Atticus, a twelve year old boy, and his father were taken away from their village by the Romans and sold as slaves. Atticus was purchased by Master Lucius Opimius, an influential political figure and close friend of the Emperor. As the favored slave, Atticus begins to spy on high ranking figures for Master Opimius. By spying Atticus and his master learn that the Emperor is in great danger. They warn the Emperor and prevent him from being killed in an assassination attempt. To reward Lucius Opimius and Atticus the Emperor invites them to be his guests at the Gladiator games.

Atticus, a young boy, gets taken away by the Romans to be sold as a slave just like his dad. He is bought by a powerful Roman politician, Master Lucius Opimius, who is a spy for the Emperor. Atticus is favored highly and much more than all the other slaves. He follows his master Opimius wherever Opimius goes. One day Master Opimius tells Atticus to spy on a wealthy man and tell him what Atticus hears. Atticus succesfully completes his mission and when the wealthy man comes to a party Master Opimius and Atticus overhear the man plotting to assasinate the Emperor.