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I went towards Father, with a slight bow, I greeted him.

“Father, the war between Rome and Germania is now over just as I promised.”

He came down from his horse, walked over to me and gave me a hug, then he kissed my cheek.

“I knew the gods has blessed us the day you battled the cyclops, you have liberated Rome again and again.”

I smiled.

“Father, Rome gave me a home and for that I'm eternally grateful.” I then held his hand.

“Let's go home Father, you reek of dust and smoke.” I said jokingly.

He laughed out loud and looked towards the nobles now striding towards us.

“The young Caesar thinks I am too old to take care of myself.” he said and laughed again and so did the nobles.

I gaped at him in surprise. Did he just say “Young Caesar”, does he plan on making me his successor? What will happen to Commodus then?. I didn't like where this was going and I decided to make him know it.

“Father, what young Caesar, I am not even of royal birth, besides, you have Commodus.” I said but he only