“Come now, you fearful things, don’t look so terrorized. Did I say I would be dismissing anyone today?"
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ecimus gazed around the palace lazily, his eyes roaming across the impressive decor.
“More.”
The attendants glanced at each other in confusion.
“What does the emperor want?”
“More.” Decimus stood up from the couch. “I want more of everything. Rome’s coffers should be overflowing with gold and silver, as well as my own fortunes. We need to amass more treasure, conquer more lands, pulverize kingdoms that stand in our way, and trample the citizens if they so much as entertain a single thought of rebellion!”
Silence hung in the air.
Decimus threw back his head and laughed wildly, his voice booming around the room.
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