Aztec Eternals

The colorful ribbon snail, displaying a spiral bright shell, clings to the wooden wall in the chief's cabin, like moving gems. This amazing snail is a unique land shell on Snake Island in Cuba, and it is also a beautiful little creature that the Taino tribe likes to raise.

According to ancient legends, the appearance of the ribbon snail was created by a young Taino chief who, for his beloved, went through hardships and obstacles, asked the gods for the most beautiful color in the world, and injected it into the shell of the snail. The beautiful elves! Therefore, the Taino people love this snail, not only as a gift between young men and women to express their love, but also as an offering to the gods.

In later generations, they are also called "Cuban candy snails", moving "candies", the most beautiful snails in the world!

"The Taino people's ribbon snails are peaceful and beautiful, just like their own souls! This will be the favorite believer of the Lord God."

Priest Tomat's eyes paused, watching these colorful elves that did not look like human beings, with a smile on his lips. Chief Splash also smiled gently, with simplicity and joy on his face. The two drank a glass of tapioca juice before continuing this ordinary but very important conversation.

After talking about the most important stronghold issue, Priest Tomate's expression became much more relaxed. Next, he made suggestions to Chief Splash one by one according to the plan of the previous fleet meeting.

The first article, the kingdom fleet, is willing to provide protection for the Mayari tribe in exchange for food and labor. However, Chief Splash's reply was still different from Priest Tomat's expectations.

"Well, the Siguayu people are constantly plundering our coast, robbing the villages of food and fish, and even killing villagers. They are very dangerous looters! Priest Tomat, we really should unite to guard against the Siguayu Guayu people."

"Oh! Your tribe is newly established and really needs help. The village can provide food for a few months first, give you a batch of plants, and teach you how to grow cassava until your cassava fields are harvested. As for the construction of thatched huts, we still have to wait for the rainy season to pass , I will bring some villagers to help!"

"Well Chief Splash, thank you for your help!"

Hearing such an answer, after Tomat responded politely, he fell into long-term thinking.

He began to realize that for the Taino people who seldom fought and hardly fought, even the chiefs in the big tribes lacked a clear understanding of the powerful force of the kingdom's warriors. Judging from the dialogue, Chief Splash probably didn't have enough concepts, and he might even simply think that the warriors of the kingdom's fleet may not necessarily be the opponents of the "vicious" Siguayu raiders!

"Fighting, fighting with the Siguayu people, only a real battle and killing can let the Taino people know the strength of the kingdom's force!"

Soon, Priest Tomat cleared his mind and made clear what to do next. He pondered for a while, pressed the "protection" proposal, and replaced it with a new "training".

"Chief Splash, the warriors of our fleet have traveled thousands of miles. Many of them are experienced hunters with excellent shooting skills, good use of spear throwing, and good at close combat!"

According to the Taino people's current cognition, a senior hunter should be the upper limit of force. That's why Priest Tomat described it in this way, the fierce warriors of the kingdom.

"In the spare time of this rainy season, I can let them come to train the young and strong militiamen in the village and teach them some fighting skills! Well, it's just in return for the friendly hospitality of the Mayali Department!"

"Ah? Let the experienced tribal hunters train the young and strong militiamen in the clan."

Hearing such a proposal, Chief Splash showed a sincere smile on his face. He did agree with the prowess of the kingdom hunters, and the giant crocodile caught in the house was the best proof.

"Okay! Thanks to the gods and ancestors! Then I will trouble you!"

"The Lord God bless! This is what we should do."

At this moment, in Priest Tomat's view, although no formal covenant has been signed, the Mayari Department is already the kingdom's de facto ally and potential vassal. Therefore, by training the militia, we can not only peacefully display the kingdom's force, but also enhance the influence on the local tribes, and slightly improve the combat effectiveness of some allies. This is a relatively suitable entry point at present, and it can also be extended to more tribes.

Next comes the second article, the organizer of the trade. Priest Tomat suggested that in Iron Bay Town, where the kingdom will be established, organize a large-scale bazaar for the trade of various ministries, and provide goods unique to the kingdom, even some solid bronze weapons.

