421 New Moon Village (2/2)
Monoman was ready for this. ”Don't worry, we have some capable and able-bodied villagers who could help. We can build our own houses and everyone works for their share of food. Those who can hunt will hunt, those who can do resource runs and trade will trade. Those who cannot do any of that will take care of the village chores and farm on whatever land we had. There are about sixty villagers with twenty who are capable of fighting and three capable of reading. Only five aren't able to walk or do physical labour.”
Satisfied with the answer, Zero thought about it. Currently, Half Moon Village was in need of physical labour and extra hands for the multiple projects running concurrently. However, Zero didn't want to destroy the beautiful forest to accommodate sixty more people. Instead, he consulted Mii about the terrain.
”Is there any good location for a new village?”
Wii pulled out the map and Mii scanned through the topography with a keen eye. While it was difficult to create a new village on the dangerous magical mountain, it wasn't difficult to build a new village at the foot of Endow Hill. To be more precise, in the middle of Endow Hill and Smargdas.
”This location is good,” Mii pointed out. ”If a strong guard like Monoman can become a first defence between the village and the humans they can be a very good ally.”
Zero studied it for a while in the mindscape and agreed. Then, he turned to the warrior. ”Do you want to continue being a leader of the village instead? I think your villagers respect you and I don't want to deal with sixty new people. You can continue to manage them but Half Moon Village will ally with you. You will support us in times of need in return, we will provide you with resources and give you a stable livelihood. how does that sound?”
Monoman didn't need to think twice. ”As long as it doesn't involve anything illegal, I will accept.”
Truen was impressed that Zero had everything planned in his head as he explained the terms and conditions.
”The village will be called New Moon village and you will work alongside Zenobia, the chieftess of half Moon village in my absence. New Moon Village will guard intruders coming invading Half Moon Village in the first wave and report back. If the enemies cannot be defeated, retreat at once to Half Moon Village and make a report. We will send out expert warriors for reinforcements. During the retreat, please follow the instructions of Half Moon Village commanders.”
”New Moon Village will actively assist Half Moon Village in their projects like farming, building, repairing and trading. In return, half Moon Village will share resources and profits with New Moon Village for their help in the ratio of 40-60, 40% for New Moon Village.”
Monoman didn't object and Truen drafted a legal contract for the two leaders to sign. Zero was immensely pleased.
”I have a deal with Green Hawks so that will be left to you for management,” Zero told Monoman honestly. ”I want to introduce slave rights and this project will be left to you. We supply Green Hawks with special potions and medicine while they start introducing Slave Licenses and Slave Buyer contracts. It's a very important task.”
Monoman was pleasantly surprised to hear that Zero was working on something so strange but he was not against it. ”I understand. I will leave to get the villager over and settle down in two months. Please tell Green Hawks that I will pay them a formal visit after I officially become the leader of New Moon Village.”
Zero shook hands to seal the deal and Truen was slightly proud at how easily his friend dealt with the situation. His worries about Monoman wanting power and the potential threats were cleverly dissolved with a new solution. The idea of introducing colonies never crossed his mind and Truen found himself respecting Zero more. He should include this in tonight's report to the Great Gods.