The Caesar's House did far better under my tenure than we did under the Caesar's.

The truth means nothing to this man. He simply uses every opportunity to spread lies and disinformation. Where I have spoken nothing but the unvarnished truth since I stepped in these hallowed halls.

1.) I ask the Caesar to explain his blatant law-breaking during his term. He has never explained this. Does he find himself above the law? How will he govern as Emperor? Will laws mean even less?

2.) I also ask if we can expect any more "accidental" declarations of war from the Caesar. It would be nice to plan ahead if he is planning on tripping over his tongue and declaring war again.

3.) I dare him to explain "many unfavourable rumours [that] abound" about me. (OOC: And you better use IC knowledge only... )

4.) I dare him to explain how I have broken the Levant away from Constantinople.

5.) I dare him to explain how we are "a bastion of Satan" when I have done more to spread our Faith than any Megas.

I do not "scorn[] the authority of the purple." I just think that the next person ascending to the position is an incompetent, unimaginative, paranoid, criminal.

The position of Emperor is most important. It is just a shame that the next person to be Emperor isn't fit to wear the current Emperor's socks.

Hail to the Emperor!

May he live to be 120...