Emperor Conrad is dead, and the empire is frozen in anxious anticipation. The young heir will have to shoulder the burden of power and ascend to the throne. The tangle of intrigue is twisted so tightly that it is unclear where to expect the next sneaky blow; there are too many unknowns in this equation. But every cloud has a silver lining, and the Caligula crew decides to return to the territory of the empire, believing the word of Prince Faryal. True, you will have to work hard for this, but the indulgence is worth the effort. Will John's comrades have enough of them or will he have to lay down his life for other people's interests? Time will tell.