South of the lower reaches of the Merrimack River, the 'Sun in the Sky' citadel. The citadel, located at the northernmost tip of Wampanoag territory, was more like a military base than a village.
And as they were facing off against the Abnaki League warriors centered around the river, five hundred more 'Sun of the Sky' warriors were stationed at this citadel than usual.
"It's finally over."
"That's right. Today passed quietly without any incident."
"I was nervous for nothing."
As daylight gradually began to dawn, the warriors who had stood guard all night on the double walls began to move busily.
At that moment, the warriors who were to stand guard during the day came up the stairs connected to the castle wall one by one.
"insect!"
"Nothing abnormal."
"Last night, there was no special movement by the Abnaki Federation warriors."
After the handover was completed safely, the warriors assigned to the weekly guard duty moved to their respective positions and took their places.
At that moment, the sound of drums was heard simultaneously from the watchtowers built on both sides of the central gate.
Boom! Dududung! Boom! Dududung!
The white warrior in charge of the weekly guard at the gate tower flinched and shouted at the warriors with a very serious expression.
"The Abnaki League warriors are advancing!"
"Get ready for battle!"
"The thousand men and warriors will arrive soon!"
Meanwhile, the news was also delivered to the barracks where the commander in chief of the citadel was staying.
"Your Majesty! The Abnaki Federation warriors have moved as the Intelligence and Inspection Department said."
Despite the report from Baek In-jang, the 'Unbroken Mountain' maintained its composure and calmly packed its armor and weapons.
"If you do as you've been training so far, you'll win. Tell the White Generals to prepare for the Battle of Su-seong."
"All right."
As the white chief who was assisting him left, the 'Unbroken Mountain' recalled the telegram sent by the Intelligence and Inspection Department two days ago.
'False information will be spread to cloud the judgment of the Abnaki Federation. We must be fully prepared for the battle of the waters, as the Abnaki Federation warriors may invade in a few days.'
Although he was short and had a small build, the 'Unbroken Mountain' was more resourceful than any other celestial being.
Moreover, the battle of Mercury, which was not a battle of revolution or field, was an extremely easy battle for him. 'The Unbroken Mountain' walked out of the barracks confidently, recalling the strategies and tactics he had learned in training camp.
"Even if ten thousand warriors come, they cannot conquer this fortress."
* * *
One thousand five hundred warriors of the Abnaki League, who had safely crossed the river, were looking at the citadel ahead.
A formation that is kept wide by this column. There was a tense atmosphere as if an active volcano was about to erupt, and the Abnaki League warriors were ready to storm the walls at the first command from their chieftains.
At that moment, the 'grain of sand being washed away' shouted loudly towards the warriors.
"We will conquer that garrison today!"
"charge!"
The Abnaki League warriors, armed with clubs and spears, all shouted and began to run fearfully toward the walls. And every now and then, warriors carrying ladders followed them.
Adadadadadadadada! Adadadadadadadadadada!
There was no special strategy or tactic. Attack only.
* * *
"They're just running towards me, begging me to kill them."
From the guard tower above the gate, the Unbroken Mountain snickered as the Abnaki League warriors swarmed towards the walls like a swarm of ants.
"Take your bow and stand by!"
"No attack is permitted until my command is given!"
Meanwhile, the walls and the Abnaki League warriors were getting closer and closer.
300m, 200m, 150m…
Finally, the warriors of the Abnaki League came within firing range of the Sun of the Sky. However, the 'Unbroken Mountain' was not giving the order to attack.
"It's still too early. Wait!"
The 'Unbroken Mountain' seemed to be waiting for something, its eyes shining coldly. At that moment, the Abnaki Federation warriors who had been running 50 meters away suddenly disappeared as the ground caved in.
Eww! Eww! Eww!
Painful screams could be heard here and there. The trapped Abnaki League warriors lay sprawled in a gruesome state, impaled on wooden spears set into the ground.
The sharp-edged wooden spears did not hide the warriors.
My heart is pierced.
Stuck in the neck.
Flesh is falling off.
Moreover, there were more than one or two traps set up around the castle.
"Ah! My leg!"
"Get me out of here!"
"There's a spear stuck in the boat!"
The lucky Avnaki League warriors who survived the trap cried out for help. However, this only served to further confuse the Abnaki League warriors who had not fallen into the trap.
At that moment, the 'Unbroken Mountain' shouted very loudly as if it had been waiting for this situation, seeing the Abnaki Federation warriors standing hesitantly in front of the trap.
"Now is the time!"
"attack!"
"Shoot the arrows!"
The 'Sun of the Sky' warriors waiting on the wall began shooting their arrows all at once.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
A large number of arrows flying almost in a straight line instantly struck the Abnaki League warriors who were stuck in the trap and unable to do anything.
Abnaki League warriors, their entire bodies skewered by arrows, fell here and there, screaming once again. The merciless bow attacks added to the traps caused the Abnaki League warriors to fall into greater confusion and panic and fear.
Arrows flew endlessly from all directions. Casualties continued to mount. This is literally the worst situation. The Abnaki League warriors, unable to stand watching, hastily gave the order to retreat.
"Cease attack!"
"Retreat with the wounded!"
The warriors of the Abnaki League who had been charging bravely could not even approach the walls and began to run away without looking back for their lives.
A moment later, the 'Sun of the Sky' warriors on the walls shouted in victory.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
"We won!"
