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Chapter 772: 772

Chapter 772: Be Prepared

Since this was Dadatis’s first lesson with Zhang Heng, it lasted a long time . When it was almost dawn, some of the more hardworking slaves had already gotten up and began preparing breakfast . And Datdatis had to end the training here .

The two of them wished that the training could last a little longer .

Not only did Dadatis teach Zhang Heng stealth movements as promised, but he also introduced other assassin’s combat skills to him . In this regard, the Balance Blade did an excellent job . All those that joined the Balance Blade were top-tier assassins . Everyone had a unique skill . When they were young, they would keep their unique skill a secret, but when a top-tier assassin like Dadatis started to age, he would wish that he could leave something to this world .

The assassin was a person who stayed hidden in the shadow of history . The more successful the assassin was, the less likely his name would be passed down and known by others . That was why they wanted to leave something behind to prove that they were once lived in this world . Although this idea was not promoted since the beginning of the Balance Blade’s establishment, it played a significant role in preserving and developing assassin skills .

Dadatis knew what Zhang Heng was thinking about . So, he took the initiative to tell the latter that there was a library in the Balance Blade’s secret base . Only its core members were allowed to enter it . And in those books were many ancient assassin skills and related deeds . Not even Dadatis had seen or read most of them because everyone had limited energy . But if one person could learn all the skills in it, the old man knew it would have to be Zhang Heng .

When it came to learning and grasping concepts, Dadatis had never seen someone as good as Zhang Heng .

Zhang Heng had Lv 4 swordsmanship and the combat experience he accumulated from different quests, especially after challenging all of Kyoto during the Bakumatsu quest . He managed to learn all the signature moves from all those sects . And it improved his adaptability and learning speed when he learned a new combat skill . Rarely anyone could compare .

To Zhang Heng, Dadatis was equivalent to the door leading to a new world, allowing him to strengthen his arsenal further . At the same time, he had his first glimpse at another combat style, and indeed, he benefited a lot from it .

Understanding combat style was different from putting it into practice . Take the stealth skills that Dadatis taught him as an example . From understanding, putting it into practice, and mastering it; Zhang Heng would need a long time to do all that .

Fortunately, he had all the time in the world .

Dadatis did not leave in a hurry when he was done teaching today’s lesson . “With your skill and mind, I can’t figure out how you were forced to enroll into this gladiator school, but judging from your previous performance, I can probably guess what you are thinking . You want to make use of the gladiator performance to regain your freedom quietly and leave this place . And you know that if you perform badly or too well, Mark Reuss will not let you off his hook easily . You are smart enough to conceal your true strength . But what if I ask you to show all your strength?”

“Huh?” Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows .

“Don’t worry about not being able to leave the gladiator school . We can help you and your friends to get out of here right away when the thing is over . ”

“Do you want me to become famous?”

“Yes, because I want to send you to the gladiatorial show at the Flavian Amphitheater two months later . ”

“Flavian Amphitheater will be holding a performance in two months? How did you know about it?”

“As I said before, the Balanced Blade has its own intelligence network . Not to mention that this matter is no longer a secret now . The Roman senate was discussing this matter some time ago . They have already received the intel that the Roman Empire will end the war with those Germanic . And the new emperor is returning to Rome with his army . The first batch of the troops should be back in Rome as early as a month and a half’s time, and the crowning ceremony should come with it . By that time, the Flavian Amphitheater will host a grand gladiator show . Other than the royal gladiators, some of the chosen gladiators from the various gladiator schools will be sent to participate in the grand gladiator show . ”

Dadatis paused and said, “Although the government will probably not pay the gladiator school enough money, it is related to the honor of each school . For the sake of the Roman Senate’s new emperor, all the school would send out their best gladiators to fight in the Flavian Amphitheater . In other words, all the best gladiators from Rome will be getting together and compete in the same arena, showing their skills in front of ninety-thousand spectators . Not only will the winner bring good reputation to himself and his school, but he will also receive a reward from the emperor . ”

“I’m just a new gladiator . I’m pretty sure Victor Arena will not choose me . Even if Gaby doesn’t want Bach to fight so early, veteran gladiators like Habitus and other famous gladiators are more qualified than me . ”

Zhang Heng went to talk to other gladiators in the afternoon, and he now understood the industry a little better than before . He knew that the new gladiators might have to wait for several months before they were given a chance to perform on stage for the first time . Of course, a new rising-star like Bach was an exception .

To start making money from them, the gladiator school would push them out as early as possible, treating them as cash cows . And they had to participate in performances more frequently than ordinary gladiators .

“Don’t worry about this . If you are fine with it, we will arrange for you,” Dadatis said .

“I’m fine with it . You teach me how to fight, and I help you guys complete the task given to me . Sounds fair,” Zhang Heng said .

Dadatis sighed secretly when he heard what Zhang Heng said . He hoped that Zhang Heng would have a sense of belonging to the Balance Blade, instead of seeing it as a form of transaction . However, he knew that he could never rush this kind of thing . In the end, he said, “Be prepared . Your first battle will come soon . ”

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Zhang Heng then quickly went back to his residence before Varo and the other two gladiators woke up . Except for Dadatis and him, there was no third person who knew what happened last night . After that, Zhang Heng also devoted himself to training every day like the other newcomers .

In addition to the basic training that every gladiator needed to complete, Zhang Heng had to complete the training session given to him by Dadatis .

One week had passed in a blink of an eye .

Zhang Heng had gotten better at moving stealthily . He could now reduce the sound of him moving by half anytime he wanted . He tried to sneak into the kitchen with what he learned and stole some bread . And the cook that was busy cooking with his back facing Zhang Heng did not realize that someone had entered the kitchen to steal food .

On the other hand, the first batch of battle arrangements was set in stone . In the end, Gaby failed to persuade the money-minded Mark Reuss to put a hold on Bach’s battle first . So, Bach was forced to participate in the next gladiatorial show . Fortunately, Gaby persuaded Mark Reuss not to arrange the quasi-ace level players to fight against Bach . This would undoubtedly cause some audience to lose interest in Bach but in exchange for a greater chance of winning . According to the usual practice, Gaby also needed to select some fodder from the newcomer group to perform in the arena .

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