Romulus

Guardian of Septem is Here

Nero:
Umu!
My Rome is alive and full with people as ever today!

Nero:
We no longer face the threat of the United Empire, smiles have been back on Rome's, my dear Romans' faces.

Nero:
How wonderful. I'm in a great mood today.
Indeed–

Nero:
It's sad I won't see Fujimaru and Mash ever again, but I'm the emperor of Rome!

Nero:
As long as my people have smiles on their faces, all I need is to reign over and govern Rome with unlimited love!

Nero:
My talent has no limit, and neither does my love.
The applause of roses will always resound in Rome!

Nero:
I'm so excited!
Which song should I sing today?

Romans:
Oh, I see her Imperial Majesty over there!
She's as bright as Apollo, and as beautiful as Venus!

Romans:
Long live her Majesty!
Hurray for Emperor Nero Claudius!

Nero:
Umu.
Keep on, I'll allow for the applause.

Nero:
If there's one thing to be added, I'm also as talented in art as a Muse.

Nero:
Now let me sing!
Young girls, come here and hold flowers!

Nero:
Honor of Imperium is here! I'll sing with my sweet voice to people throughout the capital, no, the whole land of Rome.

Romans:
Oh, wow!
Look, her Imperial Majesty is about to sing!

Romans:
We're blessed, but you have to put up with it!
Don't lose your concentration, otherwise you won't last!

Nero:
Hehe, even the people passing by are excited!
I'm so happy. This is the Rome I love!

Nero:
...Whew!
That was a great recital.

Nero:
But those orchestra folks that rushed to join.
Isn't their performance a bit too loud?

Nero:
Didn't it drown out my sweet voice and block my singing from reaching my people?

Nero:
I understand that they get excited, but I need them to remember to be patient.

Nero:
Anyway, I spent the whole morning singing. I should work on some official business in the afternoon–

Burrus:
Your Majesty.
I bring news.

Nero:
Oh, my Knight Burrus.
What's the matter?

Burrus:
From the provinces ruled by the United Empire, we've received letters from the viceroys and director-generals who went missing.

Burrus:
I'm sorry to bother you, but I'd appreciate it if you can read it.

Nero:
Umu, Burrus.
What you just brought in is nothing less than good news!

Nero:
Hand over their letter to me.
I've been concerned about them.

Nero:
(If what Mash and others said was true, all the matters associated with the fake United Empire)

Nero:
(will disappear without a trace at some point.
But, umu. For now I should just read the letters.)

Nero:
(My dear vassals. How did they survive from the attack of the United Empire?)

Nero:
(I should learn that.
I'm already someone who's killed her own mother–)

Nero:
(All that's left is to continue to be the Emperor.
I believe my love will reach both my vassals and my people)

Nero:
(...Isn't that right, O Romulus?)

Burrus:
–Your Majesty?

Nero:
Sorry, I think I got a little tired from singing.
But not to worry.

Nero:
Give me the letters. I'll make sure to hear what the governors and others must say!

Seneca:
...Your Imperial Majesty.
You seem to be pushing yourself too hard.

Seneca:
It's already late at night.
You should rest soon.

Nero:
Oh, Seneca.
Hehe, thank you for caring for me.

Nero:
I got a stack of official work to deal with. I wish there were a few more of me so it wouldn't take this much time.

Nero:
But that wouldn't work either.
For I am the one and only in Rome!

Nero:
Hehe. It's okay.
I'm glad to hear you say that to me.

Nero:
Once, when my mother was alive–

Seneca:
Your Majesty.

Nero:
Oh... Well, excuse me.
Never mind what I just said.

Nero:
I've noticed my migraines are coming back.
Indeed this prevents me from finishing my work.

Nero:
Certainly, I think I'm a little tired.
I'm going to bed now.

Nero:
...Can I ask you to sleep by my side, private tutor?

Seneca:
Please stop kidding.
But I'm glad you changed your mind.

Seneca:
Please rest well.
You are our only Roman Emperor.

Seneca:
You should never push yourself too hard.
Your recklessness will lead to Rome's recklessness.

Nero:
Umu.
That makes sense–

Mash:
...No one is here.
Nero appears to have gone to her bedroom.

Fou:
Fou.

Dr. Roman:
Wow, Imperial Privilege EX is incredible!
It shut off your presence completely!

Dr. Roman:
Besides, not only Romulus himself, but both Mash and Fujimaru as well.

Dr. Roman:
I wonder which skill he used?
Um, is it possible to tell us–King Romulus?

Romulus:
...

Mash:
Romulus?

Romulus:
...

