Blade Tusk first ordered the warriors and hunters, who had been standing in formation outside the tribe's perimeter, to come closer. At the same time, he had part of the food from the baggage train taken out and distributed among the Finae Tribe trolls, who had finally lowered their guard.
This batch of food mainly consisted of "flatcakes" made from crushed dried fruit, minced meat, and a great deal of fat.
They had traveled with the army for six days. While they had not spoiled yet, their condition was already precarious.
Ever since being notified that "the Tusk Tribe is visiting" that morning, these Finae trolls had had no time to hunt normally. Having been "arrayed in stern readiness" since dawn, they were now just in time to be hungry.
Giving some of it to these tribesmen would not only prevent waste before it spoiled completely, but also win over a wave of troll hearts.
So why not?
Besides, he estimated that the Tusk Tribe trolls would probably have to stay here for several more days.
During that time, the food stored by the Finae Tribe could not possibly be enough to supply them, so they would have to hunt for themselves.
Thus, after watching the warriors finish eating amid lively bustle, Blade Tusk left behind only the full-time warriors as guards. The remaining hunter companies were sent off under the guidance of Finae Tribe warriors to hunt in the Finae Tribe's hunting grounds.
After handling these preliminary matters, Blade Tusk and the other trolls finally entered the Finae Tribe proper, intending to find somewhere to sit down and get to the heart of the matter.
Naturally, the warriors had to accompany them as well.
At first, the Finae Tribe had chosen a small slope in the forest as