In ancient Rome, a young soldier's ambition to rise through the ranks and gain the favor of Emperor Augustus is threatened by a jealous rival, but when he saves the Emperor from an assassination attempt, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy that tests his loyalty and changes the course of Roman history.
Protagonist: A young, ambitious Roman soldier who dreams of rising through the ranks and gaining the favor of Emperor Augustus; Antagonist: A jealous, conniving fellow soldier who will stop at nothing to sabotage the protagonist's chances for success.
The protagonist saves Emperor Augustus from an assassination attempt, earning his favor and admiration, but also sparking the jealousy and resentment of the antagonist who feels overshadowed and threatened.
As the protagonist's star rises, the antagonist's schemes are exposed, leading to his downfall. The protagonist is rewarded with a promotion and the favor of Emperor Augustus, fulfilling his ambitious dreams and securing his place in Roman history.
Twist: The protagonist discovers evidence that the assassination attempt was actually orchestrated by a high-ranking official close to Emperor Augustus, leading to a shocking revelation that changes the course of Roman history and tests the protagonist's loyalty and ambition.