Do You Know What I Like Most About You?

The match between Zhang Heng and Theophilous was undoubtedly the most spectacular performance of the day.

Both were top-tier gladiators. Their battle had been tense and thrilling, full of twists and turns, fully satisfying the audience's fervent desire to witness an earth-shaking fight. In the end, Zhang Heng's narrow comeback victory by half a move completely ignited the arena's jubilant atmosphere.

Though the performance had not yet fully concluded, in the eyes of the spectators, there was no longer any suspense over this championship.

If even Theophilous, who had supposedly been "hiding his strength," could not pull Zhang Heng down, could they really count on the utterly dispirited Saturnilos and the others to suddenly break through?

And the final result was indeed just as they had expected.

Having dealt with the only troublesome "formidable opponent," Zhang Heng's fighting became swift and decisive again. He defeated one opponent after another and ultimately claimed the championship of this gladiatorial exhibition with ease.

After the referee declared Zhang Heng the final victor, everyone, including the young emperor, rose from their seats and offered cheers and blessings to the champion.

A shower of rose petals fell from the sky. Then a referee brought Zhang Heng the prepared palm branch and laurel wreath, symbols of victory.

Before the gaze of over ninety thousand spectators, Zhang Heng put on the laurel wreath, then raised the palm leaf in his hand and circled the arena.

"Congratulations. You made quite a bit of money this time. You've even made me a little jealous."

Pompeianus leaned over and spoke to Lucilla beside him. Because she had placed her bet the earliest, when Zhang Heng's odds had still been high, Lucilla would earn nearly double her stake. And it had taken only three days from start to finish.

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