Playing is fighting, enjoying is enjoyment, and the elf king is very clear in this regard. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info In addition, this battle was intended to let Gondor be responsible for all the supplies, and the Elf King did not bring a large amount of gold coins except for the accessories that might be used, which was certainly not enough to pay the deposit for the special product. However, the caravan obviously came prepared, not only under the banner of "you are contributing to peace in Middle-earth", claiming that it could start production without charging a deposit this time, but also very sincerely took the initiative to ask for a price reduction.

It's a pity that even so, the elf king in military uniform still didn't give a good face. In his opinion, this kind of affairs would be fine if they were not in wartime, and rushing straight to the battlefield would be purely adding to the chaos.

"You don't think I'm playing with these things when I'm fighting, do you?" Unlike the Dwarven King, who held up his glasses to look at the Merchant Book, the Elven King didn't even give the wooden Merchant Book with its elaborate diamond-studded cover cover. "Sending it back to the Woodland Kingdom, naturally the relevant officials will select the new supplies for me this year. ”

A certain number of special items are added every year, something that all the royal families of Middle-earth are accustomed to. As long as it is not a time of war, this expenditure is indispensable for the royal family. This is also the reason why Valandil confirmed that she would become the future human queen, and the caravan immediately regarded the future human emperor's biological mother as a customer - a special product for the royal family, which cannot be purchased with money. Without royal status, no caravan gives any money. It was precisely because of the absolute privilege and the royal habit of adding it regularly that Thranduil, who did not want to do such a thing in the here and now, made arrangements for the forest officials to do it for him.

"You and King Nader fought to destroy the remnants of Sauron's power, and even us merchants admired it, but there was nothing we could do. It can only be sent to you, and no deposit will be charged this time, to show praise to the two of you. Captain Bion raised his head and smiled very respectfully, and also put the merchant book in his hand to the Elf King. "But this year's specials are really different, and there are a lot of items that symbolize victory. There are twenty easter eggs specific to you, all of which are modeled after the woodland elf children. Place them in a place where you can easily reach them, and when you open the eggs, you can see the cute children, which is used to comfort the feelings of missing the people. ”

"Even my children, you dare to carve at will?" Thranduil's face softened at the thought of the mischievous elves, but his tone was still unkind. "Then turn the page of the easter egg and show it to me. If the appearance of the children is scandalized, be careful that I will not patronize it from now on, and I will not pay you the balance last year. ”

The businessman, who had already seen a lot of the Elf King's face, smiled confidently and quickly unfolded the roster. Sure enough, as soon as the elf king's eyes fell on the illustrated atlas, his cold eyes became warm, and he even unconsciously stretched out his hand and stroked the elf pattern hanging upside down on the branch.

"Barely able to see it. Although he didn't admit it, the elf king still arrogantly set a full set of easter eggs. And then, as always, the discount was declined. "There is no need for discounts, and the Woodland Kingdom has never relied on discounts to become rich and powerful. Didn't you bring a craftsman with you? If the finished product is the same as the one in the brochure, I can order a few more sets. ”

So, the night before Vernor's departure, the eggs were delivered to the Elf King. But now, the things that I wanted to give to my beloved elf to play with were handed back without being opened. How can this work?

"Don't you really want to see what's in the egg?" Bending over to Fnorr, Thranduil blinked wildly as he held the egg. "Maybe there's a surprise?"

"In order to please the royal family, but also for fear of violating the taboos of the royal family, the designers of the caravan have always put the most beautiful scenery of the kingdom in the easter eggs to praise the more peaceful and rich country under the protection of the king. More than exquisite, but never surprised. Moved by Thranduil's expectant eyes, Vernoll temporarily stopped packing his luggage and took the easter egg. In a matter of seconds, she found the lilac pearl button hidden at the bottom. With a slight snap of his fingers, the purple shell bloomed like a flower in the palm of the black glove, and a large tree with a dozen elves sitting was completely visible to the eye.

"The elf frolicking in the tree is really a big surprise. So this whole set of easter eggs is also based on the theme of elves?" After receiving an affirmative answer, Vernor's eyes rolled, and he put away the easter eggs while saying, "Then I will give them to Lord Rivendell on your behalf." It's a tribute for the little naughty people who pulled the lord's hair. ”

"It's good if you're happy. It's just an extra set for you to decorate your bedroom. However, I have a proposal. Sent to Elrond, within three days you will definitely be the refuge in the 'last home' of food and medicine supplies, you might as well leave it to Lindil. Seeing that Vernorr nodded in agreement, the Elven King changed his words, and his tone was full of pride: "Using Gondor money to give gifts to Elrond, the twin brother of Emperor Dandon's ancestor, is really in response to what humans say, 'Fat water does not flow into outsiders' fields'." ”

Gondor's money?Unknown Vernoll was about to ask when the Elven King put a hand on her shoulder.

"For this year's bill, I asked the caravan to be delivered directly to Merandiel. Facing the other party's puzzled eyes, the Elf King said proudly: "You politely rejected Queen Gondor's intimacy a few days ago, and I never looked for King Gondor for selfish desires. If I don't give Melandiel a chance to perform, he's going to have to try to figure out how to show me something. It's just a matter of paying the bills, and most importantly, King Gondor feels at ease that he has a personal relationship with me. ”

Would you like to take a moment to explain to the Elven King that what he sees as "a little money" might be "a lot of money" for King Gondor? Considering Merandiel's current situation, being able to establish a personal relationship with the Elven King would indeed make his mind much better, and Vernor chose to remain silent.

Outside the window, the horn of the accompanying guards came slowly, and Vernoer, who didn't want them to wait too long, tightened the seal of his suitcase.

"Then I'll go back to the woodland first. I'll come back to see you next year?"

"No, you have to come to me every three months to report to me in person. Patting Vernorr on the shoulder in a pretended seriousness, Thranduil said unquestioningly, "How can I be relieved by the letters that come and go? What if you take advantage of my absence, and make a mess of the woodland kingdom, and spoil the little mischievous people to occupy my throne?"