Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

Chapter 151 Crassus: Spartacus will definitely satisfy your appetite

Crassus was one of the future Roman triumvirate.

Among the three giants, Pompey Magnus was in charge of Rome's military, Crassus was in charge of Rome's wealth, and the last one, Caesar the Younger, could be said to be a completely emerging force.

With the help of Crassus's wealth and Pompey's military, he finally developed into a behemoth that was incomparable to either.

In the end, the three giants ruled Rome together for a long time, until finally Caesar laughed and became the biggest winner - Caesar the Great!

They used their power and wealth to help Caesar, and many people often forget the names of these losers.

But in fact, Crassus, who was known as one of the three giants of Rome together with Caesar for a period of time, was naturally no ordinary person.

He acquired a large fortune through business at a young age.

Many dark entertainment facilities in Rome, such as colosseums and casinos that were designed to please the nobility, were opened by Crassus.

This old fox also knows how to invest and is willing to spend money to invest in talented people whom he values.

And now, young people like Little Caesar have not yet grown up.

The person most worthy of investment in Rome today is of course Marius, who is competing with Sulla for the uncrowned throne of Rome.

When Marius came to his own arena alone.

Crassus personally greeted——

And ask the other party's purpose with a bright smile.

Marius also came straight to the point and stated that he wanted some slaves.

That kind of strength is extremely strong, even against lions and wolves, and even slaves who can conquer mountains and oceans and fight legendary monsters!

Crassus’ smiling face almost froze: “???”

Huh? The old guy opened his mouth and said, "Nima."

It’s the same whether I said it or not——!

This describes slaves?

I'm afraid the heroes in Greek mythology are only at this level.

The twelve trials that Hercules completed before becoming a god were fighting many legendary monsters.

How unlucky must a macho man of this level be to end up as a slave.

And if he really became a slave, who in normal times could keep such a monster under control? !

Why don't you just tell me that you want to buy the great god Zeus from me? !

Crassus: "You are kidding me...

Although we have some good gladiators here, a gladiator is still a gladiator after all, and there is also a Hercules among them.

There are warriors who can fight against lions and wolves.

Even on the battlefield, he is a hero who can defeat a hundred enemies alone.

It’s a little expensive though, if that’s what you want, I can give you a special offer, buy one get one free.”

However, Marius shook his head.

"Although warriors of this level are powerful, they are nothing compared to true heroes."

Although he had never actually seen Listaye take action with his own eyes, he had heard rumors about him.

After all, he was once a fan of Lista.

I have also heard of the legend of the Ebro River.

He destroyed the Spanish rebel camp with one shot, had an invulnerable body of steel, swift running speed and terrifying endurance (after fighting alone on the battlefield, he still had enough energy to cross the Ebro River).

It is no exaggeration to say that this monster is the reincarnation of Achilles.

Marius: "Can your warriors defeat the invulnerable Man of Steel?"

Crassus: "...Uh, no."

Marius: "Then they can destroy a military camp with one shot."

Crassus: “……………………”

He suspected that Marius was just looking for trouble.

Are you talking about people?

That's a gun, not a catapult. How much force would it take to throw it to cause such destructive power?

I saw Marius gradually showing a disappointed expression.

Crassus suddenly thought of something and said, "Oh, right - maybe there is someone who can really meet Lord Marius's requirements."

He suddenly thought of a new slave gladiator...

As a big slave owner and landowner.

Every day, strong slaves of all kinds would pass through the various forces under his command.

The best among them will be sent to him by his subordinates to fight for him and make a fortune every day.

Even though he was just a businessman, how big of a slave owner was he?

In the future, a slave uprising broke out in Rome. Rome, which was fighting many other forces at the time, could not find an army to suppress these slaves, so it hired Crassus to lead a large slave army to suppress the slave uprising.

And their enemy is Spartacus, the famous warrior who fought for freedom.

As a result, although Crassus was not very good in military affairs, he had a lot of money and strong capital. He relied on the accumulation of resources and troops to drag down Spartacus, who had already gathered more than 100,000 people and was very powerful at that time.

It can be said that the resources in Crassus's hands are even more than those of the Senate and the Roman Legions.

The probability of finding a powerful warrior here is much higher than anywhere else.

After all, there are always some surprises among the slaves - there must be some warriors who were captured from Greece and Sparta and have a little bit of divine blood flowing in their bodies.

This kind of warrior has the potential to grow into a hero as long as one of his potentials is stimulated.

When Marius excitedly asked who it was—!

Crassus: "Spartacus——!

This Thracian warrior! When he first arrived at the Colosseum, he broke the stone pillars erected in my Colosseum and used them as weapons, easily killing a lion.

I think you should know how thick and heavy my stone pillar is.

