Sparta: Many childrens, Many Blessings, Starting from the Gladiator Chapter 23 23

This night was very long.

It was also very short.

When everything cald down, Mira curled up in Lynx's arms, her face pressed against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat.

"Lynx."

"Hmm?"

"Will you always be good to ?"

"I will."

"Even if there are other won in the future?"

Lynx was silent for a mont.

He knew he couldn't promise to have only one woman in his life.

This world was too dangerous. He needed strength, and the system needed him to "have many children, many blessings".

In the future, more won would enter his life. This was an unchangeable fact.

But he didn't want to lie to Mira.

"Mira,"

He said softly, his voice clear in the darkness. "I can't guarantee that there will only be you as my woman in the future. This world… is too complicated. But I can guarantee that you will always be the most special one in my heart. No matter what happens, I will protect you, take care of you, and not let you suffer any grievances."

Mira listened and didn't speak. She just hugged him tighter.

After a long ti, she finally said softly: "That's enough. With these words, it's enough."

Lynx lowered his head and kissed her hair.

The night wind blew, a bit cool.

Lynx picked up the clothes on the ground and draped them over her.

"Mira,"

He suddenly spoke. "After the performance match, I really will take you away. Where do you want to go? Outside Capua city? Or even farther?"

Mira thought for a mont and said softly: "I want to go to the seaside. When I was little, my father took there once. The sea was very big, very blue, and you couldn't see the end. He said on the other side of the sea there are other countries, different people, and a different life."

"Then we'll go to the seaside. I promise you."

Mira smiled, her eyes curved like crescent moons.

The two embraced and fell asleep like this.

At this mont, Lynx suddenly felt the system in his mind vibrate.

[Ding! Detected that the Host had intimate relations with high-potential female character "Mira" and successfully impregnated her!]

[Congratulations on achieving the "Many Children, Many Blessings" achievent!]

[Reward: Advanced dical Knowledge, Toxin Resistance (Beginner)!]

[Additional Reward: System Points x500!]

A huge stream of information instantly surged into Lynx's mind.

Countless knowledge about human body structure, disease diagnosis, herbal formulas, and surgical operations flooded in like a tide.

At the sa ti, a cool airflow circulated in his body. The previous ntal fatigue quickly disappeared, replaced by clarity and vitality.

Toxin resistance, obtained.

And 500 points!

Plus the previous 500, he now had 1000 points!

Lynx was overjoyed in his heart.

But soon, he cald down.

Mira was pregnant.

So fast?

Although he knew the system had a "one-shot hit" setting, when it really happened, his mood was still complex.

He lowered his head and looked at Mira sleeping in his arms. His fingers gently brushed her cheek.

This kind woman was carrying his child.

In this training ground where death could happen at any ti, in this crisis-filled world.

He must win.

He must survive.

He must take her away.

Lynx closed his eyes and began to plan every step next.

What skills to exchange?

How to deal with Nodis's six-person formation? How to deal with Crixus's possible backstabbing? How to complete a counter-kill under Batiatus's nose?

One question after another flashed through his mind.

The first rooster crow ca from outside the window.

Dawn had co.

The performance match had one last day left.

Lynx opened his eyes. His gaze beca sharp as a blade again.

He gently let go of Mira and got up to dress.

Mira was awakened and opened her eyes in a daze.

"It's dawn?"

"Mm."

Lynx bent down and kissed her forehead. "Sleep a little longer. I'm going to train."

Mira nodded and closed her eyes again.

Lynx pushed open the door and walked out of the small compartnt.

In the dical room, Marcus was still asleep.

The sky outside the window was showing a fish-belly white. A new day had begun.

Lynx walked to the center of the courtyard and took a deep breath of the morning air.

Cool, fresh.

He clenched his fist and felt the surging power in his body.

Toxin resistance had already taken effect. His mind was clearer than ever.

1000 points were enough to exchange for many things.

"System, open the shop."

A list appeared in his consciousness.

[Danger Perception (Beginner)]: 800 points

[Physique Enhancent Potion (Beginner)]: 1000 points

[Charm Halo (Weak)]: 600 points

[Weapon Mastery (Short Sword · Advanced)]: 1200 points

[...]

He was still a bit short to exchange for higher-level things.

But it was fine. With beginner toxin resistance, it was enough to deal with the poison in the sword hilt.

As for Nodis's six-person formation…

Lynx rembered the information Lucretia told him.

Bribe the referees and secretly let two more people enter the field.

Then he had to quickly solve "Spider" after the match started, then…

Just as he was thinking, footsteps ca from behind.

"Lynx."

It was Gisco.

He walked over, his face serious.

"What's wrong?"

"I just ca from the kitchen."

Gisco lowered his voice. "I saw that bastard Lucius secretly pouring sothing into the stew pot again, white powder, sa as last ti."

Lynx's eyes turned cold.

"Do the others know?"

"I quietly told a few trustworthy ones."

Gisco said. "But they don't dare to make a sound. Batiatus issued a statent yesterday that whoever causes trouble before the performance match will be executed imdiately."

High-pressure policy.

The old fox was guarding against them.

"Understood."

Lynx nodded. "Go notify Amir and the others. Eat as little as possible today. Find opportunities to throw the food away. I will think of a way."

"Got it."

Gisco turned to leave, but suddenly turned back. "By the way, Crixus's side… he asked to bring a ssage. He wants to talk with you again tonight."

"Where?"

"The old place, the abandoned warehouse at the southeast corner of the training ground."

"Understood."

Gisco left.

Lynx stood in place, looking at the rising sun in the east.

The final countdown had begun.

He turned around and walked toward the training ground.

No matter what was ahead, he had to keep going.

For Mira, for the unborn child, and for… himself.

He was going to win this ga.

The abandoned warehouse was at the southeast corner of the training ground, right next to the wall.

It used to be used to store miscellaneous items. Later the roof leaked and half the wall collapsed, so it was abandoned.

Weeds grew thick in the corners, the ground was covered with thick dust, and the air had a musty sll.

When Lynx pushed open the crooked wooden door, Crixus was already there.

This guy was leaning against a still-standing pillar, arms crossed. His face was not clear in the dim light.

There were other people in the warehouse.

Gisco, Amir, and three other gladiators — all the ones Lynx had secretly pulled in these days.

Plus the five people Crixus brought, eleven big n crowded into the small warehouse.

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