After much deliberation in the Celestial Library, I chose three skills.
[Intermediate Metal Refining Technology]
[Elementary Military Technology]
[Elementary Math]
As I acquired intermediate metal refining skills, knowledge related to iron seeped into my head like a sponge.
"Now all I have to do is find the iron ore."
Joy also turned on the status window with a calm expression for a moment.
[Lv 40. Two thousand days]
[Affiliation: Lenape Tribe, Chief, Great Warrior]
[Trait (5/8): Map, Cartography, Mind's Eye, Language Magician, Teleportation]
[Ability]
Strength: 35
Agility: 35
Stamina: 36
Wisdom: 40
Command: 37
[Remaining points: 17]
[Beginner combat skills]
– Spearmanship (20/20), Archery (17/20), Blunt Weapon Skills (14/20), Throwing Skills (10/20), Fencing Skills (5/20), Survival Skills (7/20), Shield Skills (7/20)
[Intermediate Combat Skill]
– Martial Arts (4/20)
[Beginner Non-Combat Skills]
– Weapon Crafting (14/20), Architecture (11/20), Military Strategy (10/20), Farming (7/20), Stonecraft (5/20), Crafting (12/20), Herbalism (8/20), Mining (6/20), Pottery (5/20), Animal Science (6/20), Cooking (3/20), Shipbuilding (0/20), Military Science (0/20), Mathematics (5/20).
[Intermediate Non-Combat Skills]
-Metal Smelting Technology (0/20)
[Advanced Non-Combat Skills]
-Lenapair (20/20)
As expected, the overall skill proficiency has increased little by little. However, elementary shipbuilding techniques continued to remain at zero, almost stagnant.
"Viking ships are sturdier than canoes."
I had already thought about what kind of ship I wanted to build. However, there were many things to worry about here and there, and we couldn't make it because there were no people.
I now have nearly three thousand workers under my training. After about two months of intensive training, I plan to deploy the warriors to build a small Viking ship of my own design.
However, that was only possible after the Pequot tribe was conquered.
"Okay. Let's not think too hastily."
I gathered my wits about me and this time I tested my newly acquired math and military skills. Mathematics is the most basic discipline related to many other disciplines such as science and astronomy, so I had no choice but to choose it.
That wasn't all. When calculating, when building a house, when building a ship... Mathematics was a subject that had to be learned so much that it was relevant to every aspect of daily life.
So, without any hesitation, I chose mathematics. And although military technology overlaps somewhat with military strategy, it differs in scope.
While the Art of War deals with strategy and tactics from an oriental perspective, military technology deals with all military-related techniques from a broader perspective, including those.
"Because I have to systematically lead the warriors in the future."
I was torn between the two regarding medical technology, but ultimately chose military technology.
"Okay. You made a good choice."
I headed towards the house where I was staying with light steps.
* * *
The village was running smoothly with the elders at its center even without me. Since food was the main purpose, the villagers worked focusing on hunting, gathering, and farming.
Of course, we also paid attention to mines and salt farms. As the warriors from each village began their full-scale training, I appeared at the training grounds for the first time in a long while, escorted by the 'Heavy Snowstorm' and the 'Honest Bear'.
"···It's the chieftain!"
"···The Great Chief, the warrior of God, is coming!"
Boom boom!
My fame was as high as that of the Lenape tribe. 'The Brave Wolf' shouted at the warriors.
"Everyone be quiet!"
"······."
Nearly three thousand Lenape warriors, including those from our village, stood in a line in an orderly manner. 'Cold Tree' and 'Roaring Thunder', who were helping 'Brave Wolf', saw me and put their right fist against their left chest and shouted loudly.
"insect!"
"······."
Phew!
I also lightly placed my right fist against my left chest and pointed at them.
"Take a break!"
"Take a break!"
I made up a slogan in a hurry at a recent meeting, but I thought it was simple and cool. And it contained many meanings.
At that moment, the 'brave wolf' shouted loudly towards the warriors.
"Respect to the great chief!"
"insect!"
The warriors all shouted their praises toward me and placed their right fists against their chests as if they were about to leave the training ground.
"Take a rest!"
"Take a rest."
After only a few days of training, the warriors' posture and military discipline were well-maintained. He turned his head and spoke to the 'brave wolf'.
"How's the training?"
"I did basic physical training and text education in the morning."
'Brave Wolf' was using honorifics towards me in a different way than before. Since the military is strictly hierarchical and relies on obedience to orders, from now on, not only 'Brave Wolf' but also all the villagers will use honorifics towards me.
Of course, there are things I want, but 'Brave Wolf' and the warriors suggested it first. And above all, he also holds the position of chief of the Lenape tribe.
I gave instructions to the 'brave wolf' with a satisfied expression.
"Let's get started right away."
"Yes, Chief!"
After a while, I sat down on the chair in front of the desk and checked the warriors' tendencies and abilities with my mind's eye, and divided them into categories.
Of course, I also received advice from the 'Brave Wolf' and the warriors from time to time.
'Your strength is quite high. You're perfect as a tank.'
He turned his head and spoke to the 'brave wolves' and warriors on either side.
"I would like to use a spear and shield as my main weapons."
The 'Brave Wolf' and the great warriors nodded in agreement with my opinion, observing the warriors closely while training regularly.
"Chief! I think the same thing."
"I think that would be a good idea."
The work of classifying the warriors continued for some time.
"I would be a good fit for the javelin unit."
"You must be good at archery."
"Fast on your feet? You're the perfect warrior for a reconnaissance unit."
* * *
I was waiting to see where the last remaining warrior would be deployed.
[Trait: Fighting and brave. Moderate potential to grow into a warrior. Dexterous.]
He definitely had higher abilities than other warriors.
