Chapter 748: Crossing the Water
What Saruman didn't understand was that although the three elves were on one side and rarely interacted, the three kings had an agreement to exchange news.
Galadriel often uses the Magic Mirror to hold "remote video conferences" with the Elven King, so that the Elves can be on the same page on important matters.
But for such a big event as the reappearance of the One Ring in the world, only one Saruman arrived, and Thranduil did not receive any news from Galadriel and King Elon, how could this not make him doubt the position of the two kings?
What's more, Thranduil knew very well that if the One Ring stayed in the Woodland Kingdom or was taken away by Saruman, it would not be a good thing, so even if He Xie didn't kill Saruman, Thrandui would definitely not let Saruman take back the One Ring.
He believes that it is better to maintain the status quo and wait and see for the time being. The Ring Bearer can even resist the power of the Ring of Qi, which shows how powerful it is, the Supreme Ring is a nightmare for the free people of the world, and there is no need for the Woodland Kingdom to play a sacrificial role.
This was the decision he made as soon as he learned about it, so he left his simple and hot-blooded son Legolas in the Woodland Kingdom.
However, He Xie actually dared to kill Saruman, which Thranduyi would never have imagined.
He Xie's hostage also made him feel humiliated, but he thought about it for a long time, and finally chose to put up with this matter for the time being, because this mess should not be borne by him, the elves of the Woodland Kingdom, alone.
Since it was Guan He who sent the Ring-Bearer here, this shows that Gandalf has a secret and unusual connection with the Ring-Bearer, coupled with the incomprehensible attitude of Galadriel and King Elon, there is no reason for Thranduil to do thankless work, which is the main reason why Thranduil still chooses to let him go after Ho Xie killed Saruman.
Legolas didn't understand, and neither did Toreel, and they were so angry that they stared at Thranduil, but Thranduil had no intention of explaining it to them.
If one's stupidity is predestined, then putting the truth before the fool only makes that stupidity aggravated and incorrigible.
His love is deep and restrained, like the eternal lonely mountain in the north.
Thranduil looked to the north, silently savoring the loneliness and bitterness to which he had become accustomed.
A thought suddenly popped into his mind, the destination of the vow-keeper should not be the Lonely Mountain, right?
He said he was looking for security, was he trying to seek refuge from the dragon?
Thinking of the Dwarven Expedition again, Thranduy unleashed his imagination and keenly felt the depth of the water......
"Spread the word of this place to Rivinedell and Roslorian through Nightingale." Thrandui commanded lightly, "Also, collect Saruman's body and place him in a crystal coffin." ”
"The good thing is that there are a lot fewer disgusting, ugly spiders, and I believe it has been a long time since I had a headache for this kind of thing......" Thranduy thought silently.
After returning, Thrandui immediately learned of the news of the dwarves' escape, and Thranduil, who had started a lot of brain preparations, did not worry about this matter, but only ordered his son Legolas to block the woodland kingdom, not to allow everyone to enter or leave, and to keep an eye on news from the north.
However, the hot-blooded Legolas and Toriel went against their father's wishes, and the two quietly left, chasing in the footsteps of Ho Evil, and they vowed to avenge Saruman.
Without the One Ring, Bilbo Baggins used his ingenuity and agility to escape the prison and obtain the key to save all the dwarves.
However, as soon as they escaped from the woodland kingdom, they were attacked by orcs.
Leading the attack on them this time was Berg, the son of the destroyer Asog, who was also a powerful and ruthless orc.
The dwarves drifted along the barrel in the river, paying the lives of the two dwarves, Fili and Pombo, and at the cost of the injuries of Chili and Bifer, they barely escaped the pursuit of the orcs and came to the ferry of Long Lake.
In the Woodland Kingdom, they have lost all their weapons and equipment, and now they have two more seriously wounded, and there are orcs in the rear, they are tired and hungry, and they are in urgent need of supplies, and entering the human territory of Changhu Town is their only option.
However, looking at the wide lake, they were at a loss, because they had no boat to cross.
In the original plot, it was Bard, a human who lived by ferrying and fishing in Changhu Town, who took them across Long Lake, but now, Bud's boat was on its way to Long Lake Town, and He Xie was standing on the deck of his fishing boat.
In fact, Buder was vigilant against He Xie, an uninvited guest, he was keenly aware of He Xie's danger, and smelled the residual smell of spiders on He Xie's body, and what moved him was a piece of gold the size of a pebble.
He had three children to raise, his clothes were patched and had been worn for seven years, and his shoes had been mended and mended, now like a leaky ship.
The pressures of life forced him to rein in his edge so that he could humbly roll in the dust.
Along the way, the two did not communicate much, He Xie just stood quietly at the bow of the boat, looking at the decadent and gray scenery around him. Bard, on the other hand, was just thinking about his thoughts and swaying vigorously.
After about half an hour, through the faint mist, you can already see the town built on the other side of the water.
Bard finally spoke.
"No one can freely enter and leave the town of Changhu without the consent of the mayor." He Xie said to He Xie's back, "Especially the ranger, in the eyes of the mayor, this title is synonymous with causing trouble. ”
He Xie turned around and said with a smile: "Maybe he will look at the gold and let me buy some supplies and pass by calmly." ”
"He's more greedy and despicable than you think." Bard looked into Ho Evil's eyes, "If he could keep all the gold on you, and the price was just for the guards to take your life, why wouldn't he do it?" ”
He Xie smiled and said nothing.
Bard saw He Xie's disdain, and said slowly: "I can see that you are a proud person, and you are full of danger, but this is exactly what I am worried about, if what I expected happens, you will bring death and blood to Changhu Town." ”
"So?" He Xie asked.
"I have a way to keep you safe from anyone and help you get everything you need, including a good horse." "But it will require your cooperation. ”
He pointed to the lid of the cabin, and below that was the fish hold, which was dark and smelly of dead fish.