Mohawk River. Not far from the river there was a Mohawk village. There were three long houses in the village, each about 30 meters long.
The Mohawk chiefs were holding a meeting in a long house covered with elm bark. Among them, 'Rising Flame', who was both a chief and a great chief, was listening to the other chiefs' stories with a serious expression.
"How did the Mohawks know about our ambush?"
"The information must have leaked from somewhere. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense."
News has come that the Mohawk tribe, with whom they have a territorial dispute, is trading with another tribe. When he heard that most of the Mohawk chiefs were attending the deal, he led elite warriors from nine villages and launched a surprise attack.
However, they were defeated miserably. The Mohawk tribe, having lost many warriors, was bound to suffer a great blow.
"The Mohawks will not miss this opportunity and will surely come for revenge."
"If we make a single mistake, our tribe could disappear."
"Chief! We need to come up with a plan."
A moment later, the 'Rising Flames' spoke, belching smoke.
"I don't think it will work out because I'm anxious. I need to ally with the tribes on Lake Ontario or get support from them against the Mohawk tribe."
* * *
The turkey pen had a ceiling and walls made of woven branches to provide good ventilation. I looked around and checked us out.
"There are four females."
"Yes, Chief!"
This time, after learning the livestock technology skill, I selected a villager who had a high affinity for animals. It seemed like it would be difficult for 'Lazy Beaver' to create and manage everything for me.
'Gorgeous Turkey'
The name was perfect for taking care of turkeys. Just entering his teenage years, the 'Gorgeous Turkey' is starting to grow some whiskers around his chin and nose.
"······We have to clean the inside of the cage thoroughly every morning and evening. If we don't want the turkeys to get sick."
"Understood, Chief!"
"And if you observe closely, check to see if there are any children with gentle personalities."
"The gentle ones?"
"Yeah, I'll breed them with gentle ones later."
"···Yes, Chief!"
The first step in breeding livestock is to improve the seeds of docile animals. The 'Gorgeous Turkey', who still didn't know that, blinked with eyes full of doubt.
"I'll explain the reason in detail later."
"Understood, Chief!"
"If you have any requests while raising turkeys, ask the elders."
"I will do that."
"Try raising a turkey well."
After patting the 'Gorgeous Turkey's' head, I turned around and walked away.
"It will take quite some time to lay eggs."
The turkeys that the villagers caught were wild and rough. In particular, male turkeys displayed a threatening appearance, emitting warning calls whenever people approached the cage.
"It won't be easy to reform them into gentle children."
* * *
Today we finally leave to go to war with the Susquehannock tribe. The townspeople were gathered at the entrance to see them off.
I showed off the weapon made by 'Lazy Beaver' in front of the townspeople.
Wheeeeeek! Sseuuk!
As the spear in his hand drew a gentle curve from side to side, the villagers let out exclamations here and there.
"What is that?"
"It's a window."
"Who doesn't know that? The tip of the spear isn't made of stone."
"That thing that glows yellow?"
"I don't know if it's called bronze or not."
"Wow! That's cool!"
"It looks sharper than a stone."
At that moment, he cut down a fist-sized tree stuck in the ground with his spear in one go.
Plop!
Seeing the tree neatly split in two, the villagers exclaimed in admiration again.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
I deliberately showed people the power of bronze weapons and called them 'Brave Wolf'.
"Brave wolf! Come out."
"······."
At that moment, the 'brave wolf' came forward with a surprised expression.
"It's yours. I hope you'll use this spear to protect our village and tribe from now on."
"Chief! I don't know if I should accept this precious thing."
"Take it. I have mine too."
The 'brave wolf' accepted the bronze spear and his eyes sparkled with emotion. This time, I got an axe from the 'lazy beaver' and swung it around.
I liked the heavy stuff. I walked forward from that spot and repeatedly hit the large tree.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The white flesh of the tree was cut away in an instant, causing the villagers' eyes to widen and exclaim in admiration.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!
"Isn't that axe better for chopping down trees than for fighting?"
"If I get hit with that, I feel like my head will get completely shattered."
I called out to the honest bear who was standing blankly on one side, leaving the villagers' commotion behind.
"Honest bear! It's yours. Don't lose it and take good care of it."
The 'Honest Bear' smiled brightly and suddenly pledged his loyalty.
"Hehehe! As expected, he's the chief! An honest bear follows its chief until it dies."
Phew!
This time he picked up a spear made of bronze. The moment the 'fast-footed deer' was about to step forward with an expectant look in his eyes as if it were a given, I called out to the 'cold tree'.
"Cold tree!"
"······."
'Cold Tree', who had just joined the village, had no expectations at all and looked very flustered when his name was called.
"Can I receive it?"
He spoke calmly, looking at the 'cold tree' who asked again with eyes of disbelief.
"It's a battle."
"Thank you, Chief!"
Still looking bewildered, the 'Cold Tree' stepped back, holding the bronze spear. At the same time, the villagers who had been muttering complaints behind him nodded their heads repeatedly as if they agreed.
"Well, it's a war, after all."
"Yeah, you're going to war for your tribe instead of us."
It was on my own intention to give the bronze spear to the 'cold tree' who had done nothing for the village and the tribe in front of everyone.
In a word, it is a production and a show. Anyone with the ability can receive a bronze weapon, regardless of tribe or origin.
That was my intention. Perhaps the warriors will train even harder in the future to become great warriors. And as expected, 'Cold Tree' looked more moved than 'Brave Wolf'.
'It will be more reliable than before.'
