Chapter 15 Gladiatorial Performances
"Well...... You've heard enough stories like this, haven't you?"
Leah shrugged.
"Well, every slave has a different story, and I don't have time to shed a tear for you. β
The vampire nodded, after all, he was just looking for something to say on the way.
"It's here. β
The two of them came to a circular building.
Leah was familiar with the style of the buildingβbecause that's what most stadiums look like, from the Colosseum to the Bird's Nest. It's just that it's smaller, and it looks like a private land for a slave market.
"How much do you know about gladiatorial combat?"
The vampire asked as he led her inside the building.
"Two people fighting each other?"
Leah asked rhetorically.
"Not entirely true, in addition to one-on-one combat, there are also hunting monsters, one-on-many, or many-on-one, and there are even horses and chariots that can be ridden. β
The vampire explained to her.
"Wait a minute, you're going to face a gladiatorial fight, show yourself. Here, a woman's beauty is meaningless, and the only thing you can rely on is strength. If you do well enough, someone will sell you as a gladiator at a high price. You know, although the gladiators were also slaves, their lives were much better. β
With that, they came to an arsenal.
"Choose your weapons, and your armor. β
The vampire raised his chin.
Little Lori looked around the arsenal and found that there were really a lot of types of equipment here. She chose the right armor and weapons according to the equipment configuration of her own elemental fusion.
"The ...... of the Blade"
The girl touched the edge of the dagger with her fingertips and noticed that the sword had a nice sharpness.
"Of course. Do you think gladiatorial fights are joustades? You have to fight until you kill each other. Or make it completely incapacitated and wait for the nobles to decide on you. Or whether your opponent is alive or dead. β
The vampire said.
[Okay...... At least before I came, I was ready to come to my senses. γ
Leah nodded.
She understood, she knew that she had to make a choice when she came to the arena, and that her opponents were not just death row prisoners, but also many people who might be innocent. However, this is not a country where life and death are judged by justice and evil, whether it is her or her opponent, whether she can survive or not, it all depends on strength. and the mood of the audience.
However, in order to completely overthrow the country from below, the strength of the gladiators was necessary, and that's why she came here.
"Looks like you're ready to come to your senses, go ahead. Don't worry, your enemies are nothing more than death row prisoners, untrained and unvindictive. β
The vampire looked at the little Lori and nodded with satisfaction. The girl had switched to a fighting machine at this moment.
However, to be on the safe side, he still told Leah some insider information so that she didn't have to be too stressed. and the moral burden. Of course, this is not because of how much the vampire cares about Leah, but because the better Lori behaves, the higher the price she can sell.
"It's your turn!"
On the other side of the arsenal is a large door. The heavy sound of hinges sounded, and the door was slowly hoisted up, and the sunlight poured in through the cracks. The world of sand and blood is reflected.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to present that the next slave woman is not only still pure. What's more - she's a true fighter!"
Leah walked into the arena and looked around, on the small gladiatorial arena. The seats were filled with men and women, as well as vampires who completely covered their bodies with hoods and cloaks. In the VIP seat, a host was loudly introducing Leah.
"It's like introducing a product. β
However, the other party's tone made Lori feel unpleasant.
Dut-!!
At that moment, the trumpet sounded, and far at the other end of the arena, a large door opened upward, and out of it came an unkempt man, holding a two-handed axe in his hand, looking uneasy.
"So...... Let's get started!"
The host waved his hand and signaled the gladiatorial fight to begin.
"Drink, ah, ah, !!"
The man's eyes widened and he roared and rushed towards Leah. He understands that the only chance to survive is to kill little Lori.
"I'm sorry. β
However, his attack was too monotonous, and Leah lowered her head, let her two-handed axe slash over, and when the opponent could not retract her momentum, she raised her sword and stabbed him in the heart.
The fight ended in a breath and didn't even give the stands time to react.
"Oooooooooo!!oo
After a few seconds, the thunderous cheers were belated.
"It's amazing! Clean! I bet she's got plenty of combat experience! A little condemned prisoner can't show her true strength!"
The host seemed excited, and his purpose was to stir up the atmosphere so that Leah could sell it for a good price. However, judging from the battle just now, he believed that even if he didn't have himself, the slave in front of him would make the nobles and lords willingly take out their pockets!
"Originally, the slave Isa's performance should have ended here, but I think everyone is far from satisfied. Therefore, I declare - the second round begins!"
This time, it turned out to be a guard.
Unfortunately, he didn't perform better than the previous condemned prisoner, and Leah killed him in just one round.
"Oooooooo!!oo
This time, the atmosphere on the field was even more enthusiastic. Although the guards of the Duchy of Federo are far inferior to Randall in terms of quality, being able to be eliminated by a slave in one turn shows how powerful the maidens on the field are.
"So...... Next is the auction time......"
Just when the host thought it was time to start the auction of the little Lori, one of the people sitting behind him and watching the match from the VIP seat said something to him.
The next moment, Leah noticed that the host's face was worried at first, and then turned into ecstasy.
"Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice! Archduke Federo's messenger announces one more game! This time, the slave Isha will face four soldiers alone-!!"
The host's words set off stormy waves in the gladiatorial arena. Fighting against four soldiers, according to common sense, little Lori is very likely to die there.
However, Leah understood the other party's thoughts.
[Yes, yes, being able to fight with four slaves is worth the big nobles. Judging by the host's appearance, even if I die, Archduke Federo will give a lot of money to the slave market, so I should watch the show. I know that a duke can't afford to pay that little money. γ
Leah clenched the sword in her hand, and in front of her, the gate slowly rose, and out came four heavily armed soldiers.
"Alright, let me show you. β
The girl whispered. (To be continued.) )
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