[Tiring!]
[Candy corn found.]
I couldn't help but check the message window again with surprised eyes.
'Candy corn? Is it the same thing as sugar cane?'
Thanks to my high wisdom and skills compared to the limited knowledge I have, I was able to unconsciously learn about the uses of sweet corn.
'If I do it right, I can make sugar out of candy corn.'
Sweet corn is a mutation of common corn. I never would have guessed that the Shawnee tribe grew sweet corn. In any case, the more crops you can grow, the better for your food supply in many ways.
'Yellow Corn' provides additional information about sweet corn.
"…It's sweeter than regular corn, so kids love it."
"How about growing sweet corn?"
"Like the corn we commonly call corn, it is strong and grows well even in wind damage."
After listening to his various explanations, I was able to roughly decide what crops to plant in this area.
'By the way, this is a big problem.'
Like wild rice, desert cotton also had some promise, but unfortunately it was not suited to the region. As the name suggests, desert cotton seems to grow well in dry areas like deserts.
But, it's still too early to be disappointed. If there is desert cotton in the desert, then there must be cotton that I know of in the surrounding areas.
'I guess I should find out properly once.'
After a while, as we entered the village, we saw that the Shawnee tribe had come in droves again today to receive the god's healing.
"Your Majesty the Emperor!"
"Please bless me, God."
"Please cure my mother's illness."
Today, I chose one of the Shawnee tribesmen who looked very sickly.
"… Creator God and spirits! Please give me the power of miracles."
He performed a dramatic performance while saying a sacred prayer in front of everyone.
Paaaaaaaaaaah!
Once again, the patient's body was bathed in transparent light and then disappeared.
Boom boom!
Today, the Shawnee people who witnessed the miracle scene again prayed to God on the spot and worshiped me with eyes of awe.
"Your Majesty the Emperor!"
"Thank you, God, for your blessings."
The Shawnee people also knew that I could only perform the divine healing once a day. Should I call it divine power? Should I call it energy?
I don't know why the rumor spread like that among the tribesmen. However, it seemed that it would take about a day to consume and gather divine power to heal the gods.
Of course, to be exact, it's because of the game system. Anyway, I didn't really stop the strange rumor because I thought it would be a good excuse.
'If it's good for me, it's good for me.'
At that moment, the 'brave wolf' approached me.
"I'm ready to leave tomorrow."
"Is the next place you're visiting the Raccoon Clan Village?"
"Yes, that's right."
* * *
The middle reaches of the Swan River (Potomac River, now Washington, USA). The 'Cold Tree', who conquered the barbarian tribes, was focusing on stabilizing the barbarian tribes centered around this village.
Fortunately, up until now, the barbarian tribesmen have not caused any rebellions or problems. Rather, the savage tribesmen who received abundant food thanks to our support were becoming more friendly day by day.
And today, in the midst of a hectic day, a neighboring tribe, the Tuscarora tribe, visited.
"welcome."
"Thank you for welcoming us so warmly, even though we stopped by unexpectedly."
The Tuscarora tribesmen looked around with curious eyes at the newly constructed village hall. Brief greetings were exchanged, and the 'Cold Tree' looked down at the gifts brought by the Tuscarora tribesmen.
"What is this?"
"These are clothes made with a special technique unique to our tribe. If you wear them in the summer, they won't be too hot and will be quite cool."
Are there about a hundred of those clothes? The 'Cold Tree', who was holding a rough but delicately woven piece of clothing and examining it carefully, tilted his head and asked.
"Is it made of sam?"
'Between Spring and Summer', who came as a representative of the Tuscarora tribe under the instructions of the Great Chief, blinked with a look of surprise.
"Huh? Oh, how do you know? It's our tribe's unique technology…"
'Cold Tree' spoke calmly so that he would not misunderstand.
"…Our 'Sun of the Sky' is also making clothes out of hemp."
"…okay."
'Between Spring and Summer' looked a little disappointed as the hemp clothes brought as a gift seemed to have lost their value.
The 'cold tree' repeatedly expressed his gratitude as if to appease him.
"… The quality is better than the clothes we made. His Majesty the Emperor will be very pleased with them. Thank you very much for bringing such a precious gift."
"Haha! Is that so? I'm glad you like the gift."
'Cold Tree' smiled faintly as he watched 'Between Spring and Summer', who was smiling brightly as if nothing had happened.
'What pure people.'
After conquering the barbarian tribe, the surrounding tribes were very nervous and watched our next move, but fortunately, the issue was resolved through dialogue.
Of course, the Tudelo tribe was still anxious and kept their warriors stationed at the border of their territory to watch our warriors.
However, there was no territorial invasion or hostile action.
"… The Great Chief hopes that in the future, the 'Sun of the Sky' and our tribe will interact frequently, build friendships, and strengthen friendly relations."
For a while, 'Between Spring and Summer' kept talking nonstop about the purpose of his visit. The normally quiet 'Cold Tree' just nodded while listening to his words.
"… That's right."
A moment later, the people of Between Spring and Summer and the Tuscarora tribe all looked satisfied with the simple but plentiful food served in the town hall.
In a friendly atmosphere, 'Between Spring and Summer', who was slightly drunk after drinking the fruit wine specially provided by 'Cold Tree', spoke while staggering.
"… I feel really good when I drink alcohol and feel tipsy. Oh! Right! I almost forgot. There are other gifts besides the clothes made of hemp."
"..."
As 'Between Spring and Summer' nodded to the group that had come with him, one of the Tuscarora tribesmen stood up and went outside.