"I think it would be good if you were assigned to my unit."
"Understood, Chief!"
The long and arduous classification of warriors has finally come to an end. He divided the two thousand warriors into three units and appointed three men to lead each unit, each with the title of 'Cheoninjang', 'Brave Wolf', 'Cold Tree', and 'Roaring Thunder'.
Of course, this is for the future, but based on the results of the training, we plan to divide the capable warriors into tens and hundreds for each unit and appoint tens and hundreds commanders.
And the remaining warriors were assigned to the guards and reconnaissance units respectively. The bodyguard I led was made up of warriors who could grow into great warriors, and the reconnaissance unit led by the 'Fast Deer' was made up of fast and agile warriors.
"I wish each unit had a flag that represented them."
At my words, the 'brave wolf' and the warriors looked at each other and tilted their heads. Of course, there is also the 'swift deer'.
'Roaring Thunder' asked with courage.
"Chief! What is the flag?"
"······."
I don't know what a flag is, but I was told to make one... It's my mistake.
"···As for the flag. You can make it with leather and a long pole."
I explained the flag to them in detail.
"For example, a brave wolf could draw a wolf on the flag and use it as a unit symbol."
The 'fast-footed deer' was the first to understand and answered right away.
"Then I will take the deer."
'Brave Wolf', 'Cold Tree' and 'Roaring Thunder' all sparkled with eyes full of enthusiasm for a moment.
"Haha! Chief! I will make a flag out of thunder. Is it a little weak? I will correct it. My unit's symbol will be lightning."
The 'Cold Tree', who had been deep in thought on one side, slowly opened his mouth.
"I will make a flag out of a large, leafy tree."
"I think the wolf would fit in best with my unit."
Phew!
I said to them with a smile.
"You decide that on your own. Once you've decided on a flag, report it to me."
"Understood, Chief!"
"Yes, Chief!"
* * *
A few days passed quickly. I wandered far away from the village in search of iron ore.
"It's not here either."
As with finding copper mines, finding iron ore was also difficult. After marking it on the map window, I immediately moved to another place.
After a while, the sun began to set.
"Whew! Should I use it even in the four seasons?"
Since I plan to conquer the Pequot tribe, I would like to arm my loyal warriors with iron weapons. But the wind is just the wind.
Even if we were to find iron ore now, it would take a long time to fully arm all our warriors with iron weapons.
"I guess I'll have to look for it though."
* * *
The next day. We made a rough bed on top of a large tree and spent the night there. As soon as I woke up, I quickly filled my hunger with the food stored in my inventory and then set out.
And I wandered further than yesterday in search of iron ore. After a while, I shouted with an excited expression.
"Found it."
[Tiring!]
[Iron ore found.]
Is it harder to find than copper? Even if I try to calm down, my excitement doesn't go away easily.
* * *
He brought iron ore and made a hammer, anvil, and tongs. 'Lazy Beaver' and his helpers took turns blowing air into the bellows, sweating profusely.
He picked up the red-hot iron with tongs and placed it on the anvil. In a moment, they changed places and the 'Lazy Beaver' and his assistants began to strike the iron on the anvil with hammers.
Teeing! Teeing! Teeing!
"The downward force must be constant."
"Breathing is important."
"Be alert, because sparks can cause serious injury."
I continued to work by turning the tongs this way and that, cutting and attaching the iron in a folding manner, twisting and attaching it.
Sometimes, limestone powder was sprinkled on, and the work of heating iron, dipping it in water, and then pounding it again and again was continued.
'If we had borax, we could make steel that is almost as good as Damascus steel.'
In regret, I put the cold iron back into the furnace.
"Put air in the bucket."
"Yes, Chief!"
A moment later, I found myself holding a steel dagger in my hand. The dagger's blade had already been sharpened on a whetstone.
[Tiring!]
[I have created a dagger made of steel.]
I was really happy.
"Did you all see how it was made?"
'Lazy Beaver' and his assistants nodded their heads repeatedly.
"Yes, Chief!"
* * *
It took a lot of time, forges, and blacksmiths to supply iron weapons to a force of nearly three thousand warriors. And above all, because of the technology leak, blacksmiths could not be trained arbitrarily.
Naturally, the supply of iron weapons to the warriors was put on hold for the time being. At that time, the 'Brave Wolf' and the warriors shouted as each unit quickly moved according to their formation and tactics according to the instructions.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
"Get into defensive formation!"
"One and two rows, raise your shields and block the 'Cold Tree' units!"
"From now on, we will surround the 'Brave Wolf' unit from both sides and attack together with the 'Roaring Thunder' unit!"
"Three rows of warriors, throw your javelins!"
"The archers of the fourth column are providing support fire from the rear!"
"attack!"
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
The intense training continued with cheers again. At that moment, my personal guard led by the 'Heavy Snowstorm' and the 'Honest Bear' appeared, with the flag emblazoned with a splendid sun fluttering.
"We are the warrior guard of God!"
"Let's break through the center and destroy the enemy formation in one go! Let's go!"
Then a reconnaissance force led by the 'Swift Deer' appeared and joined the guard.
"From now on, we will rain down arrows on the enemy without sparing any effort!"
After a while, when the tactical training was over, each unit was taking a break. At that moment, the village elder came running in a hurry.
"Chief! The chief of the deer clan of the Shawnee tribe has come to visit."
"Huh? The Shawnee tribe?"
"yes."
"All right."
I had heard of the Shawnee tribe in passing.
'But why did the Shawnee tribe come?'
After a while of wondering, I headed towards the village with the elder.
* * *
A sturdy man with sharp eyes greeted me politely first.
"It is an honor to meet the great chief of the Lenape tribe, my grandfather's tribe."