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Bahrain drank wine and was slightly drunk, and while he was talking about his thoughts on the adventure, he habitually cited one or two examples from time to time to support his point.

Like Sorrin, Barin was not optimistic about Gandalf's plan, but he also saw it as the only last resort.

"The wizard is not as powerful as people think, and he can't keep each of us safe during the trip, and it's really at the last minute..."

Bahrain has not said all the words, but it is full of worry and does not hide it at all.

He, like Thorin, is not afraid of sacrifice, but only of the worthlessness of sacrifice.

There are not many fools in this world, and Gandalf's thoughts, no one really can see them? It's just that for the time being, the purpose is the same, and there is no other way, so everyone knows it.

Bahrain is not alone in Gandalf's disbelief in him. Thorin had already made it clear in his letter that Gandalf had his own agenda, and that he would not share the most crucial information. This made him the most angry, because it was a secret belonging to the dwarves!

Thorin, Lynch, and Balin were perhaps the only members who were informed of the mission's objectives in advance.

Other companions who are waiting to be determined may have heard some rumors but don't know the specific situation, and some people may think that they are really going to reclaim the lonely mountain and really go straight to the dragon's lair. This kind of crazy thing, the main force, of course, is Gandalf, who has already slain dragons in many legends.

Wizards slaying dragons, dwarves cheering, another hymn to dragon slayers?

It is for this reason that Bahrain has the words it had before. Gandalf is famous, but in reality he has far less than he has.

It's ridiculous to rely on such a few people to slay dragons, and it can't be done with the help of a wizard, and even Ling Qi and his gang!

Even if it's just stealing, it's just pinning your head to the waistband of your pants!

Thorin might still be hoping that the dragon has left the Lonely Mountain, and that a sober-minded Bahrain will definitely not be so whimsical.

As for the meeting of the dwarven king, which was also facilitated by Gandalf, it should have been successfully concluded yesterday judging from the time. As for the results, it is not yet clear. But even Gandalf didn't have much confidence after seeing the faces of several dwarf kings, let alone Balin, who knew the nature of his people better than wizards?

This battle is by no means a legendary journey to be planned, but a journey of death that has to be taken.

"Crack!"

The pine branches in the fireplace release warm heat, and there is a faint fragrance.

Ling Qi picked up the red wine from the coffee table, poured it for himself and the dwarf, and looked at Bahrain's red nose, he suddenly thought of Pinocchio, and couldn't help laughing:

"The power of wizards is actually far stronger than they appear, but they can't always show their power due to certain limitations, so don't underestimate them. ”

In order to inspire the little confidence of the dwarves and make his words more convincing, Ling Qi didn't even mind revealing a little information in advance, and Balin, who was originally intoxicated by the smell of wine, really pricked up his ears.

"Hehe, old friend of Bahrain, you shouldn't just come to see me, introduce me to a new friend, or just give a message to our gray-robed wizard. ”

The arrival of Bahrain also brought Gandalf's latest message: everything is ready, only the east wind is owed!

In fact, even without Bahrain, Ling Qi already knew half a month ago that the arrow was on the bow, and Gandalf's letter was more than just encouragement and concern.

It's clear that both Gandalf and the Dwarves already see him as someone they can trust, and maybe the Hobbits!

"Well..."

Although Bahrain was dissatisfied with Ling Qi's deliberate change of topic and whetting his appetite, after thinking about it, he still replied seriously:

"That's exactly what it was, but now it seems like you've been prepared. ”

"Also, I personally hope that you can provide some extra help for this adventure, such as a small amount of weapons and equipment. Of course, this is just my personal request, a request to stand in the shoes of a friend. ”

"You know, the tribe hasn't had a good time lately, and this adventure, if it's really as planned, is really a matter of putting your life together. ”

Ling Qi smiled slightly, not surprised by Bahrain's conditions.

Thorin wrote half a month ago, in addition to his gratitude for providing food and clothing for the tribe of Turin, hoping that he would sponsor this adventure in friendship.

Compared to Bahrain, who didn't ask much, Thorin even hoped that Ling Qi would bring a team of well-organized guards, the well-equipped and well-trained kind.

In addition, he also wanted Ling Qi to decide on the snitch candidate with him at that time, so that Gandalf would not mess around. Ling Qi had already revealed his "speculation" about Bilbo to Thorin in advance, which made him even more dissatisfied with the wizard.

And then on top of that, he hoped that Ling Qi would temporarily unite with him, and use obscure means to force Gandalf to take out the most crucial treasure map in advance, the one that recorded how to open the back door of the treasure house!

In Thorin's words, dwarven stuff shouldn't have gotten into the hands of anyone else!

And when he got acquainted with Ling Qi, who had thick and hard thighs and was more in line with his heart, the weight of the mysterious wizard in his heart immediately plummeted!

A wizard may be able to easily defeat a human warrior, but what about ten? What about a hundred? If you want to slay a dragon or restore the country, you can't rely on an old wizard, Thorin's values are very simple.

"Hehe, old friend of Bahrain, you probably don't know yet, what you are worried about, I have actually discussed with Thorin a long time ago. ”

Ling Qi said confidently.

"Oh?"

Bahrain looked visibly surprised.

