Chapter 171 - Alliance Under the City_3

Then, he took the Copper Feathered Arrows offered by Jiowar and leaned in to examine the cylindrical wooden shaft. He tested the hardness of the shaft with his fingernail once more, furrowing his brows deeply, noting that making such shafts required more labor. The copper heads, sturdy shafts, and costly feathers were costs the Otomi could not afford.

Finally, he looked at the slope-shaped bone ring on Ters's hand and let out a long sigh.

"Mexica people, you are indeed mighty and the wealthiest. Being able to equip such sturdy longbows and expend such costly feathered arrows in large quantities, your craftsmen must indeed number in the thousands!"

After a moment of contemplation, Olte's tone shifted as he stared intently at Xiulote's face.

"However, Your Highness Xiulote, even with these weapons, the idea of threatening Ototpan Mountain City remains but a fantasy! You cannot afford the loss of samurai in a siege. Unless you have other preparations?..."