Chapter 774 First Battle Grouping

"Bach, versus Rufus."

As soon as Gabby finished speaking, there was a sound of surprise from the newcomers, and they couldn't help but whisper to each other.

Gabi's appearance here today actually exceeded many people's expectations, because although everyone present passed the final test and became a gladiator, it stands to reason that most gladiators will not appear so soon. After several months of training, of course some unlucky people who are not very promising may be pulled out early, and the risk of death for these people will be very high.

But Bach is the strongest among this new generation, and there is no way he will be given up so early.

And you must know that his opponent is Rufus, Rufus, known as the Black Scythe.

Rufus' profession is protector, which is a branch of the Net Fighter, but it is relatively rare. Among his weapons are a trident and a fishing net, but in addition, he also has a metal sleeve and a pair of full-body armor. , the sleeves cover an entire arm and can be used as a shield to block damage together with the armor, which solves the lack of protection of the Net Warrior. At the same time, the metal sleeves are also equipped with sickle-shaped blades, which can be used when necessary. Used as a weapon.

Unlike the Net Fighter, the Protector is a profession that no one wants to encounter.

Moreover, Rufus himself is still the best among the protectors. Although he is not as famous as Habitus, his popularity is almost the same as Galba. If you want to choose one of the two to be your opponent, as long as your brain is not broken, Basically, Garba will be chosen.

Because a large part of Galba's fame is related to his age and the time he has worked at the Victor Arena, but the Black Scythe's reputation was actually earned by Rufus himself, and he is 26 years old this year. He is in the golden age of a gladiator. He has three years of gladiator experience. In addition, he also has a career in the military. His body and brain are at their peak.

In comparison, Bach was just a newcomer entering the arena for the first time.

No matter how talented he is, no matter how favored by Marcus, it is still a bit too much to face a tough opponent like Black Scythe right from the start.

If it weren't for the fact that Gabi had customized a lot of targeted training for Bach before, all the newcomers would have thought that Bach had offended the head of the gladiator school somewhere, so that he let the latter retaliate against him like this.

However, Bach himself showed no fear when he heard this, and snorted, "What a black sickle, it will be unlucky for him to face me."

Because Gabi changed the opponent for the final assessment to an official gladiator, there was some friction between the newcomers and the old gladiators. The atmosphere was not too friendly. Bach, as the representative of the newcomers, naturally would not talk about grace at this time, let alone Besides, the Germans are not people who like to be polite in the first place.

Black Scythe, on the other hand, was much more stable, and did not make any provocative movements or words. However, when he heard the battle arrangement, his face flashed with joy, and the people around him also congratulated him. In their eyes, , Black Scythe is lucky this time, and it is not a difficult character to face.

Although they had also heard some rumors about Bach, including how Marcus valued him and wanted him to be Sisnates' successor, this could not change the fact that Bach was a newcomer.

If Black Scythe can't even win a rookie who is playing for the first time, then his reputation will be in vain.

Gabi on the other side completely ignored the reactions and actions of the people below and continued to read about the battle arrangements.

After a string of unfamiliar names were called, two more familiar names entered the ears of the newcomers.

"Zhang Heng, Varo, Nasika, Sulpi Qilu... twelve people fighting in a melee."

If the newcomers were surprised when Bach's name appeared before, now they look at Zhang Heng and Varro with sympathy.

Twelve-man melee is a long-established program at the Victor Arena, and it is also one of the most popular programs among the audience.

The reason is simple, because the twelve-person melee is lively and cruel enough.

The specific rules are very simple. Twelve people form a team in twos and fight with another group of people. The winner will find the next team's target. At the same time, two or more teams are not allowed to attack the same team. The one that remains in the end will The team is the winner.

This is not only a test of combat skills, but also requires the tacit understanding of partners. In addition, the wheel battle also requires sufficient endurance to support it.

The two teams that fight to the end often have a lot of wounds on their bodies, and the fight afterward is even more stimulating to the senses.

Of course, there are also many techniques for arranging a twelve-person melee. For example, gladiator schools usually arrange a group with outstanding strength to attract the audience's attention, and add several groups that are not famous but are relatively good in strength. To ensure that the duel is enjoyable to watch, in order to reduce the casualties and control costs of star gladiators, some newcomers and combinations with average levels will also be added.

Zhang Heng and Varo obviously play the last role.

It is not surprising that Varro was named among them, because it is said that he could not survive a few moves in the hands of Habitus. He barely got through with his sudden and dazzling performance at the end, and was thrown into the melee of twelve people. It's normal. It's probably impossible to win, but if he can show some characteristics, maybe the audience won't ask to kill him, and Zhang Heng's selection came as a surprise to the newcomers.

Because Zhang Heng performed well in the final assessment, defeating the slightly famous Garba, and was one of the few newcomers to pass the test directly by defeating his opponent. Coupled with his identity as an Oriental, he should still have some training value. , I don’t know why he was also divided into the twelve-person melee.

And one of the opponents they have to face is Nasika, who is even more famous than Rufus, and his temperament is much more cruel than Rufus. This is evident from his nickname "Broken Bones". Nasika He is a frequent visitor in the twelve-man melee. Due to his ferocious attacks, wherever he goes, there is always a scream of blood, flesh and bones. He is quite popular with the audience, and he also sells a lot of tickets in the arena.

So Varro did feel a little nervous when he heard his name, especially when Nasica looked in their direction and made a thumbs down gesture, which often represents a signal of death in the arena.

However, Varro quickly noticed Zhang Heng beside him. When he heard his name, Zhang Heng's expression hardly changed. He still looked as if nothing had happened. He remembered that he had successfully given Zhang Heng's advice in just one day. Habitus brought trouble, and Varro felt inexplicably more peaceful.

In any case, this is not the worst situation. At least he and Zhang Heng are more familiar with each other than others, and they can have some tacit understanding when working together. However, compared to other groups, they are undoubtedly at a disadvantage. Varro is simply I want to find a temple to ask why my luck has been so bad recently.