For most people who come to the 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 built by ice elemental mages, at the subsequent banquet, the attitude of the Walrus Tusk Diving Hunters towards them changed significantly. For a while, the atmosphere could be regarded as "the host and the guest get along well and enjoy themselves harmoniously".
In the midst of this joy, the expressions of the few ice mages who came from fishermen's families in Demacia were somewhat unnatural.
What seems exotic to others, to those who truly understand fishing, is unspeakably heavy.
Demacia's fishermen may not be able to catch such large and plump salmon or herring, but Demacia's fishermen have never had to go into the water by applying walrus grease in the deep winter, under the astonishing cold.
fishing.
Maybe the oil of walruses has the function of keeping warm, but from the purple color all over their bodies every time they come out of the water, and the action of gulping down the surprisingly greasy walrus milk, it can be seen that entering the water in the cold season is not an easy task.
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In Demacia, although the fishermen cast nets to catch fish, it is very hard, but this kind of hard work cannot be compared to these walrus tusk diving hunters.
It can even be said that in Demacia, the only industry they can think of that requires people to dive is the pearl fishing industry.
Those pearl divers who dive into the water to collect large shellfish and obtain pearls from them are the only occupation in Demacia that requires underwater operations. However, pearl divers and diving hunters are different. The place where they operate is warm and male.
The pearls collected in the capital's bay are also valuables that only nobles can afford, so no matter the working conditions or living environment, these diver hunters cannot compare.
Only those who truly understand Demacia's fisheries will understand what these diver hunters who go fishing in the depths of winter represent, a life of half the effort with twice the effort.
Therefore, when they looked at the feeling of ice fishing, it was as if farmers who were used to farming with oxen saw human farming.
They will not think that using human power to farm is an exotic custom. They will only think that these people are really backward and poor - they don't even have cattle.
On the second day after the banquet, many Walrus Tusk diver hunters got up early and gathered around the ruler's tent, as if they were expecting something.
However, until noon, they were unable to see the scene they were looking forward to happen - none of the Demacians from the south had diarrhea!
How is this possible?
The deep-sea hunters of Walrus Tusk all know that ice-caught sea fish in winter are completely different from those at other times. People who eat them for the first time often suffer from diarrhea symptoms, and the kind of oil-discharging diarrhea is unstoppable.
In the Walrus Tusk tribe, even children who have just started eating fish will go through this process. They need to eat for a while and adapt to the winter fish harvest before they can stop diarrhea.
But these strangers from Demacia have been busy all morning, and no one has symptoms of diarrhea, as if they are born diving hunters!
They obviously don't know that the main cause of this kind of diarrhea is the discomfort caused by excessive intake of magic power-in cold waters, especially the cold waters of Freljord, fish in winter not only have extremely high oils in their bodies,
Moreover, there are still a lot of magic residues. For people who do not have natural magic power in their bodies, these magic residues are like excessive tonics. Taking them will cause indigestion, resulting in excessive oil being unable to be absorbed, and thus causing symptoms of oil discharge.
As for the Royal Protectors, all of them are mages, eating these fat fishes will not cause gastrointestinal discomfort, but will make them radiant and full of energy.
Just like the "special food" provided by Kalya in Shurima to allow Lux and Ino to adapt to a long period of non-rest, the winter fish caught in the cold sea are also a great supplement.
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In the end, the diver hunters who had not seen these people in trouble had no choice but to disperse and began to go back to prepare for this afternoon's ice fishing - ice fishing under the thick ice layer seemed to be more productive than fishing in thin ice waters.
There are more coming, and in this case, we should do more while the ice cave is still there!
As noon passed, when the temperature was the highest after a day, the diver hunters came to the ice cave again. After the guardians cleaned up the broken ice and ice floes, they were ready again, carrying heavy fish.
Cha dived into the water and started today’s fishing.
Behind the crowd of onlookers, Ino and Grandma Walrus formally discussed many topics about the future of Walrus Tusk.
