"… What do you mean?"
It had to be said that Eich felt a sense of frustration. That was because it was quite regrettable that Roland, who was capable of stabilizing the morale of his troops and producing food at a steady rate, couldn't become his subordinate.
"A deal, just a deal. I will stay here for a period of time. During this period, you can use half of the market price to buy food from me. But in addition to giving me some live livestock, you must also give me a relatively safe plain with woods, water, and sunlight for me to use."
Li Ke directly stated his request and Aichy agreed without hesitation.
"Sure, no problem at all. I will give you the best farmland to manage and send people to help you. But I also have a condition. "
She looked straight at Li Ke's face and carefully observed Li Ke's face. Especially the beard that appeared because Li Ke didn't take care of himself for a period of time, the silver-white hair that represented noble bloodline and strength, and the strong muscles that were full of scars. And …
The identity that didn't belong to any tribe.
"What condition?"
Li Ke saw that Aichy answered so decisively, so he spread his hands and gestured for her to continue.
"Be my Blood Oath Companion."
Aichy's request and words stunned Li Ke. He looked at Aichy strangely and couldn't help but think of the woman who forced him to run away. A woman with a temperament similar to the North Wind, the Battle Mother of the Cold Winter Claw Tribe, Sejuani.
"You … Are all the women of Freldrod like this? You would make such an invitation when you meet a slightly capable man … Or only the Battle Mothers are like this? "
Aichy was very embarrassed by his question and some traces of pink appeared on her white cheeks. Therefore, she had no choice but to explain to Li Ke to ease her embarrassment.
"No, it's the opposite. Generally speaking, when a capable man sees an outstanding Matriarch of War, he will do anything to show himself so that he can be chosen by the Matriarch of War … So actually, your ability is too tempting, no one can refuse you."
Li Ke facepalmed. He really didn't want to be tied down by anything.
"Can we not be Blood Alliance companions? Isn't it the same if we sign some contracts? "
But Aichy shook her head.
"Otherwise, I can't trust you. After all, you should understand that if you want to disintegrate my tribe, you only need to show your strength in front of everyone. After all, your ability is too strong. Once it's leaked out, there will be countless people who want to rope you in … In fact, I'm very surprised that Sejuani didn't capture you. After all, if she's the one in my memory, then she must have sent you an invitation to become a blood couple, right? "
"In fact, I left her because of this. But before I left her, my ability wasn't actually discovered."
Speaking of this, Li Ke thought of Sejuani in the hot spring. That Sejuani who revealed a bit of warmth and shyness with great difficulty was directly rejected by him. He couldn't help but sigh. Because he felt that he might have been a bit impulsive at that time. But even if he thought about it now, his straightforward mind couldn't think of any other solution.
"Is that so?"
Aichy took a step towards Li Ke and got closer to Li Ke. Because of this, the scent on her body also drifted to Li Ke's side. It made Li Ke feel that the scent on her body was completely different from Sejuani's.
"If that's the case, you can pretend to become a blood couple with me. I only need you to be my blood couple. It doesn't matter if you leave or do something else, as long as you insist that you and I are blood-bonded, then whatever you do will receive my support … But the prerequisite is that you don't harm my people. My treasury is also open to you at any time. You can use the treasures inside as you wish and you don't have to consider the problem of repayment. "
She paused for a moment as if she had made a great decision before continuing.
"Moreover, as long as you don't appear in Freldrod or spread the news here, you can marry other women or enjoy your maids. As for me, before you destroy this contract, you will forever be my only blood ally, and I will be able to fulfill the duties of a blood ally. "
She had given him a humiliating condition, one that no other Matriarch of War in history had ever been able to give. In this society where Battle Matriarchs would be ridiculed and discriminated against if they only had one blood union partner, if others knew of Eich's decision, they would definitely think that she had gone mad, or that she had been enchanted by some strange magic.
Li Ke understood part of the situation in Freldrod through Cherna and Dancing Butterfly Fever. Naturally, he understood Aichy's determination. But he also had one last question.
"I'm sorry, but I can't agree. Because I feel that I can't accept your conditions. "
He looked at Aichy seriously and Aichy felt as though her heart was being pulled out. Because if Li Ke left and exposed his abilities, then her dreams and struggles would all go up in smoke. Therefore, she subconsciously reached for the longbow on her body, and Li Ke was also prepared to kidnap her.
But Aichy put down her hand.
She became a Battle Mother because she desired to save her hometown and not for power and personal enjoyment. Therefore, she knew that she couldn't do it. She couldn't do it to this person who was more likely to save Freldrod than her. If it weren't for Sejuani sacrificing her weak allies for her own goals and killing the children who survived with great difficulty, she wouldn't be a Battle Mother now. Instead, she would be Sejuani's sister who fought for her will.
"Then, I hope that you can find a Battle Mother who can treat Freldrod and my people well. The honorable Li Ke. But … but please leave with your people quickly because I don't know if I'll regret it. But you and I can't take this risk. "
She took a deep breath, turned around, and returned to Li Ke's camp with Li Ke. But when she announced to her people that she would hand over the horses to Li Ke, Li Ke pulled her into his tent amidst Miss Aichy's screams, successfully stunning everyone present.
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