The Fenryi Wolf stared at Rhefia and snarled, it's ember like fur flaring as it was gradually released from its restraints.
Everyone was silent as they watched the wolf shake itself loose, growling low at the handlers before focusing on Rhefia as it prowled into the arena.
Readying her battered spear, my wife stood her ground as the Fenryi approached her, unfazed even as it snarled once more, sparks erupting from its jaws.
Narrowing its three large red eyes, the wolf lowered itself to the ground as it prepared to pounce, its rippling muscles growing taunt as it stalked forwards.
Rhefia planted her feet and took a deep breath, her amber eyes focused entirely on the Fenryi in front of her, and the crowd drew in a breath as the beast made its move.
Leaping forwards, the Fenryi extended its front paws and led with its sharp claws, wanting to skewer the Deerkin before pushing her to the ground, where it would then tear her apart.
Loosing a roar that shook the arena, the Fenryi seemed to grin as it flew through the air, its black fur sparking considerably more often as it approached.
Still, Rhefia stood her ground, and I - and many others - gasped as deep brown threads began to weave themselves around her arms before coiling onto her spear.
Sari leaned forwards and muttered "A woman capable of harnessing the Weave itself?! How rare..."
I shuddered at her words, wondering what she would think if I told her that the entirety of the family - save Yiksa - could utilize the Weave freely.
Rhefia allowed the brown threads to coil around the tip of her spear, and she grinned as she planted her feet firmly into the earth - literally.
The sand slowly coiled over her ankles and calves as it anchored her down, hardening and giving her the leverage needed to combat this beast.
Stabbing the spear forwards, she let the thread covered tip pierce the surprised Fenryi's throat, finishing the fight quickly.
Spearing itself on the weapon, the Fenryi let out a gargled growl as it slumped down onto the ground, its eyes dimming slowly as the blood flowed from its throat.
Additionally, the brown threads burst inside its throat, killing the beast instantly and ensuring it wouldn't attack her.
Removing the weapon from the corpse of the large beast, Rhefia grinned at the silent crowd, raising her arms and displaying her chiseled figure to all.
"W-Whoa..."
"W-Was that the Weave?!"
"She could do magic this entire time?! Damnit, if I knew that I woulda bet more!"
"FUCK! I just lost so much money!"
The crowd began to speak, each person shouting out different things as they stared into the arena, while the Harpy announcer looked towards a small viewing box, likely unsure of what to do now.
Receiving a signal of some kind, she came up and announced Rhefia's win, before starting Aethisia's last match.
The remaining fights were rather lackluster compared to the previous ones; Aethisia fought against a Bearkin wielding a cudgel, but the woman seemed to be unsure of her attacks, allowing Aethisia to land an easy hit, finishing the match instantly.
As for Rhefia, her opponent surrendered instantly, the knowledge of going against someone who could wield magic utilizing the Weave squashing their will to fight.
The crowd seemed rather accommodating of those lackluster fights, like they understood the importance of what just happened, and I watched as the two were told to stand in the middle of the Arena, their Gauntlets over.
"Rhefia, Aethisia. You both have proven yourself in the Gladiator's Gauntlet, and as such you both have been awarded 40% of the coin made on your seven matches, as well as the bounties on some of your opponents.
Rhefia, Mina was your only bountied fighter, worth 10 Gold for a win, with a bonus of 10 Gold for beating her without getting hit.
Aethisia, you had two bounties; the Elf Jilliana, and Jiru of the Moon.
Jilliana was worth 3 Gold and 50 Silvers, while Jiru was worth 8 Gold and 67 Silvers, with a bonus of 3 Gold for making her submit to you after the match.
Additionally, the Tusk Arena did break contract during both of your first matches, and as such the Arena Organizers are offering an additional bonus of 10 Gold each, as sufficient recompense to the Goddesses Gladia, Honoria, and Ganasa.
Your rewards are awaiting you inside, but first...
Congratulations on proving yourselves to the Goddesses by completing the Gladiators Gauntlet!"
The Harpy begun the cheer as the crowd erupted, shouting out their excitement for having a pair of women beating and overcoming the Gladiators Gauntlet.
Besides that, many seemed envious of the money the two had earned from just bonuses and bounties, but no one would be seeking out a fight with them anytime soon.
Waving to everyone, Rhefia and Aethisia made their way back into the tunnel they had come from, going into the depths to collect their rewards, while Camara, Sari and I got up to turn in our betting slips.
Yiksa and Kalia grinned at us as they followed, talking about the various matches that we had witnessed tonight, with Yiksa teasing Camara as she warned my eldest that Jiru might just steal Aethisia away from her.
Camara only smiled at that, which made everyone shiver a little, and Yiksa promptly dropped her teasing words as she looked away.
I beamed happily as I received the voucher I would turn in in the main hall for 100 Gold, while Camara was given her voucher for 6 Gold.
Sari, on the other hand, received a voucher for 160 Gold, all of which was won on Rhefia's fight.
Giving me a smirk, Sari asked "Would the Veiled Lady be interested in earning herself some more coin tonight~?"
Feeling her breath on my cheek as she leaned forwards, I bit my lip as I stared at her expectant yellow eyes, only to say "I... I don't think I'll be able to make the time? I'll still be working tonight, and then Rhefia..."
Chuckling, the Catkin nodded as she said "That's fine~! I'll just convince that Pink Robinkin to let me have you for an hour tonight, for another large sum. I'm rather in need of some release, you see?"
She guided my hand towards her pants, and I blushed as I felt her cock hardening under my touch.
"W-Well, if you're paying..."
Grinning, she lifted my hand up and placed a kiss on it, saying "Anything for you, my prey..."
Letting my hand go, she added "Though, I do think Rhefia and I need to talk now. That kit is mine, and I want to raise it alongside you. Maybe we'll come to a deal... Either way, you're not getting rid of me~!"
Her smile turned sharp, and I shuddered as her pinning gaze locked onto my eyes.
"Well, come on then~! Let's get paid and see how much your wife made~!"