Chapter 485 [0480] Contact Point
For most people who come to Freljord for the first time, ice fishing and the subsequent fish feast seem to be an interesting folk activity full of exotic customs.
Since the ice cave was dug by the ice elemental mages, the attitude of the Walrus Tusk diving hunters towards them at the subsequent banquet changed significantly. For a while, the atmosphere can be described as "hosts and guests get along well and have fun together".
In this joy, the expressions of a few ice elemental mages who came from fishermen's families in Demacia were somewhat unnatural.
The exotic customs in the eyes of others are an unspeakable heaviness in the eyes of those who really understand fishing.
Demacia fishermen may not be able to catch such large and fat salmon or herring, but Demacia fishermen never need to go into the water to fish in the deep winter and in the astonishing cold by applying walrus oil.
Perhaps the walrus's oil has the function of keeping warm, but from the purple-red color of their bodies after each exit of the water, and the action of gulping down the incredibly greasy walrus milk, it can be seen that going into the water in the cold season is probably not a simple matter.
In Demacia, although the fishermen casting nets to catch fish is also very hard, this kind of hard work is in no way comparable to the diving hunters of walrus tusks.
It can even be said that in Demacia, the only industry they can think of that requires diving is the pearling industry.
Those pearl divers who dive underwater, collect large shellfish, and obtain pearls from them are the only profession in Demacia that requires underwater work, but pearl divers are different from diving hunters. They are active in the warm Xiongdu Bay, and the pearls they collect are also precious items that only nobles can afford, so no matter the working conditions or living environment, these diving hunters can't compare.
Only those who really understand the Demacia fishery will understand what kind of life these diving hunters who go into the water to fish in the deep winter represent, which is a life of twice the result with half the effort.
Therefore, they felt like farmers who were used to oxen plowing saw manual labor farming.
They would not think that manual labor farming was exotic, but only that these people were really backward and poor—they didn’t even have oxen.
The day after the banquet, many Walrus Tusk diving hunters got up early and gathered around the Guardian’s tent, as if they were expecting something.
However, until noon, they did not see the scene they expected—these Demacians from the south did not even have a single diarrheal patient!
How is this possible?
The Walrus Tusk deep-sea hunters all knew that winter ice-caught fish were completely different from those at other times. People who ate them for the first time often had diarrhea symptoms, and it was the kind of oily diarrhea that could not be stopped.
In the Walrus Tusk tribe, even children who had just started eating fish would go through such a process. They needed to eat for a while and adapt to the winter fishing catch before they could stop having diarrhea.
But these strangers from Demacia were busy all morning, and no one had diarrhea, as if they were born diving hunters!
They obviously didn't know that the main reason for this diarrhea was the discomfort caused by excessive intake of mana - in cold waters, especially the cold waters of Freljord, winter fish not only have extremely high fat, but also a lot of magic residue. These magic residues are excessive tonics for people who don't have natural magic in their bodies. Eating them will cause indigestion, resulting in excessive fat being unable to be absorbed, and then symptoms of oil discharge.
The Archons are all mages, and eating these fat fish will not cause gastrointestinal discomfort, but will make them radiant and energetic.
Just like in Shurima, in order to allow Lux and Ino to adapt to the state of not resting for a long time, Karya provided "special food", winter fish caught in cold waters are also a great tonic!
Finally, the divers who didn't see these people embarrassed themselves dispersed reluctantly and began to go back to prepare for ice fishing this afternoon. Ice fishing under thick ice seems to yield more than fishing in thin ice areas. In this case, we should take advantage of the ice cave to do more fishing while it is still there!
As noon passed, when the temperature was the highest after a day, the divers came to the ice cave again. After the guardians cleaned up the broken ice and floating ice, they were ready again, carrying heavy harpoons and diving underwater to start today's fishing.
Behind the crowd of onlookers, Ino and Walrus Grandma formally discussed many topics about the future of Walrus Tusk.
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“Great guy, isn’t he?” The walrus grandmother looked at the excited crowd near the ice cave and said with pride, “We have lived here for generations, and the ice fishing skills are perfect. In Demacia, there should be no one who can do it, right?”
