Commodus, who was dressed in a gorgeous robe and wearing a crown, was surrounded by several Praetorian Guards. With a look of pride on his face, he slowly walked a few meters in front of Maximus and praised: "You guys Contributed a wonderful battle, warriors!". ??
"Quintas?" Looking at the people following Commodus, Ji Mo narrowed his eyes. He had not forgotten Quintus' threat and the pain in his chest.
Commodus focused his gaze on Maximus and asked curiously: "Well done, Gladiator, by the way, they call you Spaniard? What is your name? Why don't you take off your helmet, Reveal your identity!?”.
Hearing this, Ji Mo's eyes flashed coldly, his body tensed up, and he was ready to attack and kill the opponent.
Taking off the helmet is equivalent to exposing one's face. In this case, what will happen next...
"My name is Gladiator!" Maximus sneered and turned around.
Commodus's face instantly darkened, and he shouted coldly: "Slave, you are so brave, how dare you turn your back to me! I order you to take off your helmet!".
A slave who turns his back to Caesar shows disrespect.
Maximus took a deep breath and took off his helmet. He knew clearly that it was absolutely a mistake! So he looked at Ji Mo, with a look of apology in his eyes.
Ji Mo shook his head slightly indifferently, and his internal energy slowly started to work.
Maximus took off his helmet and turned around indifferently. A resolute face, one that Commodus had almost forgotten, full of hatred, appeared in his eyes.
Then, with Commodus' horrified expression, he spoke loudly and loudly word by word: "My name is Maximus, Desis, and Merideus! Commander of the Northern Army, General of Felix's Army, Caesar Marcus, a courtier of Aurelius, his son was murdered and his wife was murdered, whether in this life or the next, I will definitely avenge them!"
His firm words left no one doubting his determination. The overwhelming hatred seemed to be strangling Commodus's neck, making his face turn pale instantly.
Commodus trembled his lips in fear. The existence of Maximus was not only a stain on him, but also a threat to him. As long as Maximus existed, he would be able to get the victory of his legion as long as he raised his arms. Command, and pull him down from the king he had climbed to by hook or by crook!
Quintus had a gloomy look on his face. Although he already knew that Maximus was not dead when the soldiers did not come back, according to his guess, the other party should have escaped. But what he did not expect was that the other party actually appeared in front of him in such a scene.
"Guards!" Quintus shouted softly, and the weapons of the imperial guards surrounding the gladiator were unsheathed.
Ji Mo narrowed his eyes and was ready to take out Li Qiye at any time.
Seeing this scene, the tens of thousands of spectators at the scene began to yell noisily. Maximus's loud words were heard in their ears. They originally regarded Maximus as a hero because of their victory in the gladiatorial battle. A voice that represents their thoughts. From chaos to order, the shouts of several people appeared in the sky above the arena and slowly resounded throughout the city of Rome.
"Live! Live! Live!"
The thundering voices of tens of thousands of people, like the will of the gods, struck Commodus's heart one after another, making his face become paler.
Of course, he can now order the guards to kill Maximus on the spot, but as long as he does so and goes against public opinion, then the reputation he finally gathered by holding gladiatorial competitions and his previous efforts will be in vain. , all gone in one day! You must know that his reputation is already in ruins, and in the eyes of the Romans, he is not a suitable successor. Doing this now will only prove that he is more cruel and make the people completely side with the Senate.
But why would he do this? Now the other party is just a slave. If you want to kill the other party, why do you do it now?
Thinking of this, even if Commodus didn't want to, he still raised his thumb as if he had eaten a fly amidst the roars of the audience.
Here, the thumb pointing up represents life, and the thumb pointing down represents death!
"Oh!" The audience immediately burst into excitement, and Maximus's name rang in the sky above the arena.
At this moment, Maximus became the absolute protagonist in the duel!
In contrast, there was Commodus' gloomy face and sinister eyes.
Seeing Commodus leave with the Praetorian Guards, he breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the season. He did not expect that in Rome at this time, these audiences would have such great power.
However, this is a good thing, at least the danger is over at this time. As for what kind of evil tricks Commodus will do after this, he can only take advantage of it.
Under the shouts of tens of thousands of people, Maximus slowly left with the gladiators like a victorious general.
At this time, he seems to be no longer a slave, but an uncrowned king who is more like Caesar than Commodus.
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In the dark, cell-like room, the constantly beating flames brought a ray of light to the room, allowing people to barely see the scene in the room.
Ji Mo rested his arms on his head, lying on a bed that was no different from a wooden board, and Maximus, who was sitting on another bed, said, "Do you think we will have guests tonight?".
"For example..." Maximus raised an eyebrow.
"For example, the restless Elders, such as the people of Commodus, or others..."
"It will definitely come!" Maximus said firmly.
At this time, two guards came over, opened the locked door, and said to Maximus: "Come out!".
Maximus glanced at the end of the season and grinned, meaning, look, this is coming!
A cold glint flashed in Ji Mo's eyes. When Maximus stood up, he stood up and whispered in Maximus's ear: "If something happens, call my name and I will rush out!".
"Rush out?" Maximus glanced at the iron gate, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, nodded, and said: "I know!".
As the iron door closed, at the end of the season, his inner energy was moving, his ears moved, and he listened attentively.
A few minutes later, the end of the season breathed a sigh of relief as the footsteps of Maximus reappeared.
Ten seconds later, Maximus was brought in again by the guards. At the end of the season, he asked curiously: "How is it? Who is it?".
"Lucia!" Maximus responded and fell on his bed.
"Oh?" Ji Mo was even more curious, looking at Maximus's flashing eyes with a thoughtful look, and asked: "What is she for? You, Commodus, or something else?".
"She wants me to resist Commodus and take Rome back from his hands!" As he spoke, Maximus sat up suddenly, lowered his voice, and laughed: "Haha, ridiculous, what can I do as a slave? ".
"Why did she do this?"
"Her son was appointed as the heir by Commodus. This is a dangerous position. Moreover, Commodus has a sibling relationship with her, you know..."
"Haha!" The corner of Ji Mo's mouth twitched twice, and he was extremely speechless. This guy not only killed his father, but also fell in love with his sister...
