Chapter 280 - 277 - Hail The Victorious (1)
After going through the long and arduous process of appealing to the masses.
Julius with a sore wrist from all the waving.
Assisted Serena with getting down from their carriage turned float.
The legion took up new positions as additional guardians of the carthaginian Royal palace, while the Praetorians dismounted from their horses and passed the reigns over to stableboys, before resuming their guard duty of their sovereign as the long climb up the enormous staircase to the actual palace began.
Having seen what they needed to the commoners below began to disperse and return to life in the city as normal.
Some continued to hang around, while other brave lots approached the Legionaires who were now posted and began verbally throwing a near endless number of questions that if a modern person was around they’d think these people were investigative reporters for a big name newspaper.
Completing the climb Serena greeted the palace staff, who as one welcomed the arriving couple.
"Welcome Your Royal Majesties."
Maids, Butlers, and even guards all bowed their heads as one upon giving an as one greeting to the newly arrived.
Giving a simple nod of his head in acknowledgement, the palace staff like the commoner crowd dispersed and everyone returned to their jobs, all except for what Julius presumed were the Head Butler and Head Maid.