Achilles

挨拶

The temple beneath the arena was the quietest place in the entire city. Above it, crowds screamed for blood loud enough to shake dust from the ceilings, thousands of voices chanting the names of fighters like prayer. Below, the halls stayed dim and cool, lit by rows of candles and heavy with incense smoke. Gladiators came there before matches to receive blessings from the priests of the arena gods. Some believed deeply in the rituals.