Simon came to Rome alone after being opposed by two saints in Samaria and became the court magician of the late emperor Claudius.
Finally, when St. Peter and another saint, St. Paul, came to Rome, the three of them confronted Nero, who had already ascended the throne.
In front of Nero and the two saints, Simon cut off his head with his own hands and then resurrected him.
Of course, there are also Christian documents that record that Simon claimed he could fly, so he jumped from a high tower and eventually fell into four pieces.
Or Simon insisted on burying himself alive and said that he would rise again on the third day - just like Jesus, but ended up staying in the pit. Such a ridiculous farce.
The reason given by Christian documents is also simple: "Because he is not the Christ."
It is difficult to determine from a human perspective whether Simon is alive or dead. We can only ask Nero, one of the parties involved, or the two saints present.
In any case, it is an indisputable fact that St. Paul and St. Peter were sent to prison by the angry Nero afterwards.
Saint Peter, who was not a Roman citizen, was directly sent to the cross. At his strong request, he was crucified upside down, which was different from the way Jesus Christ died.
St. Paul, who was a Roman citizen, was better off. He was sent to the court for trial, and was eventually sentenced to death and beheaded in public. The result was not much better.
If Simon was really dead, His Majesty Nero would probably not be so angry.
The often rumored "Immortal Magis" should actually be an "Immortal Warlock" or an "Immortal Priest".
However, Nero has not yet encountered the two apostles who will make her angry in the future. If not for Caligula's attack, Simon would have lived well.
Nero wanted to thank Simon for the last scroll he handed her, because the Animusphia summoned by the scroll helped her and successfully saved Nero's life, but also preserved her rule in Rome.
But Nero complained a little bit about Simon... If the spell that could bind the governor had not existed from the beginning, the relationship between her and Animusfia would have been more natural... .Bar?
But Nero didn't dare to use the last command spell easily, because it was the final guarantee for her current relationship with Animusfia.
If the only governor she can rely on has limited loyalty to her like the Senate and the Guards...
Nero was afraid that such a situation would exist, and even more afraid that such an ending would happen to her again.
That would be so lonely.
Nero hated this feeling of loneliness.
Perhaps she is better suited to be a singer or a dancer, an outstanding dramatic actor, rather than a monarch.
What Nero wanted was heartfelt praise, applause and love.
Rather than being bound between power, status, position and interests, the dirty things done by dirty people.
As for the "Domus Aurea" (Domus Aurea) that Animusfia said she would build in the future, Nero actually wanted to build a theater more than a palace that could only accommodate her.
A golden theater that can make everyone's heart flutter.
A performer without an audience is like an instrument without a player. No matter how beautiful the singing voice and timbre are, it has no meaning.
"....Governor."
"Please do as you wish, Your Majesty."
"Hmm, hold Yu's hand."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Animusfia stretched out her mechanical prosthesis and gently held Nero's slender fingers.
"Not that hand."
Nero's dissatisfied voice came.
Animusfia was stunned when she heard this, then let go of her prosthetic leg and took Nero's other hand.
"Don't pretend to be confused!"
Nero's angry words rang out, and before Animusfia could react, the girl loved by Rome forcefully held his remaining right hand.
"...If I didn't order you, wouldn't you do this...?"
Eyes as bright as emeralds, which the Egyptians regarded as treasures and used as jewelry, stared straight at Animusfia.
There is no way to hide under such innocent eyes.
"How could it be? You are my Dominus."
Animusfia denied it.
"Then if I am not your master——and if I am not the head of Rome, what should you do?"
Nero's eyes were full of worry.
Now Animusfia's victory, everything that Animusfia has accomplished, although in his own words are all the credit of Nero.
But Nero knew very well that if someone else were in her shoes, the Governor would probably do just as well, or even better.
"..."
Animusfia looked at Nero as if he was almost pleading with her, and couldn't help but squeeze the hand Nero was holding on to her.
"I told you from the beginning that when the time comes, please be my only Ibrato."
Is it just Ibrahimovic?
"So you will always stand by Yu's side, right?"
Animusfia nodded.
"No matter who you are, as long as you are still you, I will always support you, Your Majesty."
"...But even now, you are still disobeying me. You are such a sycophant!"
As if taking revenge on Animusfia, Nero tightly grasped his hand.
But surprisingly there was no pain.
"The current enemy has not been dealt with completely, Your Majesty. To use a saying from my hometown, it means that the foreigner will not accept your fate."
Animusfia said soothingly to Nero.
"Can you be considered a general outsider? Haven't I always been by your side? It sounds like you know what you are doing, right? Have you been pretending to be stupid before?"
"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? It seems to be something I can't understand."
"Ah, it's true! Here we go again!"
With that said, Nero and Animusfia led the army towards the village northwest of Pisa.
Although verbally Animusfia still didn't know anything about it, he never let go of Nero's hand.
This is what he can do, the final bottom line.
If this can give her peace of mind and make the girl beside her no longer lonely——————
Then let it last until the dream ends.