That guy's strength is so strong that he's like a monster!

No matter what enemy you are dealing with, I don't think anyone can withstand a single blow from that thing."

Even if you throw that thing out as a throwing weapon, it can really kill a group of soldiers. It can also be regarded as destroying a military camp with one shot? ? !

However, Crassus was still a little hesitant.

To be honest, that monstrous warrior is absolutely unsafe and unreliable even if dozens of steel chains are tied around his body.

I don't know why Spartacus has always been so obedient. He has power comparable to that of heroes in myths and legends. He is like a little Hercules, but he has no will to resist at all.

Crassus always felt that the other party was planning something...——

I wonder if anything bad will happen if I give this thing to Lord Marius.

On the other side, Marius also took a breath when he heard Crassus' description, although the battle record did not sound as legendary as Ye's.

But the results are all exaggerated by people.

Just thinking about Spartacus's amazing strength and imagining what would happen if it hit someone on the head made Marius shudder.

Even if it is an invulnerable steel body, and the skin can withstand the impact, isn't it possible that the flesh and blood inside the body are also made of steel?

If I launch a surprise attack and take a hit from this monster, can I kill that Listaya!?

Thinking of this, Marius was a little moved for a moment.

Chapter 152: No Money, Free is the Most Expensive

When Crassus told Marius about Spartacus's situation.

At this time, Crassus would never have imagined how much disaster the now honest and peaceful Spartacus would bring to Rome in the future, from dozens of people to hundreds, from hundreds to thousands, and finally to a red storm of hundreds of thousands in just a few months.

He would even become a mortal enemy of Spartacus and use Spartacus's head as a political bargaining chip for his own promotion.

Crassus only had a hunch that Spartacus was hiding something...

It was strange that a man of his power should be content to be a slave to others.

Marius didn't care about that...

He wasn't curious about what Spartacus was hiding.

It is enough for him to know that this person is very good at fighting!! If he wants to take action, he should do it as soon as possible.

The other veterans were not clear about Lista Ye’s strength, but as Ye’s former fans, they would never doubt the strength of their idol.

Once the enemy wins, they will be able to control the Roman army and even have their own private soldiers in the capital.

What is the difference between this and the emperor's imperial guards?

In the East, there were eunuchs or powerful officials who controlled the imperial guards and even dared to openly assassinate the emperor.

This was even true in the future of Rome. Even more outrageous was the example of the Imperial Guards openly auctioning the throne after killing the emperor.

As the saying goes, distant water cannot quench nearby fire. Whoever controls the imperial guards at the foot of the capital holds the initiative. If the other party goes crazy and wants to kill someone, no one can stop him.

Marius was of course very envious of such power. If he could have private soldiers, he would be willing to do it.

But now, it doesn’t matter whether that person was once his idol or not - anyone other than himself who possesses such powerful power and threatens his position will die!

He is no longer the young boy he used to be who still dreams of following others.

Yearning——Before satisfying one's own power and desires, nothing matters!!

And Spartacus was the sharp knife he needed to launch a resistance against that mountain-like figure.

"How much gold do I want for this person?!" Marius said in a deep voice.

"No money..." Crassus showed a bright smile on his face.

"No?!" Ma was slightly surprised.

"I have already reminded the elder, but you still want to use his words. I will not be responsible if anything goes wrong.

Although I don't know what you are going to do, I would like to do you a favor.

Not only Spartacus, I can also give you a group of strong Spartan warriors and Thracian warriors. "As an investment expert, Crassus is a very courageous person. In the future, he invested nearly several times the money of the Athenian treasury in Caesar without blinking an eye. He is also a ruthless person.

This man has been able to make it this far, so he is certainly not a philanthropist. He has his own vision of people!

Long before, he discovered the talents of Marius, Cinna, Lucius, Sulla and others.

In the end, he was more optimistic that Marius would be the final winner. He was betting on—

I bet that Marius could become the next Roman consul. Although Roman consuls rarely held consecutive terms, when they were only in office for a few years, they could get whatever they wanted. Not to mention that a powerful man like Marius became consul, and even the Senate was full of his people. What could Marius ask for...

As long as it does not affect the fundamental interests of the elders, the people below will not object.

Then it would be the time for Crassus to collect the interest, and with the support of Marius's ship, he would become one of the most powerful people in Rome!

certainly--

This was the situation in Rome before. Crassus didn't know that his information had long been out of date.

Because of the return of one man, the Roman upper class is now in complete chaos.

Marius said in a deep voice: "What do you want from me..."

He saw that Crassus had high aspirations.

This young man has his own ambition in his eyes.

There is no such thing as free business in the world. Everything free has already been secretly marked with his chips.