After interacting with these farmers, Li Ke also saw some interesting ecological features other than the fact that potatoes were vines instead of plants.
For example, things like melons and fruits that grew underground, and some precious fruits like strawberries that would grow in winter. The difference in the plants of this world was worthy of its name. There were many plants that were similar to the ones on Earth, but they were completely abandoned and killed here.
Blooming in winter and bearing fruit in winter were all trivial matters. There were even some plants with magical powers that could cover everything within a certain range with frost!
Although these things were rare, they were also very common. It was so common that any farmer could describe many special plants to Li Ke. Li Ke finally understood how many good things he missed in the Wasteland, and how many scenery that could make him gasp in amazement.
However, these weren't the most important things for now. Because Li Ke had just finished identifying some local plants, Cerna came over the next day to tell him that they were ready to continue their journey.
"Food and fuel have been prepared. Two horses died, but it's not a big problem. Because this place is nourished by Inyuk, their speed on the snowfield isn't much slower than horses. So as long as you get dressed and get up, we can set off. "
Cerna said as she packed Li Ke's things. After all, if Li Ke packed his things himself, the team would have to wait for him for at least half an hour. But if she did it, it would only take a few minutes.
"I understand, but where are my clothes?"
Li Ke sat in his bed with his upper body naked. He looked at Cerna who was busy in his tent in confusion. After all, he didn't notice his clothes, and he couldn't even see his shoes. So he could only curl up in his bed and watch Cerna busy herself.
"Your clothes are already dirty, and it doesn't match your identity, so we discussed and prepared a new set of clothes for you."
Cerna clapped her hands in the midst of her work. Immediately, two young girls walked in with a set of clothes. Li Ke was familiar with these two girls. They were the twin sisters who were waiting for him naked in his bed on the day he arrived here.
Although they were wearing the traditional clothes of Freldrod people, the clothes in their hands were quite expensive. Just by looking at them, Li Ke could tell that these clothes were made of silk and satin, and the lining was made of high-quality cotton. It was blue and white, and there were also golden patterns shining on it.
In short, this set of clothes had nothing to do with the poverty here. Although it might be simple in other places, it was a very expensive set of clothes here.
"You're doing useless things again, Cerna."
Li Ke had a headache. Of course, he didn't object to wearing good clothes. But in this kind of place, wearing such luxurious clothes obviously meant something else.
"But no matter what, you're the leader of hundreds of people. Your appearance and dignity are very important. If you wear too ordinary clothes, then our journey will be a little troublesome."
Cerna bowed slightly to Li Ke. After all, she prepared this set of clothes behind Li Ke's back. The cloth used was also a roll of Demacian cloth brought by the refugees. As for the golden thread on it, it was the family heirloom of the previous village leader.
But their whole family had died in battle, so naturally, no one would find trouble with Cerna.
"Don't lie to me, Cerna. Noxus people's temptation is much more real than yours. Don't tell me that you Battle Matriarchs also dress like peacocks during the gathering? "
Li Ke extended his hand to Cerna.
"Take out my set of white clothes."
"… Yes."
His firm attitude made the people outside the tent sigh. On the other hand, Cerna's expression didn't change as she handed the bag behind her to Li Ke. Then, she silently left with the two girls.
After all, Li Ke hadn't allowed her to sleep with him, so she couldn't overstep her boundaries. Unless Li Ke allowed her to stay, or let her sleep with him, then she could openly look at Li Ke's body and be responsible for his dressing and washing up. And if Li Ke didn't ask her to do it, then she might even choose to commit suicide out of shame.
This was the meaning of a battle maid, and also the ignorant and loyal side of the Freldrod people.
After putting on his clothes and walking out, Li Ke saw that the former leaders who joined him were all outside his tent. Although the set of clothes had been kept, a pure blue cloak with gold and black stripes was spread out in the hands of the twins, waiting for Li Ke to wear it.
"This is our respect, sir. You saved us and didn't covet our rewards, but we have to reciprocate. "
Although this set of clothes had indeed emptied out the wealth of these leaders and even these refugees. But correspondingly, if Li Ke accepted this set of clothes, then it meant that he acknowledged them, and they could truly obtain Li Ke's protection.
After all, Li Ke didn't want them to prove themselves, nor did he want them to serve him, nor did he want to enslave and order them around. This was a completely different concept from the leaders and battle maids they were familiar with.
So, they pitifully didn't believe it. They didn't dare to believe that Li Ke would really bring them to a safe place and let them continue to live. So, they thought that as long as they gave their most precious things to Li Ke, Li Ke would have a reason to persevere.
This was the wisdom of the people of Freldrod, and also the wisdom of most people who didn't have the ability to live.
"Alright, give me the cloak."
He knew that he couldn't continue to refuse this kind of thing. These people longed for a symbol and left their own mark on it. Only then could they be assured that he wouldn't suddenly disappear in front of their eyes. Even if he had said many times that he was just a traveler passing by.
After receiving the heavy cloak, Li Ke waved a flag and draped the gorgeous cloth over his body. This made the former leaders and those who followed him feel relieved at the same time, knowing that they didn't have to worry about being abandoned when they woke up.
Even though they knew that a cloak meant nothing to Li Ke.
Looking up at the falling snow, Li Ke tightened his new cloak, and then at the same time, issued his order.
"Let's go."
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