In the brutal Colosseum, where blood, glory, and despair collide, Baron Rügel Fautersch has forsaken his noble name to seize his own destiny. Branded a villain and despised by the crowds, this fearsome gladiator refuses to bow to jeers or fate, answering every challenge with his blade. Each fight may further tarnish his reputation, but for Rügel, carving a path of his own—through steel, sweat, and defiance—is worth any price.
Baron Rügel Fautersch makes his money in the lower tier of the gladiator arena, where he plays the part of a villain. However, there are now calls for him to become a midcard gladiator! Will the true strength of his skills become even more apparent on this higher stage? He will have to cross swords with the man he once blocked from promotion, Aperia, who has been born anew thanks to Rügel’s actions. With sword in hand, he’ll cut a path through to even greater heights!