The Young War Mother

"War Mother, this is your share."

The warrior presented a piece of deer hind leg meat, cut into pieces, with both hands, but Ashe only glanced at it and continued to count the supplies.

"Take it yourself; you did a great job on this hunt."

"Can……"

The soldier smiled wryly, "Who can compare to the mother soldier's contribution?"

"I'll use it last, don't worry about me."

Seeing that the mother insisted, the soldier had no choice but to silently accept the piece of meat.

The War Mother always took the remaining food after distributing it.

At first, no one paid attention to these things, and the food was quickly devoured, leaving only some bones with flesh and blood attached.

After that, someone saw the pot of bone broth that Zhan Mu was cooking.

From then on, everyone deliberately took as little as possible, just enough for their daily needs, and tried to leave the best meat for the War Mother, but this obviously did not escape Aisha's notice.

After that, Ashe took charge of the distribution herself, and after the distribution was completed, she only kept a few bones and some meat that was not considered good.

With Ashe setting an example, many warriors, even those with priority in choosing, would deliberately select inferior cuts of meat, leaving the succulent pieces for others. But Ashe wouldn't allow this either; she would prioritize allocating better meat to the warriors. She wouldn't grant them privileges in terms of quantity, but she would allow them to receive better nutrition in terms of quality.

This was also a strenuous task. She returned in the evening and didn't finish until night fell. She went back to her tent, carrying a few pieces of meat intertwined with bones.

Her tent was also very ordinary, just a few thin pieces of tattered cloth covering it up; it was more like a private place with some cover than a dwelling.

But in reality, it's hardly a matter of privacy, because Ashe allows anyone to enter her tent directly if they need anything.

Later, the tribe gradually gained a foothold and also harvested a lot of furs from hunting.

However, Ashe distributed the furs to ordinary people who were not resistant to the cold, and as someone with the blood of ice, she was in no hurry to improve her own dwelling, so much so that the War Mother's tent was almost the most dilapidated tent in the tribe.

However, when Ashe arrived at the front of the tent, she saw two figures already waiting there.

She wasn't surprised that some people needed Zhan Mu's help and would come to the main tent to wait for her. Out of respect for Zhan Mu, they would wait silently outside the tent even if Zhan Mu allowed it.

But when Ashe saw one of the faces clearly, she froze, then her face lit up with ecstasy.

"Helen!"

Herren smiled and waved, his smile completely genuine, carrying an indescribable emotion.

While waiting for Ashe, Herren also spent more time exploring Avarosa... He didn't know what he was feeling at that moment, but for a moment, he really wanted to switch jobs.

Despite his mixed emotions, Herren ultimately only managed a brief greeting.

"Long time no see, Ash."

"Oh my god, I never expected you to come... I should have prepared properly."

Ashe's joy was palpable, but she also noticed Brûlée next to Herren.

Braum is very recognizable. Ashe was stunned for a moment, and then she had a vague idea.

Herren's answer confirmed her guess.

"This is Bloom, I don't think I need to introduce him, right?"

Bloom gave a thumbs-up, his white teeth gleaming.

"Brown?! Oh my god..."

Aisha's eyes lit up like stars, just like a little girl meeting her idol.

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Ashe was indeed a young girl, so much so that Braum was still quite surprised when he sat down.

She had assumed that Avarosa's war mother would be a strong woman, or at least a woman who had experienced many hardships.

But Ashe was actually not an adult for long. If it weren't for that accident, she would have been far from being old enough to lead a tribe on her own.

She had never sworn an oath, had no blood pact, and had never had children; she protected such a large tribe entirely on her own.

Brûl's admiration for Ashe grew stronger.

Inside the large tent, Ashe set up a pot, which was simmering "bone broth," and bits of meat could be vaguely seen floating on the surface.

Ashe chimed in with small talk, mainly engaging with Brûlé.

It wasn't that they were deliberately ignoring Herren; it was mainly because Herren was an acquaintance, and even if it was just out of politeness, they had to prioritize Bronn.

"I've been hearing your stories since I was a child, and I never imagined I'd actually meet you today!"

"It's nothing. I should be the one who's happy to see a warlike mother like you... I'm the one who should be respecting you."

"You're making me really embarrassed..."

Aisha was a little shy, after all, it was a compliment from her idol.

She talked a lot with Bloom, mostly Bloom asking questions and Ashe answering them.

Herren listened quietly as well, and he also noticed that Ashe's growth rate was beyond his expectations.

It's not just about material things, or the size of the tribe... but also about her mindset and philosophy.

Not long ago, her idea was simply to shelter ordinary people and rebuild Avarosa, walking a hazy path that almost no one had ever walked before.

But by this time, she was very determined. She knew that protection was not just about strength. She had her own philosophy of distribution, knew where those “useless” people could play a role, and even had the beginnings of a great ideal—unity.

Yes, although Ashe has experienced many hardships, her career has been generally successful, which has given her some ambition. She is no longer satisfied with merely protecting the Avarosa tribe; she hopes that all tribes will unite and, like Avarosa, overcome difficulties together through peaceful mutual assistance, so that no one will be abandoned and everyone can play their part.

While Ashe's concept was still in its infancy, Brûlé praised it highly.

Braum himself didn't have much ambition; he couldn't express any opinion on unifying Freljord, but the prospect Ashe painted captivated him.

A Freljord without strife, peaceful, unified, and loving... isn't that what he wanted?

"You've completely exceeded my expectations, Ashe... Of all the people I've met, you're the one I admire the most, ha! What a wonderful day, Brown, another great day."

Hearing Brown's praise, Ashe blushed with excitement and served the bone broth to Brown.

"So, Bloom, would you be willing to stay and help me?"

Ashe's honesty stemmed from two reasons: firstly, she wanted to impress her idol and Herren, and secondly, she wanted their approval... Staying was the best option.

Bloom took the bowl, took a big gulp, and showed a satisfied expression.

"This is the most delicious soup I've ever had... However, Ashe, I don't belong to any tribe, so I won't join Avarosa."

Upon hearing this, Ashe was somewhat disappointed, but Braum quickly changed the subject.

"But I acknowledge you, and I will do everything in my power to help you when you need it most... So, is there ever a time when you need me more than now?"