The next day. The atmosphere is completely different between yesterday and today. News of the war with the Susquehannock angered other Lenape chiefs and warriors.
In the chaotic atmosphere, the Lenape chiefs and warriors moved busily from the morning to return to their respective villages.
As promised, I gave them candles and soap as gifts. There weren't many sheep. However, everyone accepted the gifts with gratitude.
"Thank you. Next time, we will exchange it for meat or grain."
"I'll use it well. Make lots of candles and soap. I'll come back again."
The Lenape tribe also trades between villages. For now, we give them candles and soap as gifts, but later they will bring us a lot of food to trade for these items.
'I understand why cosmetics companies promote their products this way.'
Having become close to them during the long journey, I saw them off and said goodbye to them together with the villagers.
"Also, we'll meet again soon. See you then."
"You will be needed in war."
"Lead us well in the war against the Susquehannocks, as you did in the battle against the Mohawks."
I just laughed. At that moment, the 'Forest Hunter' who had just exchanged greetings with 'The Moon Rises' approached.
"I'm still tired from the long journey, and now it's war again. So I feel sorry for you."
I can understand a little bit why he is sorry. Although I was the chief of a 'very large' village, I was not a Lenape, I was an outsider.
Moreover, since the new village was not yet fully settled, it must have been very unfortunate to have to leave it again due to inter-tribal war.
"No. As a chief, I must participate in this war."
There is another purpose to the date paste, but... I relieved the 'Forest Hunter's' apology with a calm expression.
"Thank you for saying so. Anyway, it will take quite some time for the warriors from each village to gather. I think we will have about two weeks to spare. Until then, rest well and I will see you again in our village."
"Yes. See you then."
After a while, the Lenape chiefs and warriors left.
"It's the full moon···"
It's not that long.
"I guess I have to hurry to prepare this and that."
* * *
That night. He called the elders and held an emergency meeting in the town hall. He decided who would be the warrior who fought in the war with the Susquehannock tribe.
When I asked the 'Forest Hunters', they said that usually four or five warriors from each village would respond to the call to arms.
I understand. They were busy just trying to make a living, so it was difficult for all the warriors in the village to go to war. Besides, winter is coming soon.
Fall is also the busiest time for stockpiling winter food.
"But since he is the center of the village, I think it would be better to exclude the chief from this war."
"I recommend Brave Wolf."
The names of several warriors came out. But, I had already made my decision. After hearing the elders' opinions, he calmly tried to persuade them.
"······Only the strong can survive the war. So, including me, the brave wolf, the swift deer, the honest bear. And··· even the cold tree that joined our village this time."
Boom boom!
Suddenly the town hall became noisy.
"I agree with the chief's opinion, but can we really trust the wandering Quiri Pi people?"
"This is a war where we have to trust and rely on each other and fight, so if he betrays us, won't it cause a difficult situation?"
"Once the chief brought them and accepted them, I still don't trust them."
The village elders were reluctant and strongly opposed the 'cold tree'. However, I set the tone and briefly explained why.
"The reason I take 'Cold Tree' is because he is a great warrior."
"A great warrior?"
"A cold tree?"
The village hall was once again in an uproar as the elders spoke of the 'cold tree' as a great warrior. Even the 'brave wolves' and warriors who had not gone to trade with other tribes looked quite surprised.
After a while, the meeting quickly ended. Is it because of the increased control compared to before? The elders were so overwhelmed by my dignity and charisma that not a single one opposed my decision.
"Chief! Don't you speak our language better than before you left the village?"
"That's right. In such a short period of time, you learned all our languages. The more I look at it, the more amazing it is."
"The wind and the clouds said so. We shouldn't judge the chief as humans."
"Well, what you've shown us so far is amazing."
"Is he really a man sent by God, as prophesied by the big mouth?"
"By the way, I had no idea that the guy called 'Cold Tree' was a great warrior."
"If you want to stay in our village, you have to do well in the future."
I left the town hall, leaving their mutterings behind me.
"He is a man sent by God···"
Suddenly, it occurred to me that that could be possible. Because I can't explain myself as someone who came from the distant past to the present.
Phew!
I burst out laughing and walked towards the house where the Quiri Pi tribe people were staying.
* * *
Candlelight streamed in through the wooden window frames. When I knocked on the door, 'Cold Tree' came out right away.
"Chief?!"
"······."
He seemed a little taken aback to see me come so late at night.
"I have something to say, but I would like to talk to you separately."
"······."
The 'cold tree' widened its eyes and looked surprised at my fluent Curie Pie language.
"Ah... I understand. Please wait a moment."
"Okay."
The 'Cold Tree' briefly went inside the house to reassure the family who were trembling with anxiety that they might be driven out of the village.
'That's surprising.'
Well, I was surprised to see the Query P language flowing out of my mouth.
'A magician of language... not bad.'
Thinking about it differently, I'm glad I won't have any frustrating experiences because of language in the future. After a while, we walked side by side with the 'cold tree' in the village and had a comfortable conversation.
"Chief! Did you know what we were talking about from the beginning?"
"······."
