EXTRA : The first weapons mankind acquired. |
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EXTRA : Since the era of mythology, humans have fought with their fists. |
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EXTRA : The world's oldest sport is boxing. |
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Zafar : Cestvs, get up! Get up! |
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Cestvs : I hear a voice. |
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Zafar : Cestvs! |
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Cestvs : Whose voice is that? |
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Zafar : Cestvs, get up! Get up! |
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Cestvs : My head feels numb. |
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Cestvs : I taste blood in the back of my nose. |
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Zafar : Get up, Cestvs! |
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Zafar : Can you keep fighting, Cestvs? |
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Zafar : Get up, Cestvs! |
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Cestvs : Where am I? |
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Zafar : Get up, Cestvs! |
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Zafar : Get up, Cestvs! |
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Zafar : Get up, Cestvs! |
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Cestvs : Is that me? |
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Cestvs : What's going on? |
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Cestvs : I was suddenly on the ground... |
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Zafar : Hurry up and raise your fists! |
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Zafar : If you fail to show the will to fight, it's over. |
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Cestvs : This isn't a dream. |
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Cestvs : This pain is real. |
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EXTRA : Can you keep fighting? |
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Cestvs : I'll do it. I'm fine. I'll do it. |
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EXTRA : All right. Resume the fight. |
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Cestvs : This is my opponent... |
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Cestvs : What kind of attack did he hit me with? |
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Cestvs : What should I do? Here he comes! |
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Cestvs : Such pressure... He's strong. |
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Cestvs : I've never fought anyone like him before. |
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Cestvs : I don't stand a chance. I'm going to lose. |
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Cestvs : No... I'm going to die! |
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Cestvs : Am I going to lose? |
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Cestvs : Am I going to die here? |
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EXTRA : Slave Fighter Cestvs |
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EXTRA : On this day, |
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EXTRA : Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus—Nero—was crowned fifth emperor of the Roman Empire. |
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EXTRA : At the tender age of 17, he became the youngest emperor yet. |
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EXTRA : Long live the emperor! |
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EXTRA : Food! |
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EXTRA : Outta my way! |
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EXTRA : Shut up! |
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EXTRA : Asshole! |
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Rocco : Let's split the food evenly, all right? |
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Rocco : You guys aren't the only ones on edge because of hunger. |
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EXTRA : Fine, fine. |
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EXTRA : Give us a break, Rocco. |
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Rocco : As long as you understand. |
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Rocco : Come on, Cestvs. |
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Rocco : Come join us. |
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Cestvs : Okay. |
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Rocco : Here. |
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Cestvs : Thanks. |
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Cestvs : Sorry you have to look after me. |
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Cestvs : You're a great guy, Rocco. |
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Rocco : Eat up, slowpoke, or you'll never grow. |
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Cestvs : You're right. I'm sorry. |
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Rocco : Quit apologizing for everything, doofus. |
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Cestvs : Okay. |
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EXTRA : Everyone, out. |
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Julianus Valens : The final selection will now begin. |
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EXTRA : The following fighters will participate in mock fights. |
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EXTRA : Only the winners will be trained to box. |
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EXTRA : First, Rocco and Cestvs. |
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Cestvs : A fight? |
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Cestvs : Against Rocco? |
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Zafar : We have no choice, Cestvs. |
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Julianus Valens : His physique is impressive. |
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EXTRA : Rocco's courage and strength are first-class. |
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EXTRA : He's nothing like the other kids. |
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Zafar : Keep your wits about you, Cestvs. |
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Cestvs : Master Zafar. |
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Zafar : Give me your hands. |
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Cestvs : What should I do, Master? |
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Zafar : This is your first fight, isn't it? |
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Cestvs : Rocco's really strong in a brawl. |
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Zafar : I didn't teach you how to brawl. |
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Zafar : Don't be afraid. Do as I taught you. |
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EXTRA : Ancient boxers wrapped their fists in hard gloves studded with metal. |
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Rocco : Cestvs, don't hold back. |
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EXTRA : Begin! |
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EXTRA : Ancient boxing had neither weight classes nor a point system. |
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EXTRA : There were no time limits, and the only rule was to fight |
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EXTRA : until one boxer achieved total victory over the other. |
