Four hundred, change the strings
It's no wonder that elves defend their legitimate rights and interests. If you choose www.biquge.info side that is not legitimate, you will go against all your friends, elders, and even beloved beings. When goals are opposed, friction is everywhere. How can precious emotions be rubbed in the slightest?
Thinking that after Gondor's work was completed, the elven sages would be able to guess the true purpose of the siege of Mordor sooner or later, Thranduil couldn't help but be a little frightened. But when things got to this point, he knew he had no way out. Fortunately, if Gondor can gain the understanding of the elves in this matter, Thranduil still has a life-saving straw.
Humans are terrible creatures. How could they think of using sincere emotions? They must reduce their contact with human beings, lest they be infected by their strange thinking!
"Let's go. The Elf King waved his hand and gave the order to expel the guest. "Go back to Mi City and be with the Gondor people. ”
Where is Merandil, who thinks she has angered the Elven King, willing to leave?
Emerging from her panic, Melandiel was full of envy for Elrond. He will not betray his friends until he dies, and he can be regarded as a friend by the Elf King, and as a human being, Merandil really has no reason not to envy him. If only the Elven King could consider me a friend......
While reminding himself that he must be cautious when speaking in front of the Elf King in the future, Merandil did not dare to directly challenge the Elf King's temper. He turned and took two steps out, then suddenly turned around. At this moment, Merandil was extremely glad to have the only brooch with him all the time.
In the elven king's glaring eyes, Merandil mustered up the courage to hand his chest to the other party. He boldly said: "I don't know what the future holds, and I don't know if I will be able to live to wait for your wedding." I'll give it to you now. ”
Passing the brooch a little further, King Gondor said a little shyly, "The only personal possession is really something that I can't get my hands on, but I can only use it as a wedding gift." I hope you don't dislike it. ”
"Shall I thank you for your concern, or should I kick you out of my world on the charge of 'speculating about the king's private affairs'?" Thranduil, who thought that he would never be able to marry Vernor, twitched a little at the corner of his mouth. While clasping his hands in front of his chest, he coldly reminded: "Merandiel, we are just an alliance formed by interests. It's better not to have any emotional exchanges between you and me, and not to speculate on the thoughts of elves with human minds. This will make me feel offended by humanity and will also make me think of breaking off my alliance with you. Don't forget, I am an immortal spirit, and you are a fleeting human being. What is it not offensive to think about the meaning of eternal life with the thinking of a short life?"
Glancing at the brooch that he really couldn't handle, Thranduil let out a cold snort, and was about to scold the other party for "getting out", but he held back under Melandiel's sincere eyes. Looking at the human beings in front of him who looked aggrieved and kept bowing, Thranduil said with some mischief: "For the sake of the eight-year alliance, I will give you a chance." Let's talk about which female elf the elf king should marry as the queen. If I'm wrong, that's the end of our alliance. Anyway, except for you and me, no one knows the true purpose of the siege. I can stand on the side of the Emperor at any time and get the honor of 'Righteous Army'. ”
Merandiel's next words not only made the Elf King's anger disappear, but also touched the softest place in his heart. What King Gondor said was, "Your officials know better than I know what kind of queen to look for." I only think from an emotional standpoint that you should give up the benefits of marriage and marry the elf who stands with you under the holy white tree. ”
Finding that the Elven King was already moved, Merandil took another step forward with the brooch in both hands. "You and I are kings, and we have let the royal power swallow up too much of our egos. If we have to sacrifice ourselves even in the choice of partners, we might as well embrace Vera sooner rather than later. What do you say?"
Thranduil did not answer the question directly, but simply took the brooch, which in his opinion was completely incompatible with the king's status. Made of sterling silver, and without a brooch in his hand, he asked rhetorically, "You mean, it's only for the female elf under the holy white tree?"
"Yes. Merandiel, who knew that the victory was in his hands, took advantage of the victory to pursue, and said very firmly: "Although the thing is not valuable, it is just to congratulate you on persevering what you have seen." If the Elven Queen's choice was due to reasons other than emotion, I would have taken back even the brooch that I couldn't handle. ”
After saying "yes" three times in a row, Thranduil clutched the brooch tightly in his hand.
"Although I didn't know when I would get married, or if I would be able to get married, I took it in. I assure you that it will mean as much as you want it to be. However, her existence should not be revealed to other living beings. ”
Seeing Merandiel's extremely solemn nod, Thranduil lowered his head in satisfaction and tired of the ornaments in his palm.
This is the best gift that man has given me, isn't it? It took a moment for Thranduil, who was holding the brooch, to withdraw his mind from his beautiful fantasies. When he noticed that Merandil had been standing there all this time, he hurriedly said in a soft voice, "Sit down." I have some things to tell you. ”
Merendil didn't expect that a brooch that could not be held in front of the royal family at all would bring him unpredictable benefits, and it would also make the emperor's elite troops completely reduced to ornamentation in the change of seizing power. This deployment appeared in the Elf King's mind the moment he received the Emperor's notice. And its inspiration came from the fact that Hardir led troops to reinforce the defense of the woodland before the expedition.
While pointing at Merandil, the scene of the elves of the forest consoling each other across the national defense level kept flashing in Thrandil's mind, and in the end, even he couldn't stop laughing at himself.
"Remember, the generals stationed on the periphery of the palace must have a close blood relationship with the soldiers of Arnol, and their combat effectiveness or age can be ignored. Retracting his hand from the map of Micheng, Thranduil said playfully, "It would be better if I could find the relatives of General Arnol as the captain of the guard stationed in Micheng." ”
Merandil was stunned for several minutes before she reacted to the Elven King's chuckle. Even he couldn't help but laugh at the thought that it was very likely that Gondor would not see a trace of blood, and that no one would be in danger due to the change of royal power.
"Once I've confirmed the candidate for General Arnol, I'll look for it. Arnoel is connected to Gondor, from the same lineage, and can always find people who are closer to each other. Taking the wine handed over by the Elf King, Merandiel raised his glass and praised: "This subordinate of yours directly makes the Emperor's army act in vain, which is really wonderful. ”