Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Rome, there lived a young merchant named Marcus. He was a hardworking man who had built a successful business trading goods from all over the empire. Despite his success, Marcus was not content. He longed for more wealth and power, and he would do anything to get it.
One day, as he was walking through the market, he came across a mysterious man. The man was dressed in a hooded cloak, and he had a strange symbol on his forehead. "I can help you achieve your desires," the man said, "but it will not be easy. Are you willing to take the risk?"
Without hesitation, Marcus agreed to the man's offer. The man then revealed himself to be none other than Merc...