The 'Cold Tree' looked at the entrance to the village hall, feeling a little burdened by the word 'gift'.
'…What could it be?'
Curiosity was fleeting as a Tuscarora tribesman who had just left for the village hall brought in a young woman who had just come of age.
"… Hahahaha! I brought the prettiest girl from our tribe. I would be grateful if His Majesty the Emperor of the 'Sun in the Sky' would take this girl in for the sake of friendly relations with our tribe."
"..."
The 'cold tree' was inwardly embarrassed and did not know what to say.
"… … It is a tradition of our tribe that has been passed down since ancient times to maintain strong friendship between tribes, so there is no need to feel so burdened."
"..."
The 'cold tree' was deeply troubled by the word 'tradition'.
'I don't think it's something I can decide on my own…'
However, it also seemed impolite to ignore the traditions and sincerity of the Tuscarora tribe and refuse them here.
'It's really difficult. I can't ask His Majesty the Emperor directly.'
When 'Cold Tree' did not answer, 'Between Spring and Summer' said with a very unpleasant expression.
"By any chance, don't you like that girl?"
"That's not it."
The 'Cold Tree', who had been avoiding the question, glanced at the Tuscarora girl who was standing there with a confident expression, staring at him.
'Do you think it's an honor?'
Suddenly, the 'Cold Tree' sighed inwardly as if he had a headache and asked 'Between Spring and Summer' cautiously.
"…What happens if we refuse?"
"Between Spring and Summer" said with a firm face, without even thinking about it.
"You are ignoring our Tuscarora tribe."
"…okay."
In that short moment, many thoughts went through the mind of the 'cold tree'.
'… This is a matter that His Majesty the Emperor must decide and resolve himself.'
The 'Cold Tree' nodded and opened his mouth with difficulty.
"… Thank you. I will speak to His Majesty the Emperor."
'Between Spring and Summer' said with a bright smile, holding a glass in front of him.
"For the sun in the sky and the eternal friendship of the Tuscarora tribe!"
"…for!"
The 'cold tree' who had been toasting without being able to finish smiled awkwardly. Since you received a gift, you should receive something in return.
"… I don't know if you'll like it, but I'd like to give you some of the liquor we have in stock as a gift."
"That precious liquor… hahaha! Your Majesty the Great Chief will definitely like it."
'Between Spring and Summer', which had already fallen for the taste of alcohol, licked its tongue and licked its lips.
* * *
Cayuga tribal village, south of Lake Ontario. The shouts of the chiefs came and went from the long house. The Cayuga chieftain Sky of the Dawn and the Seneca chieftain Wild Breath hurled arrows of criticism at the Iroquois chiefs who returned after concluding a truce with the Irie tribe without any results.
"… A ceasefire agreement? Didn't you clearly guarantee victory in the war against the Iri tribe?"
"… How could you make such a decision without consulting us? I just can't understand it."
As if he had anticipated this reaction, 'Rising Flames' calmly explained to the chieftains who had negotiated with him why he had no choice but to sign a ceasefire agreement.
"… …Who would have thought that the Emperor of the 'Sun in the Sky' would be in the middle of a war? We have already broken the peace treaty and attacked the 'Sun in the Sky'."
After a while, the long house was filled with a heavy atmosphere. Although they were not defeated in the war, the Iroquois confederacy that signed a truce with the Irie tribe suffered greatly from the aftermath.
The sacrificed warriors, the lack of food and supplies to prepare for winter, etc. In many ways, there were more losses than gains.
"… What should we do now?"
"… It won't be easy to appease the resentment of the tribesmen."
After hearing the chieftains' story, 'Rising Flame' stepped forward with his head bowed as if he had committed a sin.
"… … It seems that we will have to work together with the 'Sun of the Sky' for the time being to foster the power of the alliance."
"..."
Although it was called cooperation, the chiefs and elders present at the meeting all knew that they had to be mindful of the 'Sun in the Sky' and the surrounding tribes.
"And as of today, I resign from my position as leader of the Iroquois Confederacy."
"..."
No one opposed or discouraged that opinion. 'Rising Flames' quietly retreated with a complicated feeling, and a man came to mind full of resentment.
'My situation is really messed up because of that guy.'
* * *
The capital of the 'Sun of the Sky', a 'very big' city. The Blue Leaf and Mohegan tribesmen reached their decision after several days of discussion at accommodations provided by the Sun in the Sky.
Although their demands were not met… Above all, it was judged that the safety, survival, and development of the tribe were more important.
The 'brilliant sunset' we met again in the reception room was still maintaining its high-spirited attitude.
"..."
Unable to bear the awkward atmosphere, 'Blue Leaf' spoke first.
"…I will accept your offer and fulfill my duty as the 'Sun of the Sky'."
"…You made a good decision."
The 'splendid sunset' that had been there without a care finally smiled brightly. A moment later, 'Splendid Sunset' spoke again, having signed a treaty with the Mohegan tribe together with 'Wide Land', the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"You made a really good decision. I guarantee you won't regret this choice in the future."
"… We also hope that you will not regret this decision."
The atmosphere was so much better than before. At that moment, the door to the reception room opened and the head of the construction department, 'Lazy Beaver', came in and looked for 'Splendid Sunset' with a stern expression.
"Senior Advisor! We have a big problem.
"..."
The eyes of 'Splendid Sunset' widened for a moment at the words of 'Lazy Beaver' who was quietly whispering.
"Huh? The iron mine collapsed?"