In just a few days, the news of Septimus's victory spread throughout Rome.
The region of Campania represented Septimus's entire sphere of influence and was the first region to learn the news and spread it.
The large number of war slaves increased the boom in gladiatorial games.
Thousands of gladiators faced each other in the arena to celebrate Septimus's victory.
Inside an improvised arena, Spartacus dodged a spear while his sword cut a gladiator's arm.
The gladiator's screams of pain were deafening and marked the end of the fight.
Spartacus watched his opponent indifferently as he bled from his severed arm.
Two guards dragged the wounded gladiator away and threw him into an improvised pit.
Inside the pit, the severely wounded gladiators moaned in pain as they slowly died.
Although digging a pit and burying the corpses was very complicated, Septimus did not want to contribute to environmental damage by using fire.
Burning thousands of corpses would have negative effects on the environment, and as a modern person, Septimus knew the seriousness of the problem for the future.
Septimus could be a psychopath and prefer to bury people alive rather than cause damage to the environment.
The three-meter-deep pit contained dead or severely wounded gladiators.
The large number of slaves in the region of Campania meant a large supply of slaves and, consequently, their low value.
Spartacus watched coldly as the guards dragged away the badly wounded gladiator.
During the last few days, Spartacus had become indifferent and understood the cruelty of the Roman people.
Spartacus's opinion of the Romans also changed drastically.
The Romans in the region of Campania showed great interest in war and were also fearsome warriors.
Within the region of Campania, it was normal for Roman citizens to volunteer in gladiatorial tournaments.
At first, Spartacus showed contempt for the Roman volunteers, but later he witnessed the Romans' incredible combat abilities.
The collaboration of several gladiators was necessary to be able to kill a Roman volunteer.
At first, the gladiators, including Spartacus, thought about taking the opportunity to torture and humiliate the Roman volunteers.
Unfortunately, the Roman volunteers were very difficult opponents to face, and each combat cost the lives of many slave gladiators.
Spartacus still remembered the first fight against a Roman volunteer and the terrible deaths of his teammates.
In the end, the deaths of four gladiators were necessary to be able to kill the Roman volunteer.
"Are you all right?" asked Curius as he observed Spartacus.
Spartacus nodded.
During the last few days, the entire region of Campania had begun celebrations for Septimus's victory in the Pontic War.
Representations of the Pontic War were shown in the gladiatorial arenas.
Hundreds of gladiators died while representing Septimus's victories throughout the region of Campania.
Spartacus smiled ironically upon learning about the situation.
At first, Spartacus deserted Septimus's army so as not to fight in the Romans' battles, but he eventually ended up in a gladiatorial arena while representing Septimus's battles in Pontus and fighting to survive.
In Spartacus's memory, the memory of Sarah became very distant.
Spartacus's new life as a gladiator seemed like a nightmare, and his only motivation to continue performing in the arena became resentment.
Spartacus felt resentment toward his situation and hated his powerlessness when facing Rome.
Sarah's words and her prophecy became a self-deceiving oath for Spartacus.
But a white lie in the end is still a lie, no matter how many times it is repeated.
Spartacus climbed into a carriage together with other gladiators as they headed toward the next fight.
After two hours and a brief rest in the carriage.
Spartacus's group headed toward a new combat arena.
Unlike other combat arenas, there were no ordinary people watching the spectacle.
On the other hand, a group of children between 7 and 10 years old sat in the stands while watching the gladiators fight with excitement.
In the luxury box, a group of children of the same age gathered and watched the combat seriously.
"They are Septimus's children," said Curius with a serious expression as he pointed toward the children in the main box.
Spartacus watched while frowning at the small children in the main box. He could not understand Roman education.
Even the Thracians began by teaching their children about hunting concepts and gradually educated them to become warriors.
But the Romans showed bloody scenes to children so young.
Spartacus could not understand it.
Perhaps the reason for Rome's power originates in its education, Spartacus thought.
The gladiatorial combat progressed smoothly, and Spartacus survived by luck.
Unfortunately, Curius ended up injured.
"Are you all right?" asked Spartacus with a concerned expression.
Curius nodded while bandaging the wound with a slightly clean rag.
The lives of slave gladiators were not valued in the region of Campania, and consequently, there were few medical resources.
While Spartacus faced challenges in the region of Campania, Septimus contemplated the situation in Pontus.
After Caesar's departure, Septimus focused on governing the Kingdom of Pontus.
The clone army was responsible for suppressing rebellions throughout the country and exterminating groups of opportunistic bandits.
Furthermore, preparations for the invasion of Armenia also had to begin.
As a time traveler and historian, Septimus knew perfectly well that the King of Kings, Tigranes, would never agree to his request.
A large number of troops gathered at the border between Pontus and Armenia, and large quantities of food and supplies from Pontus were also requisitioned.
Furthermore, to prevent a rebellion in Pontus, Septimus decided to leave behind one legion of Roman troops and 5,000 Galatian soldiers.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
A moan came from Septimus's room, followed by a long scream.