"······."
A warrior in his party who spoke Lenape quickly interpreted.
"The sharp deer horn of the chief who leads the deer clan of the Shawnee tribe."
I also greeted him politely and checked his abilities with my mind.
"This is the great warrior of God, the chief of the Lenape tribe, Lee Cheon-il."
[Sharp Deer Antlers]
[Affiliation: Shoni Tribe, Deer Clan Chief, Great Warrior]
[Trait: Highly ambitious and strong fighting spirit. Skilled in spearmanship.]
[Ability]
Stamina: 17
Strength: 15
Agility: 12
Wisdom: 10
Command: 17
'The Great Warrior···'
Being appointed as a chief at a young age means you have a lot of ability.
"This is the first time I've seen someone taller than me. Is it because you're not a pure Lenape? You look completely different from us."
"It's definitely different. And he's younger too."
"They say he is a warrior of God. Is that rumor true?"
"Rumors tend to be exaggerated. Rumors are just rumors."
"Still, it seems like we'll be able to fight quite a bit… I want to have a go at it."
"Chief! I have not come to fight. I have come to greet my grandfather's tribe."
"I know."
They were speaking to me in Shawnee language and evaluating me.
Phew!
I was dumbfounded that I could speak their language because of my 'language wizard' ability, but I just pretended not to know anything and just sat there.
At that time, 'Sharp Antlers' began to introduce the people who came with him.
"Here is···"
After a while, after a brief greeting, we moved to the village hall with 'Sharp Antlers' and his group of about thirty people.
'Sharp Antlers' looked around the village with curious eyes as it moved.
"Is that a house too?"
"What is that? It's drawing water from the ground."
"As expected, there are many interesting things in this village where the chief resides."
As we entered the village hall, the women of the village were busy preparing food in a hurry to accommodate the sudden visit of the Shawnee tribe.
As soon as the food was served, we sat down.
"I hope you like the food."
"Hahaha! This is so filling. I'll enjoy it."
We ate for a while and talked about various topics.
"······I wanted to come with the chiefs of other clans, but since we have such a long relationship, I didn't really feel like taking care of things like that. That's why I came alone. I'm from my grandfather's tribe, so shouldn't I greet the newly elected chief of the Lenape tribe? Hahahaha!"
"Welcome."
"Are you married?"
"yes."
"It's a shame. There is a good woman in our tribe, but if we weren't married, I would have introduced her to her for the sake of the long-standing relationship and friendship between the two tribes."
"okay."
"I heard that you were at war with the Susquehannock tribe over territory. If there had been such a problem, you could have contacted our Shawnee tribe and I would have come running with my warriors. But I am very glad that it was resolved well with the Susquehannock tribe."
"yes."
Mostly, 'Sharp Antlers' was talking and I just listened.
"At first, I thought the chieftain was in the village of 'Big Foot', so I stopped by there first. I just wasted my time. But since I've come this far, shouldn't I meet the chieftain, who is called the warrior of God?"
For a moment, I saw a flicker of speculation in his eyes.
'I guess you want to have a go at me.'
After a while, it became evening.
"It's late at night. It's shabby, but I'll show you a place to rest."
"Then, I'll stay with you for one night.
A few warriors guided the guests, Sharp Horn and the Shawnee tribesmen. As they disappeared, the 'fast-footed deer', who had finished training the warriors and joined them late, spoke with a questioning expression.
"Wow! That's strange. You must be busy with internal issues between your clans. Why did you suddenly come here?"
'The Brave Wolf' also tilted his head as if he didn't understand.
"···I shouldn't think so, but there must be a reason why you came here."
I agreed with them and said calmly.
"In a few days, we will find out why they came."
* * *
The next day. The warriors started their day at the training camp with morning training just like the day before. The townspeople also spent the morning busy doing their own work.
I looked at the hides the Shawnee tribe had brought as gifts in the warehouse.
"Is that American buffalo hide?"
There were quite a few sheep. The night before, I had the opportunity to hear detailed information about the Shawnee tribe from the elders.
It is said that a long time ago, a Lenape chief led his people across the mountains (Appalachian Mountains) that divided the land and settled his tribe on the Great Plains.
That was the Shawnee tribe. And very occasionally, when they forget, the Shawnee tribe comes to visit and continue their old relationship.
"The Shawnee tribe of the Great Plains···"
I thought that if I could justify it well, I could easily absorb the Shawnee tribe. At that time, a warrior came to see me.
"Chief! The Shawnee people are leaving."
I thought I'd stay a few more days, but it was a bit unexpected. A while later, we met again with Sharp Antler and the Shawnee tribesmen at the village hall, who had been touring the village.
"···I would like to stay a few more days and see more amazing things, but I have a lot of work to do with the tribe, so I think I will have to go now."
"That's too bad."
At my words, a strange light appeared in the eyes of 'Sharp Deer Antlers'.
"If you are feeling sorry, please come to my tribe. I will treat you well."
I don't know what his intentions were, but I pretended not to know anything about them and complied.
"Okay, I'll go and check it out when I have time."
"Then I will formally invite the Chief of the Lenape tribe. And if you are going to do it, I would be especially grateful if you could tell us in front of the other chiefs who the Chief of the Shawnee tribe is. Of course it would be me, right? Hahaha!"
"······."
'This is it. Authenticity.'
Even though it was a journey that took several months, I immediately realized why the 'sharp antlers' had gone to such great lengths to find our village.
According to the elders, the Shawnee tribe was divided into six clans, each claiming to be the chief of the tribe and fighting with the other.
'Sharp Antlers' wants his grandfather's tribe, the Lenape, to recognize the legitimacy of the Shawnee tribe.
