[Hobbit+HP] The truth of elves

Chapter 162

"Defense...flawed? What is it?" Bud asked in surprise.

"Actually, the defense system currently used by Long Lake basically refers to the dwarven template adopted by River Valley City. Although there are still some flaws, it is still acceptable. After all, there is nothing to covet there..." Lu Xiu Si played a charade at a critical moment.

However, the Elf King, who was also interested, asked directly: "What is the defect?"

The wizard raised his head and looked out at the sky through the window: "If I remember correctly, this place was also attacked by a dragon? I think, logically, loopholes like air defense should not continue to exist."

The Elf King shook his head lightly and said: "For them, this may not be a defect but a powerlessness."

Although he didn't want to be underestimated, the King of River Valley City did not deny it: "As you can see, although the arrow tower has been rebuilt, the casting method of black iron arrows has been lost. Arrows made of cast iron are enough to deal with most enemies. Except Orcs, other enemies from the air are unlikely. As for dragons, there is no news of any dragon activity in the northern wilderness."

The wizard shrugged indifferently: "I'm just giving you an example. When it comes to understanding dwarves, I'm naturally far behind you."

The response silenced humanity.After pondering for a while, Bud suddenly looked at Lucius, frowned slowly, and asked, "You look...you seem younger?"

Lucius was a little taken aback by the sudden turning point: "Something happened, and this change is out of my control in a short time."

"Has this had any bad effect on you?" Bud asked.

"A relatively simple description should be reflected in the weakening of combat power."

The wizard spoke out about his troubles casually, and didn't mean to shy away from the two humans in front of him.The Elf King felt inexplicably irritable: "It's already late today, so let's do this first."

Hearing this, the wizard hooked his lips and said nothing.Bard tactfully captured the impatience of the Elf King, and led Barn to leave.

Eighty to ninety percent of the answers he wanted were already obtained, so he didn't linger much.

Watching the human king leave, Lucius still held a smile on his lips, leaning comfortably on the armrest of the chair, shaking the wine glass in his hand with great interest.The liquor of the wine ripples out into a beautiful hanging glass.

"You don't need to talk so much with him," Thranduil said.

Looking up and gulping down the remaining wine, Lucius said, "Since we are allies, we naturally need a certain degree of honesty. Besides, this is not a big problem."

Seeing that the wizard got up to leave after finishing speaking, Thranduil asked, "Why did you mention air defense?"

Lucius gave him an innocent smile back: "It's really just an excuse, the easiest one to think of."

This was not the answer the Elf King wanted, but he didn't ask for an explanation.

On the contrary, the wizard who had already stepped out suddenly turned back and looked directly at the Elf King: "So, do you have this method?"

The slight astonishment turned around in a moment, and Thranduy, who was still leaning in his chair to watch Lucius leave, after staring at him for a long time, replied briefly: "In the woodland kingdom, yes."

"Really?" Lucius' obvious smile was a little insincere, "That's good."

Open the door of the Elf King, and you can see the outline of the dark forest along the skyline of the buildings in the River Valley City. Looking ahead, the singing and dancing in the River Valley City has not yet calmed down, but because of the news brought by Bard And cast a veil of unreality.Compared with the two, the quiet forest in the distance seems to be an unreachable illusion, which can never be grasped.

Thinking of this, Lucius looked back at the Elf King again.

Thranduil, who is always dressed in gorgeous clothes, can make the courtyard flourish even if he is in an ordinary human house.In the dark night around here, it seems very close and very far away.

Lowering his head, Lucius saw that he had stepped out of the door.It's just crossing a bright and dark line projected by moonlight, but there is a feeling that the world is slowly but cruelly torn apart at this anchor point.Light and darkness, one step away.

Lucius smiled lightly, and asked Thranduil: "Do you have a feeling that the rain is about to come?" (Note: The similar proverb in English is it never rains but it pours)

"At any time, you must protect yourself first." Thranduil replied.

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At the coronation of King Bard, the most important guests are the Elf King and the Dwarf King.The second is Lucius, the mayor of Changhu Town, who is closely related to the interests of the city.In addition, Rohan and Gondor also sent envoys to send letters of blessing and diplomatic relations.In addition to these important political figures, there are also many business travelers participating in this grand event.

Bard did not invite more authoritative wizards among humans to attend his coronation ceremony, which in a sense also expressed his own attitude.

But in fact, the presence or absence of wizards is a topic that the vast majority of humans who appear at this banquet hall don't care about.

