Assassination of an Emperor

[Joseph L. Wiess]

Brave, good sir. It's never a good idea to go after an Emperor

unless you know how he gained his power

Never try to kill a man

by climbing up a tower.

But if you take your gold

and intend to spend it on a slave

Just be prepared for the emperor

to treat you like a knave.

[Redd Oscar]

Bloody brilliant! Thank you for the poem.

[Ben Woestenburg]

This is so well done. The mix of fiction and reality; the Roman names taken out of context. I loved everything about it. I'm a big Roman history nut, and while this isn't Rome, it has the flavour of it, and the layers. I hope you do more.

[Redd Oscar]

Thank you, glad you're enjoying the blend of fiction and reality. While I enjoy reading historical fiction I know I don't know enough to write it so a blend is best. It will continue but I don't know how long for, at least not yet.

[ZZ Universe]

Loved it. I know nothing of the characters and their stories, and it didn't bother me in the least. You, Sir, paint an immersive picture.

[Redd Oscar]

Thank you so much! Means so much to hear that my words are working as intended.

[Michael S. Atkinson]

Bael should've gone for him while he was monologuing. Although given how prepared the guy was, that might not have worked anyway. Good stuff!

[Redd Oscar]

I'm sure Bael wished he had taken his chance with the praetorians, but such is life. Hesitation is defeat after all.

Thanks for reading!

[Scoot]

I love your style. This is amazing as usual. Very well done!

[Redd Oscar]

Thank you! Great to hear you enjoyed it.

[Leigh Parrish]

I like the ending of this one! I was actually expecting the emperor to hire Bael to kill Livicus, but this is good too. 😉

[Redd Oscar]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! That would have been a great ending... damn. Haha!