The next day. Inside the makeshift kiln, an earthen crucible was baking red from the heat of the charcoal fire. Finally, the low-quality bronze particles that had filled the crucible had completely melted to the point where they became mushy.
Without hesitation, I lifted the crucible with wooden tongs and carefully placed the red-hot molten bronze into the sandstone mold without spilling a single drop.
"······."
Next to him, the 'lazy beaver' watched the process with bated breath, his eyes tense and curious.
Gulp!
I could hear the slurping sound of the 'lazy beaver'. As the window mold was soon full, he filled the axe mold with molten bronze.
"Okay. Next formwork."
"Yes, Chief!"
While the lazy beaver was quickly placing the four dagger molds on the floor, I picked up another crucible. And then, one by one, they poured molten bronze into the mold.
After a while, I waited for the formwork to cool down and showed the results one by one in front of the 'lazy beaver'. Bronze with a yellow glow.
A spear, an axe, a dagger. Although there were some black foreign substances here and there, it didn't really matter. 'Lazy Beaver' asked again and again in admiration.
"Chief! Is that a spear tip? Is this an axe, and is that a sword?
"Right. I know. But I guess I need to sharpen the spear a bit. Lazy beaver! Sharpen the spear point with a whetstone."
"Okay, Chief! I'll sharpen it so sharply that it'll cut your hand if you touch it."
'Lazy Beaver' also answered with a strong voice, as if he was looking forward to the weapon he would create this time.
I also did not stay still, but sharpened an axe on a whetstone on one side.
Crunch! Crunch!
* * *
Time passed and it became evening. Finally, all the weapons are completed. In my hand I held a spear made of bronze and wood.
Wheeeeeek! Sseuuk!
I swung the window around with expectant eyes to check the feeling. He nodded with a satisfied expression and tried the axe this time.
Boohoohoo! Boohoo!
The sharp blade seemed ready to shatter the enemy's head in an instant.
"good."
He put down his axe and threw the dagger he had on his waist towards the target.
Pfft pfft!
The 'Lazy Beaver' who had been watching from the side stepped back as if startled by my incredible throwing skills.
"What are you so afraid of? Come here and throw your dagger."
"I'm fine, Chief! I'll be content just watching."
The 'lazy beaver', who had no talent for fighting, strongly refused. I understand.
'As long as you make good weapons, that's fine.'
At that moment, welcome notification sounds appeared one after another.
[Tiring!]
[You have created a new spear.]
[You have created a new axe.]
[You have created a new dagger.]
[Tiring!]
[You have leveled up.]
Leveled up again. And after a long time, my wisdom went up to 34 with a random ability.
'The map radius will also increase to 105m.'
That wasn't all. I was working absentmindedly on something and before I knew it, I was level 30 and could use the Celestial Library.
For now, I decided to leave the Celestial Library for later and turned off the message. I set the mood and sang 'Lazy Beaver'.
Although they had been promised secrecy regarding the technology since the creation of the bronze weapons, it was necessary to warn them once again.
"You should never teach this technique to anyone else."
Even the 'Lazy Beaver' knew how great this bronze technology was and once again steeled his resolve with a stern expression.
"I will keep my mouth shut until I die, unless the chieftain permits, on my honor."
I'm sorry, but I checked his status window with my mind and confirmed his faith in me.
[Tendency: Beyond respect, awe.]
'Yeah. With this level of disposition, you wouldn't betray me, right?'
I patted his shoulder and said,
"I'll trust you. By the way, did you learn how to make these weapons?"
"I understand, but I think I need to try making it a few more times."
"Yeah. It's definitely something to learn through your body."
However, there were no materials to make weapons. Again, we have to go to the river and bring back rocks mixed with copper, tin and miscellaneous minerals and work hard to extract them.
And it would be difficult to make weapons by yourself.
"Lazy beaver! I'll assign you a few trustworthy people, so make it as soon as you have the ingredients."
Of course, he will be tight-lipped and will appoint trustworthy people as his assistants. At most, two or three people.
'Lazy Beaver' nodded and asked.
"Okay, Chief! But, what kind of weapon should I make?"
"···hmm."
First of all, I've made all the weapons I'll use. There are no copper mines around, so there are problems in obtaining materials···
'First, let's make weapons for the warriors who will go to war with me.'
The brave wolf, the cold tree, the swift deer, and the stubborn bear. Considering their fighting characteristics, I gave instructions to the 'Lazy Beavers' on what weapons to make.
"Two spears, one axe. I'll make arrows with the remaining materials."
'Lazy Beaver' spoke with determination as he thought about the weapon he would make.
"I'll make it cool once."
* * *
Before leaving the village, there was so much I had to do that I felt like I would not have enough bodies. While 'Lazy Beaver' was making bronze weapons for me in the workshop, I took the sorcerer 'Wind and Cloud' outside to gather herbs.
"This herb is good to eat when you have an upset stomach."
"If you dry this root and eat it, your cough will be relieved."
"This mushroom is good for headaches. Take a whiff. Is it different?"
For a while, he wandered around the forests and fields around the village, explaining in detail the efficacy and effects of medicinal herbs.
'Wind and Cloud' just tried to remember every word I said, without missing a single one. I didn't even question or ask any questions.
He just nodded his head, listening to what I said silently. I asked because I was so frustrated.
"Wind and Cloud! Do you have any questions?"
"No. There must be a reason for everything you do, Chief. It must be the will of the Creator, Ke Tanu Tuwit."
It's a problem, it's a problem. These days, 'Wind and Cloud' keeps mentioning God and treating me like I'm a messenger of God.
No, as time went by, he looked at me with eyes of respect and awe. To be honest, I wanted to say something because it was burdensome, but since I didn't know anything about the world of sorcerers, I couldn't say anything.