And only then did the 'Unbroken Mountain', who had won this battle against the Avnaki League warriors without a single casualty, show a small smile on its face.
"It's over before we even start."
* * *
The village of 'Sun of the Sky' and 'Claws'. It's been more than ten days since the rebel Illinois Confederate warriors surrendered.
In the meantime, 'Ferocious Wolf' and 'Sharp Antlers' were busy clearing the battlefield and dealing with nearly four hundred prisoners.
And today, the two met at the town hall and had a brief meeting.
"It's not as good as it used to be, but it seems like the town has recovered to some extent."
In the eyes of the 'Ferocious Wolf', the current state of the village was not very pleasing, but he could not devote himself to that work forever.
The war with the Illinois Confederacy was not over, and there were still prisoners to be dealt with.
"Thank you for your hard work."
'Sharp Antlers', who was in charge of restoring the village, shrugged his shoulders as if it was nothing.
"What did I do? The village was restored by the prisoners."
The captured Illinois Confederate soldiers were all assigned to rebuilding the town. Of course, I didn't make him work bare-handed.
The Illinois Confederate warriors strictly observed the promises made as conditions of surrender. Two meals a day.
Is it because I've been starving for quite some time? Satisfied enough with this, the captured Illinois Confederate warriors worked hard without causing a single accident.
"That's true."
When the 'fierce wolf' admitted it obediently, the 'sharp antlers' pouting and quickly changed the subject as if embarrassed.
"By the way, are there about fifty prisoners left now?"
"Fifty-two people."
"Yes, yes. Fifty-two. Where are you sending the prisoners this time?"
'The fierce wolf hesitated for a moment, as if he was troubled.
"I'm thinking of sending the prisoners to the Rabbit Clan."
"Rabbit clan?"
'Sharp Antlers' asked back with a puzzled expression.
"They say they need more hands to build the road."
"Oh my! The other Shoni tribes are crying out for prisoners because they have no one to do the work. In comparison, the Rabbit tribe, which has the most workers, is asking for such a favor?"
The 'Sun of the Sky' was still continuing road construction, focusing on the central towns of each region. If you build a road to a small town, the construction will probably take a hundred years to finish.
The 'sun of the sky' had a vast territory.
"Oh, I don't know. My head hurts. That's up to you to decide."
"Yes. Then, I take it that you agree with this decision. By the way, the transport of prisoners will be carried out by the Rabbit Clan warriors themselves."
"That's great. We don't have to transport them one by one."
The 'Ferocious Wolf' nodded his head slightly as if agreeing with the opinion.
"And in exactly three days, His Majesty the Emperor will arrive. Prepare your warriors to go forth immediately."
"Okay."
The 'sharp antler' that answered tilted its head. Even though we are both celestial beings and great warriors, I felt uncomfortable with the fact that I was constantly receiving orders from the 'fierce wolf'.
'It seems like something is being said.'
* * *
'The sun in the sky', 'a very big' city. A little to the west of the city center was a valley that never dried up all year round. In that valley, newly built buildings of the likes of which had never been seen before were being built.
"Okay, let's install the water hole."
"The angle wasn't right."
"Be careful, it's made of wood so the grooves may break."
The blacksmith, carpenter, and craftsman who had built the printing press were meeting for the first time in a long while, moving a deeply grooved log.
And underneath, a large wheel was turning very slowly and creaking in the direction the stream flowed. At that time, 'Splendid Sunset', who had been looking around the inside of the building, was walking outside together with 'Lazy Beaver', the head of the construction department.
"For now, I tried making it according to the blueprints given by His Majesty the Emperor… but honestly, I'm not sure if it will work or not."
'Splendid Sunset' deliberately jokingly said to the 'Lazy Beaver' who was unusually insecure.
"You don't trust His Majesty the Emperor?"
"No. Of course I trust His Majesty the Emperor."
"But, why are you so worried?"
"No, it's not that. It's more complicated than I thought, so I'm afraid we might have made a mistake… Right?"
"So what if you fail? You can always try again. So have confidence."
"Well, it might take some time… but I can make it again, right?"
'Splendid Sunset' patted 'Lazy Beaver' on the shoulder and gave him confidence.
"Of course. But, I have a feeling that it will be successful."
As soon as the words 'Splendid Sunset' ended, the large wheel began to turn powerfully, picking up speed compared to before.
"The wheels are turning!"
"it's okay!"
The technicians who installed the motel shouted excitedly. However, it was not yet successful. At that moment, a loud noise of unknown origin was heard from inside the building, along with cheers from women.
"It's a success!"
"Everyone, come and see."
"The corn is being ground."
Not only the 'splendid sunset' but also everyone outside rushed into the building.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A wooden ball was pounding corn kernels in a hopper at a constant speed.
"How can this thing move?"
"The more I look at it, the more amazing it is."
"Now I don't have to grind the grains one by one."
"How can this thing move?"
The people inside the building still seemed excited as they hugged each other and congratulated each other with happy expressions on their faces.
"Congratulations, sir. You've finally built a watermill."
"Hahaha! Thank you. I just made it according to the design given to me by His Majesty the Emperor."
In response to the congratulations of 'Splendid Sunset', 'Lazy Beaver' scratched the back of his head with an embarrassed expression.
* * *
As it got dark, the shops and stores in the market were slowly preparing to close.
"Business seems to be bad today."
At that moment, the owner of a leather shop near the market entrance saw something and his eyes changed.
"We're also preparing to close the door."