Marcellus returned home to Rome, and the moment he stepped through the doors to his villa, Placidia and Sigefrida were there to greet him. Marcellus could tell by the look on the Suebi beauty's face that something had happened during his absence. Thus, he was quick to ignore Placidia's greeting, and immediately followed Sigefrida up the stairs to the war room. An action which caused the young roman woman to pout. She also had important news to give Marcellus.
Marcellus entered the war room, where he noticed Sigefrida was visibly distressed. Before he could ask what just had occurred, Sigefrida pointed to the map. Her finger hovered over the Diocese of Illyricum, which she was quick to inform Marcellus of the recent events that transpired in the region.
