This Is Rome

This Is Rome

Although the background information had not mentioned any time period, the moment Zhang Heng heard those five names, he knew where he had come this time.

—Ancient Rome.

Or, more precisely, the era of the Roman Empire.

The origins of every glorious story often lay in a legend, and ancient Rome was no exception.

Numitor and Amulius were brothers, and their father was the king of the Latins. When the king died, he divided his inheritance in two and let his sons choose. Numitor chose the throne, while Amulius chose the countless treasures their ancestors had brought back from Troy.

Thus, one brother became king, while the other became richer than a nation.

But Amulius, who controlled immense wealth, was clearly unwilling to live under his elder brother's rule. He secretly used his wealth to bribe court officials and the army, successfully usurping the throne. He exiled his elder brother Numitor and killed Numitor's son. However, after his daughter pleaded with him, he ultimately showed mercy and did not kill his elder brother's daughter, Silvia. Instead, he made Silvia one of the Vestal Virgins.

The Vestal Virgins were priestesses who served Goddess Vesta and her sacred flame. Because of their holy duties, they had to remain chaste and stay away from men. That way, Silvia would have no descendants. But no one had expected Mars, the god of war, to suddenly get involved. He fell in love with Silvia and failed to keep his lower half under control, leaving her pregnant with twin boys.

When Amulius learned the news, he flew into a rage. But because he did not dare offend Mars, he could only imprison Silvia. After she gave birth, he placed the two infants in a basket and cast them into the river, hoping they