CH444 The Gladiator
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Sergeant Tahm Lopota nodded.
He didn't humour the crowd by theatrically leaping down like Brutus the Ogre had done. Instead, the Fury knight took his time, descending via the proper path leading to the arena floor—much to the crowd's disappointment.
They booed and jeered as he made his way onto the arena grounds.
However, the Sergeant didn't spare them a single glance.
In fact, his next actions only enraged the crowd further.
Already clad in light metal armour, the Sergeant continued to arm himself. In addition to his shortsword, he equipped a round shield, further reinforcing his defence.
For a crowd that lived for bloodshed and spectacle, a combatant daring to turtle up like this was unforgivable.
"Boo—!"
The jeers echoed around the arena.
Even so, Sergeant Lopota never took his eyes off the giant standing before him.
Brutus lived up to his name.
