The Wolf has finally been crowned Emperor, but his trials and tribulations do not end there. Faced with the Grey Turban menace, from the last remnants of Commodus' inner circle, are poised to depose and murder his family. He must scramble to make an alliance with the Norse tribes in Winterfell before he himself is overthrown. His best friend, Marius Longinus, is met with uncontrollable envy from Luca's own strong arm, Tiroglio Macioni. With betrayal and scandal in every corner, Luca must risk everything to save the people of Rome.