It took quite a while to recruit 'Wounded Arrow', but in any case, the more capable warriors I had under me, the better. I quietly checked his status window through my mind's eye.
Perhaps because I trained hard at the training center, my overall abilities went up by one or two points. That means you have outstanding qualities.
I couldn't just sit still either.
"Wounded Arrow! I hope you become my arrow and work hard for the 'Sun of the Sky.'"
"Just give me the order. I will fight with the determination to die, even if it means going to hell or there."
He raised the 'Wounded Arrow' with a satisfied smile on his face. And he gave him the title of 'Great Warrior' and the position of a white general.
"With all due respect to His Majesty the Emperor! Loyalty!"
"insect!"
The junior warriors in the training grounds all cheered at the sound of his sharp movements and loud voice.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
After a while, the training camp graduation ceremony ended safely. The head of the Ministry of National Defense, 'Brave Wolf', and the head of the training center, 'Roaring Thunder', reported that they had already consulted about the deployment of the new soldiers who had recently graduated from the training center.
"Since I am still inexperienced, I plan to deploy with mid-level warriors to the territory that was recently transferred from the Cherokee tribe. And once I arrive at the new territory, I will start by building a garrison."
As soon as I gave my permission, the 'brave wolf' answered powerfully.
"Then, let's proceed as planned."
This time, 'Roaring Thunder' reported carefully while watching me.
"The Mohegan and Irie tribes are expected to welcome new recruits for the fall regular meeting. We've received them so far, and there's nothing particularly lacking… but the weapons the recruits will be training with are quite old and will probably need to be replaced. Should we just use them as they are?"
'The Sun in the Sky' will be maintained only when there are many loyal warriors.
"Tell the Ministry of Construction to make sure that weapons are supplied as a top priority."
"Thank you. As expected, His Majesty the Emperor is very generous. Phew!"
"I wish you would always care about the welfare of your warriors without me having to give you separate instructions."
"Don't worry. Who am I? These thunderous warrior trainees are trained by me, and I will personally check on them one by one to make sure they are not lacking anything."
* * *
Mohawk River, Mohawk tribal village. There were more than ten long houses lined up side by side. After making a peace treaty with the Irie tribe, the Mohawk people were busy preparing for the cold winter as usual.
Meanwhile, Mohawk Chief Rising Flame, who had stepped down as head of the Iroquois Confederacy, returned to his home village to rest and prepare for a comeback.
"Have the Iri tribe warriors set out?
"Yes, we left two weeks ago."
'Rising Flames', who had been secretly receiving reports in the long house where the chieftain was staying, suddenly had a fierce look in his eyes.
"What about the recruitment?"
"First of all, we definitely recruited two people. And just in case, we recruited one more person."
"good job."
For the first time in a long time, a smile spread across the lips of 'Rising Flames'.
"You must never leave any evidence behind."
The warrior who was the closest associate of 'Rising Flames' answered with confidence.
"The Iri tribe warriors we recruited have no idea who we are."
"Perfect. Now the plan is just going to be put into action?"
"yes."
"What are the chances of success?"
"There are so many unbelievable rumors that I can't say for sure. To be honest, it's half and half."
"It's half and half… ."
'Rising Flames' also heard that strange rumor. But, I couldn't miss this opportunity now.
"It's okay if you don't succeed, just execute as planned."
"All right."
As the Mohawk warrior left, Rising Flame, left alone in the long house, muttered with an incredulous laugh.
"This time we will find out if he is truly the Son of God or not."
* * *
The capital of the 'sun in the sky', a 'very big' city. As if to signal the arrival of autumn, the crops planted in the large farmlands began to ripen yellow and bear abundant fruit.
And today, the fall regular meeting was held with delegates arriving from each region.
Boom boom!
"Delegates, please take your seats."
The chief aide, 'Splendid Sunset', announced the start of the meeting by organizing the delegates who had gathered in the convention hall and were getting to know each other after a long time.
The main agenda items were brought up one by one and quickly progressed through the delegates' votes.
"… a new administrative body, the executive branch, has been passed."
"… it has been decided to issue a new currency that will be used under the sun in the sky."
"…the construction of a shipyard and port on the territory of the Nanticoke tribe was also approved."
"… it has been decided to establish a vigilante group."
"…the Lenape language was chosen as the official language of the 'Sun of the Sky.'"
Now every tribe learns two languages. The official language of the Lenape tribe, and the language of the tribe to which one belongs.
And there was also a regulation that the Lenape tribe, whose official language was decided upon, had to learn other tribal languages.
With the major agenda items passed almost unanimously, the heads of each administrative department came out and reported to the delegates.
Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture.
Finally, the lengthy meeting ended after the Minister of Justice, "Cool Wind," consulted with the delegates and enacted a new law.
After a while, I was watching the meeting and as the delegates left, I approached 'Splendid Sunset' and congratulated her.
"You have become the head of the administration with the overwhelming support of the delegates. Congratulations."
Given her outstanding ability to lead the 'Sun of the Sky' in my stead up until now, it was only natural that she would become the head of the administration.
'The splendid sunset' gave me the ball with a bright smile.
"Thank you. This is all thanks to His Majesty the Emperor who trusted me and chose me as his chief advisor."
"Okay, I know. And just in case, just because you're the head of the administration doesn't mean you're going to slack off on your duties as chief of staff, right?"
'Splendid Sunset' did not back down from my joke and accepted it.
"That could be true. It's hard enough being a senior secretary, and you're also the head of the administration, so shouldn't you focus more on one thing?"
"...."
I got hit. Looking at me who was momentarily speechless, 'Splendid Sunset' playfully offered me comfort.
