In a heart-stopping moment within the colosseum, Alcides, with audacious determination, propelled himself toward Helios in a stunning leap. The crowd gasped as Alcides soared through the air, a fleeting shadow against the backdrop of the sand-filled arena.
However, Helios, a seasoned gladiator with instincts as sharp as his blade, reacted with lightning speed. In a move that seemed almost preternatural, Helios caught Alcides mid-leap, his iron grip closing around the young challenger's throat. The colosseum fell into a collective silence, the only audible sounds being the strained breaths of Alcides as he dangled helplessly from Helios's powerful grasp.
Alcides struggled valiantly to free himself, his hands clawing at the vice-like grip encircling his neck, but the seasoned champion held