'If you look at it that way, am I not the one who holds the legitimacy of the Shawnee tribe?'
Suddenly, a thought crossed my mind. I was tight-lipped as I accepted his invitation.
"···If you formally invite me, of course I should go."
"Hahaha! Then, when will you be coming?"
"It seems like it will be difficult this year. I think I will be able to go sometime next spring or summer."
"Okay, I understand. I will prepare accordingly."
At that moment, 'Sharp Antlers' looked at the surrounding Shawnee warriors and spoke again.
"By the way, I heard that the Great Chief is a warrior of God. I also fight a bit, so if it's not rude, could you teach me some lessons?"
His companions hastily tried to stop the "sharp-antlered" deer, as the Shawnee call them.
"Chief! The atmosphere was good, so why are you suddenly like this?"
"You've achieved your goal, so just go."
'Sharp Antlers' said with a playful look in his eyes.
"You're called a warrior of God. Isn't that funny? I can't just let that go. I want to see if you have the skills to be a warrior of God. What would happen if you lost to me in front of the Lenape people? You'd be too embarrassed to show your face."
"······."
When I saw them confidently speaking the Shawnee language in front of me, I could only laugh.
Phew!
And sometimes, there are people who can't tell if it's poop or soybean paste and have to dip it in it to eat it. With an inexplicable smile on my lips, I secretly provoked the 'sharp deer antlers' with an indifferent expression.
"You want to teach me? You could get seriously hurt. Are you okay?"
"······."
'Sharp Antlers' furrowed his brow as if he was a little annoyed.
"Hahaha! It's okay. But if possible, please handle it gently so that no one gets hurt."
"Okay. Let's go."
* * *
In the middle of the village, I was standing face to face with the 'Sharp Antlers'.
"My spear is quite sharp. Do you still plan to fight with your bare hands?"
"······."
'Sharp Antlers' deliberately shouted loudly so that all the villagers gathered around him could hear.
"It's okay. Come."
Would that have made things worse? 'Sharp Deer Antlers' radiated fighting spirit from its entire body.
"Okay. Then, I will go without hesitation."
'Sharp Antlers' charged forward, holding a spear in both hands.
Boom boom!
The villagers shook their heads with pitiful eyes and muttered as they watched the 'sharp antlers' recklessly challenging me.
"Why did you ask the Great Chief, the warrior of God, to spar with you?"
"That's right. It would be a huge embarrassment."
"But since you came as a guest, the chief will take good care of you and treat you gently."
At that moment, the sharp spear of the 'Sharp Deer Antler' quickly stabbed into my head. I turned my head slightly to the side and dodged through the window, but for a moment I hesitated.
'Finish it all at once?'
However, the worries did not last long. In order to maintain good relations with the Shoni tribe in the future, it was necessary to protect the pride of the 'sharp antlers'.
Still, the difference in skill must be clearly demonstrated. I just kept dodging his fearsome spear attacks.
Swish! WHISTLE! Swoosh! Phew!
I twisted my body to avoid the spear aimed at my chest. Lift your leg slightly and let the window pass by. He hit the spear with his palm, causing it to miss its target.
And sometimes I would step forward to adjust the distance between us and him, ensuring a safe distance.
'You have some talent for spearmanship.'
My assessment was very sobering. As time passed, 'Sharp Antlers' became tired and started breathing heavily. Of course, the number of vulnerabilities has also increased.
There were more than one or two opportunities that could have ended in one go. But I held on tight. And I was a little scared.
I'm afraid that 'Sharp Antlers' might die if I accidentally hit it with my fist.
'Let's take it easy. Take it easy.'
After a while, the 'sharp antlers' were so tired that their legs were shaking.
"I lost."
"······."
The Shawnee warriors looked at me with wonder. They also seemed to know that I was looking after their chief. At that moment, 'Sharp Deer Horn', who had caught his breath to some extent, spoke with eyes full of respect and awe.
"Hahaha! The title of God's Warrior wasn't just a rumor. You're truly amazing. Thanks to you, I've learned a lot."
"······."
I kind of liked the attitude of 'Sharp Antlers' who cleanly admitted his defeat. And most of all, I was glad that I was able to continue my good relationship with him as I had planned.
'The Shoni tribe···'
* * *
"Chief Warrior of the Gods! Thank you so much for accepting my invitation."
"See you next time, God's Warrior Chief!"
Certainly, unlike before, the 'Sharp Antlers' and the Shawnee warriors seemed to respect me sincerely, not just politely.
'If I had hit it hard, it would have been a big problem.'
Anyway, in the end, my choice and decision were right.
'You held on well.'
After a while, 'Sharp Antlers' and the Shawnee warriors finally left the village in good spirits. As they disappeared from my sight, I asked the warrior next to me.
"···There was no technology leak, right?"
The warrior who had been secretly watching them under my instructions answered calmly.
"I just asked questions about wells and tiles out of curiosity, but not a single technology has leaked."
* * *
Summer of 1401, a 'very large' village. Today is finally the day to set out to conquer the Pequot tribe. In the training camp, warriors who had undergone intensive training for nearly two months were lined up.
Unlike before, the warriors trained by me all had eyes filled with venom. I went up to the stage and stood in front of them.
"······We must clearly show the other tribes what will happen if they dare to invade our tribe. From now on, we will conquer the Pequot tribe and their territory. And this time, we will break the long-standing ill-fated relationship between the Pequot tribe and our tribe. I will lead you to victory. Let's go!"
As soon as I finished my speech, the warriors cheered in unison.
Waaa ...
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Shawnee tribe – Native American people who lived in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Shawnee traditionally considered the Lenape (or Delaware) of the mid-Atlantic region of the east coast as their 'grandfathers'.