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Here Comes a New Challenger was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2017 through the Portable Animus HR-8.

Description[]

A gladiator master named Thanasis had his two best gladiators kidnapped by bandits as they were on their way to Cyrene.

Dialogue[]

While in Balagrae, Bayek came across an argument between the lanista Thanasis and his trainer Egidio.

  • Thanasis: Do you have any idea how much those men are worth?
  • Egidio: I will find some mercenaries to help get them back.
  • Thanasis: Where do you think we are? There are no mercenaries here. Idiot. Ten years! I trained those men for ten years! I finally had the talent to get me to Rome. Rome!

Bayek approached them.

  • Bayek: What has this man done to deserve such abuse?
  • Thanasis: He fled like a rank coward, leaving my gladiators to be taken captive.
  • Bayek: Gladiators? Can't they protect themselves?
  • Thanasis: They were sleeping. Egidio here was meant to keep watch... Kosey and Wamukota! My two best gladiators!
  • Egidio: We were on our way to the arena and were ambushed by bandits. I managed to escape.
  • Thanasis: You damn coward!
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Bayek agrees to find the gladiators for the lanista

  • Bayek: I will get your gladiators back, but leave this poor man alone.
  • Thanasis: When you find my men, bring them to the Cyrene Arena right away.
  • Egidio: We were attacked northeast from here. Near a wooden bridge on the road to Cyrene.
  • Thanasis: Come Egidio. We may win the championship yet!
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Bayek arriving at the ambush point where the gladiators were kidnapped

Bayek travelled north of Balagrae. He came across a small wooden bridge.

  • Bayek: This is the bridge Egidio mentioned. The bandits must be nearby.

Bayek crossed the bridge and headed up the hills. He came across a bandit hideout. He entered the hideout and eliminated the bandits, then found a note.

To Msamaki

We will cross the bridge around noon. Have the ambush ready for us. Wamukota and Egidio will be with me. They know how to fight so be prepared. They are good men. Do not kill or maim them under any circumstances. Make sure Egidio sees you knocking me down. Then let him escape and he will tell Thanasis that I've been taken prisoner. Treat Wamukota well, but give him a light drug to keep him incapacitated until Cyrene's tournament is over. I need time to get away before Thanasis comes looking for me. You 'll get the rest of the money at our meeting place. Have a cart and rations ready there. I'm counting on you.

- Kosey


He then came across one of the gladiators.

  • Bayek: Here is one gladiator. He appears to be drugged. I will get him out of here.
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Bayek carrying Wamukota out of the camp

Bayek carried the gladiator out of the hideout.

  • Wamukota: Uuuh... who... are you?
  • Bayek: Egidio sent me to find you. Can you walk?
  • Wamukota: I'll try.

Bayek put down Wamukota.

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Wamukota revealing the circumstances surrounding his and Kosey's capture

  • Bayek: Are you all right? Where is the other gladiator?
  • Wamukota: (coughing) That bastard. He betrayed us. He faked his own abduction!
  • Bayek: What?
  • Wamukota: The bandits spoke to Kosey as a friend and gave him a horse.
  • Bayek: Do you have any idea where he went?
  • Wamukota: They told him everything was ready at the lake in the mountain to the north. If you find him, punch him in the face for me, will you?
  • Bayek: (laughs) Sure. Thanasis and Egidio are at the Cyrene Arena, waiting for you. You should rest first, though.
  • Wamukota: Be careful, friend. Kosey is very strong!

Bayek headed further north to the mountains north of the Kelida Hideout. He reached the lake that Wakumota spoke of and discovered a little girl nearby.

  • Bayek: A child all alone?
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Bayek spoke to the little girl by the lake

Bayek approached the girl.

  • Bayek: Hello, little one! What are you doing here?
  • Zalika: I'm not little! I'm five years old!
  • Bayek: I'm sorry! My name is Bayek. What is yours?
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Bayek defending himself against Kosey

A man jumped of the bushes nearby and attacked Bayek.

  • Kosey: Zalika! Get home to your mother. Now!
  • Bayek: I am not here to fight you, Kosey.
  • Kosey: I'm done with all of it! You'll be the last man I kill.

A woman arrived.

Both Bayek and Kosey stopped fighting.

  • Hesper: Excuse my husband. It has been a difficult journey.
  • Bayek: Wamukota told me what happened.
  • Kosey: I'm glad he's safe. I didn't want him to get hurt.
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Bayek agreed to help Kosey gain his freedom

  • Bayek: Why fake your own abduction? Could you not buy your freedom from Thanasis?
  • Kosey: I tried, but he refused. As his best gladiator, I can bring him fame beyond price.
  • Bayek: Stay with your family, Kosey. I will deal with Thanasis.
  • Hesper: You are truly sent by the gods!

Bayek travelled to the gladiator arena in Cyrene, where Thanasis and Egidio were waiting.

