The Eve Of Battle

The days passed by quickly, Julius squared away his administrative work so that the nation would function without him for a few months and at worst a year while his Ministers took over the official duties.

In the meantime the people of The Eternal City rejoiced as Three legions set off, one heading West, while the other two headed south.

Before leaving Miri had approached the king and thanked him to the point of weeping on his pant legs for allowing Zeff to remain behind to tend to her rather than march once more off to war.

Julius tended to the young lady and sent her home, the young couple would in essence be the de facto rulers in his absence with Zeff having Military command while his wife Miri would run matters of state, this normally would be un-nerving for any ruler except Julius as this power couple had finally become the first of his loyal vassals.