I Became a Gladiator in the World of Gender Reversal

58 – Post-Action-4

“Oh, what a terrible thing…”

The place where they gathered was the hastily prepared protest organization headquarters.

“It’s sad. In this reality where men are exploited and harassed, we just have to watch.”

“Well, there are still many people who support us, right? Not long ago, Selam’s attendants also said they would support us…”

“That’s right. There are quite a few nobles who support us, so someday they will open their hearts too.”

Self-righteousness ate their brains. They thought of themselves as fighters fighting injustice, and not a few people called them that.

“This space was also a space that could be obtained with the help of the Viscount, right? I didn’t know that Evan-nim would say that… But, we must not be shaken.”

They were ordinary people. It wasn’t that there were no unemployed or street children, but most of the people here were people with a livelihood.

Peasants, mercenaries, merchants, tavern owners, guards, and other people you would normally see on the roadside.

Of course, those people did not gather on their own.

“But… It’s shocking. I thought that as long as I could face him somehow, things would work out naturally.”

People gathered here for many reasons.

Some people listened to the nobles they served and participated in the protests. Some of the women who were close to the people of Selam thought that this was ‘what men want’ and followed them.

There was no personal greed. At least, they didn’t have any greed that they could openly talk about.

“You said you’ve just been here. If you’re not used to being treated by the Empire, you might not be familiar with this situation.”

“To seduce such a person into doing such vulgar things, a woman named Daisy…”

Anger continued where they gathered. If you’re a finite enough person to think, ‘There are people like that,’ you wouldn’t even participate in these protests in the first place.

“Then, where did he come from?”

“Well, no one heard him speak directly, so it wouldn’t be strange where he came from…”

“Then, are you familiar with things like this…?”

However, everyone couldn’t help but be curious about a woman’s curious question.

Doing something that no man wants, showing his face coolly, doesn’t matter.

“That, in the provinces inhabited by savages, that…”

The woman couldn’t bring herself to put her next words on her lips.

There were many eyes to see. If she puts her imprudent words into her mouth, her moral guard contained within her teeth will immediately take her away.

However, they did not necessarily live a clean life.

In principle, all pornography was banned. The reason was that the male body was commercialized s*xually.

However, rumors spreading in secret places could not be stopped.

Rumor has it that in some savage tribes, men fight naked with bows, and if there’s a woman who looks just a little bit better, they don’t care about money or status and hug them.

Somewhat darker, there were rumors that they were forcibly woven into beings like machines for sowing seeds.

“This, first of all, he won’t be an imperial man…”

“Isn’t it? Then, there’s a possibility that he… Will have a mindset that’s a bit different from ours.”

In their imagination, a little arrogant imagination bloomed.

A person who is already being exploited. He trains sweating profusely without a day off, and he is also suffering overwork by bleeding in front of countless people.

If you are a person who can say that it is good, wouldn’t it be that even mild kindness and warm treatment would be regarded as heaven?

“You never know. Really, you might be enjoying it…”

The perception of gladiators was not good. They thought there was no way the gladiators wouldn’t pay attention to the man in between.

People in the building agreed with that opinion in silence.

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“He’s not as easygoing as I thought.”

“Well, I was expecting this much. Rather, it’s been so quiet up until now that it’s at a strange level.”

Daisy’s expression was not good. Although he tried to pretend to be confident, it must have been a difficult moment.

“The recent raid was the catalyst. Not only the mayor, but also the officials of the empire rushed in and forced them to take measures to prevent a recurrence.”

“Whoa…”

“It’s hard to say that it’s completely groundless. This time around, it was just bullies, nothing special, but there will be people who think that kidnapping a man is ‘possible’.”

“Really?”

“Men are… Expensive. There are a lot of people who want to sell them. If it had been a well-armed mercenary rather than a rogue, even Evan would have been kidnapped in the end.”

It was uncomfortable, but I couldn’t help it. A sigh leaked out.

“But, it seems that it wasn’t only that.”

“There are many. It was the same protest, but the reasons why they came out there are different.”