  • Thanasis: I'll show the Romans. They think I'm not good enough. They think no one is as good as they are.
  • Egidio: We'll show them, master.
  • Thanasis: Aurelius will be at the tournament. The most infuential of all the gladiator masters. I must not disappoint him.
  • Thanasis: We must formally enter soon, or we will not be permitted in the tournament. I cannot believe I'm so close. Where are they?
  • Thanasis: Did you find replacement gladiators?
  • Egidio: No, Thanasis. No one would accept at that price.
  • Thanasis: May the gods damn them! They would bleed me dry.

Bayek approached them.

  • Thanasis: Ah! There you are. Where are my gladiators?
  • Bayek: They will not come. Wamukota is wounded, and Kosey has declared his freedom.
  • Thanasis: What? I own Kosey! I say whether he's free or not.
  • Bayek: He is gone. I advise you find other fighters.
  • Thanasis: Now there is an idea. I have a deal for you. You fight for me. Win and I'll give you rich rewards.
  • Bayek: That and sign formally for Kosey's freedom.
  • Thanasis: I like your style! Enter the arena. And win! Make me proud!
  • Bayek: Just remember. I do not work for you.
  • Thanasis: After a round, yell out that you fight for Thanasis. You win, Kosey will be free. Simple! It's over there. Hurry!
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Bayek participates in the arena to fulfil Thanasis' request

Bayek took part in the arena, challenging the horde mode and fought against five waves of enemies. He won the challenge. As he exited the arena, he realized Thanasis was missing. He approached Egidio.

  • Bayek: I won. Where is your master?
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Bayek met Egidio following his victory, who revealed his master had left to capture Kosey

  • Egidio: Please, you must help Kosey. Wamukota came back and told us what he did. Master Thanasis paid some Roman soldiers, and they all went to get Kosey back.
  • Bayek: That rat. Egidio, you'd best find a new master. Nek. I hope I am not too late.
  • Egidio: Kosey deserves a happy life. I knew it was a trick, but I played along to fool Thanasis. Please help Kosey, whatever it takes.
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Bayek sneaking near the Romans and the captured Egyptians

Bayek returned to the lake. There, he found Kosey captured by Thanasis and the Romans. Bayek sneaked near them and hid in the tall grasses.

  • Thanasis: You belong to me, Kosey! I decide your fate, boy.
  • Zalika: Leave my father alone!
  • Kosey: Zalika! Stay back!
  • Thanasis: You want to keep your family safe, don't you? So calmly come with me. You can send them money from yout winnings.
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Kosey's family held captive by the Romans

  • Hesper: Let him go, Thanasis! He's done enough!
  • Thanasis: Quiet, you! I tolerated your little love story long enough. You ruined everything!
  • Kosey: Please, leave them alone.
  • Thanasis: I'll keep an eye on them. Why would you fight for me if there is no carrot at the end of the stick? Think about that. You not only betrayed me, you also sent someone after me. He's probably lying dead in Cyrene Arena by now.
  • Kosey: I... I...
  • Thanasis: Louder, boy! I cannot hear you!
  • Kosey: I will make you pay.
  • Thanasis: Such ingratitude. Zalika. Tell your father to obey me or I will make him suffer more!

Bayek attacked the guards behind Hesper and Zalika. He then helped Kosey to attack the soldiers and Thanasis.

  • Thanasis: You?! Kill him!
  • Hesper: Bayek!
  • Bayek: Hesper! Take Zalika and hide!
  • Thanasis: I thought you'd be dead in the arena.
  • Bayek: We had a deal, Thanasis.
  • Thanasis: You are a fool. I trained Kosey since he was eight years old. I own him!
  • Kosey: I won't go back!
  • Bayek: You will own nothing in the Duat.
  • Thanasis: You do not know who you are dealing with.
  • Bayek: I know enough.
  • Thanasis: You would have made a fine gladiator. The money we could have made.

Bayek killed Thanasis.

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Kosey and his family freed from Thanasis' terror

  • Bayek: You are a free man now, Kosey.
  • Hesper: Our son will be named after you.
  • Bayek: A son? Your family is growing?
  • Hesper: Yes. And thanks to you, Kosey will be here to see it.
  • Kosey: It's not much, but take this. I have no use for it now.

Kosey handed Bayek a shield.

  • Kosey: Farewell my friend. I hope our paths cross again.
  • Hesper: You are welcome here any time. Zalika is happy to have her father around.
  • Zalika: When I grow up, I want to fight in the arena! My father could have killed that man alone! Do you have a wife? You're old, you should have a wife.
  • Kosey: I never talked to you about it. You really won that tournament? I'm impressed. It feels good to be a free man. Zalika is excited to have a little brother.

Outcome[]

Bayek discovered the whereabouts of Thanasis' gladiators. Returning to him at the Cyrene Arena, Bayek negotiated a deal with Thanasis, winning 5 rounds in the arena. Upon learning Thanasis' treachery, Bayek helped Kosey to kill Thanasis, thus giving him freedom.

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • The memory was added into the game to commemorate the launch of Horde Mode in the Cyrene Gladiator Arena.

