Life as a gladiator can be harsh and bleak. Jaximus, who has long grown tired of the lie surrounding his life and the brutal reality of fighting in the arena, thinks he is forever trapped in this gruesome destiny.
However, everything changes when Flavius, a wealthy and powerful patrician, presents him with an enticing offer for freedom that seems almost too good to be true. But first, he must prove himself by passing a "little" test.
Will Jaximus be able to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, or will his rival stop him on his path to freedom?