Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

After thinking for a moment, Ye decided to go back to the inn first to see if Haruman had returned... He could ask Haruman to help him solve the problem of purchasing the manor.

Night was lucky; when he returned, Haruman had been waiting for him for a long time. As soon as he saw Night at the entrance of the inn, Haruman happily went up to greet him.

"I've been looking for you. You were incredibly powerful today, Night..."

I've already heard about the heroic deeds you performed at the slave market.

Seeing you return with so many slaves, I knew you must be the one who saved little Caesar!

“Lucius, Caesar has asked me to convey the Julius family’s gratitude to you… and to invite you to a private dinner tonight.”

Night: "No problem, but I'm planning to buy a manor to house my slaves first."

"Haruman, have you sorted out my identity information in Rome?"

Haruman: "Of course..."

Now you are a free citizen of Rome, night.

Except for the lack of voting rights like Roman citizens, you enjoy all the rights enjoyed by commoners.

"This is all thanks to Lucius's help; otherwise, the approval wouldn't have come through so quickly."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Night's eyes. He had only recently rescued Little Caesar, and Big Caesar had already discovered his identity. Of course... it was also possible that he learned it from Haruman.

But the speed of the response, in resolving his undocumented residency issue in Rome, and the efficiency and goodwill shown, are truly befitting of a man who once served as Rome's top consul.

Haruman: "You don't need to worry about the manor. After learning that you didn't have a place to stay, Lady Aurelia instructed me to prepare a manor near the city for you. I have the key and the deed. I'll take you there now."

night:……

Wow, impressive efficiency, and those sweet words too! He's starting to feel overwhelmed.

Although in the future he will surely have everything he desires, whether it be wealth, fame, or power.

But now that they've just started out and are penniless, someone suddenly bought their entire estate.

A free manor? Why not take it? Although this also represents the Julius family's attempt to win her over, accepting this offer might label Ye Hou as belonging to the Julius family faction, but—

It doesn't matter...

Sugar-coated bullets, he accepts all sugar-coated bullets without discrimination, but he returns them all.

Those who don't understand the true nature of the Night's trump cards and its limitless future will never comprehend that they were never on equal footing from the very beginning.

As night rapidly grows, the so-called power struggles, when placed before real power, quickly become nothing more than child's play.

It was never him who sided with anyone; from the very beginning, Ye alone represented a power, even a nation, and a world, standing alone in the heavens!

By the time his future enemies and temporary allies who would benefit from this realized it, it was already too late.

By then, the night had already grown strong!

Chapter Sixty: First Encounter with the Great Caesar and the Tiny Sisters (Bonus Chapter 1)

Led by Haruman, Ye toured his new manor.

The manor has a very nice environment, quiet and with a unique Western European style. There is a stream and many big trees at the entrance, where you can rest and cool off.

There is also a lot of land nearby that can be used to grow fruits and vegetables.

Ancient Rome had a highly developed agricultural system, mainly producing grains, grapes, olive trees, and fig trees, and all the necessary farming tools were readily available.

Ye planned to have his men cultivate some crops so that they could be self-sufficient next year. If he were a little lazier, he could start living the comfortable and pleasure-seeking life of an ancient Roman slave owner right now—becoming a member of the evil landowning class.

However, if someone has a clear path to becoming stronger but only wants to give up, it would be a waste of their talent and resources. If a person gains power but has no ambition to grow, what's the difference between them and a salted fish?

and so--

Free citizens of Rome alone were not enough, not at all.

If you are not a citizen and do not have citizenship rights, you cannot vote, and naturally you are not eligible to run for tribunal of the plebs, let alone later Roman consul. So the path to advancement from the plebeian was almost completely blocked.

That won't do—this level is far from enough for the night.

Now that I've come to this era, it would be too boring to just hide away and be a rich man, even if I don't aspire to be a Roman emperor.

Thinking about the alliance war they were currently in, Ye had an idea that she would bring up at the banquet.

After leaving the slaves at the manor, Ye followed Haruman to the location of Caesar's family.

Soon, night fell, and when Ye and the others arrived, Aurelia Cotta, Little Caesar, Caesar's sister, younger sister, and even Caesar's uncle—Big Caesar, Lucius, and others were all present.

Caesar's sisters and their mother, Aurelia, were also two beautiful blonde girls who had inherited their mother's good genes. The two young ladies were watching the night approach with curious eyes like sapphires.

Driven by their admiration for strength, the two sisters had already heard from their mother about Night's bravery and power in the slave market. They kept exclaiming in amazement at their mother and little Caesar's thrilling experience, and at the same time, they developed a fangirl-like longing for Night, such a powerful warrior.

Upon meeting Ye in person, they were instantly captivated by his handsome face.

If a man is very strong and has a good physique, he will be popular with many women and young girls in Rome. If he is also slightly handsome, he will be even more popular.

The girls in Rome will scream wildly for you, and when you unleash your masculine hormones, they'll have an overwhelming orgasm until they faint.

They can become quite passionate and daring, even noblewomen and aristocratic ladies are no exception. Many noblewomen have a hobby of keeping strong and handsome gladiator slaves for their own enjoyment.

Ye is now a man with both strength and good looks. He's a walking embodiment of hormones. Which girl wouldn't be smitten?

However, because their uncle and mother were present, the two young girls remained reserved and restrained, and did not speak.

Night's gaze did not linger on them for long. After all, Little Caesar was only a teenager, and his sisters were still just little sprouts. What was there to see?

Night's gaze eventually fell upon the only adult male present, a middle-aged man who exuded an imposing aura—Lucius Caesar.

