

Ashur tells him that since he has not fought in the arena, he will not be rewarded any coin, and that this will continue to happen so long as his wounds do not heal. He passes by Crixus' cell, which alarms him as the latter calls out to him. Later that night, Ashur rewards the gladiators for their wins in the arena. Crixus soon backs down but warns Spartacus to watch his back making it clear the rivalry between the two has greatly increased. This leads to an intense stare down which is watched by the other gladiators who watch in anticipation. He declares that he doesn't care for the men but since Crixus is no longer the Champion of the House he has no right to give orders to anyone instead follow them. They are saved when Spartacus defends them as Crixus mocks his kindness however, Spartacus tells him not to mistake his intentions. Crixus bullies the newly recruits, rejecting their need for food.

Ilithyia gladly takes the advice.ĭown in the ludus, the gladiators are having a meal. Lucretia suggests that she should arrange a private meeting between Licinia and her new recruit, Segovax. She notes of Licinia's interest towards the games. Ilithyia tells her that once she tells her friends of the news of her owning a gladiator, her friends will be jealous, and among them will be Licinia. She chooses Segovax and in celebration of this, Ilithyia and Lucretia have a massage together in the villa. Lucretia and Batiatus persuade her to buy a gladiator with Batiatus allowing her to select one of his recruits for her own. Up on the balcony, Ilithyia watches in delight, expressing an interest in the gladiatorial world. They are welcomed in the very same manner as Spartacus and his fellow recruits were. The new recruits enter the training grounds. Crixus reassures her that she alone occupy his thoughts. Along the way, she tells him of her feelings of jealously towards his relationship with Lucretia. After they finish, Naevia escorts him back to his cell.
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She is unsatisfied with his "performance", but remains hopeful of his full recovery. Back at the villa, Lucretia finished having sex with Crixus. Batiatus and Solonius blow away all other competition at first, however, Batiatus mockingly outbids Solonius' offer by quadruple the amount, thus winning the auction. Of all the slaves gathered at the auction, Oenomaus predicts only the German brothers: Agron and Duro, and Segovax, a Gaul, are of value. There, he sees Solonius, who is also there to buy new slaves. The next day, Batiatus (absent Ilithyia) arrives at the auction. Ilithyia expresses boredom in watching Spartacus' matches, so Batiatus retaliates by informing her that he plans to purchase a new batch of slaves tomorrow, and that he would be delighted if she would join him. Batiatus mocks Solonius for his continued defeat by his gladiator. Spartacus continues to build a legend upon himself in the arena, winning battle after battle. Batiatus purchases a fresh lot of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.
