Gnarlo had managed to convince the arena staff that Bellina wanted to leave to go train to get stronger. Besides starting over at 0 wins… no newcomer in a million years would challenge her.
The prisoners were ordered to be released to him, he just had to collect them but first…
Maro had organized a group meeting at a regular inn, going over everything and their entire purpose of visiting. Gnarlo and his Warrior swordsmen all backed up everything he had to say.
Katarina was just happy that someone was doing something for the people. No more mistreatment…no more chaos… Maro was a great person… He fought in the arena just to free the prisoners. She was happy to go with them and looked forward to a fresh start.
They thoughtfully planned out the logistics of the trip back home… the procurement of enough food and water to feed everyone for months until steady food sources can be supplied domestically.
They bought even more wagons but this time along with horses to pull them… They had gotten the prisoner count and almost 600, mostly males with fight experience would be released to them at their request…
They bought a bunch of heads of cattle, so they could set up a milk farm and a meat ranch. They even planned on how to use the cow manure to fertilize fields.
Maro also loaded up a couple wagons with standard one handed weapons… swords, maces and axes. He filled another wagon with shields, bows and arrows.
They even took Katarina's advice in the decision making as well, despite just joining.
Katarina was sufficiently surprised at how much Maro thought over everything… The first impression he set, was not a good one… But now it was different.
"Okay folks… we have our plans and orders in place… we head out tomorrow at noon… the night is still young. Lets have some fun" everyone cheersed and went off to their own activity… Maro looked in disgust as he knew where Gnarlo was going.
Left at the table just themselves… "So…" Katarina said bashfully.
Maro looked at her deeply in her Ice grey eyes… took her hand and led her to their room for the night.
Katarina turned around to close the door behind them and as she turned around Maro was completely naked with Bloodrush active. Like the Elves would say… it was never not impressive.
Katarina approached him… conjured ice in her hands and ran it down his chest.
He asked her to disrobe, and when she did… jackpot… Muscle Mommy… her years of combat experience showed… and she wore no underwear… he fucking knew it.
When he grabbed her by the hips, her smooth skin was cold to the touch in contrast to his.
He was so excited he crushed the metal ornament on the bed post without noticing.
His blood was running hot, when she went to put the icecube on him again, it sizzled and melted immediately.
He picked her up and went to work.