Names

"After a few hours, I instructed everyone to gather around me.

In the past few hours, I've been thinking about what names to give to each person. Since we're not many, it won't be so difficult to come up with names for each, but the issue is related to the tribe.

In total, we are more than 100 individuals, so having to choose a name for each of them is not an easy task.

But the thing that surprised me the most was that everyone wanted me to give them names, and none gave a name to themselves. Okay, I know I said that, but it's good to know that they value it so much.

I thought of normal names like Max, Noah, Liam, Ethan, Oliver, Aiden, Jackson, Lucas, Elijah, Mason, Logan, among others.

"Well, since you all wanted me to give each of you a name, I will."

"Now, line up from the oldest to the youngest."

Quickly, everyone gathered and formed a line.

"Let's see, you were among the warriors, so you're stronger than most, so your name will be...

"Max."

"Hahaha, thank you, chief! From now on, everyone calls me Max!"

"Max! Max! Max! Max! Max!"

After him, I named the others.

"Your name is Dilan."

"Your name is Lucas."

"Your name is Helio."

"Your name is Jackson."

"Your name is Milie."

...

"And finally, the newcomer, from now on, your name will be Aurélio."

"Aurélio, my name is Aurélio! Hear that, chief? Stop calling me the newcomer!"

"Newcomer, enjoy today because tomorrow we'll explore those mountains."

"But, but chief, didn't you say my name was Aurélio?"

"Your name is Aurélio, but it doesn't mean I'll stop calling you the newcomer."

"What? That's not fair."

"Don't worry, when the youngsters grow up, you'll no longer be the newcomer."

"Really?"

"Really, now enjoy; tomorrow will be a long day."

...

"Come on, get up!"

"Ah, already?"

"Come on, get up, the chief gave the order, we're heading to the mountains now."

"All right, all right, I know."

"Chief, everyone is ready."

"Great, Martins, let's not delay any longer."

"Everyone, let's go."

With that, our exploration of the mountains began.

The mountains were enormous, probably about 3,000m high. With such a large mountain, there must be many natural resources.

"Wow, are we really going there?"

"What? Scared, newcomer?"

"My name is Aurélio!"

"Okay, Aurelio the newcomer, hahaha."

"Ah, this newcomer thing is annoying."

"Don't worry, it'll end soon; now stop slacking off."

"Thanks, Max, you're a true friend."

"Hey, you two, hurry up."

"All right, chief."

I don't intend to try climbing but to look for caves or any entrance that leads me to an area with resources. It wasn't difficult to reach the base of the mountain, and looking up close, it's truly impressive.

"Wow, it was big from afar, but it's even bigger up close."

"This is definitely the biggest thing I've ever seen."

It was truly impressive, a massive mountain about 3 km high, undoubtedly one of the greats.

"Wow, this will be interesting."

I decided to divide the group into three.

My group, another led by Martins, and another led by Max.

"We'll split into three. Martins, your group goes left, and Max's goes right."

"Mine will go to the center. Go as far as you can today; we'll only explore what's around here. Given the size and the number we have now, it's impossible to search everything, so focus only on noting caves or rocks with different colors. And a warning, don't enter any cave you find."

"Do you think there might be a dangerous animal like that crocodile?"

"There might be one like that crocodile, but my biggest concern is not animals."

"If it's not an animal, what could harm us?"

"The air. In some places, the air itself can kill us."

"The air? How is that possible, like smoke from a fire?"

"Something like that, but not all smoke is visible. That's the danger of places we don't know. Anyway, just search the exterior."

"All right, chief, but who goes to which group?"

"In mine, Noah, Lucas, Dilan, and Aurélio."

"The newcomer? Are you sure, Martins? He can be very annoying."

"I'm sure, don't worry, he'll behave. If not..."

"Okay, I'll behave. The chief has nothing to worry about me."

"Great. And you, Max, have you decided?"

"Yes, with me will go Steve, Pedro, Harry, and Jacob."

"So in mine, Coby, Frank, Deive, and Negan."

"Do you have any problem with that?"

"No, chief."

"Great, then we'll meet here when it gets dark."