“No.” Ino shook his head, “Of course, there is no need.”
“No need?” The walrus grandmother shook her head gently after hearing this, “Don’t say such self-deceiving words, little girl - you are all spellcasters, so you should know how precious these ice-caught fish are. The Avarosa tribe is willing to become our ally because we can provide them with pickled fish meat.”
"This is your main advantage, I've made a note of it." Ino nodded, "However, Demacia is not Freljord. If you are willing to migrate, I'm afraid they don't need to work so hard except in winter. way to fish.”
"I have different ideas about migration." Grandma Walrus shook her head and took out a leather water bottle. "We can move to Demacia in other seasons and come back here in winter. Boreal Harbor, ice fishing.”
"To ensure our unique advantages?" Ino concluded in quite direct words, "It can also prevent technology leakage."
"On the one hand." Grandma Walrus shook her head, "Walrus Tusk has lived here for generations, and everything about us is closely related to the land here. If wars in Freljord hadn't become more frequent, I wouldn't have Choose to leave with your tribe.”
Ino narrowed his eyes, waiting for the other party to continue.
"You have seen the process of ice fishing." Grandma Walrus took a sip of walrus milk and continued, "But the materials for ice fishing need to be collected here."
"Are there any walruses nearby?"
"Walrus? There are indeed walruses in the north, but you have misunderstood." Grandma Walrus couldn't help but smile when she heard this. "Although this is walrus milk, it is not walrus milk."
"What is that?" Ino's eyes widened in shock, "It does look like milk, but it's a little too viscous."
"It's the oil of sea fish mixed with Enuk's milk." Grandma Walrus didn't hide anything, and explained with a smile, "This is an ancient legend. It is said that the ancestor of Walrus Tusk mixed fish oil with Enuk's milk. He raised a walrus calf that had not yet been weaned, and the walrus taught him to dive, making him the first diving hunter.”
"Later, during a cooperative fishing trip, they were attacked by baitfish." Grandma Walrus continued, "Walrus protected him to escape, but he was bitten to death by baitfish. In order to take revenge, he waited until the cold winter He came, smeared his friend's oil on his body, and stabbed the unresponsive baitfish to death with the walrus's tusks."
The story is not complicated, but it has a unique charm of Freljord - and what is interesting is that the content of the story is closely related to the life of the Walrus Tusk tribe, as if it is really the origin of this tribe.
"Is this true?" Ino couldn't help but ask, "About walrus, about walrus milk, about walrus oil?"
"I don't know. This story is very old. It may even be older than this port." Grandma Walrus narrowed her eyes and shook her head gently. "The people of Walrus Tusk have actually been tied to Boreal Port for a long time." It’s settled, we are willing to join Demacia because we don’t want to be involved in the war, but at the same time, we are not willing to give up our traditions and civilization.”
"If that's the case." Ino's hand rubbed the hilt of the sword, "I actually have a better idea."
"A better idea?" Grandma Walrus was a little surprised by Ino's reaction, "Tell me about it?"
"Perhaps Peril Port can be used as a permanent communication station." Ino smiled, "As an intermediate point of communication between Demacia and Freljord."
"Communication?" Grandma Walrus repeated the word, and her expression finally became serious. "As far as I know, communication between multiple tribes has always meant war. If Demacia's purpose is war, then I'm afraid Gotta reconsider.”
"No, it's not war, it's trade." Ino shook his head. "Buying, buying and selling. Demacians are not afraid of war, but they will not actively provoke war. Have you heard of the Demacian Tribulation?" Plundering the Freljord? The Freljord tribe plundering Demacia?"
"That's because the Freljord tribe is poor." The old woman saw it very clearly. "And buying and selling, although not war, is still robbery."
Ino's eyes widened in surprise. Although she knew that the other party was a very thorough old man, she still felt a little unbelievable when she heard the words "Business is not a war, but it is also a robbery."
"There used to be merchants in Boril Port." Grandma Walrus shook her head slightly. "I don't know the price of their goods, but I know that they will definitely die if they encounter plunderers, but it happens every year."