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Rocco : That's an odd stance. |
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Rocco : No hard feelings, Cestvs. |
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Rocco : This is a boxing match. |
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Rocco : You only have to bear one hit. |
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Rocco : Wha... What was that? |
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Rocco : I thought I hit him, but I... |
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Zafar : Don't hesitate, Cestvs. |
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Zafar : It's disrespectful to hold back. |
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Cestvs : B-But I... |
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Rocco : Hold back? Don't underestimate me. |
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Cestvs : Why do I have to hit my friend? |
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Cestvs : I hate this! |
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Rocco : I can't even touch him. |
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Zafar : Stop running! The match will go on forever unless you beat him. |
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Cestvs : Why do I have to do this? |
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Rocco : This isn't a game of tag. |
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Rocco : Come at me, Cestvs. |
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Cestvs : Rocco! |
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Rocco : My legs won't move. |
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Cestvs : Please, Rocco. Please don't get up. |
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Zafar : He can't stand. |
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EXTRA : I-I don't believe it. |
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Rocco : Impressive. I'm surprised, Cestvs. |
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Cestvs : Rocco... |
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Rocco : You were so fast, I couldn't see your movements. |
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Rocco : You've been lying to me all this time. |
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Cestvs : U-Uh... I'm sorry. |
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Cestvs : Can you stand now? |
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Rocco : Dummy, I told you not to apolo— |
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Cestvs : R-Rocco! |
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Rocco : Cestvs... |
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Cestvs : Why? Why would you kill him?! |
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Julianus Valens : Remember this. |
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Julianus Valens : I don't need losers. |
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Julianus Valens : After all, I've got plenty of replacements. |
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Julianus Valens : Losers have no future. |
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Julianus Valens : That is the destiny of a fighting slave. |
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EXTRA : The boy's name was Cestvs. |
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EXTRA : As a 15-year-old slave fighter, he was on the lowest rung of society. |
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EXTRA : The Roman Fighter |
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Julianus Valens : That brand is the first letter of my name, Julianus Valens. |
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Cestvs : But why? I won the fight! |
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Julianus Valens : It means all of you belong to me, |
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Julianus Valens : and it's also the first letter of "victory." |
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Julianus Valens : From now on, you will use your fists to fight and win for me. |
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Julianus Valens : Under me, you shall achieve wealth and fame. |
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Julianus Valens : I am a merciful man. |
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Julianus Valens : I promise to grant anyone who wins 100 fights his freedom. |
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Cestvs : O-One hundred fights? |
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Cestvs : But we'll be killed if we lose a single one. |
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Zafar : Dodge them all! |
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Zafar : Don't step back! |
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Zafar : As long as you dodge all blows from within your reach, |
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Zafar : your fists will reach him. |
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Zafar : Strike without being struck! |
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Zafar : Attacking and defending are always one and the same! |
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Zafar : He's a frail boy who won't withstand a single powerful blow. |
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Zafar : I can't expect him to land a single knockout punch. |
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Zafar : He'll have to fight by evading his opponent and landing a flurry of blows. |
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Zafar : But his keen eyes and swift movements are beyond reproach. |
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Zafar : He's an exceptional talent who will revolutionize the bloody sport of boxing. |
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Zafar : The challenge will be changing his mentality. |
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Zafar : You can't beat strong opponents by striking with just your hands. |
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Zafar : A powerful blow starts between the tips of your toes and your knees. |
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Zafar : Watch this. |
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Zafar : Spring from below the knees... |
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Zafar : Turn your hips... |
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Zafar : Rotate your shoulders... |
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Zafar : And strike with your fist. |
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Cestvs : Wow... |
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Cestvs : Master! |
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EXTRA : How pathetic. |
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EXTRA : The man once known as the undefeated Wolf of Numidia |
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EXTRA : can't even take care of a child now. |
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Zafar : You have a fight coming up. |
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Zafar : Let's keep training. |
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Cestvs : A f-fight? |
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Zafar : A fight between training schools hosted by the emperor himself at an arena in Rome. |
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Zafar : You'll be forced to fight among adults as a slave fighter. |
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Zafar : It's a fight on the big stage. |
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Cestvs : It's huge. |
