Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 694: The Old Capital of Avarosa

"Mother, we are now entering deep winter, regarding the distribution of supplies..."

Li En, who was attending the meeting for the first time, sat in the same main seat as Ashe.

Watching Ashe communicating with her subordinates and issuing orders in an orderly manner, Li En did not express any opinion.

Although Li En could solve 99% of the problems raised at the meeting, this was a tribe that Ashe had built and strengthened bit by bit through hard work. Even if Ashe had specially set up actions to tell everyone that Li En had the same status as her, Li En, who respected her, would not interfere at will.

Besides, Li En never wanted to be a "nanny-style" savior, just like he did in Zaun. He would give those with ideals a chance, but a truly good life still required them to fight for it with their own wisdom and hands.

This was just a simple morning meeting, and the content was mainly to report work to Ashley.

Of course, if there really is a problem that Avarosa cannot solve, Li En doesn't mind helping.

"Lord Ashe, that..."

"What's wrong Kanla, just tell me if you have any problem."

"Yes, War Mother, regarding... 'Frost City', can we... try to send people to investigate in the early spring of next year?"

When Kanla, who also looked a little old, said the three words "Frost City", the parliament hall suddenly became quiet. Everyone looked at Kanla, and then looked at Ashe with expectation.

"'Frost City'..."

Ashe whispered the name softly, then glanced at everyone present.

"Kanla, since you proposed it, tell me what you think."

“Yes, Master Ashe.

With more and more people joining us, the carrying capacity of the area controlled by the tribe is almost reaching its limit, and the excess labor force is not being utilized.

Even if we continue to cultivate the land around 'Lakstak' in the spring of next year, we may not be able to grow enough food before the arrival of next winter.

Therefore, I thought we could send out scouts to investigate first, and if feasible, we can recapture Frost City.

After all, that was the 'capital' where the Avarosa tribe and its allies were located during Glenna's reign."

Kanra said, looking at Ash with expectant eyes.

“War Mother, by then, we can transfer part of the population within the tribe out to reduce the current burden on the city of Avarosa.

Even since the territory of Frost City borders Demacia, if possible, we can try to negotiate with them and open up a trade route.

What do you think? "

"Yes, War Mother, it's time for us to take back our former territory!"

"Warmother, I, Wolf, am willing to be the vanguard!"

...

After Kanla finished speaking, everyone was silent for a moment, and then they eagerly asked to fight.

Looking at the people with anticipation and excitement on their faces, Ashe gently raised her right hand, and everyone suddenly quieted down.

Ashe's icy blue eyes swept over everyone and she spoke slowly.

"Everyone, regarding 'Frost City', although it was the territory owned by my mother 'Glenna' when she was in power, there are now some tribes living there.

Before the spring, write to them and tell them that if they are willing, they can join the Avarosa tribe; if not, they only need to move out of Frost City before we arrive."

"Yes, Mother War is wise!"

"Mother War is still so kind!"

"Hahaha~! What else? The War Mother is the reincarnation of Avarosa!"

Although everyone's behavior was a bit exaggerated, in Freljord, being able to achieve the level of kindness and generosity of Ashe was indeed a rare person.

After all, in the bitter cold and harsh Freljord, people struggle with hunger and cold every day. If they show any mercy to foreigners, they may not survive until the next winter.

"Alright, in addition, regarding the communication with Demacia, no one is allowed to cross the border without my order, so as not to cause misunderstandings on the other side!"

"Yes, Warmother!"

"The meeting is dismissed!"

Ashe waved her hand, and everyone stood up, saluted, and left the meeting room together.

Looking at the excitement and joy on their faces, I think they will definitely spread the news about War Mother Ashe's "blood alliance" at this belated "morning meeting".

"Hoo~!"

Seeing that everyone had left, Ashe breathed a sigh of relief out of habit.

A pair of warm and strong hands were placed on her shoulders, kneading them just right.

"Ok?"

"Why, I didn't say anything just now, so did you forget about me?"

"No, it's just... Li En you don't have to..."

"Haha~! Seeing that my beloved is tired, can't I give her a shoulder massage?"

"Thank you."

Holding Li En's hand on her shoulder, Ashe moved her body to lean into Li En's arms.

"My dear, I see that you seem to be very cautious about Demacia. Why is that? I remember..."

"Yes, that's because when many tribes run out of food, they choose to cross the mountains to plunder Demacia during the autumn harvest, so they are wary of the Freljord people.

But I don't want to continue doing that after occupying Frost City, so no matter what, I must treat Demacia with extreme caution.

At least, let them know that the Avarosan tribe would not do that."

"Well, that's right, but..."

"But what?"

Ashe raised her head and looked at Li En with her ice-blue eyes.

"But you are in luck. I happen to know some friends in Demacia."

"Thank you, dear, but this involves border security. Given the character of the Demacians, they won't take it lightly..."

"Shua~!"

Ashley suddenly sat up from Li En's arms and looked at him hesitantly.

"Li En... those friends you mentioned..."

"Haha~! Don't worry, as long as the Avarosa tribe sincerely proposes to them to establish formal diplomatic relations, I guarantee that it will succeed."

"Lee En~!"

"What's wrong honey?"

"I...I don't know how to repay..."

Li En gently touched Ash's lips with his slender fingers, and looked down into Ash's eyes.

"I said, you are already mine, so... there is no need to say thank you between us..."

The shapely arms wrapped around Lee En's neck, and Ash leaned forward slightly with her head tilted back.

...

“Gurgle~Gurgle~!”

"Hiccup~!"

Sitting in the corner of the tavern, Gragas drank with his stomach full.

"Have you heard? The War Mother has already chosen the 'Blood Alliance', and the only 'Blood Alliance'!"

"Ah? Is that true? Did you drink too much horse urine?"