Staying with these two southern "fellows", especially Ackerman, a talkative man, allowed Todd to learn many secrets of the gladiatorial arena.
Although the actual owner of the arena is the King of Ulster, and Conchieber himself does love gladiatorial battles, due to his busy schedule, he only comes to watch important battles. Therefore, the actual manager and control of the arena
The person is the supervisor appointed by the royal family. Well...it is the corpse hanging in the high-hanging cage in the center of the venue.
The status and treatment of gladiators can be roughly divided into four levels based on their results and number of games.
The lowest class are the newcomers who have just joined, as well as the old and sick veterans. The fights they participate in are less confrontational and less enjoyable, and naturally their appeal to the audience is not satisfactory. Most of the arenas will use them.
Schedule performances during the off-season, or use them as an "appetizer" before a major battle.
The third class is those survivors who have experienced one or two battles and survived. Whether it is luck or strength, these people have survived the most dangerous first round of "tests" and have one foot in the palace of gladiatorial combat.
Some particularly outstanding individuals among them will gradually be valued by audiences and managers.
The second class are the regulars in the gladiatorial arena. Their battles are talked about by people. Their experiences of brushing against death again and again allow them to be called real gladiators. These people are the backbone of the gladiator.
He is also a good fighter.
The best gladiators are rare in the "Red Circle". Each of them has experienced hundreds of battles and has a fixed following among the audience. Every battle in which they appear will sell out tickets.
Guaranteed. Even the managers of the arena must treat them with courtesy.
According to "The Chatterbox" Ackerman, with two shocking battle performances, Todd has broken into the top ranks. In addition to him, there are three top gladiators in "Red Circle".
Todd raised his head and looked at Ackerman: "There are three more people?"
The latter said with excitement: "Yes, these three people are not only the pinnacle of gladiators, but also the leaders of the factions."
Todd asked with a puzzled expression: "Faction?"
After hearing this, Ackerman closed his eyes and patted his forehead hard: "I forgot to say the most important thing."
"In the 'Red Circle', the gladiators are divided into four factions based on their hometowns and beliefs. They are the North Island, the northern kingdoms, the barbarian tribes and the southern diocese. Each faction has a top-notch gladiator.
As a leader, you control the people in the faction." Ackerman
He started counting on his fingers: "The leader of the North Island faction is "Mountain Splitting Giant" Cotton, the leader of the northern kingdoms faction is "Lady of Pain" Deirdre, and the leader of the barbarian tribes faction is "Skinned One" Caul
Oddly enough, the leader of the Southern Parish Faction is ‘Sly Fox’ Bessin.”
With these four names silently memorizing in his heart, Todd suddenly remembered something and asked Ackerman: "'Skinner'? Is that the opponent I defeated in the first game?"
The latter nodded: "Yes, that's him. After the death of the 'Skinned One', the barbarian faction lost its leader. With your reputation and strength, it is natural for you to become the leader."
Todd recalled their "act of assistance" in the second duel, speculated on the purpose of their trip, and finally asked directly: "Tell me, what do you want when you come to me?
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"We want to join the faction you lead."
After hearing what the other party said, Todd asked expressionlessly: "You are from the southern diocese, shouldn't you follow 'Sly Fox' Bessin?"
Ackerman and Casper exchanged a look, and the former whispered awkwardly: "Well, there are some special reasons..."
Seeing that the other party refused to elaborate, Todd did not press him anymore. He patted the dust on his clothes and said, "Tell me, how can you guarantee me that I am not a spy sent by other factions?"
"Spy?!" Facing Todd's questioning, Ackerman seemed to be greatly insulted, and he defended himself righteously.
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: "I have always been a spokesperson for justice and loyalty! I swear by my father's spirit in heaven that I will never touch those dirty deeds..."
The taciturn Casper suddenly interrupted Ackerman: "He seduced Bessen's mistress."
Ackerman's hands were frozen in the air, and the expression on his face was as exciting as it could be.
Todd suddenly realized that he finally understood why these two people came to seek refuge with him. It turned out that the real reason was that they could no longer mix in the original faction.
"If that's the case, why should I accept two people who may cause me trouble?" Todd stood up from the ground and turned around to leave.
Seeing this scene, Ackerman could no longer care about anything else and shouted anxiously: "We know how to escape from here!"
Todd was stunned, paused, and looked back at the young man: "Do you know how to escape?"
Ackerman bit his lip and lowered his voice: "On the second underground floor of the arena, there is a secret passage leading to the forest in the south."
"Why don't you escape on your own?"
"We can't move around freely. The second underground floor is a restricted area."
"How do I know what you are telling me is true?"
"You can ask about a person. His name is Old Earl. The arena announced that he is dead. But almost everyone knows that he escaped three years ago. The two of us moved into his former room.
, accidentally discovered the escape route map."
After thinking about what Ackerman said from beginning to end, Todd already somewhat believed them, so he asked the last question: "Why did you come to me?"
Casper spoke: "Unlike the others, you do not belong here."
Later, he added: "The look in your eyes as you look beyond the high wall tells me everything."
Todd didn't respond and lowered his head in thought for a while.
"I can provide shelter for you two temporarily." Seeing Ackerman who was obviously relieved, Todd followed up: "But I will verify whether your words are true. If you lie, I will personally pull your heads off.
, to those who want them.”
Casper turned to Todd with a solemn expression: "The people of Holy Acropolis never disdain to use lies and betrayal in exchange for compromise and survival."
Todd stared into the strong man's eyes, nodded and smiled: "You are very similar to someone I know..."
Looking at the two people who were sympathetic to each other, Ackerman intervened at an inappropriate time and suddenly said: "Dear Mr. Boyle, actually we still have something to ask for."
Caspera lowered his face and said, "Don't drag me into this. It's you who ask for help."
Looking at Ackerman's shy face, Todd waved his hand carelessly: "Tell me."
"Well, three days later, Casper and I will have a duel." Ackerman scratched the back of his head: "We hope to change our opponents."
Todd glanced at the two of them and said with a smile: "You can't beat your opponent?"
Casper snorted through his nostrils and glared at Ackerman fiercely.
The latter touched his chin with his hand in embarrassment and told the truth: "Three days later, our opponents are a pair of sisters from a barbarian tribe...I am not very good at beating women."
Casper coughed hard at his companion.
"Okay, okay! To be honest, we had a relationship, and I can't do anything to my former lover!"
Todd listened to Ackerman's words and asked curiously: "Sister or sister?"
Ackerman shrugged his eyebrows, raised two fingers, and shook them.
Todd looked surprised: "These two sisters are actually willing to abandon customs and love the same person?"
Casper had the perfect opportunity to continue to dismantle: "Those two stupid girls have no idea that the men they are dating are the same person."