The Lenape tribe's 'Big Turtle' village. The townspeople flocked towards the entrance to the fence.
"It's so tall."
"They say that warriors watch over the nets and stand guard up there."
"I heard you were going to make that one really big one too?"
"That's right. How could you think of something like that?"
"Yeah. That's really great."
The townspeople looked at the watchtower, which was twice as tall as the fence, and talked about the 'very big two thousand days'.
At that moment, upon seeing the completed watchtower, 'Rough Hand' gave instructions to several people.
"Bring me the ladder."
"yes."
As the ladder, tightly tied with tree root rope, was raised to the watchtower, 'Rough Hand' spoke to the chiefs and elders waiting on one side.
"Who will go up first?"
"The chief and I will go up."
Considering that it may not be able to support the weight, the maximum number of people is three. 'Rough Hands' climbed up the ladder first. Next, the 'Forest Hunter' and an elder went up one by one.
"The air itself is different."
"You can see the entire area around the fence, so it will be easy to spot enemies."
The 'Forest Hunter' and the elders let out small gasps of admiration as they looked out at the wide open surroundings.
The 'rough hands' who built the watchtower also spoke honestly about what they felt, as if they had different emotions.
"Whether it's a fish trap or a watchtower, I'm always surprised when I make something like that. And I look forward to what he'll make next."
"Hahaha! He's really an amazing guy, Chief! We have to actively support him in whatever he tries to do in the future."
'The Hunter of the Forest' also nodded quietly, as if he had a lot to say about 'The Very Big Two Thousand Days'.
"All right."
"Other people are waiting, so please go down."
"yes."
The elder and the 'rough hand' went down the ladder first. The 'Forest Hunter' glanced in the direction of the 'Yellow Tree' village as he waited for his turn.
I did warn the 'brave wolf' in advance to be careful of the 'yellow tree' people. But, I felt uneasy for no reason.
'Nothing should happen.'
* * *
"I see a fence!"
"It's finally our town!"
From the front, the 'swift deer' and the 'unbroken mountain' shouted in a reminiscent voice.
"Hehehe! It's home. I came quickly because of the very big 2001.'
The 'Honest Bear' also looked at me with an innocent smile, as if he was in a good mood. I was able to cover a distance of about two weeks in ten days without any accidents using the map window and the map window.
The 'brave wolf' who was walking next to me gave me a look of trust.
"A very big thank you! Thanks to you, we were able to arrive at the village safely. Thank you."
At that moment, the 'fast-footed deer' came running and spoke with a very curious expression.
"How on earth did you do it? No, does this make sense? How could you not meet a bear or a wolf for ten days? A very big two thousand days! Don't keep this to yourself. Tell me the secret."
"······."
You couldn't say map window and map window. Even if I tell you, I don't think you'll understand. As I hesitated with a slightly embarrassed expression, 'Wind and Cloud' stepped forward.
"Swift deer! Many spirits are protecting the great two thousand days. The spirits simply guided him to a safe path."
"Really? I envy you. I wish I had many spirits protecting me."
The 'swift deer' turned around with envious eyes. I looked up at the towering watchtower on the fence side with a smile on my face.
'You built the watchtower properly.'
[Tiring!]
[The Infinite Quest has been completed.]
[You will receive 200 experience points as a reward.]
[Tiring!]
[You have leveled up.]
[You will receive a random +1 ability and +2 ability points.]
[Your Stamina stat will increase by 1 based on the random ability increase.]
Current level is 14. Now just upload one more and you will be able to access the Celestial Library.
'I wish the library had more skills to choose from.'
* * *
Communal hut. After receiving a warm welcome from the villagers, we headed straight to the communal hut. In a meeting where all the chiefs and elders were gathered, the 'Brave Wolf' reported in detail what had happened so far.
"······They made a surprise attack at night to kill us."
The elders and the 'Forest Hunters' who were smoking cigarettes were astonished at the story of the surprise attack by the 'Strong Soul Warrior', the chief of the 'Yellow Tree'.
"You tried to kill us, our own kind···"
"If that guy is crazy, he's crazy as hell."
"I was very ambitious since I was young, so I thought I would do something good later on."
After the chieftain and the elders' anger died down, the 'brave wolf' reported back calmly.
"······I killed the strong-souled warrior and his son, 'Red Face', on the spot."
"Good job. Good job."
"Of course he should be punished with death."
"It's a legitimate defense, so there won't be any problems at the tribal meeting in the fall."
After a while, the 'Forest Hunter' looked at me and the warriors and said.
"I have a lot to ask, but you all seem tired. I'm sorry for keeping you so long without notice, so everyone should go and rest quickly."
"yes."
* * *
As I entered the shack, the puppies, which had grown significantly in the past few days, greeted me. Thunder, lightning, thunderbolt.
Unlike thunder and lightning, lightning is the only male.
"You remember me, dear. How have you all been?"
I took the meat out of my inventory.
"Sit down."
At my direction, the guys quickly sat down in their seats. He gave them meat and called out their names with thunderous praise.
I petted the guys who had just finished eating the meat, then took a short rest in bed.
"Chief···"
Through 'The Swift Deer', we were able to hear a detailed story about how to become a chief. There are two ways. The Lenape tribe is a matriarchal society, and when the current chief dies, the older women choose the next chief.
Having watched over the children of the village since they were young, they do not choose a child who is stronger or smarter than others as the chief.
It was said that a child who listens well to others and is considerate is chosen as the chief.
Phew!
Suddenly, the chief of the 'Yellow Tree' wondered, 'How did he become a chief?'
"Your face is filled with greed."
