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Chapter 230 Burning World!
"cheers!"

"cheers."

The tall, thick wooden glasses full of beer were clinked together, and cold hops splashed everywhere.

night.

Helm's Deep.

Inside and outside the inner city hall of the Horn Fort.

Bright lights.

It was extremely lively and noisy.

At the celebration banquet after the battle of Rohan.

Raise the wine glass together and talk loudly, and there are many people laughing.

There are also many who drink to their heart's content and cry bitterly.

After all, he had just experienced the war.

Although we all know that as long as the war is to protect them, it is inevitable and unavoidable.

And as long as there is war, there will be casualties.

But no one wants to die in battle because of the people they care about.

But shouting and crying at the meeting is only a minority after all.

This is a celebration banquet after the war, and the participants are almost all the heroes of this warrior, almost all of them are men.

As for the elderly, children and women, there are other places to eat.

It's all men, and it's no honor to drink until you cry, for whatever reason.

The most table in the main hall is also the main table.

The dwarves Gimli and Legolas are fighting for wine: "Come on, let's drink again!" "

Gimli held up a tall and thick overflowing beer and touched Legolas beside him, and then began to gurgle extremely skillfully.

Not to be outdone, Legolas also raised his glass and drank it down.

Although he drank, the most he drank was red wine, wine, and other types of fruit wine brewed in his own dark forest.

He has never drank human beer.

It's obviously a taste of early adopters when drinking it right now.

Gimli and Legolas are fighting over wine.

On the side, Aragorn was talking to Haldir, the leader of Rosslorian's team.

On the other side, Morgan was also chatting with Gandalf.

Not far away, Rohan's Third Marshal Eomer was also drinking with Mullen, the leader of the Horn Fort's guards.

As for the figure of King Theoden on the first seat of the main table, he had already disappeared.

Because of his serious injury, he could only show his face briefly at this banquet in a hurry.

As the master, I have thanked several members of Morgan Gandalf's expedition team, Ikenbrand, the lord of West Rohan, and the brave warrior queen of Rohan.

Theoden immediately left the hall with the help of his attendants.

The king's departure will not affect the exhausted soldiers who have just come off the battlefield.

On the contrary, when His Majesty the King is away, they can drink more to their heart's content.

"Saruman dispatched such a large number of Uruk troops this time and was defeated by us."

Morgan raised his glass and touched Gandalf who raised the glass, drained the cold beer in the glass in one go, wiped the wine stains around his mouth, and said: "Then, Isinger's defense at this time must be left. Not much more."

"It should be like this."

"Aisaruman must have reached his limit to breed such a large number of Uruk troops in just over half a year."

Gandalf put down the wine glass in his hand, wiped the wine stains from his beard, and nodded in response.

"So. What are your plans next?"

Morgan looked at Gandalf and asked.

"What do you think?"

Gandalf did not answer directly, but asked his old partner beside him.

"I know you have plans"

Seeing Gandalf's expression, Morgan immediately smiled, and said casually, "Go ahead."

"Of course the next step is to go to Essinger as soon as possible."

Gandalf said in a deep voice: "It's best to solve all the troubles together."

Morgan was silent for a while and then said: "I'm afraid Uruk has been defeated at this time, and the news of Rohan's victory has reached Isinger."

Gandalf nodded: "I know, but Essinger, we will definitely go there as soon as possible."

"Saruman's failure will definitely make Sauron furious, so it is very likely that he will speed up the pace of sending troops."

"The battle to defend Helm's Deep Valley is over."

"But the battle to defend the entire world is probably just beginning."

"But all these hopes are pinned on the two little hobbits."

Gandalf sighed softly.

Morgan didn't answer the words, but he took it seriously in his heart.

Of the four little hobbits in the Fellowship of the Ring, he has the best impression of Frodo and Sam.

That's why he taught the two of them sword skills on the road.

I just don't know how the situation between the two of them is possible now?

And that Gollum.

It had been so long since the two hobbits had left the great company to travel alone.

Presumably the other party has already followed by this time.

thought here.

Morgan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Speaking of which, 60 years ago, in the Misty Mountains, in the tunnels of the underground Goblin Kingdom, he had the chance to kill Gollum casually.

It's just that he didn't do that at the time.

Morgan looked at the dishes on the table in front of him in a daze.

at this time.

