Of course, I couldn't help but feel nervous. As I waited anxiously, a congratulatory message appeared.
[Tiring!]
[Congratulations! The trait 'Mind's Eye' has been activated.]
"Deep eye?"
I opened the status window with eyes full of curiosity and checked the newly created trait.
[Trait (3/8): Maps, Cartography, Deep Eye]
[Mind's Eye - You can know the opponent's abilities, tendencies, and potential.]
Finally, the jackpot was hit. 'Maps' and 'Map Making' are not bad traits, but Deep Eyes is a very special ability in the current situation.
I activated my mind right then and there.
[Tiring!]
[Mind's Eye has been cancelled due to lack of opponents.]
I was so excited without realizing it.
"You're really stupid. You don't even have an opponent."
Later, I decided to properly experiment with the mind, and this time I opened the Celestial Library.
"yes."
Srrrrrr!
The surrounding environment changed rapidly and a large bookshelf appeared before my eyes. There were more books on the bookshelf than last time.
About a hundred volumes.
"It means that as your level increases, the number of skills you can learn also increases."
There are three skills you can learn this time. I quickly glanced through the books on the shelf. Among them, there are five skills that caught my eye.
[Beginner/Architecture
Beginner/ Strategy
Beginner/ Herbal Medicine
Beginner/ Farming Skills
Beginner/ Fencing]
I didn't even have a sword made of iron, so I didn't think I would really need to learn swordsmanship now. Besides, there was not enough time to practice other martial arts.
Sword skills are excluded this time too.
"I'm having trouble deciding between military strategy and herbal medicine."
Since the chief quest had appeared, there was a high possibility that he would lead the tribesmen in the future. No, we should take it as a given.
"Herbs are important, but the strategies and tactics I know are not enough to deal with hostile tribes."
After making my decision, I reached for the three books one by one. Beginner/Architecture, Beginner/Strategy, Beginner/Farming.
In that moment, a bright light appeared over my body and the knowledge from the books quickly seeped into my head.
Hwaaaaah!
As I returned to the shack, the first thing I did was check the changed status window.
[Lv 15. Lee Cheon-il]
[Affiliation: None]
[Trait (3/8): Map, Map Making, Deep Eye] [Ability]
Strength: 28
Agility: 22
Stamina: 25
Wisdom: 27
Command: 10
[Remaining points: 15]
[Beginner combat skill]
– Martial Arts (14/20), Spear Arts (7/20), Archery (6/20), Blunt Weapon Arts (3/20), Throwing Arts (1/20)
[Beginner Non-Combat Skills]
– Lenafair (17/20), Weaponsmithing (0/20), Architecture (0/20), Military Strategy (0/20), Farming Technology (0/20)
Agility changed to 22 with a random ability, and the number of skills increased to ten.
"The level of proficiency definitely varies depending on the intensity of training."
Compared to other martial arts or weapon techniques, the skill level of throwing techniques, which had been neglected during training, has clearly declined significantly.
"Well, I can only practice from time to time."
This time, I looked at the ability level.
"Hmm! Leadership and agility are much lower than other abilities."
The effectiveness of leadership has not yet been confirmed. Of course, it has to do with charisma and leading soldiers.
Still, I was cautious about investing. I invested my three remaining unused points into Agility.
"Even if we exclude leadership, the rest of the abilities need to be balanced."
Agility changed to 25.
"Okay. I'll stock up this time too."
At that moment, a series of loud noises were heard from outside.
"You are a guest!"
"The yellow tree people!"
I left the hut with surprised eyes.
"You didn't come here to fight, did you?"
* * *
Communal hut. As the shack filled with cigarette smoke, the meeting became longer and longer. Could this be called the butterfly effect?
After the death of the 'Strong Soul Warrior', a dispute arose in the 'Yellow Tree' over the next chieftain. Eventually, the 'Yellow Tree' village was disbanded and scattered to neighboring villages.
The 'Yellow Tree' people who came to the 'Big Turtle' village are roughly thirty people in family units. First, we decided to accept them as they were of the same Lenape tribe.
However, the 'Big Turtle' village, which suddenly grew to one hundred and fifty people, was struggling with food supply problems.
The elders discussed and deliberated carefully about the timing of the village division.
"Next spring is too late. We'd better find a new place to settle down as soon as possible."
"It hasn't been long since we settled down in the new village, but we have to separate even if it's difficult."
"The sooner we split up, the better for both of us."
The elders' opinions were almost unanimous. As a member of the Grand Council, I attended the meeting and quietly conducted experiments while secretly activating my special ability, the Mind's Eye.
'Is it because I'm old? Their abilities are all average.'
Most of the abilities were around 10. Among the people in the hut, the chieftain, 'The Hunter of the Forest', stood out with his wisdom of 16.
The disposition was also written as wise and intelligent. Besides, his hunting skills are also decent. At that moment, the 'Forest Hunter' who had been listening to the elders' words slowly opened his mouth.
"Then, please tell me who you would like to elect as chief."
At the word chief, I straightened my posture. One of the elders spoke as if he had been waiting, smoking a cigarette.
"By the way, isn't your daughter old enough to start a family? I think it would be a good idea to make her husband the chieftain."
"Yes. There won't be any problems later because of bloodline."
"I agree too."
Once the division of the village was decided, things progressed rapidly from then on. The 'Hunter of the Forest' spoke with a cautious expression as his daughter's marriage was at stake.
"Then, please tell me which man my daughter will marry."
"I think the brave wolf is good. He has a good personality and knows how to care for others."
"As a chief, the Brave Wolf is not bad either. I recommend the Indomitable Fist."