Looking back, older women's choices weren't always right. Otherwise, the 'strong-souled warrior' has thoroughly hidden his tendencies since childhood.
"It's not very likely."
And another way to become a chief is to marry a woman of good blood. Of course, the corresponding environment and conditions must be created.
As the population of a village grows, food supply becomes a problem, and the tribe is forced to split in two and move to a new settlement.
The chief of a new settlement was usually the husband of a woman of good blood. Is that why? Perhaps 'Red Face', who had wanted to become a chief, seemed like a thorn in my side.
There is a high possibility that the 'Big Turtle' village will branch off, and 'Moon Rises', which has good bloodlines, liked me...
I now understand to some extent why he and his father tried to kill me. And as the 'Forest Hunter' had said in the communal hut, the 'strong-souled warrior' wanted to become not only the chief of his son, but also the great chief himself.
"The bottom line is that to become a chief, you have to marry the moon."
As I was thinking deeply about her, I heard a noise outside.
"A very big two thousand days! It's me. I brought food."
'The moon rises.'
"Come in."
A while later, I was sharing food with 'The Moon Rises' and staring at her intently. It was really pretty. If you put on makeup and look good, you could be beautiful enough to be an idol in modern times.
But, it took some time.
"···Why are you staring at me so obviously? Is there something on my face?"
While eating, I kept cursing the 'Yellow Village' warriors. 'The Moon Rises' I was embarrassed by my unusual appearance and touched my face.
"No. Are you fifteen years old?"
"Me? Yeah. Fifteen."
"I see."
Well, she was fifteen years old, the perfect age for marriage among the Lenape tribe. The 'Forest Hunter', who looks to be in his fifties, is actually only in his early thirties.
"······."
There was an awkward silence between us for a moment. After the meal, 'The Moon Rises' got up from his seat so as not to disturb my rest.
"There's no need to feel guilty. I would have killed Red Face too."
I smiled and answered her words, which were meant for me.
"okay."
"Then, you must be tired. Get some rest."
When she left, I was left alone in the shack and let out a long sigh.
"···I think he'll take better care of me if we get married."
I know that 'The Moon Rises' likes me, but I'm not sure if I like her. However, it was certain that she didn't hate it.
* * *
The day has dawned. After a long time, I finished training with the village warriors with a refreshing feeling. Fortunately, the children and warriors didn't neglect their training even when I was away, so their skills improved compared to before.
"dissolution!"
"Thank you for teaching me, Soy Sauce!"
After a while, after finishing breakfast, I toured the watchtower with 'Rough Hands'.
"Land. Pillar. Pedestal. A few more."
"You want me to add a few more supports to make the watchtower more sturdy so it doesn't shake?"
"yes."
As I nodded, the 'Forest Hunter' behind me stepped forward.
"Rough Hands! If you need anything, just tell me. I'll support you."
"All right."
As the 'Rough Hand' answered forcefully, this time the 'Forest Hunter' asked me a question.
"Is there anything else to build besides a watchtower?"
I said as if I had been waiting, as I was thinking of setting up a trap around the fence.
"Around the fence. A trap. I wish I had set one."
"pitfall?"
As the 'Forest Hunter' tilted his head, not understanding the word 'trap', 'Rough Hand', who was listening from the side, spoke with a curious expression.
"Are you talking about the traps used when hunting?"
"yes."
At my answer, 'Rough Hands' blinked with a surprised expression as if his mind had opened.
"If there are traps and watchtowers behind to assist, the enemy will not be able to easily approach the fence."
The 'Hunter of the Forest' also muttered with a slightly excited look, eliciting exclamations.
"Why didn't we think of that? Hahaha! If there's a trap, we can buy time to gather the warriors."
In fact, the Lenape tribe hunted animals not only by using snares, but also by digging traps. However, it seemed as though he had never thought of using that trap for fence defense.
"······."
It was truly shocking. I was afraid that if I told them to build a moat or a wall, they would be shocked and fall over, so I just kept quiet.
'We didn't even build a wall, so we can't build a moat.'
A trap would have been perfect for a fence. Anyway, the enemy's weapons are also primitive. The 'Forest Hunters' warmly welcomed my proposal and decided to get right into construction.
"Rough hands! I will attach people to you. Make it as the very big two thousand days instruct."
"Understood, Chief!"
* * *
A few days passed quickly and the season changed from spring to summer. Now, having caught his prey with skillful skill, he returned to the village with his warriors in a leisurely manner.
Outside the fence, traps were set up widely, and two watchtowers centered around the entrance greeted us, guarding the front.
There were three more watchtowers besides this one. One each in the south, west, and north.
"Good job everyone!"
"A very big two thousand days! You caught a very big one."
"Get some rest."
I handed over the game I was holding to the villagers and entered the hut. Thunder, lightning and thunderbolts are the first things that greet me.
I took the meat out of my inventory and handed it to the guys, petting them every once in a while.
"Once you're done eating, go outside and play with the other dogs."
I trained the dogs whenever I had the chance, because I had heard some knowledge about it somewhere. The guys ran out of the hut, listening to what I said to see if it was effective.
"I'm glad you're growing up healthy."
Basic training is far from over. The ultimate goal is hunting training. However, hunting training requires deep bonding with the dogs, so you need to spend more time and train them carefully.
Suddenly, I was left alone in the shack, so I took a deep breath and felt nervous. I completed some minor quests and finally reached level 15 a little while ago.
And as a reward, the Celestial Library and one trait are unlocked.
[Tiring!]
[If the conditions are met, one trait will bloom randomly. Please wait a moment.]
"I hope good traits come out···"