"It may be difficult for me, but I will do my best to assist you so as not to become a burden to Your Majesty the Emperor."
I couldn't stand still at her confident attitude and fought back.
"No. I guess it would be better to just hire a new chief of staff."
"yes?"
As I said that and turned around, 'Splendid Sunset' followed me with a very bewildered expression.
"Your Majesty the Emperor! I was just joking, why are you like this?"
"I was just joking, so why are you so surprised?"
Maybe she's right. First, I have appointed 'Splendid Sunset' as the head of the administration, but I plan to hand over the position if a suitable successor comes along.
* * *
Two days have passed since the regular meeting of the delegates ended. The training camp was full of newly enlisted trainees.
'Roaring Thunder' and the white chieftains were taking a census of the trainee warriors, most of whom were from the Mohegan and Erie tribes.
"name?"
"It's the hair that flutters."
"age?"
"I'm twenty-six."
"native?"
"The Mohegan tribe."
"Have you ever been in combat as a warrior?"
"Yes, I fought the Pequot tribe twice."
"Are you married?"
"Yes, I did."
"What about your children?"
"I have two sons and three daughters."
While the entire training camp was busy, I was quietly seeing off a 'clear soul' who had no family.
"Now that I've entered the training camp, I hope I graduate with excellent grades."
"If it's because I'm a woman, then you don't have to worry, Your Majesty! I'll finish my training with the best grades."
'Clear Soul' answered with confidence.
Phew!
It seemed like it would be possible for her, as she was a great warrior.
"Anyway, I'll see you in three months. You really need to have a spot vacant in the guards by the time I get back from training camp."
"okay."
"And I will ride a buffalo too."
"I'll prepare you as a cool guy, so don't get hurt and train well."
"Then, I will go, trusting only His Majesty the Emperor."
In the meantime, I had already become attached to her, so the only thing that came to mind was that her friendliness was top-notch.
This time, 'Clear Soul' playfully winked at 'Honest Bear' who was escorting me from behind.
"Even if you miss me, hold back. I'll be out soon."
'The honest bear' spoke coldly with a blunt expression.
"I… have a woman to marry. I'm not interested in you!"
"Oh! A man who only looks at one woman! How cool!"
'Clear Soul', who greeted 'Honest Bear' with a thumbs up, bowed his head slightly to me and hurried to the middle of the training ground.
'Where did you learn to give a thumbs up? Seriously!' At that moment, the 'Honest Bear' who had been quietly watching her spoke to me quietly.
"I will do well."
"I guess so."
* * *
The next day. A small festival was held to celebrate the unity of the 'Sun of the Sky', a confederation of several tribes.
The word "sports" would be more appropriate than "festival."
'Sports are also a festival, after all.'
As I declared the opening ceremony in a square larger than the training ground, a large crowd of people gathered to watch Pahsaheman, a traditional Lenape soccer game, cheered.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
The first game was between the Susquehannock Tribe and the Pequot Tribe.
"Susquehannock warriors! Stand strong!"
"Win with an overwhelming score!"
"We must win for the honor of the Pequot tribe!"
Even though it had been several days since the conference ended, the delegates had not yet returned to their villages, but were instead taking up seats in the stadium to cheer on their tribe's warriors.
At that moment, the elder who was watching the referee announced the start of the game with the sound of a whistle.
Peeeeeee!
Two teams of forty men and women each fought fiercely over a ball made of deer skin and fur. The Susquehannock tribe took possession of the ball first.
In keeping with the rules of the Pahsaheman game, which only allowed women to pass the ball with their hands or feet, a fairly large Susquehannock woman charged fearsomely into the opposing team's territory.
But the women of the Pequot tribe wouldn't leave her alone. The Pequot women, who could hold off an opponent with their whole body, quickly surrounded the Susquehannock woman in an attempt to steal the ball she was holding.
"The other person's stick is too far away!"
"Throw the ball at me!"
A Susquehannock woman looked around quickly, seemingly confused, then quickly threw the ball to a woman on her team.
"Over there!"
"Stop it!"
"Stop the ball!"
A Pequot woman quickly snatched the ball from the air and started running toward the Susquehannock camp.
"Catch him!"
"Stop him from going towards the stick."
Before long, the women of the two tribes were fighting fiercely over a ball. At that moment, as the ownerless ball rolled to the ground, a Pequot warrior suddenly appeared and kicked the ball with all his might.
Pfft!
The warriors of the two tribes, who were only allowed to use their feet according to the rules of the game, were instantly divided between joy and disappointment.
"One Pequot tribe!"
When the elder referee, who was watching the game, shouted loudly after seeing the ball pass between the two sticks, the people watching the Pahsaheman game cheered in unison.
Waaa ...
"Defeat the Pequot Tribe!"
"It's okay. We only lost one point. Stay strong, Susquehannock Tribe!"
And the game started again. After a while, the first game ended with the Susquehannock Tribe's victory after showing stamina in the final minutes.
Then the second game began. Lenape tribe vs. Shawnee tribe. As I entered the stadium, 'Moon Rises' and 'Star in the Sky', who were sitting on one side of the stands, cheered me on very loudly.
"It's dad!"
"Dad! I have to get this point!"
"A very big two thousand days! We must win!"
As the emperor, he felt it was meaningful to participate in order to liven up the festive atmosphere, but his attitude towards the Pahsaheman game changed a little due to the enthusiastic cheers from his family.
'This point… I like it.'
At that moment, the sound of the whistle of judgment was heard.
Peeeeeee!
At the same time, I quickly looked around the stands with a stiff expression.
'no way?!'