[The Silmarillion] Romimus

Everyone—his father and mother, Princess Idril, Exilion, and several other lords who had also been resurrected from Mandos—seemed to be tensely waiting for this moment, just like Glo Fendel seemed to break down instantly when he thought about it, telling him that it wasn't his fault and that no one blamed him for it.

But it's not clear whether Glorfindel listened to what they said, because he didn't react too much from the beginning to the end, he just looked ahead and meditated.

And that's how it went.Glorfindel quickly returned to his normal state without much need for others to worry about. Although his mother still thinks that he is no longer as carefree and sometimes even heartless as before rebirth, it is not only Glorfindel. Fendel is like this alone. Although this is Valinor, where the seasons are like spring and claims to heal all sorrows, the faces of the elves returning from Middle Continent generally have more melancholy than the elves who have never set foot in that land.

A hundred or so years have passed in this way, and the giant eagles will occasionally send news from Middle-earth, and Elendil will also tell some things he noticed when he was patrolling above Middle-earth when he came back to visit Idril and Tour .

It is said that after the War of Wrath, Central Continent did usher in a period of peace, but it only lasted for a few hundred years or so. Then Sauron's power showed signs of recovery, and the number of Orcs wandering in the wilderness increased day by day. And humans are tensed up.

"How dare he come out and do evil?" Duilin said. "I thought he would shiver forever in their stinking dark cave."

"Ever since he refused to follow Eonwe's call and returned to Valinor to confess his guilt, I'm afraid he has been planning this day." Pengrod said, "And we should have expected that it would be far from easy to completely drive away the darkness. .”

"But at least in Valinor, there's nowhere to hide from the darkness," said Duilin. "I know I'm a little sorry for our dear Galdor who are still in Middle-earth, but the relief of being out of the shadows makes me feel relieved." Take a breath."

"But Sauron is so rampant, isn't he afraid of incurring the wrath of Vera again?" Rogge said, "Even if Morgoth is no match for the powerful Western powers, how can he resist?"

"A battle like the Battle of Wrath, I don't think there will be any more." Exilion replied, "Vera's power is certainly shocking, but Middle Continent can no longer bear such injuries and destroy it again." .”

"That means our compatriots and friends in Middle-earth can only rely on themselves?" Rogge sighed long, "May Iluvita bless them."

"Actually, the Valar are not planning to abandon Middle-earth completely just like that," said Tull. "I have heard that the venerable Manwë intends to send some Maia to assist them, but will not Let them use the power of the gods too much."

"Oh, this is very good." Du Yilin said casually.

"Not only that," Tur deliberately paused for a few seconds, "The Valars seem to be considering choosing an elf to return to Middle-earth with these Maiyas, and help the kind and innocent people there fight against the power of darkness. Of course, I Those who have lived in Central Continent and are familiar with the environment there and have outstanding abilities must be their priority."

Sure enough, everyone's expressions changed to varying degrees upon hearing the news.

"Who do you think might be selected?" Peng Rod asked.

So they formed a circle and counted carefully one by one with their fingers.

"It is definitely impossible to be from the Swan Harbor side, and the possibility of the Vanya tribe is not very high."

"Tch, in the end, you can only choose people from us?"

"Not necessarily, maybe it's someone from Dorias."

"I can count few names in Doriath. One is Beleg, and the other is Mablung. Have they come out of Mandos?"

"Then who knows? I only know that few members of the first family have come out."

"Not many of Fingon's men came out."

"There is also a third family, a third family!"

"Nargothrond...No offense intended, but since the shadow of the fall of Finrod Felagund has cast a shadow over there, the people there have become a little too cautious, and even timid. It has been a long time since they Has there been a well-known hero again, or is there someone whose name has been forgotten by me?"

"Being cautious is not a shortcoming in special times. If we had all been more cautious, Gondolin and the other elf kingdoms might have survived in Central Continent for a longer period of time."

"But if for this reason one hardens one's heart to all, and turns a blind eye to the misery of others, and goes his own way, who can deny that it is also in Morgoth's will?" , since it is Villa's arrangement, we just need to wait for the result quietly, not to mention, isn't this also a supreme honor?"

"Ah! If it is really I who was chosen, then I have nothing to say." Duilin said, "but I will tell you, which elf in Valinor is willing to go back there now? For us , the memory of that land is too deep and painful."