A figure quietly walked towards Morgan.

It's just that Morgan's perception is so sensitive now, even when he is distracted, he still notices a slight abnormal sound beside him.

He immediately raised his head, and saw Princess Eowyn standing in front of him with a glass of wine in a tight white dress and long, soft curly golden hair.

"Morgan, I offer you a toast."

Before Morgan could speak, Eowyn took the initiative to raise his glass and said with a smile.

"Of course Her Royal Highness must drink the wine."

Morgan smiled and stood up, picked up the tall wine glass he had just filled and slammed the obviously smaller wooden wine glass in Eowyn's hand, and then the two drank it down in one gulp.

"By the way, I have something to tell you"

Filling up the wine glasses for Eowyn and himself again, Morgan led Eowyn to the open-air balcony beside the main hall.

"what's up?"

"Isinger's army has been defeated by us, and this is the best time to deal with Saruman."

"Tomorrow I will attack Isengard with Gandalf and your brother."

"So, the bow and archery that I promised to teach you today may have to be postponed later."

Morgan looked at Éowyn and said apologetically.

Éowyn was silent for a while after hearing this, and then chuckled softly: "Looking at your serious expression, I thought it was something."

"It's okay, it's more important to go to Essinger"

Eowyn naturally had a clear understanding of the priorities of the matter, she couldn't help but paused as she spoke, and then asked Morgan: "However, when are you coming back?"

"As long as Isinger's Saruman is resolved, we will come back."

Seeing that Eowyn agreed, Morgan laughed immediately.

Next, the two chatted briefly outside the balcony, and after drinking the beer in the glass, they quickly returned to the noisy hall.

Just when Morgan and Jinli were enjoying beer and food in the main hall of Fort Horn.

North of Middle-earth.

The Kingdom of the Valley Gang.

In Wangdu River Valley City.

The whole night was silent and solemn.

Even if someone has to travel in the middle of the night, they are in a hurry on the road and dare not stay too long.

Central Square.

Where the Kingdom Hall is located.

The tallest and largest bell tower is in a spacious high-rise building.

Several well-dressed men, or warriors in full armor, were standing around a tall middle-aged man with a resolute face in the middle, talking constantly.

Soon.

When a man in an exquisite robe and a fully armed warrior started to quarrel while talking, and it tended to get louder and louder.

The middle-aged man in the middle just frowned and coughed lightly.

The two who were arguing immediately shut their mouths.

This is the King's Hall of the River Valley Gang City, and it will not be easy to enter and exit this complex of buildings normally.

Not to mention these few who occupy the tallest tower of the entire King's Hall.

And the identity of the middle-aged man who can be surrounded by a group of people whose clothes and temperament are obviously different from ordinary people is easy to be revealed.

Yes.

The middle-aged man who was staring at the clear map in front of him and frowning was none other than the current "King of the Valley Gang" Brand.

Brand: The son of Barin, the grandson of the "Sharp Shooter" and "Dragon Slayer" Bard.

The King of the River Valley gang was present.

Surrounding him are naturally the ministers of the River Valley Gang Kingdom and the leaders of the high-ranking warriors.

"Your Majesty, since the Dongyi army has almost reached the Hongshui River, what we should do now is to mobilize all our troops to stop them in front of the Hongshui River."

A tall middle-aged warrior leader spoke again.

"No, I don't think that's right."

"Everyone has read the secret letter sent ahead. This time, the Dongyi army far exceeds ours, and the other side is prepared, so they are not afraid to fight us head-on."

"Since this is the case, we can't directly face them as the other party thinks."

"Everyone knows how difficult it is for our River Valley Gang to develop to the present level. We must not easily burn the flames of war to our capital."

"What's more, the entire Lonely Mountain is not limited to our River Valley Kingdom. Perhaps His Majesty should talk to the King of the Mountain of Erebor."

"After all, the arrival of the Dongyi army of Moduo's minions is related to the safety of the entire Gushan."

"I'm done talking, what do you think?"

The handsome young man in a fine gray robe looked at His Majesty the King and the ministers and colleagues in the room and said quickly.

Speaking of this, I need to briefly mention: After 60 years of development, the territory of the River Valley Gang Kingdom has far exceeded that when the country was first established 60 years ago.

