Augustus Road

"Thanks to these two clever slaves." Adiana smiled while holding the wine glass, glanced at Calabis and Demetrius from the corner of her eyes, expressed the minimum approval, and then she spoke like a lotus. Unparalleled, she actually weaved a story about a slave who loyally protected his master's identity and treasures. Her imagination was so wild in some plots that even Calabis wanted to laugh when he heard it.

But what Adiana speaks is all in Greek, which means Luculas can understand it, Calabis can understand it, Demetrius can understand it, Claudius can understand it, and Tyranion can understand it. He could understand, but Haibrida, who was standing with her buttocks bare, couldn't understand. He was so anxious that he scratched the "毬" on his shoulders and the "毬" under his crotch.

When Adiana finished speaking, Luculas showed a surprised and moved expression at the right time, lightly tapped his palm twice, and immediately said: "This is a touching story, it is really It has brought some warmth to my iron-blooded life - by the way, in the previous war, the legion also captured some noble ladies from your country, and they are now settled in Sinop. Can you appoint some to accompany the princess? With Your Excellency Wang Mei?”

Adiana gently dipped her pink lips into the blood-like wine in the cup, and responded to Luculas with a smile: "What else is easier to control than a slave who understands Greek? As for those expensive slaves, Wife, I think it is better to stay with my aunt, so that Captain Claudius will also be happy, right?" Luculas laughed and expressed his approval of Adiana's handling, and then Adidas. Anna waved to Calabis and Demetrius, asking them to come over and stay with her.

After the two of them walked to Adiana's side, she proudly said to Calabis, "I'm right, amphorae. The one who can change your destiny is not you, but me." After that, she showed her unique smile again and raised her glass to toast Nesa, who was glaring at her. At this time, Calabis saw Poti who was waiting beside Nessa. The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly and gratifiedly.

Unexpectedly, this little move was discovered by Adiana, and her temper suddenly broke out. She poured wine on Calabis and said with gnashing teeth: "Don't you have eyes? Do all clay pots have no eyes?" Calabis He was splashed without thinking, and he felt angry in his heart. He replied: "It's not that the person who splashed someone doesn't have eyes, how can it be that the person who was splashed doesn't have eyes?"

"Go back to your military camp and live with those dirty soldiers for the rest of your life. My door is closed!" Adiana's tone sounded like she was sentencing someone to death. Calabis also became stubborn and without saying a word, he walked back to Hebrida's side and continued to stand without saying a word. Adiana was so angry that she slammed the cup onto the dining table.

"I wish my niece always good health and happy mood." This time, it was Nessa's turn to toast with gloating.

"Hybrida!" Luculas stood up, dragging the corner of the toga robe with one hand, and slowly walked to the other party's side. Poor Hybrida still couldn't figure out what Adiana had just said. What exactly was said.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Hebrida could only stand upright and accept the upcoming sentence.

Luculas looked at him, and after a while, he spat out the following words, "Go and take a shower. My shield slave Kelly will help you with the rest."

Kelly, a slightly bald and capable freeman, walked up and led the confused Hebrida down. Then Luculas looked at Calabis who was still standing and asked: "Do you know? ? You are a bit special. This kind of unruliness should not appear in slaves, but I do still lack a handyman slave. It is a job that does not require much temperament and intelligence. It is to help me carry sacrifices and clean niches. Or something, maybe there is a window open to you now."

Looking at the mighty Roman commander, Calabis swallowed and quickly made up his mind, "Yes, I am willing, but I can also speak Greek. I hope you will remember it, master."

"Very good." Luculas glanced at Calabis and shouted, "Now everyone tonight should feel happy. Let's continue our grand banquet." At Calabis's He followed and sat back down. In order to lighten the atmosphere, Tyranion, who was accompanying the guests, began to tell some anecdotes about Asia's geographical features, and laughter filled the banquet again.

After a while, Hebrida came up again accompanied by Kelly, washed away the dirt all over her body, and actually put on the breastplate, centurion's helmet, and ocher red cloak again. Calabis saw On his finger, the silver ring shone brightly.

This means that Luculas has resumed the position of the troubled centurion. "Now that Your Excellency, the Queen of Pontus, has explained clearly the matter of the crown, I believe that you, Hebrida, are not aware of this matter." , then your previous meritorious service in capturing Tegranis Camp will be offset by your crime of violating Murira's military order." After Luculas finished speaking, he raised his glass and gave an order to Hebrida. In a strange tone, he continued: "I have said before that the foundation of the relationship between you and me is trust. So, low-level centurion Hebrida, what did you see today?"

"Your Excellency, Commander, I saw that the Eleventh Legion, led by their chief centurion, has gone to attack the city of Tegreseta." Hebrida returned loudly.

These words entered Adiana's ears, as if Luculus had said them to her on purpose.

"Do you think the war should end?"

"I think the war should end when Rome thinks it should end!" Hebrida answered very tactfully.

"Okay, Hebrida, go back to your Centurion and continue fighting. Finally, I will take everyone, including you, the princess, to the Hycania Sea (i.e., the Caspian Sea) at the end of the world to wash away the dust of our years of battle. God bless Rome." Luculus announced his ideals cheerfully, raised his glass and said loudly, and everyone had to raise their glasses to respond, "God bless Rome."

Adiana did not raise her glass.

That night, Carabis stayed in Luculus's tent. When he saw Adiana leave, he glanced at him fiercely, meaning "a two-eared pottery jar that doesn't know how to be polite."

When Hebrida left, she gave him a meaningful look, meaning "boy, wait and see."

When Demetrius left, he gave him a look of joy, which meant "Look, we both made it through."

When Bodi left, he gave him a look full of emotion, which meant "We still have a long way to go."

In the tent, a bonfire was burning, and the main color everywhere was the luxurious purple curtains, which was comparable to the layout of the Armenian king's tent. Carapis remembered that Hebrida said that Luculus was the richest man in Rome. His couch was made of gold, and his armor and shield were both top-quality items worth tens of thousands of sesterces. The statues and antiques placed casually on the table were all priceless treasures. Just as Carapis was amazed, Kelly threw a piece of silk rag to him. Carapis said thank you and subconsciously prepared to wipe it on his face.

"Stop, rude Asian boy." Kelly screamed, spreading his hands angrily, "Is this something you are worthy of using!"

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