Later, the news slowly spread in Valinor, and the elves were both surprised and terrified, because, as Duilin said, who would leave the peaceful and tranquil Aman continent to resolutely go to the land that is destined to bear many deaths and wounds? What about the land of pain?In the end, even Exilion admitted that unless there were no other suitable candidates, he would consider volunteering for Villa.

Glorfindel seldom interjected when they were talking about this topic, just listened quietly, and was often lost in thought. Only once did he speak: "Don't worry, everyone, I heard that the Villa have recently confirmed their candidates. , is not among you."

Everyone was taken aback.

"I've never heard of this news, how did you find out?" Peng Rod asked.

But Exilion frowned: "What do you mean by not being 'among you'?"

Idril was silent for a moment: "Is it you, Glorfindel, who was sent to return to Central Continent with the Maiers?"

"What? That's impossible..." Duilin turned his head to look at Glorfindel while talking, and found that the other party jumped up from the chair after acquiescing. He was very excited, "How could they choose Glorfindel?" Fendel?!"

"Why can't it be me?" Glorfindel asked.

"Oh, stop pretending, we all know." Duilin paused, "...that person is still making waves in Middle-earth, you don't want to see her again. I know this is Vera's order, But if they have to send someone to suffer, let me do it."

"Actually, Vera didn't force me to order, but just sent someone to politely ask for my wishes." Glorfindel said, "I had the opportunity to refuse, but I finally agreed to them."

Exilion's brows did not relax because of this, but he finally said: "If this is indeed a decision you made after careful consideration, then I will not object."

"On the bright side, at least we will have a chance to recover Gondolin's debt with our own hands," said Penrod. "If that bastard falls into your hands, give her one more blow for us."

After the party, the others left one after another, but Idril signaled Glorfindel to stay.

When there were only the two of them left, Idril sighed softly: "You should have guessed seven or eight points of what I want to say."

Glorfindel nodded, "I know that none of you approve of my return to Middle-earth."

"My attitude towards this is the same as that of Exilion." Idril said, "but without knowing the reasons why you made such a decision, it is difficult for me to judge whether this choice is correct. Laure, I am very happy to see the past Your experience has not worn away your bravery and fearlessness, but I am curious where this courage comes from. It is out of piety and awe of Vera, anger at deceit and betrayal, remorse and self-blame for the past ? Or is there still a part or two of it that comes from love?"

Glorfindel was silent for a long time before he opened his mouth and said, "Maybe it's just what you said. The emotions that prompted me to make such a decision are so complicated that even I myself can't explain them one by one. Duilin is right , although all of us have doubts about returning to Middle-earth, if the Valar really ask us so, none of us will shrink from fear and cowardice. As for the anger and embarrassment of being betrayed? I can’t say I have never thought of revenge. But when it comes to love... there is love. I love the land I lived and fought on, and my countrymen who are still there. I would really like to go back and fight for them; but if you mean Romimos, how can I have love for my enemy? Even if she had taken my heart completely."

"That's why we're worried about you," said Idril. "You've already died once, Glorfindel. Being too obsessed with the past won't do you any good, it will only make you worse." The burden of the soul. Now you have the opportunity to completely get rid of the past, and Romemos has nothing to do with you."

"Nothing?!" cried Glorfindel, "what are you talking about? I brought her back to Gondolin, and I have lived with her for hundreds of years, and I have had so many I gave her the first chance to see her lies, but I let her lead to such a disaster! I loved her once, and now I hate her to the bone, but no matter what, how can I say that she has nothing to do with me? "

Idril did not speak for a long time, and after a long time, she sighed again: "Since that is the case, then I can only support your decision. Besides, if this is not the case, this knot may never be resolved, but no matter what It's love or hate, don't let your emotions influence your rationality."

"I'm afraid I can't guarantee it." Glorfindel said, "It feels like I saw the burning ship on the other side again, even though I knew it would be the easiest way to turn around, but my anger and self-esteem would not allow it." I turn back."

"We all understand how you feel." Idril sighed, "Come with me now, there is something I have been forgetting to return to you."

"After you fell off the cliff, Sorondor brought your body up." It was a bit strange to say this to a living person. Idris paused before continuing, "We buried you, but Want to keep one last thing as a relic, but your sword is not with you, lost somewhere, and there is no other more suitable thing, and finally we took off your ring, I hope you don't mind. But now you are back, It's time to return it to its rightful owner... How are you, Laure?"

Glorfindel's face turned pale: "You took the ring away?!"

"Yeah..." Idriel didn't understand why, "Is there any problem?"

