This is a walkthrough guide for the interactive story Rome: The Temptation Of Wisdom by Seven Hearts Stories. All relationship improvements/detriments are marked.
Season 1
Episode 1 “Roma: Tentatio Sapientiae”
👗 Outfit Choice (free, no effect)
💇 Hairstyle Choice (free, no effect)
📝 Story note: The heroine’s default name is Cornelia Scipio. In Ancient Rome, women bore names derived from their father’s family name. You may change the heroine’s name, but the Scipio family designation will remain unchanged.
📝 Story note: You unlocked one of the cutscenes! You can rewatch it in the gallery.
Choice 1 “He…”
“Knows.” → Later: Cassius becomes convinced you are capable of lying even about small things. And with such an honest face too…
•“Doesn’t know.” → Later: Senator Cassius has a sharp instinct for lies — and you have a sharp instinct for Cassius.
You may ask all questions:
Choice 2 “…”
“But how was he caught?” — No effect
“And was he alone?” — No effect
•“Are you sure?” — No effect
•“Silently follow him.” — Closes the choice
Choice 3 “Cassius still hasn’t answered why he’s here…”
“Insist.” (15💎) — Your relationship with Cassius improves
“Leave him alone.” — No effect
📝 Story note: Throughout the story, you will unlock quote cards from famous historical figures. They are stored in your personal collection.
📝 New quote added to the collection: “Nothing is new, nothing is unfamiliar, nothing is everlasting.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, VII.1
📝 Story note: During the story, the heroine will find scrolls. Reading them fills your library and may provide knowledge useful later in the plot.
Choice 4 “Read…”
“On Diseases” → +1 Treatises 📜
“Mass Death of Livestock” → +1 Treatises 📜
“Tremors of the Earth” → +1 Treatises 📜
“Do not read.” — No notifications
If you read all treatises → You read all treatises! You unlocked the achievement “Novice.” Achievements are unlocked through certain actions and choices, though not all can be obtained in one playthrough.
Choice 5 “…” ⏰
“Throw it away.” — No notifications → Cornelia burns the treatises
“Do not throw it away.” — You receive the quote:
“Everything changes, nothing disappears.” — Ovid, Metamorphoses, XV
Choice 6 “I think…”
“It’s a coincidence.” — Leads to Choice 6.1
“That’s impossible.” — Leads to Choice 6.2
“Why not?” — Leads to Choice 6.3
Choice 6.1 “…”
“Warn him.” — Sadly, children do not always listen to advice
“Do not interfere.” — Claudius will find it easier to open up to you
Choice 6.2 “…”
“It’s better not to.” — How often do our words affect someone else’s life?
“Possible.” — Perhaps you just gave Claudius a goal?
Choice 6.3 “…”
“I don’t even know.” — Now Claudius has a dream
“Someday.” — Now Claudius has a dream
Choice 7 “Today we’ll study, as you asked…”
“Interpretation of augurs’ omens.” — No notifications
“The fates of exiles.” — No notifications
“The legend of King Romulus.” — No notifications
Choice 8 “…”
“Say goodbye.” — No notifications
“Remain silent.” — No notifications
Choice 9 “…”
“Ask very politely.” — No notifications
“Kick his legs out from under him.” — No notifications
Choice 10 “…”
“Yes.” — No notifications
“No.” — No notifications
“Unfortunately.” — Your reaction only amuses Diogenes more…
Choice 11 “…”
“Executions.” — No notifications
“Justice.” → +1 Philosopher 🏛️ You unlocked the Philosopher stat! In a world where the truth interests only a select few, it is dangerous to possess a mind capable of seeking it independently. Later in Episode 2: Philosophy helps the heroine analyze events, uncover causes, and draw accurate conclusions.
Choice 12 “…”
“Do not pull away.” (20💎) — Cutscene → Your relationship with Diogenes improves → Leads to Choice 12.1
“Pull away.” — No effect
Choice 12.1 “…”
“No.” — No notifications
“Remain silent.” — No notifications
Choice 13 “He really will be caught now…”
“It’s none of my business.” — No notifications
“He needs to run.” — No notifications
Choice 14 “I think he’s just…”
“Mocking me.” — No notifications
“Ill-mannered.” — No notifications
“A pig.” — No notifications
Choice 15 “Thank you for the offer, but…”
“I’m not interested.” — No notifications
“I have things to do.” — No notifications
Choice 16 “If I want to, tomorrow I could marry even…”
“The Pontifex Maximus.” — No notifications
“Senator Cassius.” — No notifications (Senator Cassius hears this and laughs)
“Anyone at all.” — No notifications
If in Choice 1 you selected “Knows” → Later: Cassius becomes convinced you are capable of lying even about small things. And with such an honest face too…
If in Choice 1 you selected “Doesn’t know” → Senator Cassius has a sharp instinct for lies — and you have a sharp instinct for Cassius.
