Although Jos was confident Beim wouldn't dare deceive High Cliff Castle, his innate caution still compelled him to inspect the cargo in each of the wagons.
The main reason for his caution, however, was that this was the first time the Lord had entrusted him with such a significant task. He would rather spend a little extra time than allow anything to go wrong.
"Everything's in order." Jos nodded, a slight smile finally appearing on his face. "Chief Beim, we'll be heading back now."
The Wilderness Tribes relied on barter, having no fixed currency. Therefore, the goods used to trade for the weapons were, naturally, the Wind Surge Tribe's specialty: maple syrup.
This maple syrup was made by boiling down the sap of sugar maple trees, which had an extremely high sugar content. Sweet as honey with a unique flavor, it was rich in minerals—a truly special, all-natural, and nutritious product.
