As Romulus' spiritual energy was completely absorbed by Michael VIII, the tall dense forest that was originally raised from the ground and the giant tree in the center of the crater created when it fell were all transformed into [Constant. Dinburg】The cornerstone of reconstruction.
A new "City of World Desire" slowly rose in front of Animusfia and others.
"Look up————! This golden horn that gathers wealth, the lighthouse that shines in the east, the most majestic city, the pearl of the land of Europe————To New Rome (Nova Roma) Kneel down! This is the longed-for capital of the world, the eternal city of Constantinople!"
Standing on the rising city tower, Michael VIII used all his strength to praise the majestic city at his feet.
"Why, why does Romulus want to return because of the death of his master? Why do you still exist, Michael VIII!"
Matthew bit her lower lip and looked at the sinister man in front of her who had left a deep impression on her.
Although she was deeply impressed, for some reason Mashu had always ignored Michael VIII during his previous battles with Romulus.
I'm afraid this is one of that servant's skills.
He is always able to hide in the shadows at the right time and place, making people's eyes and ears open.
"Humph, I have to thank you Chaldea for this. I didn't expect to really [capture] Rome. I was able to usurp this authority and rebuild Rome just before it disappeared. Now even that annoying magician has disappeared. I, who rebuilt [Rome], can be stable in this era and in this singularity even without a Master!"
The magic power in the earth's veins continuously converges towards Constantinople summoned by Michael VIII.
It seemed that what he said was true.
"I see...this is what you mean by the same enemy and the defender of [Rome]."
Fujimaru Ritsuka said after recalling the rhetoric that Mikhail VIII had said before about being able to fight together.
"In the end, the [Rome] you wanted to protect didn't exist here from the beginning to the end."
"Huh huh huh hahaha——"
After hearing what Fujimaru Ritsuka said, Mikhail VIII mercilessly laughed at the girl in front of him.
"Master of Chaldeas, what nonsense are you talking about? The Rome I want to protect, isn't the most precious treasure I want to protect right here?"
Opening his hands to gesture to Gao Cheng beneath him, Mikhail VIII's face was filled with pride and excitement.
The emperor named Michael VIII Valleolo had a simple idea.
He did want to destroy Rome, and he did want to protect Rome.
All he had to do was to rebuild a new Rome on top of the destroyed Rome.
Just like Michael VIII did during his lifetime.
"Hmm... This is indeed a good city. Even compared to the Rome of Yu and Shenzu, it is not too much... or even slightly better. This is the future Rome——————New Rome (Nova Roma)......But such a city is worth your betrayal to the divine ancestor, Romulus, who established everything ?"
The enthusiasm on Michael VIII's face froze under Nero's questioning, and he then said to Nero in an indifferent tone:
"I never thought that [Tyrant Nero] would have the day to criticize me in a high-sounding way. Take a good look at yourselves——Who is it that colluded with traitors and barbarians to launch a counterattack against the so-called [God Ancestor]? ! Who is it that offers the strength of Rome to the eyes of mankind and allows it to be destroyed?! Who is it that tries to destroy Rome just because of ridiculous family affection and love?!"
"You traitors, why don't you [love] Rome? How dare you not [love] Rome?"
The words from Michael VIII were deeply engraved in Nero's heart.
"You hypocritical emperors are not worthy of calling yourself Rome. You are all traitors to Rome! Who are you to judge me?"
Perhaps for Rome as a whole, Michael VIII is indeed the right party.
Only by putting [Rome's] interests above all else can a sustainable empire last forever.
"With the usurped authority, are you really qualified to say that?"
Animusfia accumulated magic power in her hands, took a step forward and said.
Although he recaptured Constantinople and rebuilt the Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII was never an emperor with a good reputation.
In the final analysis, it still lies in his insidiousness and the innocent boy who was blinded.
"Everything I do is for Rome, for this country. How can such a weak child control this giant ship that has lasted for thousands of years————!"
"So this is how you planned a palace coup to seize the regency, assassinated the eleven-year-old Emperor John IV——————and finally developed to this day, even stealing the original [Rome] The reason? In other words, even Romulus himself, who founded Rome, is not a qualified helmsman in your eyes."
I'm extremely proud.
"If what I did can be regarded as sin, shouldn't the Nero next to you be a companion of Satan? No, I'm sorry, the emperor named Nero Claudius is indeed The [666] evil beast that partners with Satan. He killed his mentor, his wife, and even his mother and brothers. What about the tyrant Nero who set fire to Rome wantonly for his own wishful thinking, and finally led the whole of Rome into chaos? Can I get your loyalty? Isn’t the person with the most serious sins right next to you?”
"I did kill my mother and brother... I may indeed kill my teacher in the future, and I may indeed set fire to Rome. Perhaps, I am indeed a sinful person, but I have changed, I am no longer I would sacrifice everything for that prosperity again.”
After hearing Michael VIII's question, Nero did not dodge. He firmly raised his head and looked at the magnificent city-state in front of him and Michael VIII who stood above it and usurped the Romulus Spirit Base.
I am afraid that this is the real Noble Phantasm of Michael VIII, which is to usurp the spiritual foundation of a certain Roman emperor and build the city that the world longs for based on his spiritual foundation.
"Here we usurp the crown of glory" and "Here we build the high city again."
And after he appeared this time, he didn't even set his sights on Octavian or Caesar.
The crown of Romulus, the [divine ancestor] who founded Rome, is the most suitable thing for Michael VIII to usurp.
"No matter how good the reasons are, I will not defend the crimes I committed. But you are different. You conspired and killed in the name of Rome - as long as it is for Rome, no matter what All evil deeds can be forgiven. That’s what you think, right?”
Nero pointed his sword at Gao Cheng and Mikhail VIII in front of him.
"That's why you and the city behind you are so filthy and disgusting. Even if it can always be strong, even if it can last forever, what is the need for such an ugly country to exist like maggots living in sewers!"
"You...hahahahaha——" Michael VIII stared at Nero in front of him and suddenly laughed.
"Why are you laughing?"
"What about changes? In the final analysis, aren't you still a ridiculous idealist? Aren't you still pursuing that [prosperity] more than sustainability? It's just that the concept of [prosperity] has changed. Here you think you are Growing up, is there anything more unfunny than this? Sure enough, you are a dreamer who cannot be saved from the bottom of your heart, Nero Claudius."
The surrounding city walls descended on him one after another, which was the Noble Phantasm that Michael VIII inherited from him after absorbing Romulus' spiritual power.
“Just witness here how far the greatest civilization, the greatest country, and the greatest city in the world are compared to your innocent dreams————————[My love is only as good as Rome]! "
Compared to Romulus, who was merciless, the city walls were more numerous and denser and attacked Nero, Animusfia and others.
The power in it is even more powerful than Romulus's Noble Phantasm.
"Ah, you just said that you are also civilized——right?"
From nowhere, the girl's soft but emotionless voice echoed in the battlefield.
"Then it should be destroyed."
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