Synopsis

The chapter opens with Sven, a barbarian slave, sharing his tribe's legend of a land beyond the sea, a journey that led to their enslavement. It shifts focus to a gladiator manager planning their upcoming matches, including a likely sacrificial one against the champion. Sven's value is recognized, and his fighting abilities are proposed to be used as a valuable slave. Finally, Sven expresses his desire to die fighting, revealing his past loss and lack of desire for home or family, instead seeing his remaining purpose in the arena.