"I think the unbroken mountain will lead the people well as a chieftain."
In the meantime, candidates to become the husbands of 'The Moon Rises' have emerged. I was quietly sitting in the corner, and I started to get nervous when my name wasn't called.
And somehow I felt bad. Finally, 'Flowers on the Tree', who was listening to the elders' story, looked at me once, raised her hand, and said.
"I would like to nominate a very big man named Lee Cheon-il as my daughter's husband."
"······."
For a moment, silence flowed inside the hut and the elders all looked at me. And a new quest appeared.
[Tiring!]
[Quest has been started.]
[Quest: Get married and start a family.]
[Reward: Lots of experience.]
"Hahaha! I forgot about you, the great warrior. I'm all for it."
"I feel sorry for my granddaughter, but there is no one more suitable to be chief than you."
"I like it too."
When I actually ran as a candidate for chief, I was embarrassed, but secretly I felt good. At that moment, 'Big Mouth', who had never said anything before, said something meaningful.
"···Gods and spirits will always be with him."
"······."
The atmosphere flowed strangely for a moment, and 'The Hunter of the Forest' came to a conclusion.
"First of all, I will respect the choice of Dal-i-ri-da, but I will decide to make her husband the chieftain."
"I agree."
"I agree."
"Okay."
After a while, the meeting ended. When I returned to the shack, I felt unnecessarily nervous.
"Will the moon rise and choose me?:
I knew she liked me, but I couldn't be sure because it was about choosing a husband who would become my chief.
* * *
The chief's hut. 'The Hunter in the Forest' and 'The Flower on the Tree' returned from the communal hut and quietly called out to their daughter.
Let's briefly explain the meeting contents, 'The Moon Rises' said without hesitation.
"Then, I will marry the very big two thousand one."
"······."
The 'Hunter in the Forest' and the 'Flower on the Tree' looked at each other with dumbfounded expressions at their daughter's quick decision.
"It's disappointing. But I thought you'd think about it a bit?"
"Even if you like the very big two thousand days so much, you can't show it like this, right? Mom is really, really upset."
"I'm sorry! Mom! Dad!"
Even though he said that, 'The Moon Rises' looked genuinely happy, and 'The Hunter in the Forest' and 'Flowers on the Tree' nodded their heads and said a word each.
"Don't be happy. It's a very big deal, but you might not be able to get married for two thousand days."
"dad!"
"Mom, I am worried. I am worried about whether you will be able to support your husband, the chief, well, and whether you will be able to lead the women of the tribe well."
"The Moon Rises" said with confidence, perhaps anxious that the marriage might not come to fruition.
"No, Mom! I can do it. Really."
* * *
The next day. After morning practice, it was not 'Moon Rising' but 'The Hunter of the Forest' who brought food.
"Sit down."
"yes."
As in all countries, there was an awkward silence between the father-in-law and son-in-law for a moment. The 'Hunter of the Forest' let out a short sigh and spoke first.
"Let's talk while eating."
"yes."
I prepared myself mentally, but I was so nervous that I couldn't tell if the food was going into my mouth or my nose.
After a while, when the meal was over, the 'Forest Hunter' honestly spoke what was on his mind.
"My daughter wants to start a family with you. Are you willing to marry my daughter?"
"······."
For a moment, my thoughts seemed to stop. I thought I could live well if I left the quest and lived with 'The Moon Rises'.
And for some reason, I didn't want her to be another man's woman.
"Yes. I want to start a family."
The 'Hunter of the Forest' laughed and joked.
"I feel bad that my reply is a little late. Hahaha!"
"sorry."
"There's no need to apologize. Anyway, I'm still lacking in many ways, so please take good care of me."
"Yes. The moon rises! Every day. I will make you smile."
I was sincere. Since I had already started a family here, I wanted to live happily. The 'Hunter of the Forest' said with a bright smile, perhaps because my expression was crude and came across as a bit different.
"If you do that, it would be great. I will trust you."
* * *
"You're handsome because you're tall."
"A huge two thousand days! It's really cool!"
"Should I call you chief now?"
All the townspeople gathered to celebrate my wedding with 'The Moon Rises'. Following Lenape tradition, I walked proudly to greet my bride in warrior attire.
'The Moon Rises', adorned with colorful costumes and tattoos, stood quietly to greet me.
"Oh my! How pretty!"
"Is the very big two thousand days that good? Your mouth is so wide open."
The sorcerer, 'Big Mouth', gave blessings in the name of gods and spirits.
"······The creator god Ke Tanu Tuwit and all the spirits of the world will light their future."
Our wedding ceremony ended with her and I dancing amidst the congratulations and blessings of the townspeople.
[Tiring!]
[Quest completed.]
[You will receive 200 experience points as a reward.]
After a while, the day ended and night came. It wasn't the first or second time, but today, she and I were sitting in the shack, facing each other in an extremely awkward position.
"······."
'The Moon Rises' looked even more beautiful in the light of the wood fire.
"Shall we sleep?"
"···huh."
As I lay down next to her in bed, 'The Moon Rises' gently cradled my heart.
Boom boom boom!
My heart pounded like hers. That night··· I had a passionate love affair with 'The Moon Rises' until dawn.
* * *
A few days passed quickly. I personally moved around and found a place for the new village. It was a vast land, close to the river.
After checking the surroundings with the map window dozens of times, you will find that it is the right spot.
"It's close to my town, and I like it here."
"······."
I stood there silently, even as the 'Hunter of the Forest' spoke his mind. My head was already full of SimCity ideas about how to develop the town.