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The Crocodile's Jaws
The Crocodile's Jaws was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.
Description
Faiyum's populace is enthralled by the Gladiatorial ring, but the stars of the Arena are busy in the shadows, and Bayek must dive head first into the world of warriors and corruption alongside an old friend from Siwa, Kensa.
Dialogue
Bayek approached the Krokodilopolis Arena. He talked with the locals to gather intelligence.
- Bayek: The gladiatorial arena. So the Crocodile recruits from this place for his personal army. I need to find out more about it.
Excuse me, what can you tell me about this place? - Woman: Can't you see? It's an arena for Roman blood sport. Barbaric if you ask me but it's found favour with those desperate to forget their troubles. It used to be a temple. It should have been left that way.
- Bayek: Neb, what can you tell me about the men who fight here?
- Man: Men? These are not men, they're gods! You've never seen such savage warriors. They could break you in half with one strike.
- Bayek: Do any of them have red hair?
- Man: Gods among gods, have you never heard of the brothers from Gaul? Can't you feel their eyes on you? Their statues are beside me!
Bayek inspected the statues, reading the accompanying inscriptions.
- Bayek: "Diovicos, the living embodiment of War. His fists are deadlier than any weapon."
"Veridovix, the loyal servant of Death. His scythe will ever reap the unworthy." - Man 2: (to another man) Sir, we need more fighters. They're dying at an alarming rate.
- Felix: Then find me fighters that can actually fight!
- Bayek: Are you the owner here?
- Felix: Yes I am the owner, Felix Martialus. Who are you? Another rough knuckle no-name seeking fame?
- Bayek: I only want entry to the Arena. I heard you've got a fighter worth watching. With red hair.
- Felix: You mean the Gallic brothers. You heard right. But let me save you some time, camel boy. You cannot afford it. Now piss off before you scare away someone who can.
- Man 2: Sir, this man wears a Medjay badge!
- Felix: A med what? I do not even care. Can you fight? You look the part, like a vicious... mangy dog. Nah, nah I have already got an Egyptian. A huntress from Siwa who's worth three of you. She frequents the obelisk in the east end if you want an impromptu beating.
- Man 2: It is the only way inside this arena. Fight in the streets and a gladiator can bring you in.
Bayek departed the Arena, lost in thought.
- Bayek: So the Gallic brothers are involved in Shadya's murder. But why are they doing the Crocodile's bidding? I need to get inside, and learn more. The Arena owner mentioned a Siwan gladiator to the East at an Obelisk. I wonder if I know her. Siwa is a small place. I should go and see.
Bayek made his way to the obelisk and approached the kneeling figure.
- Bayek: There's the Siwan. Wait. That looks like...
He knelt next to her, drawing her attention.
- Kensa: Bayek? My friend! My brother! Oh! Shit, it's good to see you. What are you doing in Faiyum?
- Bayek: I heard this was a good place to... to prosper. But I never expected to find you here, Kensa.
- Kensa: What can I say? I heard the call of the arena. Can you believe it? I am a gladiator now! But come, come. Let us talk... and drink! Ha ha ha!
They walked away from the obelisk.
- Kensa: I'm telling you, Bayek, I am so close to my dream. If only I was given the chance, I know I could become champion. I mean, wealth, luxury, fame! What more could a woman want?
- Bayek: That's why I came to Faiyum. To make a new life for myself and bury the past. But I was turned away from the Arena doors.
- Kensa: So you have finally given up on trying to put the world to rights? Good. Such things are impossible. Felix is slow to trust outsiders. But do not worry. With my backing, we'll soon be fighting side by side. First we drink. And in the morning we can go to the Arena for the proper introductions. It's good to have you here, old friend.