"Understood, Chief!"
The 'Brave Wolf' and the celestial beings answered powerfully and dispersed to their respective missions. After a while, he had the Pequot villagers and prisoners clean up the blood-stained battlefield.
And he gathered the Pequot villagers together and talked about the duties along with the declaration of territory. After everything was over in a flash, I was taking a short break in the large hut.
He nodded with a satisfied expression, checking the completed quest message and status window.
"The level went up two levels."
Each random ability increased health and agility by one. And the remaining points received as a reward for leveling up were saved this time as well.
After I finished organizing the status window, I thought about my schedule going forward. The number of Pequot villages conquered so far is forty-four.
According to the captured Pequot chiefs, there were about one hundred and twenty Pequot villages.
"Now that I have gained some experience and know how to attack a village, I should split my forces."
Up until now, they had been conquering the Pequot villages one by one by pressing forward with a huge force. But now that he had conquered the village that he called the beginning and the spiritual refuge of the Pequot tribe, and had killed their chief, there was no need to go that far.
And later, in order to properly govern the Pequot territory, it was essential to have a military base where our warriors could be safely stationed.
"The location is central, and we can quickly subdue the village where the rebellion broke out. This is the perfect place."
After looking at the map window and checking again, I made up my mind about where to place the military base. At that moment, the 'brave wolf' made a noise and entered the large hut.
"Chief! The Pequot tribe has separated the slaves they have captured. Most of them, except for the wandering tribe, want to return to the tribes they came from."
The tribes that were held as slaves by the Pequot tribe were diverse. Mohegan, Wampanoag, Mohican, Abnaki, etc. There were even people from our own people, the Lenape tribe.
"Please do so."
"Understood, Chief!"
As the 'Brave Wolf' finished his report and left the large hut, I couldn't help but look regretful.
"There's no population to begin with···"
Still, it is right to release the other tribesmen for later. In any case, it is impossible to conquer the surrounding tribes through war alone.
Sometimes it is a good idea to unite surrounding tribes through diplomatic negotiations and threats.
"War is a last resort."
Fortunately, the Lenape tribe's reputation and reputation were not bad. No, rather, he was well-received by the surrounding tribes.
Is that why? So far, the surrendered Pequot tribesmen have not caused any major problems.
"By the way, I wonder if the Cold Tree is uniting the Quiri Pee tribe well."
* * *
Under the command of 'Cold Tree', three hundred warriors were building a garrison.
"Build the wooden pillars tightly together."
"We're going to build a watchtower here."
"Dig deep because this is where the trap will be."
The voices of the Ten Commandments could be heard from all over the place, and the warriors who had turned into workers moved busily.
The 'Cold Tree' watched the scene and received reports from the white generals.
"···The barracks are scheduled to be built starting tomorrow."
"···The area where the training ground will be built is quite large."
"···The Curie Pi people are also building a village."
Four villages were quickly formed around the garrison where the Quiri Pi people would stay.
"What about the Curie P people?"
"It seems like they have no particular complaints. They don't cause any accidents and they follow our instructions well."
The people of Curie Pi followed the persuasion of the 'talkative sparrow' obediently. And more than anything, the words that he would protect them moved the hearts of the Quiri-Pi people.
"That's good. When the village is built, let them discuss and choose a chief among themselves."
"Understood, Master Cheon In-jang!"
"One hundred thousand and two hundred thousand?"
"Yes. I think he'll probably return to the garrison tomorrow."
"I see."
* * *
The next day. A hundred men, including several dozen Quiri Pi tribesmen, returned to the camp and reported directly to the 'Cold Tree'.
"···I returned safely, Mr. Cheon In-jang! There have been no casualties so far."
The 'cold tree' nodded with a satisfied expression and gave instructions.
"Thank you all for your hard work. The Qiri Pi people I brought this time, have them stay in the northern village. And the one hundred men will take turns with the three hundred men."
"All right."
The first white-collar worker answered forcefully and stepped back. And then, just then, news arrived that this white man had returned.
The 'Cold Tree' stepped forward to greet them in person. After a while, the 'Cold Tree', who had received reports and given instructions from the white general, walked alongside the 'Talkative Sparrow' and had a conversation.
"You look very tired. How about resting for a few days?"
"No. Now, shouldn't our people settle down safely? There aren't many people left to persuade. We have to finish it off."
The 'Talkative Sparrow' seemed to want to finish the important mission of his life with his own hands.
"···All right."
"Thank you for understanding. I'll go explore the villages for a bit."
"Let's do that."
As the 'Talkative Sparrow' disappeared from sight, the 'Cold Tree' muttered with eyes full of enthusiasm.
"I have to finish it before the chief comes."
* * *
Open pit iron mine. A fence and watchtower were built around the mine. There are three watchtowers in total. Lenape warriors stood guard in groups of three on a watchtower, keeping a strict watch over the surrounding area.
And dozens of warriors, along with villagers, were digging iron ore in an open-pit mine with pickaxes.
"Dig a little deeper."
"Put the canned iron ore on the cart."
Just then, warriors from a 'very large' village arrived with an empty wagon. Some warriors took turns handing over power to the warriors in the watchtower.
"···There is nothing in particular to report."
"Thank you for your hard work."
"no."
"To transport this iron ore safely to the village."
"All right."
After a while, the warriors who had finished their shifts, not only in the mines but also in the watchtowers, began to move along the well-trodden path, pulling dozens of wagons filled with iron ore.
One of the ten leaders shouted instructions.
"Reconnaissance unit forward. Main force moves into defensive formation."
"All right."
* * *
A 'very big' town. New buildings were being built near the barracks and training grounds. 'Lazy Beaver' was building dozens of blacksmith shops and charcoal workshops, using warriors who had finished their morning training.
