It was Commodus, the emperor of the Roman Empire, who spoke, so Satonilos couldn't disobey the other party's orders, he looked at Zhang Heng gloomily, and could only helplessly return to the place where he was standing.

Satonilos could feel that although Commodus was mediating, he was obviously biased towards Zhang Heng, but he was not stupid, and he quickly figured out why, at the last moment of the fight between the two just now, Zhang Heng made a gesture of a hand knife and slashed his neck, if the other party was holding a knife or sword in his hand, there was no doubt that he was a corpse now.

But I have to say that this method is suspicious of tricks, because after all, the two are only fighting empty-handed now, and Satonilos naturally will not guard against the sword, although Zhang Heng may bring him more serious damage when he can't react if he doesn't do this action, but after all, it is difficult to be fatal, and the two still have to fight after that.

And now he is tantamount to a dumb loss, and he can't say what he suffers, but Zhang Heng has successfully reversed Commodus's first impression of him, from thinking that he was a little reckless before, to now feeling that he is brave and good at fighting, and he is still able to spare people, which is a rare quality, not to mention that the other party is just a gladiator.

So after the battle, Commodus also deliberately patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder, "Your name is Zhang Heng, right, I heard that you are from the far east, that ancient empire rich in silk, you fought well, I have written down your name, and I am looking forward to your performance in the arena in the future." ”

"As you wish, my majesty." Zhang Hengdao.

Commodus seemed to want to say something, but after hesitating for a while, he still didn't say anything, and he seemed to be satisfied after witnessing a tense and exciting battle, and then listening to the introduction of the new gladiator was a little absent-minded and lacking in interest.

Dio sensed his reaction and waved his hand to make the other gladiator school masters retreat.

"I had dessert and fruit prepared and a good group of dancers......"

"Oh," the young emperor raised an eyebrow at this, "I've been out for a while, thank you for your hospitality, and Christina isn't too comfortable tonight, so I think we'd better go first." ”

"Of course," said Dior, "the Queen's body is the most important thing. As he spoke, he personally escorted Commodus and Christina out of the door, and then stood at the door with the young emperor and had a private conversation.

Zhang Heng tried to prick up his ears, but because of the distance, no one could hear what they were talking about.

But in the next moment, another slightly hoarse and languid voice sounded in his ears, "Heh, so, you are the same Oriental who made Victor Arena famous during the previous period?" ”

Zhang Heng looked up and saw a woman, she was about thirty years old, but her skin was well maintained, like a teenage girl in this era, with a slightly baby fat face, which brought her a sense of innocence and girlishness, but the cold look in her eyes from time to time, and the slightly upturned lips showed that she had an extraordinary status, which could also be seen from the attitude of other female guests towards her.

When watching the battle before, the other female guests were basically standing by her and Queen Christina's side.

She wore a very thin metal mesh on her head, which raised her hair up, and there was nothing else on her body except this metal mesh and the wedding ring on her right hand.

Zhang Heng probably guessed the identity of the other party, and he had a headache, he didn't want to have anything to do with the person in front of him.

However, it backfired, the other party saw that he was silent but did not leave, but leaned his face up, there was a fragrance of rose petals on her body, and the hot breath exhaled from her mouth touched Zhang Heng's ears, "Hehe, do you think everyone else is stupid, I can't see your little bit of caution, tell me Oriental, what is the purpose of your approaching my brother?" Be careful, don't lie, or I'll tell the guards to drag you out and behead you, you know who I am, then you should know that I'm not just trying to scare you. ”

Zhang Heng was helpless, and when it came to this point, he could only answer, "Yes, respected Augusta." ”

Standing in front of Zhang Heng at this moment is now the most noble woman in the entire Roman Empire, the eldest daughter of Aurelius, Commodus's sister Lucyla, who is also the only woman who has the title of Augusta after the death of her mother.

The title Augusta corresponds to Augustus, roughly equivalent to the meaning of empress, which is also the highest title that a woman can receive in the entire Roman Empire.

Lucila was the wife of Lucius when she received the title, at a time when Rome was under the co-rule of the latter and Aurelius. However, Lucius died of illness not long after, after which Aurelius arranged for Lucila to marry Pompeianus.

However, it is rumored that Lucilla is not very satisfied with her second marriage, although her current husband is a powerful figure in the military, but the status is still not comparable to the previous emperor Lucius, Lucyla is equivalent to being demoted from the queen to the governor's wife, but fortunately, her honorific title of Augusta is still retained.

And she herself seemed to value this title very much, hearing Zhang Heng call her like this, a smile finally appeared on her face, and her tone softened a little, "You haven't answered my question yet, gladiator." ”

"What do you think a gladiator wants most?" Zhang Heng asked rhetorically.

"Freedom?" Lucy raised her eyebrows, "All gladiators want to be free, but no, I don't think that's what you're trying to do with my brother. ”

Zhang Heng's eyelids jumped, he almost thought that something was wrong with the old trainer, causing his identity to be revealed, but fortunately, Lucyla quickly continued, "The people who come here tonight, regardless of whether they are high or low, have only one purpose," she paused, and slowly spit out two words, "Right." Admit it, you want more than freedom, you must have heard the story about my brother, hmph, he always had some unrealistic expectations of the people at the bottom, and now the two most trusted advisors around him are not from aristocratic backgrounds. ”

"You have sharp eyes." Zhang Heng took the opportunity to admit.

"No, I just have a good nose and can smell the scent of people who want to climb up." Lucyla was angry, "However, my brother is surrounded by many people now, and if you want rights and freedom, maybe you can consider changing directions." ”