The territory of the current River Valley Gang Kingdom not only includes the area from the River Run Valley to the gate in front of the Lonely Mountain.

In addition, from the south of Changhu Town, including part of the Mirk Forest Mountain Range, and finally south to the Xiangshui River, it is the territory of the Kingdom of the River Valley.

From the Eastern Mirkwood Mountains, go eastward until you reach the Kanan River (also known as the Red Water River) basin.

These all belong to the territory of the River Valley Gang Kingdom.

Also, Changhu Town, which was destroyed by the evil dragon Smaug under the flames of the dragon, has already been rebuilt with the help of the River Valley Gang.

All in all, the territory of the River Valley Gang kingdom is far wider than before, and its strength is also far stronger than before.

"You've said so much, but I haven't seen you come up with a specific method?"

At this time, a middle-aged man in a black robe immediately asked back.

"Have I already told you?"

"Didn't you hear it?"

"Did you say it?"

"I said it."

"."

"But since you didn't understand Carol, I'll say it again."

"There are too many Dongyi troops attacking, we must not easily confront them, and tell the front troops to shrink their defenses first."

"At the same time, consult with the king under the mountain about the next solution."

"Carol, did you understand this time?"

The handsome young man looked at the middle-aged man with a gloomy face and asked unceremoniously.

"damn you"

The middle-aged minister's complexion became more and more ugly, and he opened his mouth immediately and was about to come.

"All right."

King Brand's voice sounded again, and the handsome young man and the middle-aged man immediately shut up.

"I have notified Thorin Oakenshield, the king of the mountain, the time should be almost here."

"Edward, are you going to see if the dishes prepared for the banquet are ready?"

Brand said, looking like a handsome young man with sharp teeth.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The handsome young man immediately nodded respectfully.

Brand nodded, and then looked at everyone: "The others come down with me to meet them."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

night.

Deep in the North Mirkwood.

Within the Woodland Kingdom.

At this time, the lights are bright.

A large number of wood elves shuttled through the huge underground city.

city ​​center.

In a small garden in the sky built by pruning huge giant tree branches.

The elf king Thranduil, who was dressed in exquisite silver robes and had an incomparably handsome and cold face, sat on a luxurious wooden throne.

In the square in front of him, five or six elf leaders were standing in front of Thranduil.

Among them is a tall and plump glamorous female elf who wears a beige leather armor inside and a dark green cloak and robe outside. It is Tariel.

She stood in front of several other elf leaders at this time.

"You all know the news that the tribe just brought, right?"

Thranduil spoke in a deep voice.

"understood"

"Know."

"already known"

Several leaders nodded.

"Traces of half-orcs appeared again in the Southern Mirkwood."

"This is the second time this month."

"Combined with the news sent by Mrs. Roselorian Galadriel, there are enough signs that the half-orcs of "Dol Guldur" are likely to attack us again."

"so."

Time was running short, so Thranduil didn't discuss with the leaders at this time, and started to order: "First, send out all the scout fighters. I want to know what's going on in the southern forest every moment."

"Second, send someone to inform the skin-changing Beorn family, they need to know this."

"Third, sort out all the bows and arrows, weapons, armor, and arrows in the warehouse so that they can be used and called."

"Also, go to the kitchen, storehouse, and prepare the food and drinks needed for wartime. The rations are sufficient, and there can be no mistakes."

"Leave this matter to Tauriel, and I can rest assured that you will handle the matter."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Finally, the notice goes on. After an hour, let all the soldiers gather in the square, and I will review."

"That's it, let's go."

Having said that, Thranduil waved his hand.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The elf leaders bowed and bowed before stepping back.

The task was urgent, and the five elf leaders quickly dispersed and disappeared.

Tariel also walked quickly towards his residence.

Thranduil ordered three tasks, and she received the most difficult and tedious one.

This also shows that King Thranduil attaches the most importance to her.

Without thinking too much, what Tariel has to do now is to go home as quickly as possible to settle down with his two children, and then go to carry out the task.

Walk quickly on familiar roads.

Tariel just walked into the door of the house.

Then, a petite and lively figure rushed into Tariel's arms quickly and fiercely, and said in a cute voice: "Mom, I miss Dad."

Tariel's eyes darkened slightly, he stroked his daughter's head and said softly: "Mom thinks about it too..."

(End of this chapter)