Sure enough, Thorin attended Bard's coronation in person.Although compared with the beautiful and polite elves, the existence of these dwarf celebrants with sullen faces and armor is really not a harmonious picture in the scene.However, this does not prevent other participants from flocking to them.As Lucius said, Erebor's title of "the world's iron-making furnace" is not in vain.Visitors from afar come with demands and leave satisfied.The transactions in just two or three years are not enough to expose the dwarf's more domineering and ambition behind the transaction.They have been absent in the world trading market for a long time, and they have gained more praise and snowballing pursuit.

The dwarves' bad temper is less important than the great good they can produce.

At least on this point, except for the elves, no one can confidently pick on the dwarves.

However, although the elves have no direct interests under the control of the dwarves, it does not mean that they will have no intersection.

Thorin casually ignored the human's accusations, and approached Lucius in the middle of the banquet.

Thranduy happened to be invited to join the crowd on Bard's side, and Lucius was surrounded by only a few guards headed by Annis.

It was no accident that Thorin avoided Thranduil, nor was he trying to hide it.The dwarf king and the elf king father and son had dealt with each other quite a few times, but the relationship had never been good.

"My expedition team will go to Caesardum next month, and I need the cooperation of your station camel." Sorin said to Lucius straight to the point.It's not in a negotiating tone, but a notification like an ultimatum.

After all, the bad attitude will not be improved just because they once worked together to plot against the Elf King.

However, Malfoy, who has always been mercenary, doesn't care about such details.At least, I won't care about it at this time.

Lucius laughed, and immediately replied: "It's just cooperation, there is nothing to consider, it's just a matter of price."

The posture of directly talking about money made Sorin sneer: "You really don't look like an elf."

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty the Dwarf King." Lucius raised his eyebrows, unmoved, and added a confession, "Before all my identities, I am undoubtedly a businessman."

Thorin raised his head and said, "I don't like merchants."

"Exactly." Lucius nodded without changing his smile, "I don't like dwarves very much either. But I don't refuse your gold coins at all."

It was obvious that the dwarf could not have benefited from the wizard in terms of words. Thorin smiled sarcastically, and said "I will let Balin find you" before turning around and walking away.

A deal of obvious importance to the entire Romanian region was struck in just a few casual sentences.

"Didn't you and Your Majesty reach an agreement with Bard yesterday to stop Thorin's plan? Why did you agree to him so easily?" Annis asked curiously, without any doubts.

Lucius glanced at Annis, and the subconscious trust in this elf follower was very useful in his heart.But he didn't show it on his face: "I didn't promise him, I just said it's a matter of price." Seeing that the followers were still confused, Lucius showed an expression that everything was under control, "As long as the price is negotiated Without it, it will only be a question, not an action."

Annis suddenly realized.

Because he was in a good mood, it was rare for Lucius to take the initiative to explain to Annis in more detail: "Besides, don't you think that the dissuasion from the elves will only add fuel to the fire for the dwarves?"

"So you used the exact opposite method, so that his willingness to confront him could not be provoked?" Annis's eyes lit up, and he continued to ask, "So you think Bud can stop him by himself?"

"No, Thorin is now full of ambitions. These human pursuits and the repair of the old forest road have made his ambitions continue to expand. This is not something that Bard's conservatives can stop. If it is useful, Gandalf will not It will fail twice. I think, this wizard lord is probably busy looking for new evidence recently." Lucius curled his lips when he mentioned Gandalf, and commented disrespectfully.

"Just to convince Thorin?"

"No, what needs evidence now is the whole world." Lucius glanced sarcastically at the direction where the other two human kingdom envoys were.

"But Sauron's return is clearly a fact." Annis couldn't help muttering.

"Although it is a fact, it is a fact that people can do nothing about. I remember from the history I have seen, the first two defeats against the dark camp are actually not counted as victory in frontal battles."

"Perhaps, even the Holy White Council itself is waiting for a piece of evidence that can lead to hope." Lucius finally said to himself, watching Thranduil walking back towards him.

Just about to show some smile, the smile turned into guard halfway.

Looking past Thranduil's shoulders, Lucius caught a very dangerous breath approaching rapidly.

Thranduil's awareness was only a little slower than Lucius', and the high pressure that could crush an entire city was just smashed down at the moment when everyone was stunned.

Counterattack, sometimes it is a moment like this that decides the outcome.

In the crowd, Sorin, who was very familiar with the same breath, roared instantly: "Enemy attack! Dragon! Defense!"

The screams broke through everyone's ears immediately.

The author has something to say: It seems that I haven't read any articles recently?I feel that the comment area of ​​the first two chapters is so deserted...

Thank you SS Fat Vole for throwing a mine~~~

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