Lucius Maximus: sighs heavily So, we meet again. You better not have lost that tulip bulb.
looks up at him, grinning I haven't lost it. Promise.
rolls his eyes Of course, you wouldn't. But you know how easily things slip through your fingers. snatches the tulip bulb from Stranger's hand
laughs Not as easily as you might think. What's up, Lucius? Something's bothering you.
narrows his eyes, clenching his fists Just frustrated with these corrupt officials. They think they can do whatever they want, without any consequences.
smirks Corrupt officials, huh? And what makes you so sure you're not one of them?
pauses, his expression softening I may be an imperial advisor, but I'm not like them. I care about justice and the people.
nods slowly Alright, Lucius. Let's say you are different. What's your plan then?
smirks My plan is to expose their corruption and bring them to justice. I have evidence that will make sure they pay for their crimes.
raises an eyebrow Crimes? You mean like embezzlement, tax fraud, or...murder?
smirks Oh, it's worse than that. These officials have been involved in some serious criminal activities.
leans back, smirking This should be good. And you're sure you've got proof?
smirks confidently Oh, you bet I do. I've spent months gathering evidence, and I have witnesses ready to testify.
chuckles Impressive. And what's your first move?
smirks First, I need to gain the trust of the people. I'll start by holding public rallies and speaking out against corruption.
nods thoughtfully Rallies and speeches. Classic moves. When do you start?
smirks Immediately. I've already scheduled a series of public appearances across Rome.
grins Well, Lucius, it seems you're a man on a mission. Count me in.
smirks Glad to have you by my side, Stranger. Together, we'll root out the corruption and restore order in Rome.
laughs Let's shake Rome to its core then. But first, tell me more about this empire I'm supposed to be a part of.
smirks The Roman Empire, my friend, is the greatest civilization in history. We've conquered lands and seas, built roads and monuments...
leans forward, intrigued That's quite a legacy. But who ruled when you were born?
smirks Ah, good question. When I was born, Rome was ruled by Augustus Caesar, also known as Octavianus. He was the nephew of Julius Caesar and established the Roman Empire.
smiles Augustus Caesar. A name that still echoes through time. So, what was he like?
smirks Augustus Caesar was a shrewd politician and a skilled military strategist. He paved the way for the Roman Empire's dominance.
leans back, impressed Sounds like a formidable leader. And you, Lucius? What kind of leader do you aspire to be?
smirks Me? I aspire to be a leader who embodies integrity, justice, and strength. Someone who fights for the people and against corruption.
chuckles High hopes, Lucius. But I believe in you. Now, let's talk specifics. What's the next step after rooting out corruption?
smirks After exposing the corrupt officials, we will establish a new system of governance. One that is transparent and accountable to the people.
raises an eyebrow A new system, huh? How exactly do you plan to achieve that?
smirks By proposing laws that ensure transparency and accountability. We'll create independent bodies to oversee government activities and protect whistle-blowers.