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Zafar : Listen carefully, Cestvs. |
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Zafar : That arena is where you'll have your first real fight. |
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Zafar : It'll become your holy ground. |
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Zafar : Swing your fists for your own sake. |
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Zafar : Win and seize your own future. |
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Cestvs : My future... |
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EXTRA : Ancient Rome. Estimated population: 1,200,000. |
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EXTRA : A metropolis that was both the center of the Roman Empire |
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EXTRA : and the symbol of the empire itself as it entered a golden age. |
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Cestvs : Why is everything here so big? |
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Ruska : Hey, kid. |
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Ruska : Is this your first time in Rome? |
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Cestvs : Yeah. I'm actually here for the fight, but I got separated from my group. |
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Ruska : The fight? |
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Ruska : You're a slave fighter? But you're so small. |
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Cestvs : T-Today's my first fight. |
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Ruska : Take that turn and head downstairs. |
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Ruska : You're supposed to meet there. |
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Cestvs : Thanks a lot. |
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Cestvs : I'm Cestvs. Thanks again! |
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Ruska : I'm Ruska. I hope you win, Cestvs. |
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Nero : This cruel activity is considered entertainment in Rome? |
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Nero : How deplorable. |
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Cestvs : Miguel? |
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EXTRA : I-I won, Cestvs. |
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EXTRA : I was lucky. My opponent was a child, too. |
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EXTRA : Nico and Norris were defeated. |
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EXTRA : Adults are really strong. |
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Cestvs : They're both dead? |
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EXTRA : Cestvs, you're up. |
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Cestvs : Stop shaking, damn it. |
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EXTRA : For today's ninth match! |
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EXTRA : The challenger is Cestvs of Valens Training School! |
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Cestvs : I won't lose. |
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EXTRA : His opponent is from Marius Training School! |
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EXTRA : Gidon! |
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Nero : That boy will be tortured to death, too. |
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EXTRA : What, just a kid? |
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EXTRA : Begin! |
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EXTRA : You little— |
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Zafar : That's it! Get him! |
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EXTRA : You're kidding... I'm losing to a kid? |
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Cestvs : I can do it. I can beat him! |
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Cestvs : My master's techniques are perfect. |
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EXTRA : The winner is Cestvs! |
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Nero : Beautiful. What a splendid fight. |
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Cestvs : I won, Rocco. |
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Cestvs : I'm one step closer to freedom. |
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EXTRA : Kill him, kill him! |
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EXTRA : Were you even trying?! |
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EXTRA : Kill him! |
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EXTRA : Born from ancient Roman gladiator matches, this was the signal for death. |
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EXTRA : Whether the loser lived or died was up to the irresponsible spectators. |
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EXTRA : N-No, wait! I'm not broken! |
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EXTRA : I just let my guard down! |
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EXTRA : In these situations, |
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EXTRA : all the loser could do was raise his left thumb and beg for mercy. |
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EXTRA : Your Majesty, have mercy! |
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Demetrius : Your Majesty, what is your decision? |
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Nero : Huh? Uh, y-yeah... What should I do? |
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Zafar : No! Don't do it, Cestvs! |
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Nero : Very well. He shall be— |
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Agrippina : Kill them! |
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Agrippina : Off with both of their heads. |
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Agrippina : A mere slave fighter must not be allowed to give orders to the Roman Emperor. |
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Nero : M-Mother! |
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Demetrius : With all due respect, Your Majesty Empress Dowager... |
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Demetrius : In moments like these, the emperor ought to demonstrate his stature to the people |
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Demetrius : by calmly judging the situation. |
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Agrippina : Then for Nero's sake, I retract my statement. |
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Agrippina : Do as you please. |
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Demetrius : Then let us give the Roman people what they want. |
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Zafar : Don't let it get to your head! Are you trying to die? |
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Zafar : That was only one victory. |
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Zafar : You can't afford to sympathize with the loser! |
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Cestvs : B-But if my opponent dies every time I win... |
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Cestvs : I'm practically a murderer! |
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Zafar : This is the reality of boxing! |
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Zafar : All you can do is keep on running like mad! |
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Zafar : Your frustration, your sadness, your pain, your rage... |
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Zafar : The only way for you to survive is to |
