Nearly half of the gladiators in the entire "Red Circle" came to the plaza.
Todd, who had just finished lamenting the immense burden on his shoulders, now had to face the pressure from over three hundred people.
"you……"
Having just uttered that one word, Todd didn't know what to say next.
A North Island warrior, blind in his right eye and covered in scars, stepped out from the crowd and declared loudly, "I am not afraid of death, but I would rather die on the battlefield than in a cage for others to watch!"
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, another burly barbarian with painted tattoos stood up: "Lord Boyle, your fame and benevolence have long been known throughout all the tribes. We are willing to swear an oath to the ancient gods, to exchange our loyalty and our lives for your protection!"
Seeing that everyone was still trying to say something, Todd stretched out his hands and pressed them down, signaling everyone to calm down.
“I understand. No one wants to end their life hastily. If, at the moment of death, one looks back and finds that life was merely a meaningless waste of time, then what difference is there between them and a walking corpse?” Todd’s voice echoed throughout the square, and everyone nodded in agreement.
With a sigh, Todd continued, "I will do everything I can to teach you everything about combat performance, not for vanity, but for life."
Having secured Todd's promise, the crowd cheered, some even kneeling down and praising the Red Champion's good deed.
Turning back into the house, Todd looked at Ackerman, whose face was flushed, and said fiercely, "Didn't you say these people were all your friends? Compile all their information and give it to me!"
Ackerman's face immediately fell: "Everyone? There are over three hundred people outside!"
Kasper glanced at him sideways: "You deserve it."
In the days that followed, Todd simply started holding large-scale classes in the training grounds on the first floor of the gladiator arena.
Todd recalls and recreates action scenes from movies and games from his past life within his soul space. Starting with basic moves and positioning, he breaks down each aspect of combat performance, using theoretical knowledge and practical "manipulation" as his methods to teach the gladiators who come to his class.
Next, a large number of highly visually appealing combat moves were selected, such as Spartan Wrath from the God of War series, Blade Dance from the Devil May Cry series, and Assassination from the Assassin's Creed series. These moves were used to inspire the students so that they could combine and match their own gladiator skills.
Finally, according to the arena's schedule, Todd would conduct intensive training specifically for the gladiators who were about to appear. His movements, stances, weapons, and even expressions were meticulously crafted to ensure the audience received the greatest sensory enjoyment and the best viewing experience.
More than half a month later, some obvious changes appeared in the "Red Circle".
First, there was a change among the gladiators. More and more gladiators followed Todd to learn from him. Apart from the minority who clung to the "fighting tradition" and refused to compromise, everyone else, regardless of age or gender, gathered under the Red Champion. They exchanged their loyalty and oaths for the opportunity to learn and survive in gladiatorial combat.
Next came the change in the audience. Those who came to watch the gladiators at the "Red Circle" were pleasantly surprised to find that the battles were no longer dull and uninteresting hack-and-slash, but had shown significant progress and improvement in movement and tactics. The battles became more intense, the fights more exciting, and the spectacle of the gladiatorial combat skyrocketed. More and more people flocked to Ammar from all directions to watch the gladiatorial combat. Some particularly spectacular battles even saw exorbitantly priced tickets.
Next, there's the financial situation of the "Red Circle." During the previous manager's lifetime, the arena was in deficit for a whole year (truly living up to its name). Since Todd introduced combat shows, the number of spectators has skyrocketed, and ticket prices have risen rapidly, igniting a new vitality in the entire arena and indirectly solving the "Red Circle's" urgent crisis.
Finally, these changes also aroused dissatisfaction among some people. For example... the king's trusted minister, Vulgar.
In the council chamber of Ulster Palace, Concherber looked at the chest full of gold coins in front of him and couldn't stop smiling.
"I never expected this! My brother, Foggs' son, actually has such remarkable business acumen! He managed to turn a loss-making arena into a money-making machine!"
At this point, the king glanced mockingly at his trusted confidant, Vladimir, then reached into the box, scooped up a handful of gold coins, and let them jingle and fall to the ground.
Fugal stared at the box of gold coins in front of him, his face ashen.
When he first heard that the king had entrusted the position of gladiatorial arena manager to Fioch, his immediate reaction was that the boy who only knew how to wield swords would one day make things even worse for the "Red Circle." He only asked the king to take over when things had spiraled out of control. This way, he could not only strike at his political enemy, Fioch's father, Fergus, but also solidify his position in the king's eyes.
But to everyone's surprise, the gladiatorial combat in the "Red Circle" has recently become incredibly popular, attracting many citizens from the Kingdom of Connaught in the far east to come and watch.
Thinking about the reason behind this, Fugal rolled his eyes and flattered the king, saying, "Speaking of which, Your Majesty is very good at choosing people, sending Fioch to manage the arena."
Conchieber, who had chosen to forget his original intentions through sexual choice, patted his belly and laughed loudly: "That's right, my brother is just that capable! I've always thought he was the right person for this position!"
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