Staying with these two Southern 'natives', especially Ackerman, gave Todd a lot of insight into the secrets of the arena.

Although the actual owner of the arena was the king of Ulster, Concierge himself loved gladiatorial fighting, but due to his busy schedule, he would only come to watch important battles. Therefore, the actual manager and controller of the gladiatorial arena is the director appointed by the royal family. Well...... It was the corpse in the middle of the room, hanging in a high cage.

The status and treatment of gladiators can be roughly divided into four classes according to their battle records and number of games.

The most inferior are the newcomers who have just been added, as well as the old and sick veterans. The fights they participate in are less confrontational and less enjoyable, so naturally their attraction to the audience is not satisfactory. Most of the gladiatorial arenas arrange them to perform in the off-season, or serve them as an "appetizer" before a major battle.

The third category is those who have survived one or two battles and survived. Whether it is luck or strength, these people survived the most dangerous first round of "tests", and one foot can be regarded as stepping into the palace of gladiatorial fighting. Some of them are particularly good individuals, and they will gradually be valued by the audience and managers.

The second class is the regulars in the gladiatorial arena, whose battles are talked about, and the experience of passing by death again and again makes them worthy of being called true gladiators. These people are the backbone of gladiatorial fights and are good at fighting.

The best gladiators are very rare in the "Red Circle". Each of them has been through a lot of battles and has a regular following among the audience. Every battle in which they appear is a guarantee of a big ticket sale. Even the managers of the gladiatorial arena had to treat them with three points of courtesy.

According to Ackerman the Talker, with two shocking combat performances, Todd has broken into the top ranks. In addition to him, there are three top gladiators in the Red Circle.

Todd looked up at Ackerman, "Three more?"

The latter said excitedly: "That's right, these three people are not only the pinnacle of gladiators, but also the leaders of the faction. ”

With a puzzled look, Todd asked, "Faction?"

Hearing this, Ackerman closed his eyes and patted his forehead vigorously: "I forgot to say the most important thing. ”

"In the Red Circle, the gladiators are divided into four factions according to their respective hometowns and beliefs. They are the North Island, the Northern Kingdoms, the Barbarian Tribes, and the Southern Parish, and each faction has a top-notch gladiator who acts as the leader and rules over the people in the faction. Ackerman crossed his fingers and began to count: "The leader of the North Island faction is Cotton Giant, the leader of the Northern Kingdoms faction is Lady of Pain Dildri, the leader of the Barbarian Tribe faction is 'Skinner' Colch, and the leader of the Southern Diocesan faction is 'Cunning Fox' Bessen. ”

With the names of these four people silently memorized in his heart, Todd suddenly remembered something, and asked Ackerman, "'Skinner'?

The latter nodded: "That's right, it's him." After the death of the Skinner, the Barbarian faction lost its leadership, and with your prestige and power, it was only natural for you to become a leader. ”

Todd recalled their "act of assistance" in the second duel, speculated about the purpose of their trip, and finally simply asked, "Tell me, what do you want when you come to me?"

"We want to join the faction you lead. ”

After listening to the other party's words, Todd asked expressionlessly, "You are from the southern parish, shouldn't you follow the 'Cunning Fox' Beson?"

Ackerman and Casper exchanged glances, and the former whispered in an embarrassed face, "Well, there are some special reasons......"

Seeing that the other party refused to elaborate, Todd didn't force him anymore, patted the dust on his clothes, and said, "Tell me, how can you assure me that you are not spies sent by other factions?"

"Spy?!" Ackerman seemed to be greatly insulted by Todd's questioning, and he justifiably defended himself: "I have always been a spokesman for justice and loyalty......!

Casper, who was silent, suddenly interrupted Ackerman: "He seduced Bessen's mistress. ”

Ackerman's hand was frozen in the air, and the expression on his face was as wonderful as it could be.

Todd suddenly realized, he finally understood why these two people came to take refuge in him. It turns out that the real reason is that they can't get along in the original faction.

"If that's the case, why should I take in two people who might be causing me trouble?" Todd got up from the ground and turned to leave.

Seeing this scene, Ackerman couldn't care about anything else, and shouted anxiously: "We know how to get out of 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 floor of the gladiatorial arena, there is a secret passage that leads to the forest in the south. ”

"Why don't you run away on your own?"

"We don't have a way to move freely, it's a no-go area on the second basement floor. ”

"How do I know you're telling the truth?"

"You can ask about a man whose name is Old Earl, and the Colosseum claims that he is dead. But almost everyone knows that he escaped three years ago. The two of us, staying in his former room, stumbled upon a road map to escape. ”

After thinking about what Ackerman said from beginning to end, Todd already believed them a little, so he asked the last question: "Why did you come to me?"

Caspar began, "Unlike everyone else, you don't belong here. ”

Later, he added: "The way you look beyond the walls tells me everything." ”

Todd didn't respond, lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

"I can provide shelter for both of you for the time being. Seeing Ackerman, who was visibly relieved, Todd followed: "But I will verify that your words are true, and if you lie, I will personally rip off your heads and give them to those who want them." ”

Caspar turned his face to Todd with a solemn expression: "The people of the Holy Acropolis never disdain to exchange lies and apostasy for survival. ”

Todd stared at the strong man's eyes, nodded and smiled, "You are very similar to someone I know......"

Looking at the two of them, Ackerman interjected at an inopportune time, and suddenly said, "Dear Lord Boyle, in fact, we still have one thing to ask for. ”

Caspara lowered his face: "Don't pull me in, it's you who asks for something." ”

Looking at Ackerman's shy face, Todd waved his hand absently: "Let's hear it." ”

"Well, three days later, Casper and I had a gladiatorial fight. Ackerman scratched the back of his head: "We want to change the opponent. ”

Todd glanced at the two of them, smiled and said, "You can't beat the opponent?"

Casper snorted through his nostrils and glared at Ackerman viciously.

The latter awkwardly touched his chin with his hand and told the truth: "Three days later, our opponent is a pair of sisters from the barbarian tribe...... I'm not very good at beating women. ”

Casper coughed vigorously at his companion.

"Okay, okay! I'll 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: "The two sisters are actually willing to abandon customs and love the same person?"

Casper continued to dismantle the stage at the right time: "Those two silly girls, they don't know that the man they are dating is the same person. ”

Todd gasped.