Rise Of The Mafia Lord

Chapter 55. The age long prophecy

I approached Father, bowing slightly. "Father, the war with Germania is over, just as I promised."

He dismounted his horse, hugged me, and kissed my cheek. "The gods blessed us the day you defeated the cyclops. You've liberated Rome once more."

I smiled. "Rome gave me a home, and for that, I'm forever grateful."

I took his hand, joking, "Let's go home, Father. You smell like dust and smoke."

Father laughed, glancing at the approaching nobles. "The young Caesar thinks I need caring for."

The nobles chuckled. I was taken aback. Did he just call me "Young Caesar"? Does he plan to make me his successor? What about Commodus?

Uncomfortable, I decided to address it.

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

“Walk with me son. We need to talk.” he said and I then held his hand.

We walked through the ranks of the Roman soldiers and onto the path leading to the outskirt of the battlefield.

“All of Rome have chosen you as th