Mash:
Excuse me–


Fujimaru 1:
Are you worrying about Nero?

Mash:
...Sure.
To Romulus, Nero is like a "descendant," I suppose.


Fujimaru 2:
Rome?

Mash:
Huh, Senpai?


Romulus:
Every Roman is my child. Nero Claudius.
One of my beloved children.

Romulus:
With such a tiny body, the fragile girl tries to support everything in the far-off land, Rome.

Romulus:
I, Rome, witnessed love in her.
It's not gods' love, and yet not human's love, either.

Romulus:
It is exactly... One of many forms of love a Roman emperor ought to possess.

Romulus:
Even if that path heads to none other than the Underworld itself–

Mash:
...Yes.

Dr. Roman:
Right. In several years from now Emperor Nero's political power becomes weak, and she loses the support of everyone under her.

Dr. Roman:
I cannot tell her the truth,
but sadly, it's just how the history is.

Romulus:
Even if everyone rejects her, even if the gods reject her.

Romulus:
I, Rome, shall never reject her.
Nero Claudius is great.

Romulus:
She is–
truly a great "Roman emperor."

Romulus:
Therefore, leave immediately. The "emperors" attracted,
gathered by my divine radiance.

Mash:
What–

Mash:
What did you just say?
We just came to check up on her, didn't we?

Dr. Roman:
Wait, I'm picking up something– It's a extremely powerful reaction, but different than a Servant!

Dr. Roman:
A more vague existence. A ghost-type monster perhaps?
But this is too powerful for something naturally created.

Romulus:
Augustus–!

Romulus:
Tiberius, Claudius!
O, Trajanus! Hadroanus, Severus!

Mash:
Names of the emperors of the ancient Roman Empire?

Dr. Roman:
Ah, I got it!
Those ghosts are the "emperors" themselves!

Dr. Roman:
Those "emperors" were chain-summoned by Romulus's existence, attracted by it.

Fou:
Fooou!

Mash:
I can sense hostility in their magical energy.
Senpai, this is going to be a battle!


Fujimaru 1:
Let's get ready for battle!

Mash:
Yes, Master!
Your orders, please!


Fujimaru 2:
Rome!

Mash:
What!
S-Senpai?


Romulus:
Emperors from the past!
Emperors from the future!

Romulus:
You must all leave now! You certainly are Rome,
but now is the time of Nero!

Romulus:
The short-lived United Empire is no more!
Hence, O, my children, gathering in the void!

Romulus:
–Behold my spear!

Romulus:
This spear I hold is Rome.
Hence, you shall–

Romulus:
Return to Rome through my spear.
O, O, Magna Voluisse Magnum!

Romulus:
–Rome!

--BATTLE--:

Mash:
The battle is over.
All hostile targets were destroyed.

Romulus:
...Rome will never collapse. Even if all the Roman emperors end up crawling on the ground.

Romulus:
Rome will continue to shine in the past,
present, and future. I, Rome, can see that.

Romulus:
Look, heavenly gods.
Behold my Rome, no–

Romulus:
Behold Nero's Rome, one that lasted longer than mine.
Beautiful. This moment of beauty is infinite.

Mash:
...Okay.

Dr. Roman:
I think I can understand, or maybe not.
Hmm. What exactly is he saying?


Fujimaru 1:
It's Rome


Fujimaru 2:
It's Rome


Mash:
...Oh, sure Senpai.

Dr. Roman:
Huh?

Dr. Roman:
Wait a second. Mash, you just gave up on thinking, didn't you? And Fujimaru, you've been–

Romulus:
Rome...


Fujimaru 1:
Rome...


Mash:
Yes. Rome, it is.
Somehow–I started to understand it.

Fou:
Fooou.

Dr. Roman:
Wait, wait, wait!
I still don't get it, what is it?

Mash:
Doctor. No matter what history says,
at least Nero is shining at this time.

Mash:
So, she's all right as she is.
I think he's saying...something like that.

Dr. Roman:
Oh, that is...
what it is?

Romulus:
Rome...

Fou:
Fooou...

Roman Soldier:
It's right here, Lord Seneca! We've sensed an unusual presence from the Throne Room!

Seneca:
Build up the defenses around Her Majesty's bedroom.
I need four soldiers to follow me to the Throne Room!

Roman Soldier:
Yes sir!

Dr. Roman:
Uh-oh, they'll find us!
Now, let's Rayshift out of here!


Fujimaru 1:
Rome!


Mash:
Yes, Senpai!
Rome!

Fou:
Fooou!

Romulus:
–Rome forever!