Chapter 26: The Coming of Age Ceremony, and Lionheart City
In Kyle City, the ancient Mongolians did not make strict requirements on women. Even if they were sixteen years old, they could get married and have children.
Of course, this is not fixed. If the city needs to recover its population after the war, the Odoak family will even adopt a distribution system to marry a 14 or 5-year-old girl to a strong warrior.
Because of the high casualty rate of warriors, it is not a strict monogamy system implemented in Kelma City. Polygamy, or even brothers and widows remarrying is normal.
On the contrary, the ruling class, the marriage formed by the interweaving of forces and the offspring inherited by the family, formed a relatively stable monogamy system.
Of course, the aristocrats are there, and it is normal to develop underground lovers and other things.
The men in Kelma City will be sent to the training ground from the moment they can take up the sword, and the body-beating and practicing combat skills run through their entire childhood.
Until the age of eighteen, the young men of the Gu Meng could perform a coming-of-age ceremony and go to the wilderness to hunt alone, either die in the wasteland or bring back the head of a monster.
Only teenagers who have completed the coming-of-age ceremony will truly be accepted by the ancient and Mongolian tribes, not only enjoying various rights, but also getting married and having children.
Of course, this age is not fixed. If you have strong enough, you can also give a ritual of coming-of-age at the age of fourteen or five.
For example, Wade Odoac is a natural warrior. He picked up his first weapon in his life at the age of three, started to polish his physical skills at the age of eight, killed the first war slave at the age of ten, and entered the realm of an intermediate warrior at the age of thirteen.
Then, he walked into the wilderness with his spear.
A few days later, he returned with a skull of the Moon Silver Wolf, which shocked the entire city of Kelma.
And Amon's father, King Hakas, sent two maids into his room the night he returned.
As for Amon, that's another tragedy.
Due to his personal strength, his coming-of-age ceremony has been delayed again and again. Until this year, he was twenty years old after his birthday, but he could no longer delay it.
If this period is exceeded, there is still no courage to perform the "hunting" sacrifice, no matter whether this ancient Mongolian boy was born or not, he will no longer be regarded as a member of the ancient Mongolians.
This is a tradition, even the Odoak family cannot violate it!
And Amon, as the first heir to the Odoak family, has not held a coming-of-age ceremony until now, and has been the source of criticism in the entire country.
This is also one of the reasons why he is eager to seek personal strength.
Just kidding, bringing back a monster's head on the huge wild wilderness is a matter of life.
So he has some confidence now.
Pulling the training-heavy to the horned battle axe out of the wall, Amon stroked the still sharp axe blade, feeling a little relieved.
I have gained my personal strength, and I have made some specific preparations and plans for the remaining trade fairs.
...
The next morning, Kelma, outside the South City Gate.
A group of dozens of camel beasts pulled carts, and a team of hundreds of people guarding them were checking through the city gate and slowly entering the city.
At the front of the team is a carriage surrounded by nine elite knights. Jasper carvings and gold handles, and the exquisite workmanship everywhere show the luxury of the carriage.
Of course, these are not as good as the flying flag in front of the car, which is a red-bottomed and gold-edged flag, with this roaring lion engraved on it, and it is like a living creature rushing in the strong wind in the north.
A corner of the curtain of the carriage was lifted up, and a man stuck his head out. He had a handsome face and lion-like hair and beard. At first glance, he was majestic and gorgeous, as if emitting light.
He first looked at the busy city of Kelma with curious eyes, and after a moment, he spoke with disdain: "These savages are really not at all tasteful. Looking at the streets of these houses, they are ugly and rough; looking at the layout of this city, they are simply a large prison.
I really can't imagine how they stayed here? The great Odoac family is still so barren and lacking in creativity?"
"No matter which city it is, it cannot have the magnificence and beauty of the Lion City, and no matter which family it is, it will not have the wealth and majesty of the Lion Family.
So, my Highness, please don’t make such unnecessary comparisons.”
The person who spoke was also a middle-aged man sitting in the carriage. He sat straight and elegantly, wearing a black housekeeper's clothing, and meticulously organized it. Even in the bumpy carriage, there was no wrinkle at all.
However, there was a scar on his ordinary face that ran across his cheeks. Although it became much lighter as time passed, it still filled him with a bit of evil spirit.
