Reborn in Record of Ragnarok/SNV (w Powers)

Lucius had surpassed mortal limits.

For years, he had trained relentlessly, completing every single quest, grinding without ever using stat points. His growth was exponential, and his hidden tasks rewarded him with even more insane boosts.

And now—

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Name: Lucius Aelius Varro

Level: 107

Title: The Architect of Rome, The Untouchable Scholar, The Warbringer, The Hidden God

Strength: 768

Agility: 812

Vitality: 740

Endurance: 815

Mana: 1,102

Perception: 950

Intelligence: 1,230

Luck: ???

Hidden Abilities: [Eyes of Adam & Qin Shi Huang] | [Tactician's Mind] | [System Administrator's Favor]

His stats were monstrous.

He had gone from level 1 to 100 without spending a single point, letting the natural course of training, battles, and quests shape him. The system itself had been forced to reward him in ways that surpassed normal logic.

He was no longer human—at least, not in the way mortals understood.

And he still wasn't done.

Lucius had no interest in wasting time.

Rome had to advance.

And so, he continued his scientific revolution:

1. Electricity & PowerHe rediscovered electricity, using static charge experiments, copper wiring, and early batteries.His primitive power stations began supplying light to wealthier districts.The first electrically powered machines were in development.

Rome was now the first civilization in human history to harness electricity.

2. Early AutomobilesHe designed a basic electric-powered vehicle, using early battery cells instead of combustion engines.No pollution. No reliance on fuel. The roads of Rome would be silent but efficient.Carriages were retrofitted into self-moving designs.

Rome had skipped industrial-age coal and oil dependency. They were moving straight into the electric age.

3. Printing RevolutionLucius perfected his early printing press, allowing books to be mass-produced.Education expanded, reaching even the lower classes.Science, mathematics, and philosophy spread like wildfire.

4. The Great Mathematical TheoremsLucius published equations and theories that shouldn't exist for another 1,000+ years.Future geniuses like Einstein and Tesla would have their minds blown trying to decipher his work.He challenged the brightest minds of Rome, creating an intellectual golden age.

5. Rome, The Eternal EmpireThe Senate began to fade, as Lucius' influence overshadowed them.The people adored him, calling him the true ruler of Rome.He was now more than a war hero—he was a living legend.

Lucius knew what came next.

Rome would not remain a republic much longer.

It would become an empire.

And he would be its first true Emperor.

Lucius stood atop the highest tower in Rome, his golden eyes shining under the moonlight.

He had spent years preparing.

Now, war was on the horizon.

Carthage would fall.

Rome would rise.

And Lucius would stand at the center of it all.

The First Punic War had begun, and Rome's meteoric rise was unstoppable. But Lucius Aelius Varro knew this was just the first step.

If he wanted to make Rome an eternal empire, he had to think bigger—much bigger.

Carthage controlled trade, naval supremacy, and vast African wealth. If Rome wanted to crush them, Lucius needed to:

Dominate the Mediterranean (Trade & Naval Supremacy).Secure Rome's borders (Conquering & Fortifying Key Regions).Advance Rome's society and technology (Ensuring Long-Term Stability).

And so, his true strategy began.

STEP 1: The Sea Must Belong to Rome

Lucius understood history.

Carthage's strength lay in its navy and trade routes.If Rome could destroy their fleet, blockade their cities, and starve their economy, Carthage would crumble from within.

Thus, he introduced:

Steam-Powered Warships: Using primitive steam engines and reinforced hulls, Rome's new fleet outpaced and outgunned Carthage's triremes.Naval Factories: He mass-produced ships at an unprecedented rate, outnumbering Carthage's fleet within two years.Corvus Boarding Tactics: Roman marines could now turn sea battles into land battles, where their superior tactics and weapons reigned supreme.

The Carthaginian Navy? Outdated. Overwhelmed. Obliterated.

Rome now controlled the Mediterranean.

STEP 2: The March to Empire

With naval dominance secured, Lucius turned to conquering land.

He divided Rome's expansion into three phases:

Secure All of Italy → Ensure absolute control over the Italian Peninsula.Crush Carthage and Seize Africa → Remove the biggest threat to Rome's dominance.Expand East and North → Conquer Greece, Gaul, and beyond to secure endless resources and manpower.

To achieve this, he restructured Rome's military:

Professional Standing Army – No more temporary conscriptions. Soldiers were now career warriors, fully trained and equipped.Specialized Corps – Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, and Intelligence Units worked in unison like a modern military.Mobile Warfare Doctrine – Inspired by future wars, he implemented fast-moving divisions, ensuring Rome could strike anywhere at any time.

With this, Italy was fully secured—Rome was now a united powerhouse.

STEP 3: The Rise of a Technological Civilization

War was only half the battle. If Rome was to last forever, it needed progress.

Thus, Lucius pushed Rome into a Golden Age of Science and Engineering.

Electricity & Industry: Rome now had primitive electrical grids, allowing for better machines, lighting, and advanced metallurgy.Printing Press & Mass Education: Information was distributed faster, allowing Rome's scholars, tacticians, and engineers to advance quicker than ever before.Steam Engines & Early Automobiles: Roads were reinforced to accommodate primitive cars and transport machines, increasing logistical efficiency.Hospitals & Medicine: Rome's life expectancy skyrocketed due to improved hygiene, surgical techniques, and early vaccines.

The Roman people flourished. They weren't just conquerors anymore. They were pioneers of a new era.

With Lucius orchestrating everything, Rome rose beyond all expectations.

By land – Its armies were unstoppable, trained in the most advanced warfare tactics ever seen.By sea – Its navy ruled the Mediterranean, making trade and commerce flourish like never before.By science – It had electricity, steam power, advanced medicine, and mass education, centuries ahead of schedule.

Lucius Aelius Varro was no longer just a Roman hero.

He was the Architect of the Future.

And Carthage?

Their time was over.