Chapter 30. Trail the Triangle

CYRUS

“Outside these walls, the enemies of Rome wax stronger, even those from Asia called the Mongolians. You must be careful in these times as the dawn of a new age is here. Train the fingers of your sons and daughters to war, for many enemies shall rise to steal this city, especially after the black death has weakened Rome. I have seen many things in my lifetime, both of spirits and men. Strange times are with us, I tell you, times when no form of religion will save or heal the world, for the Triangle of Mortality, yearns for something that even death cannot satisfy.” She pauses, shutting her eyes and taking a deep breath before continuing.

“I leave you with these final words. Stay at home tomorrow or leave the city entirely, for a great death is coming. This is the news of the hour,” she concludes, and a loud uproar follows.

“We cannot miss the tournament tomorrow; everyone will be there, even the Emperor himself!” A feminine voice rises just before the loud cla