Haruman had already briefed him on the situation before he arrived. This was a family dinner hosted by Aurelia Kota to express her gratitude, so everyone present was Caesar's immediate family and relatives.

Caesar's father was still alive at this time, but he was currently serving as governor of Asia Minor and was not at home. His uncle Marius and uncle Sextus did not live with them.

Although Lucius Caesar had already established his own family, he was closer to Caesar Jr. because they were both from the same Caesar lineage.

After the assassination attempt, he immediately returned and took swift and decisive action, launching an investigation and counterattack against the mastermind behind the scenes.

At the same time, Lucius was very grateful to Night and decided to personally entertain her. It was out of his appreciation for Night's talent that today's banquet came about.

"Lucius Julius Caesar." Lucius, a man of military background, introduced himself simply and directly. His imposing appearance and composed demeanor were so striking that ordinary people would likely be rendered speechless in his presence.

But compared to Lucius, who had faced even a true monster like the great Greek hero Achilles, Ye felt no pressure and introduced himself with neither arrogance nor servility.

Then Ye spoke up, "I know you, a hero of the Italian battlefield. You were not only one of the consuls of Rome, but also the commander-in-chief of the southern theater of the Italian campaign. This is the first time I have met such a great figure from Rome."

The Italian battlefield that Ye mentioned was precisely this massive Allied war.

This was a war that is often overlooked in history, but it was of great practical significance and far surpassed the Spartacus uprising as portrayed in movies and TV dramas in terms of scale and impact.

Lucius was most active during this period.

Upon hearing Ye's words, a trace of unconcealed worry and exhaustion flashed across Lucius Caesar's face. He felt a headache coming on whenever he heard anything about the Alliance War...

Lucius said, "I am hardly a hero. Only the one who can resolve this war deserves the title of hero."

He then forced himself to cheer up and, with a smile, invited Ye to sit down.

Ye didn't stand on ceremony... and together with the Caesar family, they began to enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

During their conversation, the two did not discuss the Alliance War, but instead chatted about all sorts of things. Lucius gained a deeper understanding of Night and discovered that Night was not only powerful in combat, but also very knowledgeable, seemingly knowing a little about everything.

Meanwhile, Ye unknowingly gathered a lot of information he wanted to know during the chat.

These intelligence and information were things that Haruman, who was a slave in the dark and sunless dungeon, could not access.

This also gave Ye a clearer understanding of Rome today, and certain thoughts and ideas became clearer.

Finally, when dinner was over, Aurelia Corta tactfully led the children away, leaving the table entirely to Lucius Caesar and Night.

Along the way, little Caesar seemed very eager to stay and join the extra banquet that was only for adult men, but unfortunately, he was forcibly dragged away by his mother.

At this moment, Lucius Caesar spoke up, asking Night if there was anything he could help with.

"You have done the Julius family a great favor, and this life-saving debt must be repaid."

"Feel free to tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to fulfill it if it's within my power."

P.S.: Dads, please put in some effort! Don't hesitate to give me recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, razor blades, and tips~ I want to be locked in a dark room and become a writing machine. Give me one ticket each and send me to debut. Quickly empty my stockpile of manuscripts, I can't contain my desire to update like crazy!

Chapter Sixty-One: Everyone is fed up with this war.

That's what I've been waiting for all night—

"How about you help me get Roman citizenship?" Night said with a smile, as if it were a very simple matter.

But only the two people involved knew how outrageous this was.

Lucius Caesar's expression changed: "I'm sorry, I can't do that. You should find another condition."

He looked apologetic; in normal, peaceful times, he would have had no problem agreeing to Ye's condition.

He had at least served as a Roman consul, so granting Roman citizenship to one or two outsiders was a simple matter for him.

However, the entire Italian peninsula is currently at war over Roman citizenship, and the Senate would absolutely not allow such a sensitive matter to be done at this juncture.

Those rebels would not allow it. They had fought for so long, just to fight for a share of their own sovereignty, but they had gained nothing, while an outsider had accomplished it so easily.

certainly--

To put it bluntly, Night didn't hold a very high place in Lucius Caesar's heart.

It wasn't high enough for Lucius to be willing to take the risk for him. Although he admired Night's strength, Rome never lacked skilled gladiators; what it lacked were commanders who could lead Roman soldiers to victory in battle!

Night was not surprised by Lucius's response. He simply continued, "What if I could help you resolve the troubles of the Alliance War?"

Lucius Caesar: "What?!"

"Are you serious?" Lucius began to scrutinize the young man before him again, his gaze filled with suspicion.

The contradictions in the alliance war are so sharp and obvious that they have reached an irreconcilable level. What troubles can Ye alone help him solve?

Frankly, this war, which swept from the Italian peninsula to the whole of Rome, has been going on for far too long, so long that both sides are already at their breaking point.

They all desperately need a major victory.

The war is currently at a critical juncture. As the commander-in-chief of the Southern Theater, Lucius Caesar was able to return this time thanks to the arrival of winter. The cold winter will slow down the soldiers' movements and accelerate the loss of body temperature, making it an unsuitable time for combat.

The two sides temporarily ceased hostilities, waiting for the arrival of spring, which would be the time for the decisive battle.

"Can you lead Rome to victory?" Lucius did not directly refute Night, but instead posed this thought-provoking question.

Night did not answer the question. Instead, she said, "To solve the problem, you must first understand the real issue. Have you considered what the consequences would be if Rome won or lost?"

He wanted to take control of the conversation and didn't want to be led by the nose by Lucius.