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Zafar : grasp those in your fists and keep on winning, Cestvs! |
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EXTRA : Cestvs, come with me. |
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EXTRA : The emperor wants to see you. |
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Nero : You really do look tiny up close. |
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Nero : You're still only 15? |
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Nero : That makes you two years younger than me. |
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Nero : That was a marvelous fight. |
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Cestvs : This child is the emperor of Rome? |
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Agrippina : Who is he? |
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Zafar : Zafar of Numidia. |
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Zafar : I'm teaching this boy to box. |
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Agrippina : Zafar... |
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Agrippina : I believe there used to be a slave fighter by that name. |
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Agrippina : Demetrius, he's the man who fought you. |
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Demetrius : Indeed. Ten years ago, I fought him in the presence of Emperor Claudius. |
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Demetrius : It was the ultimate fight. |
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Zafar : Indeed. |
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Cestvs : Seriously? Him, too? |
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Cestvs : That fight ruined his knee. |
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Demetrius : Your Majesty, |
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Demetrius : I have arranged a special final fight in celebration of your coronation. |
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Nero : Really? I-I'm excited to see it. |
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EXTRA : Today's final fight! |
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EXTRA : Fighters, enter the arena! |
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EXTRA : A powerful fighter from the fallen nation of Carthage! |
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EXTRA : The Wandering Beast, Kendall! |
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EXTRA : His opponent, top student of the imperial unarmed combat forces! |
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Cestvs : It's him! |
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EXTRA : The Fighting Child of Rome, Ruska Demetrius! |
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Cestvs : Demetrius? Wait, is he... |
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Demetrius : Your Majesty, boxing is a crude combat sport. |
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Demetrius : You're about to see living proof of that. |
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Demetrius : That there is my own son, Ruska Demetrius. |
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EXTRA : Ruska! Ruska! |
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EXTRA : Fighters to the center! |
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Cestvs : S-Such intensity. |
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Zafar : You can feel his spirit and strength even from this distance. |
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Zafar : He's nothing like the lanky man you defeated. |
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Zafar : What's shocking to me is that boy. |
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Zafar : He's up against a veteran boxer, but he shows no fear or excitement. |
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Zafar : He's experienced despite his young age. |
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EXTRA : Begin! |
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Cestvs : What was that? |
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Cestvs : Is that a completely different combat sport from boxing? |
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Ruska : Beast of Carthage, I commend your impressive record. |
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Ruska : Let us exchange blows. |
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Cestvs : He knocked him down with a slap? |
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Zafar : No, that last blow was a palm heel strike. |
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Zafar : He's accurately striking at his chin. |
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Zafar : It's far more powerful than half-assed punches. |
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Ruska : Knockouts are so boring. |
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Ruska : Time to finish him off. |
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EXTRA : He's not defending himself? |
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EXTRA : Bring it on, you little shit. |
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EXTRA : I'll smash Carthage's 300-year grudge right into your face! |
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EXTRA : Die, Roman! |
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Ruska : Punches that don't land are hardly a threat! |
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Cestvs : He broke it! |
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EXTRA : Nice one, Ruska! |
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EXTRA : Favored child of Mars! |
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Nero : Demetrius, what is that combat sport? |
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Demetrius : It's a synthesis of combat sports. |
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Demetrius : It's called pankration. |
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Demetrius : It originated in my homeland of Greece. |
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Demetrius : Based on wrestling and fused with Eastern martial arts by our own soldiers, |
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Demetrius : it is the ultimate universal combat sport. |
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Nero : The ultimate combat sport? |
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Demetrius : It utilizes strikes, throws, and grappling techniques. |
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Demetrius : In other words, pankration is the strongest combat sport. |
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Demetrius : Do you understand now, Your Majesty? |
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Demetrius : Boxing is merely the most rudimentary combat sport. |
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Demetrius : Zafar, as you just saw, that boy shall inherit my techniques. |
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Cestvs : Ruska Demetrius... |
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EXTRA : You don't know who I am? You must not be from around here. |
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EXTRA : Hey, clear the way. |
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EXTRA : We're about to see something interesting. |
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EXTRA : Unless you fight, you don't have a reason to live. You're worthless. |
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EXTRA : A Different Kind of Fight |
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EXTRA : You have to do it, Cestvs. |
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