He let out a long sigh and spoke to the 'wind and clouds'.
"You should start stockpiling herbs now in preparation for winter. Perhaps, by mixing your healing abilities with herbs appropriately, you will be able to cure sick people faster than before."
"Yes, Chief!"
"That's it for today. I'll teach you other herbs next time."
"Understood, Chief!"
"Okay. Do you have any questions or anything you'd like to ask me?"
"······."
'Wind and Cloud' hesitated for a moment and then spoke carefully.
"In fact, I wish there was a temple where we could pray to the Creator."
"It's a temple···"
It was a completely unexpected request. This time I hesitated.
"It might be difficult now. After the war is over, I will consult closely with the 'Lazy Beaver' and build you a temple."
"Thank you, Chief!"
After a long time, 'Wind and Cloud' smiled brightly.
"Okay, let's go back to the village now."
"Yes, Chief!"
* * *
Late at night. I was in the workshop, lighting candles and working on upgrading my bow. If possible, I would like to bring 'Lazy Beaver' along and teach him the art of making bows.
However, I couldn't bring myself to call him, who fought in battles every day to make weapons out of bronze. And somehow, I had a feeling that if I forced him to do too much work, the 'lazy beaver' would get sick.
"You looked really tired. Yeah. You have to rest when you have to rest."
Next time I'll teach you archery skills. First, I focused on the bow I was going to use.
"I wish I had buffalo horns."
I tried to make a bow that was as similar as possible to the original. The horns are made from deer antlers, the trees are made from mulberry and oak trees, the grass is made from fish bladders, and the tendons are made from animals other than cows.
Unfortunately, there was no bamboo. After a while, the sun rose in the east and the day gradually became brighter. After working all night in the workshop, I finally managed to make two bows.
One is obviously mine. The other one is a 'swift deer' who doesn't have a bronze weapon and is thinking of giving a bow.
"You'll like it."
I got up from my seat and did some light stretching to loosen up my tight muscles.
"Inventory!"
Ten slots were filled with weapons, food and grain. I took out the crude bow that was in my inventory and replaced it with the bow I made.
At that moment, a notification sound rang in my head.
[Tiring!]
[You have created a new bow.]
[You will receive a lot of experience points as a reward.]
Unfortunately, there was no level up. Now that I think about it, I was so busy working for a few days that I forgot to check the Celestial Library.
"yes."
I closed my eyes for a moment and then opened them. In an instant, I went to the Celestial Library and recalled the skills I had chosen.
[Beginner swordsmanship
Basic survival skills
Beginner Livestock Skills]
Anyway, at this point, there was no technology that would benefit the village. Moreover, since I haven't learned all the non-combat skills, I can't learn intermediate skills either.
So, out of personal greed, I invested in combat skills. It's a swordsmanship skill. I was planning to start practicing swordsmanship now, as I plan to make a bronze sword once I gather the materials.
Survival skills are skills I chose as insurance in case I ever find myself alone in the forest. Lastly, I chose livestock technology because it seemed essential to the village in its current situation.
"Status Window!"
[Lv 30. Two thousand days]
[Affiliation: Lenape Tribe, Chief, Great Warrior]
[Trait (4/8): Map, Cartography, Mind's Eye, Magician of Language]
[Ability]
Strength: 28
Agility: 26
Stamina: 30
Wisdom: 34
Command: 22
[Remaining points: 30]
[Beginner combat skill]
– Martial Arts (19/20), Spear Arts (12/20), Archery (10/20), Blunt Weapon Arts (8/20), Throwing Arts (4/20), Sword Arts (0/20), Survival Arts (0/20)
[Beginner Non-Combat Skills]
– Weapon Crafting (7/20), Architecture (8/20), Military Strategy (5/20), Farming (3/20), Stone Crafting (2/20), Crafting (5/20), Herbalism (3/20), Mining (1/20), Metalworking (3/20), Pottery (1/20), Animal Science (0/20)
[Advanced Non-Combat Skills]
-Lenapair (20/20)
Well, it was exactly as I expected. However, it was a bit unusual that survival skills were included in combat skills.
"By the way, there really aren't many days left."
There are now only three days left to leave for the 'Big Turtle' village.
* * *
The upper reaches of the Susquehanna River. There was a large village along the ridge between the mountains and the river.
Dozens of huts and other long houses were visible. The Susquehannock people lived in long houses with extended families.
An emergency meeting was held in the long house where the chief resided, with the chiefs of each village gathering.
"······Date spear! It seems like the Lenape tribe is playing a trick on us. They pretend to negotiate in front, but gather warriors behind us."
The Susquehannock tribe's chieftain, 'The Unbreakable Fighting Spirit', suddenly had his eyes twitch violently.
"We must attack the village of Bigfoot and deal with the Wise Fox before all the Lenape warriors gather."
"Yes, Chief! And it might be a good idea to ambush the Lenape warriors on their way to the village of Big Foot."
There were various opinions exchanged among the chiefs. 'Indomitable Fighting Spirit' slowly opened his mouth with a bitter smile.
"You can deal with the Wise Fox any time you want. That's why I'm saying that, if possible, I'd like to see his tribe being thoroughly trampled and trampled on with his own two eyes. What do you think?"
"Good idea."
"I think we can give a good slap to the clever fox who deceived us."
'Indomitable Fighting Spirit', who became the chief at a young age, nodded with a satisfied smile and gave instructions when none of the chiefs objected to his opinion.
"From now on, we will block the road and kill the Lenape warriors without anyone knowing."
"Understood, Chief!"
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Longhouses – Traditional dwellings of the Iroquois Native Americans who lived in the northeastern United States, especially in upstate New York. They range in width from 6 to 7 m and in length from 12 to 102 m. The roof and walls are made of elm bark.