"Maki, do you know? I hate your roundaboutness and flattery. Although it's a bit difficult to understand, it sounds comfortable."
Putting down the curtains, the handsome man withdrew his gaze and smiled and said, "I understand what you mean, it's nothing more than the territory of the ancient Mongolians, so we have to restrain ourselves.
Don't worry, I have a sense of responsibility and will never ruin my father's plan."
As he said that, the man looked out through the curtains again. Outside the car, there was a shadow, and a team of ancient Mongolian soldiers patrolled by.
Their armor was not bright and their movements were not neat, but when they passed through the street, a fierce aura that penetrated into their bones spread all over the place.
Wherever they passed, on the bustling streets, they were like shaking waves to open the road. Even the convoy of Lion City, the nine leading knights were consciously avoiding it.
The handsome man knew how these knights were usually domineering and arrogant, but in front of these patrol soldiers, he was as obedient as his grandson, which made him look very ugly.
"Well, I have to admit that Kelma's warriors are really good!"
Looking again, the handsome man seemed to have a flame ignited: "So, they are the best mercenaries and the best...slave warriors!"
The man's voice was very soft, but Maji could hear it clearly. His face changed slightly. He first looked outside vigilantly, and then looked at the silhouette of the handsome man. His face became more and more serious, as if he felt a great danger.
When the superior reveals some "heart words" to you when the wrong time is inappropriate, it may be an opportunity, but more of a crisis, a crisis that forces you to make a choice.
Outside the carriage, the noise was still there, but inside the carriage was in a strange silence. Cold sweat quietly oozed out of Maji's forehead and a struggled look appeared on his face.
He was the servant of the Lion King, and in theory he was only loyal to one person, but the Lion King was old, especially in this cold winter, the Lion King was not even willing to take another step toward the warm-up of the Lion King Palace.
This allowed the young lions to see hope, so there were countless undercurrents surging in the entire Lion City.
If possible, Markey would never want to be involved, but now it seems that it is impossible to avoid it.
At this moment, if he had no expression, perhaps he would never be able to go back to Lion City.
The man looked at Maki who was hesitating and sighed: "Maki, although you are a man with good strategy and strong execution, you always think too much and have less decisions.
Think about our brothers’ errands these days, which one is not followed and helped? Why is this?
Even if the Lion King is unwilling, the summoning of my Lord, the Lion God Nubion, is not something he can resist at will. Therefore, my father is cultivating successors!”
The handsome man looked like a sharp gaze: "Another angle, if you go back safely but don't make a choice, will I seem like a failure? Will it disappoint my father? Will it lose the opportunity to compete for that position?
So, I have no choice, and you have no choice!"
Ma Ji was slightly shocked, and a look appeared on his face. He finally looked up and looked straight at the man, saying, "There will be one day when these ancient Mongolians will kneel down at the feet of the great lion king as war slaves."
"Then who do you think is the Lion King?"
"Naturally the great Simba Lion King."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Simba laughed: "Maki, remember what you said today, it will be achieved, and it won't be too long.
So, Maki Komondo, the eyes of the Odoac family, the traitor of the ancient Mongolians, what advice can you give me for this city of Kelma and these unruly warriors?"
This time, Maki was really shocked. He suddenly looked up at the young lion Simba. He was Maki, Maki from the Lion King City, but no one knew his last name ‘Kemondo’, and even less people knew that he had been from Kelma City.
But Simba knew it, and she knew it very clearly.
Maki wanted to speak several times, but facing the smiley face, he finally swallowed all his words and thought about the other party's problems seriously.
After a moment, he spoke again: "The Gu Meng tribe is famous for being stubborn, and ordinary means are useless to them. If they anger them for no reason, they will cause trouble.
If we want to achieve our goal, it is best to start with the Odoak family. I remember that the eldest son of the Odoak family and the first heir of the Gu Meng clan, Amon Odoak, is a waste who has not even awakened his talent and power.
Maybe, this is a good starting point?”
"you mean?"
"A waste, I always desire recognition but cannot obtain it, so I always feel unbalanced!"
Simba rubbed his chin thoughtfully: "If you can support a waste to take the position, it will be easy to control. This is a good direction and it is worth trying.
So, after collecting his information, I can try to get in touch with it first.
However, this matter is not urgent.
This time, it is still a priority to complete the tasks assigned by my father."
Chapter completed!