The Great Battle
During the conflict with the Gauls, a stalemate had been reached. It appeared the war would conclude peacefully until a Roman contingent of 2,500 men defeated a large Gallic force of 10,000, marking one of the greatest upsets in history up to that point. We now anticipate the full strength of the Roman army to be directed against the Gauls, hopefully achieving a decisive victory. This would result in the complete conquest of Gaul and the expansion of our great empire. The specific battle unfolded as follows: The Roman force was trapped near a river, compelled to fight for their survival. The Romans decimated the Gallic force. The Gauls suffered 9,602 casualties compared to the Romans' 128. More updates on this war will follow next week.
Economic Upturn
Following the recent devastation to the Roman economy, there has been an unexpected improvement in Rome's trade, wages, and a decrease in unemployment and homelessness. This has boosted confidence in the Roman economy and eased the paranoia of the past weeks. As a result, trade and profits have risen, attracting more foreign investment. However, some attribute this positive change to the Emperor's threats of war against other countries, which may have prompted increased investment and trade concessions. More details will be provided next week.
Serial Killer Still On The Loose
This week isn't entirely filled with good news, as the notorious serial killer Thamunus Rectus remains at large. He is said to have taken the lives of 65 individuals. The terror caused by his actions has sparked speculation that it might be a scheme by revolutionaries or even the government, given the prominence and renown of all the victims. Many fear they might be next; however, the police have assured the public that Rectus will be apprehended shortly.
Sport Events
In the chariot race this week, Jackius Henrius emerged victorious, though it was not without considerable effort. In this race, Jackius Henrius competed against Syedius Tummus. The event began with Syedius being speared in the leg, yet he astonishingly continued. He ultimately secured second place and is currently receiving medical care in the Colosseum. Although Jackius maintained the lead for most of the race, he fell behind in the last quarter until a last-moment bow and arrow shot caused Tindes Liginus to lose control of his chariot, allowing Jackius to win, with Syedius finishing second.
In this week's gladiatorial contest, a Greek soldier named Petitus Loserus went up against Tilidon Arasputus in a rather uneventful match. Somehow, both combatants became fatigued during the fight, making it so unexciting that the audience left their seats and surged toward the gladiators, resulting in everyone being trampled. This incident shocked the emperor, who was present, to the extent that he has now decided to lower the guardrails that were meant to prevent people from following in and is now allowing anyone to jump in at any time to join the battle.
Image of Colosseum taken with advanced future technology
By Andrius Royus
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