Telamir was well aware of the consequences of his decision. But by doing so, not only could he preserve the honor of his tribe, but he could also ensure the survival of his people. That was why he did as he said.
If my death is beneficial to the tribe, I will embrace the wolf's fangs.
With such an order, his people had no reason to refuse. They left the village with honor and heavy hearts under Telamir's gaze and embarked on the journey to Aichy's tribe. Apart from leaving enough food for three days, Telamir only left behind his weapons, armor, and a tattered tent. When he slept, he could even see the starry sky through the hole in the tent.
But he was willing to endure the hardship.
But even though his tribe was heading toward Aichy's tribe at the fastest speed, Li Ke and Aichy still needed a long time to receive their news. Because they were on the way back, constantly helping the villages that they passed by to solve all their problems. That was why their speed slowed down.
However, Eich didn't stop there. Because of their great victory, Eich decided to return the food that had previously been used as military rations to these tribes. In fact, Eich even gave them some weapons and resources. When Aichy distributed the supplies, she would be in high spirits, especially when she saw the children in high spirits because of the food. She would show a melancholic and gratified smile on her face.
Just like now.
The silent white snow drifted down on Eich's silver-white hair. She leaned against the railing and watched the children pester her warriors, asking them to tell them their stories. Whenever they laughed and chatted, she would have a melancholic and gentle smile on her face. And because she was going to spend the night in this village, she left her cloak in the middle of her room. So right now, her back was actually bare.
"I always feel that your clothes are a little revealing."
Li Ke took off his white fur cloak and covered Aichy's fair, jade-like back with gentle curves. He handed the warm honey wine on the railing to Aichy. On the other hand, Eich was a little amused as she looked at her Blood Alliance, who didn't like strong alcohol at all. Instead, she preferred honey wine that even children could drink. She suddenly realized that he was actually so childish.
"It can't be helped. The Battle Matriarch's youth and ice bloodline have to be proven in various ways. For example, thin clothes, smooth skin without wrinkles, or convincing muscles. That's why the Battle Matriarch looks like this in terms of clothes. Besides, most of the time, I will feel hot if I wear too many clothes. If you don't believe me, you can touch my back. "
She didn't change her posture and continued to lean on the railing, using her elbows and forearms to support her body. Li Ke hesitated for a moment before extending his hand into the cloak that covered her curves.
A warm feeling immediately transmitted to his rough hands. As though feeling the roughness of his fingers, Aichy's back tensed up in an instant. But this small interlude didn't stop Li Ke from feeling her body temperature. And he realized that the truth was just as Aichy said. Her back was warm.
"So … this kind of revealing evening gown is your most traditional ethnic costume?"
Li Ke retracted his hand and tidied up the cloak that he messed up. Then, he picked up his honey wine and let the warmth of the honey wine disperse Aichy's warmth from his fingers.
Aichy smiled. Although she didn't know what 'evening gown' Li Ke was talking about, she could hear the 'childishness' in Li Ke's voice. So, she tightened the cloak that Li Ke put on her and turned her head to look at Li Ke whose hair had grown out again.
"When you officially become my blood alliance member, I won't wear clothes that expose my back anymore. In fact, you should know that normal people feel cold. Ice People also feel cold. It's just that they won't get hurt like normal people and can't stand it. But even in the past, I often wore a cloak, so I didn't expose my back that much. After all, people like to be warm … I'm no exception. "
Aichy once again showed her weak side in front of Li Ke. And Li Ke was more or less curious about the fact that she didn't have to wear clothes that expose her back after he officially became her blood alliance member. He suddenly had a strange feeling.
"Why is that?"
So, he asked. Aichy chuckled and answered Li Ke.
"I didn't understand it before. I just thought that it was a traditional custom. But after meeting you, through the 'scientific' way of thinking that you mentioned, I understand a little. "
She turned her body sideways. Her silver-white hair fell on the wide solid wooden railing like a waterfall. But not all of it was there. Some of it stopped on her chest because of the obstruction. She didn't care about it. Instead, after putting down the wine glass, she slowly explained the reason to Li Ke.
"Because of the blood alliance, we have to work hard for the child, so it's inevitable that there will be some traces on the body. And experienced warriors and hunters can tell who left behind the traces … After all, no matter if it's the back, neck, or chest, there will always be traces left behind. "
Aichy's face was a little red. And Li Ke, who was expressionlessly holding up the wine glass, had a thought in his mind.
"Should I leave now?"
Unfortunately, this thought was stopped by his accelerating heartbeat. He didn't know if it was because of his dignity or some other strange reason, but his feet were rooted to the ground like an old tree.
But he also knew that it was because the ceremony to form the blood alliance was getting closer.
"So, no matter if it's the time of pregnancy or whose child it is, it can be seen from these small traces. This isn't a good thing for the Battle Mother's child. And if the enemy tribe guesses the time of pregnancy because of these traces, then it will become a worse thing. After all, no matter how brave and strong the Ice Bloodline is, it will always be relatively weak during pregnancy. And at this time, the ability to handle other matters will inevitably decline. It could even be said that if the tribes were not united, the child they had painstakingly obtained would disappear for various reasons. Therefore, whether it was the time of Matriarch Zhan's pregnancy, or who she had spent the night with, all of this had to be kept a secret. So after becoming the Battle Mother, it has become a custom to not wear revealing clothes. "
Aichy said until here, took a sip of wine and continued.
"But we don't have to worry about this? After all, I will only have you as my blood alliance. "
She smiled at Li Ke and narrowed her eyes as if she was sleeping. Li Ke also gently caressed her face, making Aichy look forward to the 'passion' she heard when she was a child.
Then, Li Ke used his Ice Magic to sober Aichy up and let her return to normal.
After all, she still had a banquet to give a speech later. It wasn't good to get drunk.
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