The male deer, who had been letting his guard down, cried out sadly.
Phew!
The male deer, whose rump had been hit precisely by an arrow, was startled and started running again.
"shit!"
I never thought a male deer could be killed by one arrow. But, when I saw a male deer running away with blood flowing out of it, I too ran with my spear in hand, my bow slung over my shoulder.
At that moment, the warriors around me came and started running.
"A very big two thousand days! You found the deer well."
"You won't be able to go far since you were hit by an arrow."
"Yes. The important thing is to keep going at a constant pace, and not get tired in the middle."
Although I have the upper hand in combat and fighting skills, they are more knowledgeable than me in hunting skills.
"Hahaha! It's blooming. I think I can chase the deer by following these tracks."
"i get it."
The 'fast deer' that had been running alongside me began to pick up speed at a steady pace. After a while, a male deer that had lost too much blood stopped and began to thrust its sharp horns threateningly.
At that moment, the 'swift deer' looked at the warriors and shouted.
"I think there will be a lot of resistance. I will have to cut off their breathing space at once. Everyone, put your spears on the spearheads."
"huh."
The other warriors nodded and took out the wooden sticks on their waists.
'What are you going to do with that?'
I knew about the wooden staff that warriors wore on their waists, but I didn't know exactly how they used it.
"······."
While I was hesitating, the warriors, including the 'Swift Deer', all threw the stone spears attached to their javelins with all their might.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
The stone flew towards the male deer faster than if he had thrown it with his bare hands.
'Is that the purpose of that wooden stick?'
The surprise was short-lived, as the male deer, who had been hit repeatedly by the stones, staggered back with a sorrowful cry and then collapsed on the spot.
The male deer was in pain, shedding tears and trembling all over his body. Again, several warriors tried to throw the javelins that were attached to the javelins.
At that moment, he remembered the quest and quickly stepped forward to block them.
"No. I'll cut off your breathing."
"······."
The 'swift deer' and the warriors looked at each other, then glanced at me and lowered their spears stealthily.
"Since you discovered it, you want to finish it too?"
"huh."
"Okay. Then, you do it."
The warriors didn't say anything and just gave the male deer to me. I walked slowly towards the male deer, who was still breathing.
Does he know he is going to die? The male deer stared at me with his large eyes.
'sorry.'
I turned my gaze away and struck the deer's heart with the spear without hesitation.
Phew!
The male deer did not move.
[Tiring!]
[Quest completed.]
[You will receive 60 experience points as a reward.]
As soon as the message appeared, the 'Forest Hunters' and warriors came running, having just heard the news.
"The deer are very big. Everyone worked hard."
The chief and the warriors gathered around the male deer I had killed and had a moment of thanksgiving and mourning.
"······Thank you to the spirits of the forest and the spirits of animals. I thank you for their sacrifices that allow us to live without starving to death."
After a while, the 'Forest Hunter' told his warriors with a happy expression that the hunt today had been quite profitable.
"I won't have to worry about food for a few days. I'll go back to the village."
"Yes, Chief!"
The warriors who answered vigorously moved forward carrying on their shoulders the prey they had caught through hunting and pursuit.
* * *
Knock! Knock knock knock!
'Big Mouth' beat 'Red Face', who was lying on the floor, all over his body with a branch.
"······Please breathe soul into this warrior of the spirits once again."
'Wind and Cloud', who were assisting 'Big Mouth' from the side, sprinkled water mixed with herbs on 'Red Face's' body.
At that moment, 'Red Face' let out a small groan and stirred.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
The 'Strong Soul Warrior', who had been watching the sorcerers' treatment from afar, breathed a sigh of relief when it seemed as if 'Red Face' was about to wake up.
"Thank you so much Ke Tanu Tuwit! Thank you so much."
After a while, 'Red Face', who had woken up after a few days, looked for water first.
"What? What?"
'Wind and Cloud' brought the water bowl they had prepared in advance to 'Red Face'. Watching his son struggle to drink water, the 'Strong Soul Warrior' said to 'Big Mouth' with a stern expression.
"Will the wound on your face leave a scar?"
"It will leave an indelible scar, but I must thank God for being alive."
"I see."
The 'Strong Soul Warrior' looked at the 'Red Face' with flesh torn off all over its face with pitiful eyes.
'It's just an honorable wound for a warrior.'
* * *
A few days passed quickly. I spent my days fulfilling my purpose and consistently completing life quests. After finishing morning training with the disciples, all the 'Big Turtle' warriors stayed behind to train for battle.
Before my eyes, the warriors formed up into two teams. One team attacks, one team defends. The attacking team moved first at my signal.
"attack!"
"We need to quickly break down the enemy's formation."
"Concentrate your attack on the left."
The attack team, which included the 'Brave Wolf', attacked with clubs and spears.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Kwaaaaang!
The defense team, tightly woven around the 'Honest Bear', stood up to the attackers with shields in hand.
"Hehe! I'm a straight bear. As long as I'm here, nothing will ever be broken through."
"The opponent is aiming for the left."
"This column supports the left side so it doesn't collapse."
A battle of spears and shields. In an instant, a fierce battle ensued. After a while, when the formation training was over, the warriors stood with their legs trembling.
"Sit down."
I don't know much, but I tried to describe in as much detail as possible what I saw and felt while doing combat training.
"A warrior next to you. You have to trust him."
"Formation. I will definitely protect it."
"Attack. Boldly."
"Charge too hard. That won't do."
"Distance. Widen."
"I'm looking for an opening."
However, there were limitations. At times like that, I demonstrated it myself and explained it passionately.