"···There are enough materials in the warehouse."
"···I can start operating three forges right now."
"···We have selected warriors with good dexterity. Shall we teach them their skills?"
The 'lazy beaver' shook his head after hearing the report.
"It's not us who will be transferring the technology. The chief himself will come and do it. For now, focus on building the blacksmith shop."
"All right."
As the chief instructed, the 'lazy beaver' was carrying out his work step by step. They also built roads for carts to pass through and constructed defensive structures in mines and salt farms.
Now they were also building a blacksmith shop to mass produce iron. Just then, warriors arrived carrying iron ore on a wagon and reported to the 'Lazy Beaver'.
"···Arrived safely."
The 'lazy beaver' spoke to the warriors who had finished their work for the day.
"Thank you for your hard work. Move the iron ore to the materials warehouse and get some rest."
"All right."
Meanwhile, today too, sorcerers visited another village to conduct spiritual training. 'Wind and Cloud' welcomed them and guided them to the temple.
For a while, the sorcerers began to pray to the creator god and the spirits.
"······I sincerely thank Ke Tanu Tuwit God for sending me the Son of God."
"······Please grant the blessings of the spirits to the great chieftain, the son of God."
After the prayer, 'Wind and Cloud' conversed with the sorcerers.
"Wind and Cloud! Your spiritual power has become deeper than before."
"I will assist the chief well from the side."
"I plan to stay here for a few days and learn the divine script."
* * *
In the forest. About fifty Pequot chiefs and warriors were moving cautiously.
"They're coming."
'The Blizzard' and three hundred warriors were waiting for the Pequots to return from negotiating with the Mohegans. 'Heavy Snowstorm' gave instructions with a cold glare in his eyes.
"Now! Surround them."
"Yes, Mr. Cheon In-jang!"
Three hundred warriors who had been waiting in various places appeared at once and began firing threatening shots with their bows.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
"It's a surprise attack!"
"Prepare for battle!"
The Pequot chiefs and warriors stood in confusion, preparing for battle. However, they were already completely surrounded by warriors led by 'Heavy Snowstorm'.
"Drop your weapons!"
"If you surrender, I will spare your life!"
The Pequot chieftains and warriors, who had checked the surrounding situation, lost their will to fight and began to throw away their weapons one by one.
'A heavy snowstorm' gave instructions to the white captains.
"Tie them up and return to the village. If you see anything strange, you can kill them on the spot."
"Understood, Master Cheon In-jang!"
* * *
A few days passed quickly. I divided my one thousand five hundred warriors into four large groups. First, he left five hundred warriors in the Pequot village that would be used as a garrison to build the garrison and watch over the prisoners.
And the 'brave wolf' and the 'swift deer', each leading three hundred warriors, took charge of the east and west, and quickly subdued the Pequot villages.
I, in charge of the center, led four hundred warriors together with the 'Honest Bear' and quickly conquered the Pequot tribe village.
He looked at the Pequot village displayed on the map window and shouted again.
"This time it's a siege operation again!"
"Understood, Chief!"
After a while, I conquered the Pequot village without fighting and immediately gave instructions to the white chiefs.
"Gather the villagers together."
"Don't forget to do a census."
"Bring the chief."
He also spoke of the declaration of territory and obligations, and received the signature and token of the Pequot chief of this village.
"Are there about ten villages left to conquer now?"
* * *
Without a king, killing the chief would not completely subdue the Pequot tribe. Although there is only a symbol of a chief, the Pequot tribe has autonomy in each village, which can later become a factor in rebellion.
And in order to safely rule the Pequot territory in the future, there was no choice but to conquer each Pequot village individually.
Of course, it was a difficult and arduous process. But eventually, the end began to appear. The 'Brave Wolf' and the 'Swift Deer', who were in charge of the eastern and western regions, continued to bring news of victory.
Now there is only one village left. A Pequot village appeared before our eyes, standing on the precarious border between Connecticut and Massachusetts.
"Honest bear!"
"Hehehe! Chief!"
The 'honest bear' was smiling brightly, as if he wasn't even nervous.
"This time, you conquer that village instead of me."
"Are you going?"
At that moment, the 'Honest Bear' answered with a stern expression.
"Why? Don't you think it won't work?"
"Ah... no."
Up until now, we have been conquering villages using the same strategies and tactics. Since he has learned by watching from the side, the 'Honest Bear' will be able to do it on his own.
"I will support you from behind."
"Ah... Okay. I'll give it a try."
There will surely come a time when even the 'Honest Bear' will have to command his troops and make his own judgments and decisions.
And I also needed to give them some experience in advance in case I was not there. A little later, the 'Stubborn Bear', who had surrounded the village and urged the Pequots to surrender, approached with a very worried expression and reported:
"Chief! I have received the surrender of the Pi··Quat tribe."
"Well done, honest bear!"
"Hehehe! Thank you for trusting me and leaving the missions to me."
* * *
All units conquered the Pequot village and returned safely to their camp. Unfortunately, however, there were four casualties.
One warrior was seriously injured, and three warriors were slightly injured. Fortunately, the seriously injured warrior's life was not seriously in danger.
"···Please pay special attention to treating the injured warriors for the time being."
The 'fast-footed deer', who had been out of his mind throughout the meeting as casualties were reported in the unit he led, gave a curt reply.
"All right."
And the meeting continued for a while. How to govern the occupied territory and the Pequot tribe, who will remain in the garrison, how many troops to deploy, etc.
I exchanged opinions freely with the experts on various topics. At that moment, a warrior with the title of White Chief came into the communal hut.
"Chief! The Mohegans have arrived."