Octavia...... I'm sad that the matter of Tretus I heard. ”

In the cold bedroom, Appis said as he stroked Octavia's emaciated face. The Roman woman in front of her has gone through too many years of suffering, most of which is self-inflicted. If it hadn't been for that love, nothing would have happened. Octavia was supposed to marry a powerful nobleman in Rome and live a peaceful and peaceful life. But fate made her love vigorously, but a tragedy was staged in the ups and downs of history.

At the thought of this, Appis felt guilty.

"After all, he is too young, he doesn't understand many things, and by the time he understands, it may be too late."

Octavia said. Her countenance, her sigh, her voice, all revealed an air of sadness. Like an iris that blooms alone in a silent night. Lonely, lonely and self-appreciative. And her grief is now understood only by Appis. Because only Appis knew what the whole thing was about. They have been in love since they were seventeen years old to now, and there are too many ups and downs. This is not a happy story from a fairy tale, but a sadomasochistic relationship.

"Don't think about him anymore, maybe Teretus will understand one day. We should be happy to imagine that when he understands what you and I have been through, and understands his mother's suffering, he will squat down on your pillow with guilt, hold your hand, and say Mother please forgive me, and Mom I love you. ”

The night was as cold as water, and the moonlight shone faintly through the window, and Appis held Octavia's hand and comforted him.

"I hope so. I'm just worried about his safety. Tretus was a stubborn child. ”

Octavia pulled out the slender hand that Appis was holding. There is strength in the midst of sadness.

"I have sent someone to find his whereabouts, and some say they have seen him in Brindisi. I think, alone, he shouldn't be able to go far. ”

Appis continued to comfort, while Octavia remained silent. Blurred gaze.

"Octavia, you need to get out of this emotion, you can't always live with sadness. I want to say, if you want, Nevia is your daughter, you can treat her as your daughter, the Romans can have adopted sons or adopted daughters, and Nevia is very fond of you. ”

Appis cautiously comforted. He owed the woman in front of him so much, just as he owed Emma back then.

"Thank you, Appis. ...... of Aduneus But Nevia is Nevia after all, and seeing her grow up happily makes me miss Teretus even more. So, sometimes, a life of poverty may be the best choice......"

Appis noticed that Octavia was inadvertently calling out another of his names, Adunius, as he pronounced his name...... The name belonged to a slave and no one knew it, only Octavia. Outside, of course, Apis didn't allow Octavia to call himself that. However, now there is no one around, and this title has a somewhat reminiscent of the years and the taste of things being wrong.

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"Damn, my father died in a foreign land, I don't know how he died, but you are here weeping and weeping. Have all of you believed the moving words of Apis? You have never doubted whether the dictator's words are true or not? He is still so vicious in his treatment of the alliance. What if those rumors are true? Haven't you guys thought about it? ”

Apis comforted Octavia in Octavian's house, while in another part of the city of Rome, in the house of Crassus the Younger, the young Marcus. But the son of Crassus stood up and angrily accused Apis of his role in his father's defeat and death. He accuses Apis of not being as merciful as he seems, and that perhaps Apis was the executioner who slaughtered his father. The family members suddenly recovered from their painful emotions and looked at the young and strong son of Crassus, thoughtfully.

But then, from the crowd of mourners, stood up another man, with a scar on his face and sunken eyes, as deep as a snow wolf in the north. He was tall and burly, and he looked like he had been trained by the Legion intensively and had fought on the battlefield.

"Yonex, do you have something to say?"

Marnik Lasu, son of Crassus the Younger, asked. He knew this man, and as his father's most trusted subordinate during his lifetime, he was installed in Appis's military camp and became one of Appis's right-hand men. Little Crassus was not actually unsuspecting of Appis, and he secretly arranged for some people to inquire about Apis's opinion of him. Now, after the death of Crassus Jr., Yonex has undoubtedly become the most authoritative person to speak.

"Yes, I have something to say. Your father placed me in the camp of Apis, and you all know what my mission was. I was involved in almost all of Appis's military operations, including the rescue of your father. Marcus. General Crassus is the one I respect the most, however, I can tell you responsibly, son, that day, the cavalry sent your father's letter of request for help to Appis, who decided to lead his army to the rescue on the spot. He didn't even have time to prepare, so he planned to rush on his way. I was there when the rescue operation was discussed. ”

Veteran Yonex said loudly at Little Crassus' house. He even did not hesitate to let the people of Apis know that he was the person who little Crassus arranged for Apis.

After hearing this, Marney first had a self-inflicted and boring expression, and then said with a forced composure-

"That doesn't prove that Apis really wanted to help my father. At that time, he went with his legions to conquer Egypt on his own, but left my father in Syria to confront the Parthians. What's the intention? ”

"Malni, no one can predict the tragedy, you and I, are mortal, just like Apis said, he himself is a mortal. If you use conspiracy theories, there are a hundred possibilities for Apis, with your father Marcus. Crassus's death is related. But there is no evidence from anyone, on the contrary, we see a good general who does not abandon and does not give up. I know your thoughts, young Marni, but you are thinking that your father's legions should be commanded by you, because you also want to command thousands of troops on the battlefield like your father. But if so, you can gather your father's men and see if they will follow you and follow your lead. You can command them if they want to. Three-quarters of your father's fortune is left to you, and you can afford to pay for this huge army. As long as you can lead them. ”

Yonex speaks very bluntly, probably because he has been fighting in the army for many years, and soldiers generally don't like to beat around the bush and scold Huai. One is one, and two is two. He's standing there, Marni. Crassus couldn't help him.

There was no doubt that Yonex's words pierced his heart, that Marni did want to lead the legions, but Apis was there, who wanted to listen to a young man with no command experience pointing at them on the battlefield and directing them to fight. They prefer to follow Appis who came all the way in the bloody storm.