What Is Dramatic Flair?

Zhang Heng was willing to give the big man some pointers not only because he had a favorable impression of Theophilous and was willing to lend him some fame, but more importantly because he, too, needed a heavyweight gladiatorial performance to help him ascend the throne of champion.

A string of crushing victories might look exhilarating, but after a while, it would inevitably grow tiresome. The audience would start hoping for a challenger who could pose a threat to Zhang Heng, and Theophilous was now playing precisely that role.

More crucially, he found that he could not refuse. It was not that he begrudged Theophilous the fame; Zhang Heng had frankly told him that if he chose to surrender while evenly matched, he would likely have to endure the audience's disappointment and fury afterward. In other words, the crowd might very well demand his execution.

Thus, Theophilous had no choice at all. He could only cooperate with Zhang Heng and complete this spectacular battle.

The spectators in the stands were finally treated to a feast for the eyes, watching a duel between two exceptionally powerful gladiators. Zhang Heng's fighting skills were superb and his movements agile, while his opponent, The Giant Theophilus, was somewhat unable to keep up with Zhang Heng's rhythm but possessed an almost heaven-defying instinct for combat.

No matter how Zhang Heng changed his footwork, he could always complete his defense before Zhang Heng's weapon came down. Sometimes, Theophilous had not even turned his gaze toward him before his great shield was already there, leaving the audience shouting in amazement.

Of course, some people found this rather strange, such as the owner of the Gladiator School behind Theophilous. He was full of doubts.

He knew Theophilous's strength well. When he saw the giant take the initiative to