References[]

Assassin's Creed: Origins memories
Main Quests
The Heron Assassination - Homecoming - The Oasis - The False Oracle - May Amun Walk Beside You - Aya - Gennadios the Phylakitai - End of the Snake - Egypt's Medjay - The Scarab's Sting - The Scarab's Lies - Pompeius Magnus - The Hyena - The Lizard's Mask - The Lizard's Face - The Crocodile's Scales - The Crocodile's Jaws - Way of the Gabiniani - Aya: Blade of the Goddess - The Battle of the Nile - The Aftermath - The Final Weighing - Last of the Medjay - Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another - Birth of the Creed
Side Quests
Special
A Gift from the Gods - Incoming Threat - Here Comes a New Challenger - Phylakes' Prey - Lights Among the Dunes - Secrets of the First Pyramids
Siwa
Gear Up - Family Reunion - Water Rats - Hideaway - Striking the Anvil - The Healer - Prisoners in the Temple - Bayek's Promise
Lake Mareotis
Hidden Tax - The Book of the Dead - Ambush in the Temple - Ulterior Votive - Lady of Slaughter - Birthright - Taste of her Sting
Alexandria
The Accidental Philosopher - The Last Bodyguard - Higher Education - Serapis Unites - A Tithe By Any Other Name - The Shifty Scribe - The Odyssey - Wrath of the Poets - Symposiasts - Phylakitai in the Eye - Cat's Cradle
Kanopos
Old Times - Wild Ride - Blue Hooligans - The Weasel - The Hungry River
Sap-Meh Nome
In Protest - Thick Skin - Fair Trade
Sapi-Res Nome
Conflicts of Interest - Smoke Over Water - All Eyes on Us - Lost Happiness - Abuse of Power - The Tax Master - The Ostrich - New Kid in Town - Worker's Lament - The Old Library
Giza
The Planetarium - Precious Bonds - What's Yours Is Mine - A Gift from the Gods
Memphis
A Dream of Ashes - Blood in the Water - Odor Most Foul - Children of the Streets - Taimhotep's Song - The Baker's Dilemma - Mortem Romanum
Saqqara Nome
Rites of Anubis - First Blood - When Night Falls - A Rebel Alliance
Faiyum
Murder in the Temple - Feeding Faiyum - Curse of Wadjet - Rebel Strike - The Bride - Sobek's Gold - Forging Siwa - The Sickness - Fires of Dionysias - Demons in the Desert
Faiyum Oasis
The Champion - The Man Beast - Sobek's Tears - The Jaws of Sobek - Bad Faith - Shadya's Rest - Fighting for Faiyum
Herakleion Nome
Recon Work - Loose Cargo - Reunion - Predator to Prey
Uab Nome
Seven Farmers
Atef-Pehu Nome
The Matriarch
Green Mountains
Unseeing Eyes - One Bad Apple - The Good Roman - Playing with Fire - Taking Liberty - Halo of the Huntress - Carpe Diem - Shadows of Apollo
Marmarica
His Secret Service
Kyrenaika
The Flea of Cyrene - The Lure of Glory - The Mousetrap - Founding Father - Pax Romana - Cat and Mouse - Absolute Power - Are You Not Entertained? - The Smugglers of Cyrene - Dead in the Water - My Brother for a Horse - Here Comes a New Challenger
Isolated Desert
Plight of the Rebels
Event Quests
Antique Trafficking - Bandit Raid - Control Nuisance - Gather Materials - Lost and Found - Missing Worker - Stolen Goods - Recover the Merchandise
DLC
Ambush At Sea - Secrets of the First Pyramids
The Hidden Ones
Main Quests
The Hidden Ones - The Land of Turquoise - Where the Slaves Die - The Walls of the Ruler - The Setting Sun - No Chains Too Thick - Sic Semper Tyrannis - The Greater Good
Side Quests
Klysma Nome
Rise of Shaqilat - Howls of the Dead - The Ballad of Si-Mut and Gertha - The Killer Shadow - Shadows of the Scarab
Madiama Nome
Respect Thy Brother
Arsinoe Nome
Shards from a Star
The Curse of the Pharaohs
Main Quests
The Curse of the Pharaohs - No Honor Amongst Thebes - The Lady of Grace - Cleansing Rite - Something Rotten - Soured Libations - Aten Rising - The Heretic - Blood in the Water - The King of Kings - A Pharaoh's Shadow - A Pharaoh's Heart and Name - A Pharaoh's Hemset - A Pharaoh's Ka
Side Quests
Thebes
The Theban Triad - Master of the Secret Things - Perchance to Dream
Theban Necropolis
Burnt Offerings - A Sister's Vow - Idol Hands - Drowned Tools - A Motherless Child - Unfair Trade
Thebes Nome
Crocodile Tears - National Treasures
Yebu Nome
Losers Weepers - Fish Out Of Water - Laid to Rest
Aaru
Love or Duty
Aten
Gods or Creed - The Cat - The Ibis - The Hawk
Heb Sed
Follower or Leader
Duat
Shield or Blade - A Necessary Evil - Khepri's Amulet - The God's Spark
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