Starting a New Tradition

Unlike the Eastern Roman Empire, who failed to assassinate Marcellus, the Western Roman Empire was more covert in their actions. Currently, Sigefrida met with a bunch of female slaves. These women came from various regions of the Western Roman Empire and, like herself, were sold into slavery at a young age. She had a stern expression on her face as she pulled out a small key from her bosom and began to unlock the collars on the women's necks one by one. 

"I am freeing each of you from the bondage that you have endured since your youth for a single purpose. It has come to my attention that our enemies in the east have a weak spot for beautiful foreign women. I intend to take advantage of this. With your freedom comes a condition that you will serve in the Frumentarii for five years. Afterward you will be eligible for retirement, and given a proper wage through your tenure as an agent.