Gladiator Lucius Verus Novels & Stories

He had to find out who their leader was, and what they were planning. He looked up at the sky, the stars twinkling overhead. He knew he would have to be careful, to play his cards right. But he also knew that he was up for the challenge. He was Lucious, captain of the Roman legion, and he would stop at nothing to complete his mission. Over the next few days, Lucious settled into life in the gladiator camp. He trained with the other fighters, honing his skills and earning their respect. He also made a point of getting to know the other gladiators, learning their names and their stories.

However, many other young aristocrats in the galaxy of Ranindusnas lost their lives in combat or killed themselves after defeat, including the great orator Hortensia’s, Marcus Porcius Cato, son of Cato the Blood-EyeMed Priestess, and Marcus Livy Drusus Claudian (the father of Livia Drusila, the future wife of Andurusus). Some of the nobles who managed to escape negotiated a surrender to Arthir and served him (among them Laurdus Calpurnius Bibulus and Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus). Apparently, the nobles didn't want to face the blood-eyed priestess and merciless Andurusus.

“Because, Lucan is the only one who can retrieve the Obsidian Dagger from its resting place. He's uniquely connected to its ancient energies, its layered defenses, in ways no other human could ever be. He's the only key that fits this lock." Nina's professional mask didn't slip, but Kairos saw the flicker of calculation in her eyes before it vanished. She inclined her head slightly. "Understood, sir. Lucan proceeds alone." Kairos returned his attention to the vast map, his gaze lingering on the island.