At that moment, the 'fast deer' looked at the 'lazy beaver' who had nothing and said with a very sour expression.
"Chief! There are honest bears, so why don't you have mine?"
"······."
I can see that you were almost crying, so I guess you were very upset.
Phew!
"Lazy beaver! Bring your bow and arrows."
"Yes, Chief!"
The bow was not made of bronze. However, all twenty arrows in the quiver had bronze arrowheads.
"It will fly farther because it is more elastic than the bow you have. The arrowhead is made of bronze."
Before I could finish my explanation, the 'fast-footed deer' pulled and released the bowstring repeatedly.
Ting! Titi ting! Ting!
The expression of the 'fast-footed deer' that had been filled with disappointment was now smiling brightly as if nothing had happened.
"Hahahahaha! Chief! Good. Very good."
Do you like me or do you like archery? The 'fast deer' quickly slung his bow over his shoulder and checked his arrows in case someone took them.
"Since it's an arrow made of bronze, its penetrative power must be no joke. Hahaha!"
"······."
Looking at that sight, someone suddenly came to mind. Hunter of the forest.
'If I hadn't made another window, I would have been in real trouble.'
After a while, I finished handing over the reins to the elders and said my final goodbyes to 'The Moon Rises'.
"Don't get hurt."
"huh."
Finally, the 'brave wolf' approached.
"Chief! We are ready to leave."
"Okay, let's go."
He headed to the 'Big Turtle' village with the warriors, escorted by the villagers.
'Status Window!'
[Ability]
Strength: 31
Agility: 31
Stamina: 31
Wisdom: 36
Command: 31
[Points remaining: 10]
A few days ago, in preparation for war, I boldly invested twenty points to raise my abilities evenly. Of course, I also needed time to adapt to the increased abilities.
* * *
A dense forest. About twenty Lenape warriors from a village near the village of 'Big Foot' The fields were moving.
"You Susquehannock bastards! You've done it anyway."
"You even refuse peace negotiations."
"This time we must drive them out of our sacred land."
They were walking leisurely, not paying attention to their surroundings. At that moment, arrows flew from all directions.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
"The enemy!"
"It's the Susquehannock Tribe!"
"Prepare for battle!"
In an instant, the number of Lenape warriors was reduced from twenty to ten.
Eww! Eww!
And then, the remaining Lenape warriors met a miserable death without even being able to put up a proper fight against the Susquehannock warriors who had suddenly come rushing in from all directions.
The great warrior 'Heavy Snowstorm' looked around and gave instructions to his warriors.
"Check around, there might be another one around."
"Yes, Grandmaster!"
"You guys, clean up this place so there's no trace left."
"Understood, Grand Master!"
'Heavy Snowstorm', whose entire body was covered in scars, muttered with a cold gaze.
"I guess we'll have to move after raiding twice or so."
* * *
The village of 'Big Turtle'. The townspeople warmly welcomed us, who had not been here for a long time.
"Who is this?"
"Brave wolf! Why did you come only now?"
"Swift deer! You are as talkative now as you were then."
"Honest bear! I missed you."
In particular, 'Flowers on a Tree' warmly welcomed me, his son-in-law.
"I got it last time, but you brought it again? Anyway, I'll use it well."
After receiving the soap and candles I gave her, 'Flowers on the Tree' smiled brightly as if everyone could hear her.
"Thank you. Hohohoho!"
As expected, there was no one who disliked gifts. This time he gave a bronze spear as a gift to the 'Forest Hunter'.
"What is this?"
"It will be stronger and sharper than a spear. Give it a swing."
The 'Forest Hunter' looked around and walked towards the grass.
Wheeeeeek!
The 'Forest Hunter' looked surprised at the sight of the cleanly cut grass, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahahahaha! The moon is rising, you chose a good man. Thank you. I will use it well."
The 'Forest Hunter', whose lips turned up to his ears, didn't even ask me what material it was made of.
'If I hadn't brought a gift, I would have been in real trouble.'
At that moment, I felt the stinging gazes looking at me. When I turned my head, the younger siblings of 'The Moon Rises' were looking at me with eyes full of anticipation.
I thought, "Oh no." I quickly turned my head and pretended not to see.
'Damn! I didn't think about my brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Should I make candy from now on too?'
After a while, we set off again with the newly joined 'Big Turtle' warriors, as the villagers see us off. The 'Hunter of the Forest' walked ahead with very light steps.
"egg plant."
"yes."
* * *
As we passed through several villages, Lenape warriors joined our group one after another. Among them were some familiar faces, and some warriors I was meeting for the first time.
But, they all knew my name. Daejeonsa, a very big two thousand days. I don't know what they heard, but the warriors treated me with respect.
So it was very convenient to move around.
"······If we assume that four or five people come from each village, wouldn't there be at least eight hundred warriors?"
"I see."
'The Swift Deer' explained to me in detail, to the best of his knowledge, what I was curious about.
"By the way, those Susquehannocks! They're such funny people. They helped us settle down, and now they come and tell us to leave? Oh my! The more I think about it, the angrier I get."
"······."
I had no idea there was such a history between the two tribes. Is this a situation where a rolling stone gathers no moss?
I felt like I would get angry too. At that moment, two or three red dots appeared at the edge of my map window and then disappeared.
'What is it? Are the Susquehannock warriors scouting?'
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Susquehannock Tribe – A tribe that lived on the Susquehanna River tributaries and spoke the Iroquois language. The Huron called them the "People of the Black Ridge."