"Your Majesty, we are getting ready to set off."
Animusfia walked up to Nero and said.
Two days have passed since the day they conquered Lutetia and defeated Octavian.
During this period, Boudica saw no trace of Animusfia and Nero at all, and was worried about their whereabouts.
"Hmm, Yu has already prepared it."
Facing Animusfia, Nero nodded proudly.
But Boudica then thought about it, Animusfia alone might be enough to defeat all her soldiers here, not to mention Nero following her, and then she felt relieved.
If she really wanted to be separated, it was not Animusfia and Nero's turn to be separated from her.
Instead, Boudica and her tens of thousands of soldiers were separated from Animusphia and Nero.
Fortunately, Nero and Animusfia came back just before nightfall last night.
When the two fell from the sky, Boudica thought there was an enemy attack.
After saluting Nero respectfully, Animusfia turned to Boudica and continued:
"Then Your Majesty and I will take the First Army of Romagna back to Rome first, and leave all the affairs of Gaul to you for the time being, General Boudica."
"Well, just leave it to me. I, Boudica, swear in the name of the Queen of Iceni that I will not betray your trust."
"It's too much trouble for you."
Animusfia nodded slightly to Boudica.
Then he turned around and took the horse that Nero had already ridden, preparing to lead the legion full of loot back to Rome.
Watching the two disappear, Boudica breathed a sigh of relief.
In this way, the problems encountered by this land, Rome,... and even mankind can come to an end for the time being.
At least it's not that critical anymore.
I don't know if it was her illusion, but Boudica always felt that the distance between Animusfia and Nero seemed to be farther away.
Now we can see who is the master and who is the slave, but did Nero really want such a relationship?
Boudica doesn't think so.
Well, it doesn't really concern her. The relationship between the two of them probably still has a long way to go.
With the entire province of Gaul as its back-up, the Roman Empire once again had the capital to compete head-on with the "United Empire" - instead of relying on Animusfia's personal tricks and a method that almost cut off the arms of a strong man to fight.
Moreover, it has basically cut off the connection between the enemy Germania and the Iberian Peninsula. Relying on the Pyrenees Boudicca can defend the southwest side of Gaul extremely well.
Unless there is still a legendary general named Hannibal in Iberia who can lead war elephants to bypass her defenses and cross the mountains.
Otherwise, the west side of Rome has basically eliminated the threat.
"Report------!"
Shortly after Animusphia and Nero left, a cavalry scout came to Boudicca with a bound centurion.
"What's the matter, soldier?"
"We captured him and his soldiers in the south. This guy was sneaky and didn't know what he was doing. The other people were captured by us, and I took him to see you, general."
"Huh? Isn't he one of ours?"
Boudica looked at the centurion's armor with Roman characteristics with some curiosity.
"He said he came from the Spanish province."
"Well, let go of his mouth."
The soldiers obeyed and tore the rag from the centurion's mouth.
"General, I am also a Roman soldier!"
As soon as the centurion regained the freedom of speech, he couldn't wait to cry out his injustice.
"Don't worry, speak slowly. You said you came from Iberia - Spain, right?"
"Yes, I came to regain contact with Augustus on the order of Lord Galba, the governor of the province. Lord Galba has lost contact with Lord Augustus and the Senate not long ago. Lord Galba has been They are all very anxious, that’s why I was sent here.”
gasped the centurion.
Boudica narrowed her eyes.
Are you in a hurry?
From her point of view, the governor named Galba did not look like a man in a hurry.
The "United Empire" has not been around for a long time. Except for Italy, no province has regained contact with Nero.
This is true even in Magna Graecia and Sicily.
There was no news from Galba for so long, and it was only after Animusfia regained Gaul that he began to send people to declare their allegiance.
Even Boudica, who had no scheming ideas, didn't think he would be so simple.
And knowing that Gaul is not safe, why only send a centurion?
It seems that he is another speculator who hedges his bets.
But Boudica had nothing to do with him. One less friend was one more enemy.
It is also good news that the Iberian region has not completely fallen into enemy hands.
In this way, she can concentrate on organizing the defense of the Rhine River and the subsequent counterattack.
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"Hurry up and make arrangements. Your Majesty and the others have already set off for a week. They should return to Rome by tomorrow at the latest."
In the city of Rome, Seneca said to the surrounding officials.
Although he still did not have a good impression of Animusfia, a person who dared to destroy the tradition of the Roman Republic, the administrative system that bypassed the Senate after his reset was indeed much more efficient than before.
And he indeed saved Rome and Nero's rule, which Seneca could not deny.
What a triumph...
Seneca looked at the many red silks and satins that had arrived in Rome and thought silently.
Even as old as he is, he hasn't seen a triumphal ceremony in a while.
The last time a triumphal ceremony was held was when Nero's stepfather Claudius conquered Britain.
Although Nero also imitated the Greek Olympic Games and held several massive Nero Festivals, they were still different from the symbols of triumph.
Theoretically, although it is somewhat absurd, the enemies Nero defeated this time were prestigious Romans like Octavian and Caesar, so this war should be regarded as a civil war.
