The Emperor had just finished his first bite when a lady in white silk dress appeared. She stood there-black eyes, black hair, as slender a woman should. Attractive though, not as beautiful as my sister. "You know my daughter Antonia?" asked the emperor. She approached me, lifting her right hand up to my head. As I held and tried to kiss her hand, she slowly lowers her hand to the height of my chest, forcing me to bend down.

"Now down to business", Emperor Titus V wipping out the last remnants of food from his mouth. "I want you to lead an expedition to Terra Nova. I will give what you need. However, I want this expedition to be discrete." "Isn't there already a colony in Terra Nova?" I asked. "Yes, there is. But, we lost contact with them a few months ago" boldy answered by the attractive Antonia. "The objective is simple. First, Found a new colony. Expand Roman authority over Terra Nova. Lastly, find out what happened to the old colony and the legions stationed there" implied by Titus in a commanding tone. "What do you say Marcus Quinctus?"

"I..." The princess stopped me from saying further. She lightly touched my hand, smiled and said, "It is for the greatness of Rome." The emperor interrupting "By the way, did you know that Antonia will come with you? She will be the governor of your new colony."

I paused for a minute. "When do I leave?" The emperor in a sign of relief, "In a week or two. Milo will give you the details."