Chief Splash welcomes this very much. He promised that as long as the market of the Longship tribe was established, invitations would be sent to the surrounding tribes to organize a large gathering to exchange information.

"That's right! Establish an assembly, display your goods, and trade with various ministries. This is not only beneficial to all ministries, but also a good way to attract small tribes in the mountains to join, and let your new tribe grow up as soon as possible!"

The water flower priest smiled and praised a few words. Then, he scratched his head in distress, and raised a potential hidden danger.

"It's just that the vicious Siguayu people are plundering the nearby coast. The ministries on the eastern coast may be worried, and they won't be able to send too many people. And the big market will gather a lot of goods, and it will Very likely, it will attract Siguayu raiders!"

Regarding Priest Water Splash's worries, Priest Tomat just smiled confidently and implicitly. This is the end of the important conversation between the two. Going forward, the third and fourth items in the plan, the tribal arbiter and the main god preacher, both require the kingdom to have more prestige and a strong foundation after the show of force!

The sky is gradually darkening, and the clouds are brewing new rain. The two people in the wooden house smiled and lit the magic smoke again, and chatted relaxedly for a while.

Chief Splash told about some nearby tribes, and also about interesting prey in the jungle. Priest Tomat described some experiences of the voyage, and also mentioned some common sense mastered by the priests, such as concentrating composting in the toilet to increase production; filtering drinking water with sand and sand to reduce diseases. The long and hearty talks continued until the sky was getting dark. It was officially declared over.

"Thanks to the gods and ancestors! Priest Tomat, the stories and knowledge you told are much more exciting than the campfire narrators passed down in the tribe!"

The smoke is curling up, which makes people feel relaxed. Chief Shuihua was full of joy, and Priest Tomat also looked happy. He nodded with a smile, praised a few words, and held the chief's arm tightly.

"Praise the Lord God! Chief Water Flower, your friendliness makes the gods look down! Please believe me, we will become good friends and share the glory of the Lord God!"

The two were reluctant to part, and agreed to meet again next time, so they bid farewell. The dark night finally enveloped the village completely, and little torches were lit in the larger houses. Right now is the peak of the rainy season, the ground is wet, and the open-air bonfire dinner will not be held at this time. The village gradually became quiet, only the chirping of birds and cicadas remained in the forest.

"Huh! What a big crocodile! Tomorrow, I have to call some skilled lads to skin and tan with me."

Under the dim light of the fire, Chief Splash smiled, stretched out his callused hands, and checked and groped the giant crocodile in the house. He wanted to find the wound on the crocodile and determine the initial position for skinning tomorrow. However, after touching it, his expression became serious, and his eyes gradually widened.

"This giant crocodile, it doesn't have blood on its body, and it still breathes in its abdomen?!"

Chief Shuihua was incredulous and murmured softly. As an excellent hunter, he clearly knows how difficult it is to hunt and kill such a huge crocodile, and how many wounds must be made to make the opponent bleed. As for the current situation of "live and dead crocodile", there is only one impossible possibility.

"Only one arrow."

Chief Splash pursed his lips and stood quietly in front of the crocodile's head. He stared at the sharp arrow that shot into his head, his eyes were filled with disbelief! But this is indeed the only answer, and it is also an answer that Taino hunters have never been able to achieve. Because the Taino people do not have such a strong bow, nor such a sharp arrow.

"It's just one arrow, it breaks the bone plate on the head, and it's just one arrow to hit the brain as big as a thumb!"

"Longship Tribe. Veteran Hunter"

The torch flickered, pulling out flickering light and shadow. Chief Splash stood in front of the crocodile blankly, holding a thin bronze arrow that he had finally pulled out in his hand. He watched in silence for a long time, a trace of fear appeared inexplicably in his heart, and then he sighed softly.

"Are they...the protectors of the so-called Lord God?...Is it?...Is it?"

The faint questioning, accompanied by a faint smoke, reflected the flickering light and shadow, lingering in the small wooden house. And the colorful ribbon snail, under the dim light of the fire, suddenly poked its head out and stretched out its tentacles to wait and see. On its beautiful shell, there is a dark golden brilliance, like the answer to the response, and like an unknown omen.