Alternative Universes

The first sacking of Roman was not only highly profitable but the Vandal King's troops actually enjoyed the rape, pillage and plunder the wealthiest city in the world had to offer.  A weak Roman Emperor made it much too tempting to do it all over again. It was only by a plea made by the bishop of Roman that the Vandal King agreed to spare the lives of the peasantry - because honestly, what challenge was there in slaughtering a hard working, industrious population that could, potentially, supply them endlessly with easily won wealth. Of course, the King needed to hide this change of plans from his loyal lieutenants who were most looking forward  to raiding the churches and convents for a second time. That was a bridge he would cross when the got there...