My Demonic System

Chapter 32 : Betrayal

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

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

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

“I knew the gods had 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 let him know it.

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