Chapter 7： Arik

Liu Li has a brand new name—Rulik

Liurik, this name has Otto's expectations for children, because the root of this name is the later vocabulary rich.

The ancient Norse language had a significant influence on English and German a thousand years later, and it also directly evolved into Swedish and Norwegian.

Liu Li knows modern English after all. It is not difficult to learn the ancestral language of English in a short time.

Only now, he is a baby after all.

He is too small, even if he gets a good name, he still has to be in the baby of his biological mother. In the next few years, if he just wants to do something, he will be too weak to be a spectator.

Liu Li, or Rurik. He returned to the arms of his biological mother, and next, it was Otto who had returned to solve the problem of the goods and the war dead.

All the dead were carried off the boat, and their relatives came to claim the remains.

Here, a ten-year-old boy who was young and full of vitality for a year, he stared blankly at his father's gray body.

He watched in silence like this, as if he was isolated from the people who laughed and laughed because of the arrival of so many materials.

This child is Arik, Otto’s younger brother, Ogier’s only son.

Scandinavia, which the Romans called the "dark place", is a great miracle for every boy who grows up to twenty years old.

It is not just a man, a healthy woman can safely give birth to a child, but also takes a huge risk.

Arik’s mother died of dystocia. In the end, the boy lost his mother and his future brother.

But at least he still has a father.

The Ross tribe is located in the northern part of the Baltic Sea. It is colder here, and the poor living conditions make the tribe’s population always small. Worse, the whole tribe has more men and fewer women!

If the environment is a test for the men of the tribe, then for the women, it is a more severe test.

Times are changing!

A sentiment of leaving has emerged in the Ross tribe. The most acute thought is that the so-called two-yearly sailing fleet to the Sweig Sorgong, instead of traveling the treasures back to the port, it is better to move the clan directly. , To occupy the towns of the Sweigs, to occupy those warm and comfortable areas to settle down.

In fact, the environment in Novgorod area is cold, but it is located farther south than Roseburg, and the climate is relatively mild.

At least, the land there can grow wheat.

Wheat kernels and primary milled flour, it has a strong appeal to the residents of Scandinavia.

A big callused hand patted a pair of immature shoulders.

Arik turned the dull head and saw his uncle with a sullen face.

"Uncle."

"Arik." Otto comforted in a deep voice, "Your father died in battle, don't feel sorry for him."

"I…"

How could it not be sad, looking at his uncle's face that resembled his biological father, tears flowed from the corner of the Viking boy's eyes.

"Stupid boy, you will eventually become a warrior, now you shouldn't cry." With that, Otto patted the boy on the shoulder again, "Your father went to Valhalla, and Brunhild personally led him away. Arik, you must be a warrior, only then can you see him in Valhalla."

"is this real?"

"of course it's true!"

For the entire Ross tribe, they believe in Odin and Valhalla.

After all, all of them have been in contact with these since their birth. Fighting and death, people think that it is like eating and sleeping, which are all part of life.

"Arik, I will be your father from now on. You know our traditions."

Arik nodded deeply, without saying more.

In fact, Arik knows very well that if he becomes the adopted son of the leader, he will receive more care and will enjoy more rights and interests in various matters of the tribe in the future.

However, during this period, the entire tribe has already known about the birth of a child by the leader’s wife, who is known as "Odin’s Blessing".

Arik knew very well that the child was his own cousin, but now he is his own.

The elders have all confirmed that the child has a noble pedigree. As the elder brother, Arik has long realized that in the future when the child grows up, he has to perform his brother's duties.

Otto continued to support Arik’s shoulder, "Do you know what name I named your brother?"

"What is it?"

"Ruriek. Hey, does it resemble your name?"

"Yes. Is it because of me?"

"Not only that, but also because of the oracle. I also learned of the oracle when I came back. My child, your brother will lead our people to glory. As a brother, you should help him."

Arik nodded: "Like you and my father?"

"Yes." Otto smiled, then patted Arik on the shoulder, "One day, you will fight together!"

Soon, all the dead were buried in the tribe’s cemetery.

Otto placed two Eastern Roman silver coins on Ogier's eyes, then covered them with wooden boards, and finally filled the soil.

As for Ogier's saber, it is naturally inherited by his only son Arik.

Now, the time is in the autumn of 821 AD. The Svig people of Novgorod just harvested this year's new wheat, and the Rus tribe, who had boated from thousands of miles away, snatched some of them in the name of tribute.

The climate of Novgorod area is fairly mild, but the area of ​​Roseburg is already quite cold.

Many tribes in Scandinavia do not have the concept of AD chronology at all, nor do they even have strict chronology. Even in writing, only a small number of Scandinavian ethnic groups, such as some Norwegian and Danish tribes, began to use alphabetic writing.

But for these tribes, they have very similar legends and myths, and they are passed on by word of mouth among the elders.

How many years has the Ross tribe existed? The elders of the tribe could not give a clear number. After all, the tribe existed a long time ago. Therefore, many ancestors are also buried in the cemetery of the tribe to support the elders' remarks.

After burying all the dead and distributing the wealth, the leader Otto proudly went to the tribe’s ceremonial house to inform the elders of what they had encountered during the voyage. UU reading

According to the captured battle axes and spears, as well as the special ships, it can be concluded that the enemies are the fishermen of Gotland.

The Ross tribe does not want to conflict with those people. Otto meant this, and all the elders also meant this.

However, if they find a door to attack actively, no matter how strong they are, they will have to fight back.

No one questioned Otto's decision. The elders even believed that 200 enemies were eliminated by the death of ten people, which fully proved the powerful combat power of the Ross tribe! It also proves that Otto is the best leader.

Here, the most noble elder is the one who is known as "Grandma Veria", she is an old man who is over eighty years old.

Yes, not only is Veria the eldest in the tribe, but the body still seems tough. She is also a priest of the tribe, and people believe that she has established a certain spiritual connection with Odin. Some people even say that maybe when she passes away, she will regain her youth and become another Valhalla of Valhalla.

Villa specifically mentioned the boy in her aging voice.

With a sense of majesty that made Otto nervous, she asked, "I only have the most important question to ask you. My child, have you named that boy?"

"Yes! I have already taken it." Otto proudly said in front of all the elders: "I named him Rylik."

"It's Rurik, I have fully understood it." Veria said meaningfully.

Everyone stared at Veria, only to see her old wrinkled face with a reassuring smile.

"Educate your children well, leader." Villia said with kindness: "After Rurik grows up, he will definitely become our new leader. Everything is arranged by Odin. Now, leader, you can leave. ."