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"People are always greedy and insatiable." Grandma Walrus continued, "And if you face the threat of death in a transaction, you will definitely get a lot."
"You are a wise man." Ino used a rare honorific, "However, my lord is indeed not here for plunder."
"Lord?" Grandma Walrus blinked in confusion, "You mean, War Mother?"
"...That's right." Ino didn't dwell on the word. "Business can not only be plundering, but also exchange what is needed."
"There really isn't that much wine here." Grandma Walrus reluctantly accepted this statement, "Besides, what else do you have?"
"Food, cheap food, a lot of food." A confident smile appeared on Ino's face again, "There are also various tools and daily necessities that can make the people of Freljord live better."
"We're fine now." Grandma Walrus noticed something was wrong here, but since she had almost zero experience in this area, she obviously didn't know what Ino was referring to, "You plan to talk to Avaro Do you want to do business?"
"That's right." Ino nodded, "We can buy furs, fish, ore, and even pine wood; we can sell food, wine, and tools. This has nothing to do with war, but is just for a better life."
Grandma Walrus narrowed her eyes.
"Moreover, as long as it does not violate the laws of Demacia, we respect customs and traditions." Ino continued, "If necessary, Demacia is also willing to provide help, such as the ice cave."
Grandma Walrus's expression eased.
"Ice fishing is the tradition of the Walrus Tusk. Demacia allows you to conduct ice fishing in non-private, non-regulated waters and is willing to provide assistance, such as making ice caves." Ino continued to explain, "This is your tradition. Demacia will not stop it, but will welcome it. The prey for ice fishing is also your own."
"No need to pay tribute?"
"Not tribute, but tax." Ino shook his head, "Taxes are taken from you and used on you - such as making ice caves."
"If that's the case, what do you want?" Grandma Walrus once again got to the root of the problem, "So why accept us?"
"I heard that in Freljord, gathering together for warmth is the first rule to survive the cold winter." Ino smiled, "And in Demacia, this is to unite for a better tomorrow."
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At the successful conclusion of the first ice cave fishing conference, Miss Ino, the northern envoy of Fosbyro of Demacia, met with Grandma Walrus, the leader of the Walrus Tusk.
The two sides exchanged views in depth on the future development of Walrus Tusk in the spirit of unity, mutual respect and mutual assistance.
Walrus Grandma pointed out that in the increasingly tense situation in Freljord, peace and development have become a difficult problem. The arms race between Avarosa and Winter's Claw has made the small tribes in Freljord face severe survival challenges. In this case, the concept of unity for a better tomorrow proposed by Demacia is undoubtedly very groundbreaking.
Envoy Ino emphasized that Fosbyro has always adhered to an inclusive policy and welcomes any group or individual willing to abide by the laws of the North to join. Fosbyro insists on trade in the North and has always opposed war and solving problems through violence.
Envoy Ino clearly pointed out that the problem of Freljord is a problem of development, not a problem of force. Only peaceful development and adapting to local conditions can truly solve the survival dilemma faced by the people of Freljord.
Walrus Granny spoke highly of Envoy Ino's words, and after the meeting, on behalf of Walrus Tusk, she signed the relevant documents to join the Northern Cooperation Organization. The two sides plan to establish the first trade demonstration zone in Freljord in Port Borel, and explore the possibility of trade and peaceful development in the northern part of Freljord with practical actions.
Karya's small classroom·Pearl divers in Xiongdu Bay:
In Xiongdu Bay near Demacia Xiongdu, there live some pearl divers. They can dive and catch precious aquatic products such as shellfish and crustaceans. Because the pearl oysters they catch are the most famous, they are called pearl divers.
The pearls collected by pearl divers are divided into different grades according to luster, size, color, shape and other conditions. Among them, the special pearls are often the treasures pursued by the nobles of Xiongdu. Although they are not priceless, they are also precious gems.
PS.64k/200k, RNG come on, although I really didn't think highly of them at the beginning, I have to say that they did a great job!
There is no game today, and I will add more next time!