"This is Romimoth's. She used this trick to track others. This is how the secret passage of Gondolin was exposed." Glorfindel's breath came quickly, "Later Morgoth's minions caught up with you Yet?"

Idril looked a little surprised, but also a little confused. "No," she said, "we fled all the way to the port of Sirion, and we were not attacked on a large scale until I sailed west and returned to Aman. Perhaps Morgoth was afraid of Ulmo, and dared not approach Let's go to the seaside."

Glorfindel breathed a sigh of relief, but quickly became alert again: "Maybe there are other evil forces hidden in it, just to be careful, we should ask Vera to take a closer look."

"Well, the materials of the gemstones and metals are good. The style is a bit plain, but it's not too vulgar. It's just that the craftsmanship of the ring caster is a bit rough. If he's not a novice, he made it in a hurry, or both." As soon as Auri took the ring, before Glorfindel and Idril explained their intentions, he appraised it on his own, "It's not a particularly good idea to pour power into foreign objects, but it can be done There are not many people, although it is only the simplest level, but it is indeed successful, umm..."

After talking to himself for a while, Aoli raised his head to look at the two people: "So, whose work is this?"

"No, we didn't make this." Idril waved his hand hastily, "Actually, this is the ring of Romimos..."

"Hey! I said long ago that the little girl has a talent for forging." Aoli slapped his thigh, "I mentioned that she could come to me, but unfortunately that girl just couldn't think about it and insisted on running to Mandos. I went to a place where the birds don’t shit, but you see, you got sick from being stuffy, right? What a good seedling, just ruined like this, alas!”

"It's as if there are few good seedlings ruined here." Yavanna sneered as she passed by from behind.

Aoli sighed melancholy, but did not refute.

"We came this time mainly because we were worried about any evil power or curse hidden in this ring, so we asked you for advice." Idril brought the conversation back to the topic.

Auri turned the ring around again with a serious expression, but in the end he shook his head and returned the ring to Glorfindel.

"Don't worry, the power inside has no evil intentions." He said, "Of course, if the craftsman who cast the ring is superb enough and has bad intentions when casting it, then the ring thus created may indeed contain curses or even bewitchment." The mind of others, but this ring does not meet any of the above conditions, it will not cause any harm to the wearer."

"Kromimos used it to spy on people's whereabouts," said Glorfindel, "and..."

He suddenly remembered that he had sensed Romemos outside of Gondolin out of thin air on the wall of Gondolin. At that time, he thought it was a sudden idea and didn't take it to heart, but now Thinking about it, I'm afraid it has something to do with this ring.

"What's wrong with you?" Idril asked worriedly.

"I suddenly remembered an event from a long time ago." Glorfindel said, recounting the situation at that time.

Aoli pondered for a moment, then said: "If this is the case, then this ring should be at least a pair when it was made, and they can sense each other, and the power between the two rings is not equal," said his bearded face. A hint of joy, "Then, I can be more convinced of what I said before, at least when making this ring, Romimos did not use it to harm others, otherwise she could inject more power into the ring in her hand , so as to control the ring in your hand. But now, there is no difference between the two rings, that is to say, as long as the two rings still maintain the current connection, they can also detect the other party's position in reverse. Of course, only those with abundant wisdom and strong will can freely use the power of Maier."

"So, what do you think?" On the way back, the two of them were silent for a long time, before Idril asked first, "What are you going to do with this ring? If you don't plan to give it away Bring it back to Central Continent, and I can continue to keep it for you."

"It's a double-edged sword," Glorfindel said, "I may be completely exposed to Romimus' sight, but she may not know that I am reborn from Mandos, at least not I'll be back and forth, and it would be nice to give her the unexpected coup de grace before she gets the news—I should have thought that, but now I'm thinking of another."

"If Romemos created this ring and gave it to others for no malice, then why?" Idril spoke for him. "I understand how you feel. I also held Luckily, maybe she didn’t do those things because she was really vicious, maybe she was bewitched and coerced by Morgoth, maybe there are other stories and difficulties behind her that I don’t understand. But these are just my fantasies, and The fact that she finally did those unforgivable things is right in front of my eyes. I hope things will turn around just because I loved her very much... Maybe it's also because she didn't kill herself when she could have killed her Dead Elendil made me think she had compassion deep down, though it was almost negligible if she did, and I'm not grateful for it."

"It was your fault for giving me unnecessary hopes." Glorfindel sighed.

"I wish none of this had happened. She's still one of us," said Idril. "But it's over. She's got what she deserves. Glorfindel, bring her back, whatever Is she willing."