(Simulator) Chapter 60: First Meeting with Great Caesar and the Little Sisters

Led by Haruman, Night toured his new estate.

The environment of the estate was excellent, quiet with a unique Western European style.
There was a small stream and many large trees at the entrance, perfect for resting and cooling off.

The estate also came with a lot of additional land, suitable for growing fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture in ancient Rome was already very advanced, focusing on grains, grapes, olive trees, and fig trees.

All the necessary farming tools were available.

Night planned to have his people cultivate some crops so they could be self-sufficient next year.

If he were more laid-back, he could start living the comfortable, indulgent life of a Roman slave owner—becoming a despised landlord.

But given his clear path to becoming stronger, to merely want to slack off would be a waste of his talent and resources.

If one doesn’t grow more ambitious after gaining power, what difference is there between them and a salted fish?

So—

Merely being a Roman freedman was not enough, far from enough.

Not being a citizen meant he couldn’t vote or run for the tribunate, let alone the Roman consul.

This nearly welded shut the path from commoner to higher status.

This wouldn’t do—he QAwouldn’t be satisfied with that.

Since he came to this era, he couldn’t just be content with being a minor landowner; it would be too boring.

Thinking about the current Social War, Night had an idea, which he planned to mention at the dinner.

After leaving the slaves at the estate, he followed Haruman to the Caesar family residence.

Soon, night fell.

When Night arrived, Aurelia Cotta, young Caesar, Caesar’s sister and younger sister, and his uncle—Great Caesar, Lucius, were all present.

Caesar’s sisters were just as beautiful as their mother, both little blonde beauties who inherited their mother’s excellent genes.

They were looking at Night with curious sapphire blue eyes.

Out of admiration for strength, they had heard from their mother about Night’s heroic and powerful display at the slave market.

The sisters had been repeatedly exclaiming at their mother and brother’s dangerous experience and had developed a crush-like admiration for such a strong warrior.

Seeing Night in person, they were instantly captivated by his handsome appearance.

If a man is strong and well-built, he will be very popular with women and girls in Rome.

If he’s also somewhat handsome, it’s even more remarkable.

Roman girls would scream in ecstasy, fainting at the sight of such masculine prowess.

They would become very passionate and bold, and noblewomen and young ladies were no exception.

Many noblewomen kept strong, handsome gladiator slaves for their pleasure.

Night was now that man, with both strength and looks—walking pheromones.
What girl wouldn’t be smitten?

However, with their uncle and mother present, the two little beauties remained reserved and restrained.

Night’s gaze didn’t linger on them.

Considering young Caesar was just a teenager, his sisters were still little sprouts—not much to look at.

Instead, Night’s eyes turned to the only adult male present, a middle-aged man with an imposing presence—Lucius Caesar.

Haruman had briefed Night on the way.

This was a family dinner hosted by Aurelia Cotta to thank him, so all the direct relatives of young Caesar were present.

Caesar’s father was not dead at this time but was serving as governor in Asia Minor and wasn’t home.
His uncle Marius and uncle Sextus didn’t live with them.

Though Lucius Caesar had his own family, as part of the ‘Caesar’ branch, he was closer to young Caesar.

After the assassination attempt, he had immediately returned and, using swift and decisive measures, started investigating and retaliating against the mastermind behind the attack.

Lucius was very grateful to Night and decided to personally host a dinner for him, appreciating his talent.

“Lucius Julius Caesar.” Lucius introduced himself simply and decisively, his stern demeanor and calm aura making it hard for ordinary people to even speak in his presence.

But compared to Lucius, Night, who had faced true monsters like Hector...and Achilles, felt no pressure and introduced himself calmly and confidently.

Then Night spoke: “I know you, the hero of the Italian battlefield.
You were not only one of Rome’s consuls but also the commander-in-chief of the southern theater in the Italian war.
This is my first time meeting such a distinguished figure of Rome.”

The Italian battlefield Night mentioned was the ongoing Social War.

This war, often overlooked in history but of significant importance, had a far greater scale and impact than the Spartacus uprising depicted in films.

Lucius was particularly active during this period.

Hearing Night’s words, a hint of worry and fatigue flashed across Lucius Caesar’s face.
Mentioning the Social War always gave him a headache…

He spoke, "I don't consider myself a hero. Only those who can end this war deserve the title of hero."

He then forced a smile and invited Night to sit down.

The latter did not stand on ceremony and joined the Caesar family for a sumptuous dinner.

During the meal, they didn’t discuss the Social War but instead engaged in a wide-ranging conversation.

Lucius gained a deeper understanding of Night, discovering that not only was he formidable in combat, but he was also very knowledgeable, with a grasp of various fields.

Meanwhile, Night subtly gathered a lot of information he wanted to know through their conversation.

These insights and pieces of information were things that Haruman, confined to a dark dungeon as a slave, couldn’t access.

This gave him a clearer understanding of the current state of Rome, and some of his ideas and plans became more focused.

After dinner, Aurelia Cotta sensibly took the children away, leaving the table to Lucius Caesar and Night.

Young Caesar seemed very eager to stay and join the additional banquet for the men, but his mother firmly pulled him away.

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

"You've done a great favor for the Julius family by saving our lives. Such a debt must be repaid.

If you have any requests, feel free to ask. As long as it's within my power, I'll make it happen."