204 Chapter 204: Rome (1/2)
Caesar made his way to the palace and entered through the heavily guarded gates. A few droplets of sweat trailed down his pale skin as he walked. The hot weather coupled with his taxing training caused his normally pale-white skin to darken ever so slightly.
It was still white, but it wasn't an unhealthy pale anymore. It further accentuated his already beautiful appearance, causing the heads of many ladies to turn. Caesar was the current heartthrob in Rahvin kingdom, the prince charming that all of the ladies wished to possess for themselves.
Caesar walked through the long halls and unceremoniously entered his father's office. The smell of ink and a somewhat familiar figure greeted him as he walked in. An old and elegant man stood there with a few pieces of paper in his hands. A silver monocle covered his right eye, and he bowed courteously.
”Welcome back, young master… I apologize for not welcoming you earlier. It was unbefitting of a mere butler such as myself,” Sebastian said respectfully, not daring to lift his head. His posture was perfect, and it was clear that he was a very trained servant.
Caesar waved his hand and patted Sebastian on the shoulder, ”no need for pleasantries when we are alone, Sebastian,” he said, ”I missed your great tea, food, and affable appearance. It's hard to live without such an experienced butler.”
Sebastian smiled indiscernibly and nodded his head in gratification while sitting down on a nearby chair. ”Thank you for your magnanimous attitude, young master,” he replied.
Caesar responded with a nod of his head and also sat down, facing his father. Crowley was currently observing both Caesar's and Sebastian's exchange with a smile. However, a pile of important documents were laid out in front of him.
A deep sigh escaped from Crowley's mouth, ”my son, have you decided to continue our conversation about the law system?” he asked curiously, to which Caesar nodded his head gravely. He moved his slender arm forward and pulled out a quill pen from god knows where.
”As I said before, our current system could be considered primitive” Caesar explained, ”I suggest we use three forms of government; the Assemblies, Senate, and Consuls branches. Each one will be in charge of a different part of the government.”
Before Crowley could even react, Caesar stood up and further explained, ”The Assemblies will be in charge of waging war or declaring peace, the Senate will have complete control over the treasury, and the Consuls will hold the highest Judicial power. Each separate branch will balance the others out, forming an almost perfect government mold.”
As he spoke to here, both Sebastian and Crowley entered into deep contemplation. Their current system was rather crude, and two groups of nobles practically voted on everything necessary. There was no balance, nor sophistication, only imperial rule.
”This is a great idea in theory,” Crowley commented, ”however, the nobles will never agree to such a thing… it lessens their power and gives the common people more prominence. Those greedy scumbags will not allow this form of law to pass.”
The room descended into silence for a few moments, ”Father, since when has the king feared the retaliation of mere nobles?” Caesar asked, ”you hold the rightful power in this kingdom, and no one can say otherwise.”