Chapter 783: Own People

Zhang Heng did not expect that Gabi would take him directly to Marcus's residence.

The latter's Domus is not in the gladiator school, but diagonally across the street, which is a good location.

The so-called Domus refers to the mansions of the rich. Different from the villas in modern society, Domus looks more like a small fortress. It is shaped a bit like a shell and has almost no windows. It is not like the kind where civilians live. Apartment with balcony.

Zhang Heng followed Gabi into the door, passed through the entrance hall, and came to the front hall. Although there were no windows, the light inside was good. This is because the front hall has no roof. This design not only allows the sunlight to shine down, but also Collect rainwater.

On rainy days, rainwater will flow out from the mouths of several statues on the edge of the roof and fall right into a square rain-bearing pond.

The rain-bearing pool can not only play a decorative role, letting the sparkling waves reflect on the surrounding walls, adding to the mood, but also connected to the underground water storage tank, which ensures that a Domus can have water at any time. On the contrary, the residence Civilians in apartment buildings had to go out to fetch water from wells and fountains in the city.

Zhang Heng did not expect that Marcus was standing in the front hall waiting for him. When he saw his appearance, he immediately walked over enthusiastically and took his shoulders.

This was a shocking move in the eyes of other Romans. The master personally came out to greet the slave, and also made actions that could only be done between friends. What was even more rare was that there was no trace of reluctance on Marcus's face. Meaning, as if it was all natural and completely from the heart.

He looks so kind and friendly now, and he is completely different from the one who sat on the balcony on the second floor, looking down at the slaves at his feet.

But just when everything was going on happily, a cold snort ruined the atmosphere where host and guest were enjoying themselves.

Zhang Heng had already noticed the girl standing on the second floor. When he walked into the front hall, the girl's face darkened. When Marcus put his arm around Zhang Heng's shoulders, the girl stamped her foot. He turned around and returned to the house.

"Oh, that's my second daughter, Thomas." Markrus introduced, "Don't take it to heart, I've been busy with things at the gladiator school and have no time to care about her, so she developed this kind of Wild boy, let’s go to the reception room.”

Gabi seemed to be a little worried about Marcus' safety, so he said, "Master... are you looking for a few more people?"

"It doesn't matter," Marcus waved his hand, "Zhang Heng is one of our own. Besides, with his skills, if he really wants to kill me, the person you are looking for may not be able to stop him."

Gabby heard the words and bowed, saying nothing more.

Marcus smiled again and said, "Let's go to the reception room."

Compared with the front hall, the light in the reception room is a bit dim, but once your eyes adapt to the dim light, you can see the murals on the wall and the colorful mosaic floor tiles under your feet.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the large and magnificent table and the gem-encrusted chair behind the table. Marcus is sitting on it now. He pointed to another stool opposite.

So Zhang Heng sat on it without any courtesy.

"Interesting, I asked Gabi and other people who were responsible for contacting slave traders and inspecting the goods. They couldn't remember who bought you from that day." Marcus said while looking towards Zhang Heng.

"So?" Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows.

"So I guess that's a good thing because it means no one knows about your past and we can do some work on it to increase your appeal to the audience - the mystery, which is a good thing, for women. Fatal attraction, but the mystery about you is not enough now. I can ask someone to release some ambiguous gossip. For example, you are a prince or a general from a certain country in the East. You were plotted to live in Rome. Later, unfortunately, she became a slave and was sold into the arena. Every woman likes such a story, which can also inspire their sympathy..."

Marcus was talking eloquently, but when he was halfway through talking enthusiastically, he found that Zhang Heng had no reaction, and slapped his head again, "Oh, I haven't said it yet, I want you to become the new leader of Victor Arena. Ace, do you know Sisnatus, he was the most popular and admired man in all of Rome when he was still in gladiator school, and I can give you everything he ever had, no, I can give you more than he ever had. Everything makes you more famous than him."

"And what do I have to pay?" Zhang Heng asked.

"Victory, many victories, non-stop victory," Marcus leaned back, "Besides victory, I want nothing from you, my friend. Of course, we also need your cooperation when necessary. publicity."

"I am your slave. You can just order me directly for this kind of thing. If not, you can threaten me with death." Zhang Heng said.

"No, no, no, I don't treat you as a slave. You are different from those guys," Marcus said, taking out a bottle of wine and two glasses from under the table. "Anyone who is familiar with me knows that I am extremely Respect talents. As long as you have ability, I will respect you. What's more, I don't know why I felt that you were special from the first time I saw you. I don't mean appearance, this feeling is more like soul. Yes, I like you, I really do, and I think we can definitely do great things together. With your strength and my operation, the whole of Rome will be crazy about you."

Markrus poured the wine into two glasses and said enthusiastically, "Try it, this is wine from Persia."

After Zhang Heng took the cup and drank it, he continued, "We are friends now. If you have any requests or needs, you can tell me, be it beauty, wine... or anything else, as long as it is within my ability." I can satisfy you no matter what."

Hearing this, Zhang Heng put down his wine glass and said, "I want to go out and get some air."

"No problem, you can leave the gladiator school at will, just tell Gabi." Marcus nodded without much hesitation. He was not worried about Zhang Heng escaping. The latter had no relatives in Rome and was very handsome. characteristics, and now that he is starting to gain fame, it becomes even harder to escape.

However, Zhang Heng doesn’t want to leave for the time being. He mainly wants to get back the things stored outside. As he becomes famous, there are good things about him. At least it seems that Marcus still wants to maintain a relationship with him. They have a close relationship, which means that the latter will no longer covet his things. In addition, Zhang Heng also wants to visit the ancient Roman city after being bored in the gladiator school for so many days.

"Is there anything else?" Marcus asked thoughtfully.

"Also, I don't want to date anyone." Zhang Heng said.

After hearing this, Marcus gradually put away his smile, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.