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"Awesome young man, right?" Grandma Walrus looked at the excited crowd near the ice cave and said in a proud voice, "We have lived here for generations, and our ice fishing skills are superb. In Demacia,
No one can do it, right?"
"No." Ino shook his head, "Of course, there is no need for it."
"No need?" Grandma Walrus heard the words and shook her head gently, "Don't say such self-deceptive words, little girl - you are all spell casters, so you should know how precious these ice-caught fish are, Ah
The Varosa tribe is willing to become our ally because we can provide them with pickled fish meat."
"This is your main advantage, I've written it down." 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 catch fish.”
"I have different ideas about migration." Grandma Walrus shook her head and took out a leather kettle. "We can move to Demacia in other seasons and come back here in winter.
Boreal Harbor, ice fishing."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "To ensure your unique advantages?" Ino concluded in quite direct words, "It can also avoid 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
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 heard this and couldn't help but smile. "Although this is walrus milk, it is not walrus milk."
"What is that?" Ino's eyes widened in astonishment, "It does look like milk, but it's a little too viscous."
"It's the oil of sea fish mixed with the milk of Enuk." Grandma Walrus didn't hide anything, and explained with a smile, "This is an ancient legend. It is said that the ancestors 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 bait fish." Grandma Walrus continued, "Walrus protected him to escape, but he was bitten to death by bait fish. In order to take revenge, he waited until the cold winter
He arrived, smeared his friend's oil on his body, and used the walrus's tusks to stab the unresponsive baitfish to death."
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, maybe even 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 unwilling 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 base for 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
Need to 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? What about the Freljord tribe plundering Demacia?"
"That's because the Freljord tribe is poor." The old woman saw it very clearly, "and trading, 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 were 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 they happen every year."
"..."
"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 too much on the word, "Buying and selling 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, ores, 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.
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Grandma Walrus narrowed her eyes.
"Moreover, as long as it does not violate Demacia's laws, we respect customs and traditions." Ino continued, "Demacia is also willing to provide help if necessary, such as the ice cave."
Grandma Walrus' expression relaxed.
"Ice fishing is the tradition of Walrus Tusk. Demacia allows you to ice fish in non-private, non-regulated waters, and is willing to provide help, such as making ice caves." Ino continued to explain, "This is yours.
Tradition, Demacia will not stop it, but will welcome it. The prey caught in the ice is also yours."
"No need to submit a confession?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "It's not a donation, it's a tax." Ino shook his head, "The tax comes from you and is also used on you - such as making ice caves.
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"If that's the case, what do you want?" Grandma Walrus once again pointed to the root of the problem, "So, why do you want to accept us?"
"I heard that in Freljord, joining a group to stay warm is the first rule to survive the cold winter." Ino said with a smile, "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, Demacia's special envoy to the North by Forsbarrow, met with Granny Walrus, the leader of Walrus Tusk.
Based on the principles of unity, mutual respect and mutual assistance, the two parties had an in-depth exchange of views on the future development of Walrus Tusk.
Grandma Walrus pointed out that in Freljord, where the situation is becoming increasingly tense, peace and development have become a problem. The arms race between Avarosa and Winter's Claw has caused the small tribes of Freljord to face severe challenges.
Under such circumstances, the concept of unity for a better tomorrow proposed by Demacia is undoubtedly very groundbreaking.
Special Envoy Ino emphasized that Fosbairo has always adhered to an inclusive policy and welcomes any group or individual willing to abide by the laws of the north to join. Fosbairo insists on trade in the north and has always opposed war and violence to solve problems.
Special Envoy Ino clearly pointed out that the problem in the Freljord is a problem of development, not a problem of force. Only peaceful development and adapting measures to local conditions can truly solve the survival dilemma faced by the Freljord people.
Grandma Walrus spoke highly of the words of Special Envoy Enoch, and after the meeting, on behalf of Walrus Tusk, she signed the relevant documents to join the Northern Cooperation Organization. The two parties planned to establish Freljord's first trade center in Peril Port.
Demonstration area, using practical actions to explore the possibility of trade and peaceful development in the northern border of Freljord.
