Chapter 24
The meeting between the mountain people was obviously not a pleasant one. It was at most a frank exchange.
Leon knew very well in his heart that the Andrew in front of him was just a stone thrown by the mountain people to ask for directions. At best, he could only be regarded as a sounding board to test the Jimena family, and could not really make a decision.
And Andrew also felt incredible about the conditions offered by Leon. He only felt that the young viscount in front of him had a little too much appetite and actually wanted to put the brave Lapruk people under his command.
However,
although the deal failed to be negotiated this
time, the two parties have reached a consensus on maintaining follow-up communication.
The mountain people want to get enough food for the winter from the Thorn Territory, and Leon also wants to take this opportunity to let the influence of the Jimena family penetrate into every corner of Antolia.
Overall, it can be considered a good start.
Andrew sent a warm stone to the Thorn Territory, and Leon also asked Andrew to send a letter to the Lapruk priest.
As for the question raised by Andrew - why Leon recognized the totem of the Lapluk people, Leon never gave a definite answer from beginning to end.
In his opinion, creating an illusion for the Jimena family to know a lot about the mountain people may be more beneficial to subsequent negotiations.
"I hope the Lapluk people will not live up to the conditions I gave them."
Leon murmured as he watched Andrew exit the room.
"Todd, since Juan discovered the person, let him send him back."
"Understood."
Todd's heart trembled and he quickly responded.
Obviously, the boy named Juan was remembered by his lord, otherwise he would not have been so reused.
You know,
this is the first contact between the Thorn Territory and the Lapruk people!
And when both parties are interested, this matter is not difficult to handle. After returning smoothly, it will definitely be a proper achievement!
At this time, Leon had no intention of continuing to enjoy breakfast. He picked up a good-looking white bread from the table, then went upstairs and returned to his room.
As soon as his mind changed, he pulled the book that he had seen from the ancient archives in front of him.
"Chronicles of Asgard".
This is a history book that records the past events of our ancestors.
Asgard, this is a place located on the other side of the mountains, with Arran as the royal capital, but now it is shrouded in black mist.
Leon had read this book before, but he was far less immersed in it than studying ancient magic.
It's a bit like reading online articles after work and study, but unexpectedly, with a casual glance, Leon recognized the totem painted on Andrew's back.
The book records the origin of Asgard, a country established by seventy-two ancestor tribes.
And Lapuluke, this tribe with bear and otter as their totem, is one of the seventy-two ancestor tribes!
Regarding the mountain people living in Antolia,
Leon's original idea was not to interfere with each other. Since the mountain people would not disturb him, he would not necessarily provoke the mountain people in the early stage.
However,
the appearance of Andrew made Leon change his mind.
That's a Lapruk, a descendant of the ancestors of Asgard!
The location of Antolia determines that if Leon wants to expand, it can only develop to the west and south, but this will inevitably get closer to the black mist-filled Forsaken Land.
The unique identity of the Lapluk people naturally made Leon really want to recruit them.
Even after thousands of years,
the past has disappeared like smoke,
but if the brave and capable Lapruk people can take refuge in themselves, they will definitely bring great benefits to their rule over Antolia.
After all...
not to mention the rolling mountains to the south,
even though Antolia is the hereditary fiefdom of the Jimena family, my understanding of this land is not necessarily as good as those who live in the mountains. tribe in.
The previous warm stone is a good example.
What the mountain people rely on to survive the winter, they don’t even know!
Of course,
Leon also knew that Andrew still had reservations.
Because the warm stones can at best help the mountain people not fear the severe cold, but it is impossible to drive away the plateau hounds just by relying on the hot stones.
The mountain people must have some means to keep plateau hounds at arm's length!
Therefore, even if we cannot get the allegiance of the Lapluk people, we must find a way to drive away the plateau hounds, so that the Thorn Territory can solve the hidden dangers caused by the plateau hounds once and for all!
Such an offer is obviously not a decision that Andrew, as the messenger, can make alone.
"I hope the current situation of the Lapluk people is really as difficult as Andrew said."
Leon looked at the warm stone placed on the table and thought helplessly.
...
The southern part of Antolia has rolling mountains and dense forests, but Andrew is already familiar with them.
He was born and lived in the mountains and forests.
He knew how to navigate the surrounding mountains and how to hide himself in the woods.
However,
compared to Andrew's flexibility,
Juan did not seem so smooth.
This was Juan's first time going up the mountain. As the altitude increased, the air on the mountain not only did not become fresher, but also made people feel a little uncomfortable.
Because here, what permeates the forest is not soft clouds, but a thin layer of black mist, giving people an extremely depressing and dull feeling.
Finally, after passing through the dense thorns and vines, the familiar camp came into view.
But at this moment, the originally noisy camp was no longer as lively as before.
"Andrew!"
Some mountain people recognized the figure of the visitor and couldn't help shouting excitedly.
The excited shouts attracted a large number of unkempt mountain people. The men were strong and the women were big and round.
But no matter how strong their bodies were, they could not conceal their weakness and hunger at the moment.
Soon someone saw Juan following Andrew.
"Who is that?! Andrew!"
The mountain people present suddenly became nervous, and some even had their tomahawks tightly clenched in their hands.
"He is the bodyguard of Viscount Leon Jimena of the Thorn Territory. He brought a letter from the Jimena family and wanted to present it to the priest in person."
Seeing that the situation seemed to be developing in a not-so-good direction, Andrew shouted quickly.
Hearing
this, the mountain people present relaxed slightly, but the vigilance in their eyes remained unabated.
"Andrew, have you brought back the news from the mountain?"
Among the crowd, an old man holding a wooden staff walked over tremblingly, and the surrounding mountain people quickly stepped aside to make way.
The old man's gray beard almost hung down to his waist, and his rickety figure seemed to be crumbling.
"Honored Priest!"
Seeing the arrival of the old man, Andrew quickly stepped forward and paid high respect to this wise man of the tribe.
Fast LaPluck.
The priest of the Lapluk people and the owner of the last bear otter of the Lapluk tribe.
(End of chapter)