It was ambiguous to say no, so I just smiled. There was an awkward silence between us for a moment.
[Cold Tree]
[Affiliation: Lenape Tribe, Great Warrior]
[Tailor: Cautious and experienced. Skilled in spearmanship and archery.]
[Ability]
Stamina: 15
Strength: 16
Agility: 13
Wisdom: 12.
Command: 16
'It's definitely different from the Daejeonsa Temple.'
I spoke first to ease the awkward atmosphere while checking his abilities once again with my mind.
"How is the village?"
When we first met, I was open with him, and even now, I feel comfortable talking to him even though he is older than me. Even the 'cold tree' seemed comfortable being respectful to me, the village chief.
"It's so nice. It's a nice place to live compared to other towns, and the people are so kind to us."
"That's fortunate."
I was curious about his story, but I didn't bother to ask until the 'cold tree' told me. However, it was necessary to inform the results of the meeting.
I told the truth without lying.
"You have agreed to go with me to fight against the Susquehannock tribe."
"······."
The 'Cold Tree' paused for a moment, then answered calmly.
"Now, as a member of the village, I must fulfill my duty for my family and tribe."
As expected, he was cautious and experienced, just like his personality. 'Cold Tree' spoke to me very politely, but interpreted it differently, meaning that he wanted me to go to war in exchange for protecting my family.
I set the mood and gave him some reassurance, even though he was a little anxious.
"I will never abandon the people who have become my family. I hope you will continue to work hard for our village."
It wasn't a very long speech, but it had a lot of meaning. The 'cold tree' also seemed to notice the meaning and answered forcefully.
"I will do my best."
* * *
When I returned home, I had a passionate love affair with 'The Moon Rises' that I couldn't have the night before. She dug deep into my arms with a tired expression.
The happy-looking 'Moon Rises' hesitated with an anxious look in her eyes and then carefully opened her mouth.
"Can't we send another warrior besides you to this war?"
"······."
Unfortunately, I couldn't grant her wish. As I experienced in the battle with the Mohawk warriors, if I go, there is a better chance that the warriors of our village will survive.
No, not a single one will die, and they will be brought to the village. and··· Next year we will elect a chief. If I achieve great success in war, my fame and recognition will soar.
So I didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Sorry."
"······."
'The Moon Rises' buried his face in my chest with a slightly embarrassed expression.
"It's been a while since I've been here···"
She is right. I had just returned from trading with another tribe, and I felt very sorry to be absent from my position as leader again.
'The moon rises' said in a very small voice.
"Okay. I promise you won't get hurt."
I loved how she cared about me.
"I promise."
I still had some energy left, so I hugged her tightly and made deep love to her once again.
* * *
A day has passed. After finishing the morning work, I took the villagers to the river. There were large and small rocks scattered everywhere.
I walked around and examined the stones with sharp eyes.
'I wish there was a copper mine nearby.'
Unfortunately, there wasn't any. At that moment, a reddish-brown stone the size of a fist appeared before my eyes. I quickly picked up the stone and hit it with another stone.
Plop!
On the cross-section of the stone split in half, something sparkling could be seen here and there. Found it. Although very small amounts were present, copper, tin, and various minerals were mixed into the stone.
Until now, I had not said anything, but the villagers who had been following me looked at me curiously.
"Chief! Why that stone?"
"It's too weak to be used as a spear."
"Everyone, just wait. There must be a reason the chief brought us here."
They asked each other questions and answered each other. I stood up and gave a brief explanation about the stone in front of the villagers.
"······Just look for a reddish-brown stone like this. If you're not sure, just bring it to me. I'll check."
"Understood, Chief!"
"Yes, Chief!"
As I winked at the 'Brave Wolf' and the 'Lazy Beaver', they each took their villagers with them and scattered in all directions.
After a while, ten baskets brought from the village were filled with stones. If I had done this alone, it would have taken several days.
"Now, let's go back to the village."
"Yes, Chief!"
* * *
In a workshop near the pottery kiln site, I worked hard, sweating profusely, blowing air into a makeshift kiln with a bellows.
Hwaaaaah! Hwaaaaah!
The charcoal brought from the charcoal workshop was burning red and the flames were rising.
"Lazy beaver! Pour the stone powder into the pot."
"Yes, Chief!"
My expression must have looked very serious, so the 'lazy beaver' quickly poured the pebbles from the basket into the brazier.
"charcoal."
"huh."
The brazier soon filled with charcoal and the flames rose again.
"Lazy beaver! This time, you blow air into the bellows."
"Understood, Chief!"
After a while, he dug through the bottom of the makeshift kiln and carefully scraped the cooled charcoal and white ash out with a stick.
Should I take it out halfway? Large and small grains poured out. As I gathered the yellow granules together, a welcome notification sound rang in my head.
[Tiring!]
[Bronze technology demonstrated.]
Then a message appeared saying that I had leveled up. Add one random ability and increase Agility by 26. I was happier that I had made bronze with my own hands, even though it wasn't perfect, than I was happy that I had leveled up.
"Hahahahaha! Okay."
'Lazy Beaver' suddenly looked at me with crazy laughter and his eyes widened.