The lands conquered are also the territories before Rome and not newly developed territories.
Therefore, even if the victory was fruitful, Nero would still not be awarded the qualification for a triumphal ceremony.
Not to mention that triumphal ceremonies are usually authorized by the Senate, and now Seneca is the only one left among all the senators.
Although the Congress of Centuria, which symbolized the common people of Rome and had been abandoned for a long time, still existed and could also award triumphal honors, it was not that formal after all. They may not have done so for a long time. .
However, Caesar and Octavian also set a precedent for successfully holding a triumphal ceremony in a civil war, which only needed to be packaged as a foreign war.
Moreover, there were many self-funded triumphal ceremonies in history that did not receive the approval of the people and the Senate. Compared to them, the achievements created by Nero and Animusfia were already enough to be recognized by everyone.
Not to mention that the governor is also a good at inciting people's hearts.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, your Majesty and the Governor-General, should they choose the land route or the sea route?"
"I don't know. The governor just sent a simple departure message. Although the sea route is faster, I guess they will probably take the land route."
The official asked Seneca with some curiosity.
"Why?"
"Your Majesty doesn't like traveling in boats."
Seneca glanced at the official who asked him, then turned and left silently.
His Majesty might be very interested in the voyages of adventurers such as Jason or Theseus, but once he sat on the rocking galley, Seneca didn't have to guess that the wayward girl would definitely get older. They were clamoring to get off the boat.
Even riding a horse or a carriage, Nero might have disliked the bumpy ride.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I can't stand it anymore!"
Animusfia, who was driving forward, listened to the complaints in the car behind her and sighed helplessly.
At the beginning, Nero was riding the horse with great interest, and even asked Animusfia to sit on the horse to experience her superb "riding skills".
The commander of the subsequent legion ordered a quick march for a long time before catching up with Animusfia and Nero who were waiting at the same place.
Later, he felt that riding a horse would cause pain to his thighs, so Nero insisted on riding in a car.
So Animusfia cut down wood on the spot and made a carriage for Nero.
As a result, Nero, who was sitting in the carriage, dreamed of the chariot race again, and wanted to show Animusfia his driving skills again.
The soldiers walking in the last row did not know why the legion commander ordered the march to be accelerated twice when he had already won.
The jolted carriage finally fell apart, and now Animusfia and Nero were riding in a new car remade by Animusfia.
Nero poked his head out of the carriage behind Animusfia.
"Governor! Yu's butt hurts so much! I can't hold on any longer!"
"Your Majesty, if you walk, you will complain that your feet hurt."
"I don't care—! Anyway, I won't sit down anymore!"
Nero walked out and stood next to Animusfia.
The bumpy and undulating carriage from time to time made Nero stagger a little, but it still did not destroy her determination not to continue sitting in the carriage.
"We are only half a day away from Rome. Your Majesty, please hold on a little longer."
"Are you going to let me endure the pain for another half day?!"
"well."
Animusfia sighed, then stretched out her finger and moved it in mid-air.
"Mercury"
Silver light enveloped Nero's body, and then her body floated slightly.
"Now you won't be in pain anymore. Be obedient and go back, Your Majesty."
Animusfia said without looking back while still looking at the road ahead.
"...Hmmmmmm——————"
Nero puffed out his cheeks.
"don't want!"
".....What's your reason this time?"
"It's so lonely sitting alone in the carriage!"
...
"How do you want to be satisfied?"
"Governor, please come in too."
Okay, here’s the original purpose.
"Then who's going to drive?"
Nero said nonchalantly:
"Anyone can make that kind of thing! Okay! Come in with Yu quickly!"
While speaking, Nero had already opened the curtain of the carriage.
"well."
This was the first time Animusfia sighed.
"Saturn"
Another Animusfia appeared in front of Nero.
"Okay, let's go, Your Majesty."
He said this to Nero, but Nero frowned.
"No, I want the one sitting over there."
Nero pointed to Animusfia who was driving.
Animusfia, standing in front of Nero, was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly and said:
"As you wish, Your Majesty."
Animusfia, who finally drove the car, sat in the carriage with Nero.
As soon as he entered the carriage, Nero clung to Animusfia's body like some kind of pendant, holding his right arm tightly.
"Have you taken a lot of rest recently, Your Majesty?"
"You said Yu could do this, and don't talk to Yu in that tone. There are only two people here, Yu and Ru, right?"
"Alas... I obey, Your Majesty."
"Don't talk like that————!"
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Half a day passed quickly, and finally Animusphia and the army led by Nero arrived in front of the city of Rome.
"Your Majesty, it's almost time."
Animusfia put her face straight and said to Nero.
"Ah...have you arrived in Rome yet?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Animusfia nodded and then said:
"Speaking of which, are you interested in the triumphal ceremony, Your Majesty?"
"Of course! One of Yu's dreams is to hold a triumphal ceremony for himself in person! But the conditions are a bit harsh."
Animusfia outside the carriage suddenly opened the curtain, and then said to Nero in the carriage:
"Then I would like to congratulate you, Your Majesty."
Then Animusfia in the carriage turned into black spots and disappeared.