Choice 17 “I’m here…” ⏰
“By accident.” — No notifications
“Stupidly.” — No notifications
“I got lost.” — No notifications
Episode 2 “Via Sine Reditu”
You may ask all questions:
Choice 1 “And…”
“What is this?” — No notifications
“Who is this man?” — You receive the quote: “Thales of Miletus, according to Herodotus, predicted the solar eclipse that occurred on May 28, 585 BC.”
“When?” — No notifications
“I understand…” — Closes the choice
Choice 2 “…”
“Look at it.” → +1 Contemplation 🌙 📝 Story note: You unlocked the Contemplation stat! Sometimes you need to slow down to see how beautiful the world is. Striving for goals, do not forget to enjoy the journey. Later, Contemplation helps the heroine pause, notice more, and preserve clarity of mind in critical moments.
“Why?” — No notifications
Choice 3 “She…”
“Grabbed him by the hand.” — The boy will remember the warmth of your hand for a long time
“Pointed at the sky.” — No notifications
Choice 4 “My first impulse was to…”
“Lie.” — No notifications
“Tell the truth.” — No notifications
If in Season 1 Choice 11 you selected “Look at it” → Contemplation helps the heroine slow down, notice more, and preserve clarity of mind in critical moments.
📝 Story note: You received a letter! A cutscene with the letter is available. Throughout the story, you will receive letters — some of them contain clues that will help uncover the mysteries. All letters are stored in the Archive. → +1 Letters ✉️
If in Season 1 Choice 11 you selected “Justice” → Philosophy helps the heroine analyze events, uncover causes, and draw accurate conclusions.
📝 The next choice will affect the future plot.
Choice 5 “…”
“Insist.” (10💎) — Cassius notices Vespasian’s reaction. Could there really be something he doesn’t know?
“Do not insist.” — No notifications
👗 Outfit Choice (no effect):
- 20💎 / 15💎 / Free
💇 Hairstyle Choice (no effect):
- 15💎 / 15💎 / 15💎 / 15💎 / 10💎 / 10💎 / 10💎 / Free
Choice 6 “…”
“Answer evasively.” — No notifications → Later: You tend to hide the truth
“Answer honestly.” — No notifications → Later: You prefer honesty.
Choice 7 “…”
“It seems so.” (10💎) — Your relationship with Cassius improves
“I don’t think so.” — No notifications
Choice 8 “…”
“Interfere.” → +1 Orator 🎤 Story note: You unlocked the Orator stat! In difficult times, people need a voice — calm, confident. Perhaps your voice will someday become someone’s support and save a life… Or someone’s doom?
“Do not interfere.” — No notifications
If in Choice 6 you selected “Answer honestly” → You prefer honesty.
If in Choice 6 you selected “Answer evasively” → You tend to hide the truth.
Choice 9 “I need…”
“The old map.” → +1 Philosopher 🏛️ Story note: The Philosopher stat will also influence the heroine’s logical reasoning.
“The new map.” — No notifications
📝 You may read any two letters for free. The third letter will cost 10💎.
Choice 10 “Read the letter…”
“From Cassius.” → +1 Letters ✉️ From Cassius to Marcellus. Now you know a little more about him (You learn that Cassius customizes certain things, but he prefers to discuss them in person.)
“From Consul Tiberius.” → +1 Letters ✉️ Now you know a little more about the consul. (You learn that Tiberius was shocked by Diogenes the Cynic and tries to find a way to approach him.)
“Untitled.” → +1 Letters ✉️ Now you know a little more. (The letter says: “The Pontifex Maximus expresses gratitude for your help.”)
“Do not read.” — Closes the choice
If you read all three letters → You read all the letters! You unlocked the achievement “Curious Sharp Eye.”
Choice 11 “…”
“Parry.” — One-on-one?
“Ignore it.” — No notifications
Choice 12 “And hid behind…”
“Diogenes.” (15💎) — Was that really a good idea? → Your relationship with Diogenes improves (You hide behind Diogenes; the slave notices Diogenes is not alone in the room, but does not understand with whom.)
“The wall.” — No notifications
📝 Story note: What is your opinion of Diogenes? He wasn’t planning to betray you.
Choice 13 “I want to…”
“Finish what I started.” — No notifications
“Live honestly in the world.” — No notifications
“Learn the world.” — No notifications
“That’s all.” — Closes the choice