"dissolution!"
"Master! Thank you for giving me such great advice."
Everyone was tired, but the voices answering were loud. As soon as the combat training was over, the warriors quickly dispersed.
"It has gotten a lot better in a few days."
The formation didn't break down as easily as before, and it seemed like each person was gradually understanding their assigned tasks.
"But the training is Spartan. Strong."
* * *
riverside. Before the sun set, I went to check the traps I had set in the morning. Of course, I didn't go alone. Chiefs and elders.
And the 'rough hands' and a few warriors who made the trap for me.
"I really wish I could catch some fish with that."
"The very big two thousand days won't talk nonsense."
"then."
The chiefs and elders looked at the river with eyes full of anticipation. The warriors jumped into the river to check the fish traps that they had marked in the morning.
"There are fish."
"Hahaha! The basket is full of big fish."
"Is it the same principle as hunting animals with a goose?"
"I don't think so."
As the warriors pulled out each trap, cheers went up from the chiefs and elders.
"You can really catch fish with that."
"If you have bait, there is no need to set up a net and catch fish."
"That's really great."
"I can't believe it even though I saw it with my own two eyes."
Even the 'Forest Hunter', who always maintained his composure, looked at me with surprised eyes.
"A very big two thousand days! Should I just throw that basket into the river?"
"No. The water flow. The current. You have to know that."
"Waterways and currents···?"
The 'Forest Hunter' had a very curious expression on his face, and his eyes seemed to want me to demonstrate it to him.
"I'll show you later."
Anyway, we have to take out the fish we caught and reinstall the trap.
[Tiring!]
[Quest completed.]
[You will receive 300 experience points as a reward.]
'300?'
Just by making a trap, I was rewarded with a lot of experience points. Is it because it's a new product? The experience was much more rewarding than I expected.
After a while, I chose a place where the water wasn't too rough and set up the trap in front of everyone.
"The direction in which the water flows. The river. The direction in which it flows."
"That was the principle."
"Is it because I'm old? I don't understand. It's a big two thousand days! Can you explain it again?"
After several demonstrations, the work of installing the traps was completed.
"Tomorrow morning. I'll be back."
"Okay."
"I see."
"How do you know this?"
"That's right. I thought you were only good at fighting as a great warrior. You're also wise."
"Even I, who has traveled the world more than anyone else, have never seen fish caught in this way before."
The elders' admiration continued. There was a brief silence as everyone looked at me with awe.
"······."
Of course, those gazes couldn't help but be burdensome.
'Why are you staring at me so obviously like this?'
I got out of the river first.
"Let's go. To the village."
* * *
Communal hut. For the past few days, whenever there was an important meeting of the tribe in the communal hut, I was called in as the village's great warrior.
Today is the second time. I just quietly listened to the conversation between the chief and the elders.
"It is only right that we compensate the Yellow Tree Warriors, since several of them were killed in the war against the Pequot tribe. It is also right that our warriors escort them back to their village, for their safety."
"I think so too."
"I received help, so I must definitely compensate you."
The 'Forest Hunter' made a decision, taking into account all the opinions of the elders.
"Understood. I will compensate the Yellow Tree Village as much as I can, and I will send five warriors to escort them. Also, since several of the Yellow Tree's warriors are injured, I think it would be good to send Wind and Cloud to take care of them. Then, which warriors would be best to send to the village?"
"The brave wolf must be included."
"A fast deer is also fine."
The moment the names of the warriors who would escort us to the village of 'Yellow Tree' were called, a message appeared above my head.
[Tiring!]
[Quest has been activated.]
[Quest: Safely escort the 'Yellow Tree' warriors to their village.]
[Reward: Lots of experience points.]
I expected the quest to be triggered around this time.
'It wouldn't be a bad idea to go out and get some fresh air and see how other villagers live.'
I raised my hand and opened my mouth for the first time.
"Me too. I want to be an escort."
"······."
The 'Forest Hunter' and the elders made eye contact, then looked at me and asked cautiously.
"I don't think there's any need for you to be my escort?"
"Is there a reason you want to go to Yellow Tree Village?"
I couldn't say it was because of the quest.
"It's stuffy. I want to get some fresh air."
"······."
The 'Hunter of the Forest' looked thoughtful with a serious expression, then nodded readily.
"Okay, I understand. If that's true, I'll include you in the escort."
"thank you."
* * *
A few days passed. Before leaving for the 'Yellow Tree' village, there were a lot of things to worry about. Warrior training, traps, puppies, inventory, etc.
Finally, to build the watchtower, he explained in detail with 'rough hands' and drawing on the ground again.
"Hahaha! Don't worry. The watchtower will be built when you return."
"Please."
"Okay."
First, we decided to build just one watchtower. Anyway, I plan to return to the 'Big Turtle' village, make some additional modifications, and then install a few more watchtowers.
'It's good because you get experience points as well.'
After a while, we were ready to leave for the 'Yellow Tree'. I came out of my hut with 'The Moon Rises' and told her to take good care of the puppy again.
"Don't forget. Feed them. Take good care of them."
"Yeah. Twice a day, I'll make sure to take it. And just in case, if the women in the 'Yellow Tree' village look at you, just ignore them."
I was so taken aback by her rather impudent behavior that I snickered.
"okay."
I walked towards the entrance of the fence, seeing her off. The chief and the villagers were gathered together. At that moment, my eyes met with 'Red Face', who was looking at me as if something was uncomfortable.
'He's glaring at me again as if he's going to eat me.'
I felt strangely uncomfortable and uneasy.