“Ha…”

“First, there are citizens who are related to the nobility of the empire. If only these people were there, it might have been fine. At least, these people were gathered for Evan-sama.”

“Why did you call me, who has never met you?”

“Well, let’s call it jealousy.”

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“Damn it…”

It wasn’t that there were no corners for straw. Because even Florence, a decent aristocratic lady to me, didn’t hesitate to walk the path of a gladiator just to see my face.

“Like Florence? Champion of the breeding league.”

“When did you hear about that? The lady asked me to keep it a secret, so I held back my mouth itch.”

“I saw him play this time. Yeah, how loud he is… Well, I have to admit he has a taste for teasing.”

“That’s also star quality. It’s a great quality for a gladiator. The character and the story… It’s important to fight well, but you can’t ignore popularity.”

However, not everyone can have that kind of courage. It was a little respectful to be able to take on such a challenge for someone you like, even if your intentions were a little impure.

Well, I don’t think that’s what I, who became a gladiator, would say because I wanted to fight alongside Dana.

“So, what about the others?”

“It’s a little different, but there are Selam men and imperial officials. If you have to say it, it’s a different force, but…”

“Whoa…”

“Selam’s men are pressuring imperial officials to bring them in, so it’s okay to say that the purpose is the same.”

“Why are they interfering?”

I couldn’t understand why he was so meddling in other people’s lives.

Women wouldn’t know, if it’s the same man, then I’m just a man. It’s hard to see from the outside, but inside Selam, he’s one of many men.

“I’m a merchant by birth, so I guess I should say something rude. Will you be okay?”

“Tell me.”

“Because the price is going down.”

A chill welled up on his face.

“There are a lot of businesses going on in Selam… Most of them are selling men.”

“Aha…”

“Of course, openly selling one’s body shouldn’t be allowed. However, even a brief encounter costs money. To get a chance to see a man’s face, you have to pour a lot of money into Selam.”

Well, it didn’t seem like Selam was going to make ends meet. A man whose identity was not properly verified, to the extent that he gave me the same privilege.

Not only the property that the man has, but also the property that Selam itself has is not small.

“By the way, it’s Evan’s sword fight, isn’t it? It’s a little far away, but you can zoom in and see the face through the magic video.”

“That’s right.”

“That will make people compromise. Women who are confident in their wealth, abilities, or looks won’t be satisfied with that much…”

“For those who really innocently think, ‘I want to see a man’s face.’… There’s a compromise.”

However, that didn’t mean I could step back. It was impossible to keep my sword fighting private.

“The more dangerous ones are the Punishment Guards. The guys mentioned earlier are negotiable, but… They can’t communicate at all.”

“What the hell do they want?”

“From my point of view as the Colosseum caretaker… I’d say he’s just a pure destroyer.”

“…”

“They hate all entertainment and play. They hate everything ‘unwholesome’, to varying degrees.”

“How much?”

“Alcohol and festivals, poems and comedies, songs and even dice games. I hate anything that is violent and suggestive, and I hate anything that involves men even more.”

Just hearing the story makes my teeth tremble.

“No, then what do they want…”

“Didn’t I tell you? It is their dream to be faithful to their job and serve the empire without wasting energy on useless work. All people become slaves for work.”

It’s a world where people like that walk around with their own titles and battle lines.

Daisy, who runs the Colosseum in a place like this, has become respectful.

“To them, no matter what Evan says, it won’t work. Conversely, you can criticize Evan.”

“…Participating in a suggestive and violent pastime, what is that?”

“You are correct. In their own way, these guys move according to their beliefs…”

It was more complicated than I thought.

‘I am living like this! Don’t mind the protesters, go about your business!’ They weren’t the ones who could be resolved with just a few words.

“Don’t worry too much. In the first place, I signed the contract thinking that I could handle this kind of work. Take a good rest and focus on sword fighting.”

I appreciated Daisy’s kindness, but I couldn’t help feeling that his heart was tight.

But she’s right. I can’t help her in this case.

Daisy’s steps out of her office were not so light.