"In fact, not only do I have to sponsor this adventure, but I'm also going to bring fifty of my best fighters with me. ”

Ling Qi's words made Bahrain show a surprise that he couldn't hide.

"Really?"

Although the good old man Balin also hoped that Ling Qi could provide more help, he really didn't know how to speak, he was not like Thorin who had already developed an extremely thick skin.

If you are replaced, are you embarrassed to ask others to contribute money and effort for your private affairs?

Although there are few disputes in the land of honey, once the lord leaves, there is no heavy army, and it is difficult to say whether it will attract greedy wolves to look around.

"It's true!"

Ling Qi paused word by word, strengthening his tone.

He really wanted to take more people on the road, but he had a vague feeling that Gandalf would definitely oppose it when the time came—just between the lines of his letter, there was a strong smell of a god.

Ling Qi actually has no objection to this, whether it is fate or planning, and this bullshit mission, can he really rely on these guys to slay the dragon?

He had seen the strength of the dwarf Thorin, but he was now confident that he could slash him in under twenty moves, not to mention the others.

The so-called collective, except for Gandalf, he alone can wipe out the team in a quarter of an hour.

Ling Qi didn't think that Gandalf could bring in any powerful people, or that he would gamble everything because of such a thing, revealing his true power. This wizard believes in fate even more.

If you want to slay the dragon, you still rely on real knives and guns, and rely on a few of them reincarnators!

No matter what the follow-up development will be, their true strength is the greatest guarantee. Of course, with the financial and material resources of the land of honey wine, it is definitely the wings of a tiger, because the troops stationed here can definitely rush to Gushan within five days to help him! The dwarves have a head start.

Of course, if things went well enough to successfully slay the dragon with this inexplicable configuration, he would be more than happy.

He believed in fate, because he had been trapped in it more than once, but he would never rely on it!

On the fifth day of the Furnace Moon, Gandalf arrived in the Land of Honey Wine and gave Ling Qi an unexpected task.

"Uh, are you really going to have everyone gather here? Of course, I don't have a problem, it's good, the delicacy of the bee sting honey will definitely make the dwarven brothers linger. ”

"But, let me go and invite Bilbo..."

Ling Qi slurped, Gandalf frowned slightly, and a gaze full of anger glared at him in the distance.

Ling Qi lowered his head and smiled, thinking that if Alex's optional mission was stuck by himself in the first link, he would probably turn his face directly.

Alex's gaze Gandalf also felt it, and immediately became even more disgusted with that person, and made up his mind to keep Ling Qi, who had "changed his mind", away from this person.

"Ahem, of course it's no problem inviting Bilbo, we're old friends. ”

Ling Qi smiled in a friendly manner, just like a pure hobbit.

Gandalf couldn't help but laugh too, he loved everything beautiful and sunny.

"It wasn't a problem to invite Bilbo, he would definitely come. But how to get him to join the adventure, this matter is..."

Ling Qi knew Bilbo, who was a pure hobbit. Maybe it's a little different, but it's definitely not so different as to be willing to leave your rich and comfortable life and run to the hellish lonely mountain with a group of down-and-out dwarves to take pictures with the dragon.

"That's not a problem, I'll be in charge of persuading him then-"

Before Gandalf could finish speaking, a new guest came from outside the house.

"Oh, we need the great Takong to persuade you personally, who is this going to invite, could it be our Snitch companion?"

"Haha! I guess he must be a legend of Middle-earth, let me guess, is it Kyle, the fallen forest elf, or the infamous one-eyed eagle Tom Ruth, who is notorious in the human world?

A bold voice, a bold smile, as if the speakers were really expecting the Snitch that Gandalf had in store for them.

"Thorin?!"

Everyone quickly realized who this rude, casually interrupted other people's conversations, and who it was!

Ling Qi didn't say anything at all, Gandalf's face showed a bit of unswervingness, and Alex, who heard the sound and ridicule of this guy, almost jumped out of the shadows and slashed the pretentious dwarf with a knife!

"Thorin Oak Shield, King of the Mountain, I didn't expect you to come so soon!"

Gandalf, who was carrying the staff, had already changed his face the moment he turned around, and his face was full of warm smiles.

He opened his arms to give the dwarf a warm hug.

Unfortunately, the dwarf who entered the hall surrounded by Bahrain and Dwalin took advantage of his height and passed directly under Gandalf's armpit, hugging Ling Qi, who was doing the same thing.

"Hahaha! Brother Lynch, you don't blame me for being uninvited!"

As if Thorin hadn't seen Gandalf at all, the gray-robed wizard's face changed for a moment, as if he had drunk some poisonous juice.

Only Bahrain threw an apologetic look at him, allowing him to save a little face.

"Where, the king of the mountain is a guest in the land of mead, and my realm always welcomes the arrival of dwarven friends. ”

Ling Qi said sincerely, the privilege he gave to Sorin to enter and leave the manor at will had already confirmed his claim.

"Thank you for the clothes and food you provided, which will make the women and children of the clan feel much better this winter. ”

Thorin thanked him again and bowed deeply towards Ling Qi.

This even made the Charles, who had been silently watching from the sidelines, feel a little more fond of him, and even Gandalf no longer minded his offense, for this was a dwarven leader who genuinely considered his people, although he had contracted some of the common ailments of politicians.