In the newly established army headquarters in Svoge, Bulgaria, Julian sat absorbed in thought. The letter from Constantinople, penned by Emperor Antonius himself, lay open before him.
It was concise, with two main directives: to deport Radu back to his origin, mentioning about the recent mutual alliance between the new empire and the Hungarians, and to keep a vigilant eye on the Serbians, following a stern warning to their despot. But it was the accompanying personal note from Antonius that drew Julian's attention now.
