By the time the feast began, Bilbo was even more heartbroken, how long it would take him to clean up these damn dwarves throwing food around.

It was the first time for Mo Tie to participate in such a lively party, and he felt that it was very novel, although the dwarves were dirty and messy, they were simple-minded and straightforward.

It would be too boring to describe this unusual banquet in thousands of words, because Mo Tie learned deeply in the decades that followed, that dwarves often had such activities.

In the blink of an eye, the feast came to an end, and to Bilbo's relief, the dwarves helped him put away all the plates, albeit roughly.

Then, the leader of the dwarves, Thorin, finally arrived, but he brought bad news - at the meeting of Iridlon, the emissaries of the seven dwarven realms all rejected Thorin's actions, and the Iron Hills dwarves closest to the lonely mountain, Thorin's cousin Dane, also said that he would not send anyone to help them.

"They say it's our adventure, just ours." After Thorin said this, all the dwarves showed indignant expressions.

Mo Tie was carrying a bottle of Black Thorn and sat on the box in the aisle, he did not participate in the discussion.

Bilbo was concerned, and he asked in surprise, "You want to explore?" ”

The hobbit with a steady life had enough of being frightened tonight, and he couldn't stand it anymore when a group of dwarves were in his house discussing horrible topics like adventures.

"In the far east." Gandalf knew that what was to be said was his explanation, "Over the mountains and rivers, over the forests and meadows, there was a lonely peak, Irub (the lonely mountain). ”

Barin, the eldest of the dwarves, said, "Yes, according to prophecy, when the ravens fly back to the Lonely Mountain, the reign of the behemoth will end. ”

"Excuse me, you say behemoths?" Bilbo heard even more terrible words.

"Yes, Smaug, a terrible beast, the greatest calamity of our time," said Bopho the dwarf. Fire-breathing breath, sharp claws, wings that cover the sky, and a special fondness for precious metals - a dragon. ”

Bilbo was frightened, he didn't dare to get involved in such a horrible topic.

The dwarves quarreled.

"I'm not afraid of dragons, I'm going to join, and if anyone stops me, I'll give him a taste of the dwarven rod."

"No, even if it's an army, it's hard to defeat Smaug, not to mention that we only have thirteen people, not the best or the smartest thirteen."

"Hey, who do you say is the fool?"

So, they started to move, and there was a moment of confusion, and Gandalf looked at Thorin speechlessly, is this your subordinate?

Sorin's nephew, Fili, exclaimed, "We may be outnumbered, but we are warriors, and we will not give in to the death!" Besides, we still have wizards, who will kill hundreds of dragons when the time comes. ”

The dwarves nodded involuntarily, pondering Fili's words.

Gandalf hurriedly waved his hand: "Oh no, I have to solve this ......"

Before he could finish speaking, a curious dwarf asked directly, "How many?" How many dragons can you kill? ”

Mo Tie couldn't hold back any longer, burst out laughing, and almost choked on the wine.

Smoke rings came out of Gandalf's nose, and he tried to hold back and not let himself speak, for fear he would spit out a word.

These dwarves are so strong in their brains that even if Gandalf takes off the old man's shell and uses the power of the sub-gods with Maia himself, it will be difficult for him to subdue Smaug. He was speechless to the dwarves.

Thorin had to speak: "That's enough. ”

"We know prophecy, but don't others know? Legend has it that Smaug hasn't been seen for 60 years, and how many people are looking at the Lonely Mountain, calculating and plotting, and they are planning to take our treasure like a dragon, will we just watch it blankly? No, this is a chance, a chance to reclaim the Lonely Mountain! ”

The dwarves roared, "Chance! ”。

Mo Tie found that those who have been leaders are quite good at fooling people.

Gandalf took out the map and key and explained: "We don't need to enter through the main entrance, this map is a secret passage, so we need a snitch, a snitch, a snitch, a snitch who is smart, cautious, and courageous. ”

With that, Gandalf looked at Bilbo, "And you, Bilbo, are my choice." ”

"No, no, no," Bilbo finally understood what Gandalf meant, and shook his head busily, "I'm not a thief, I've never stolen anything in my life." ”

The dwarves disagreed.

"How could he be a snitch, at first glance, he is a gentle domestic creature, and he can't survive a day in the wild."

"That's right, I bet he's either dying of the cold or being taken away by a wolf, and I don't want to lose the most important snitch right out of the house."

“……”

The chattering began again, and Mo Tie smacked his nuts in boredom, believing that Gandalf would take care of the dwarves, including the bewildered Bilbo.

As expected, Gandalf stood up and convinced the dwarves with the sheer height difference and convincing reasons that the dragon was unfamiliar with the taste of hobbits.

Bahrain was the first to stand up and agree to Gandalf, he took out a contract and handed it to Bilbo: "Some ordinary terms, you can take them and look at them, the funeral item should be focused on, it is difficult for us to prepare you for the aftermath in the field." ”

Bilbo was stunned again, he took the contract, and read word by word: "The total payment amount can reach but not exceed one-fifteenth of the total revenue, and the team is not responsible for ......"

Mo Tie also had the same contract, which he signed as soon as possible, and at the same time, he had another contract with Gandalf, stating that he would focus on Gandalf's safety during the adventure, at least to ensure that he died behind the thirteen dwarves.

I have to say that Gandalf is very good at paving the way for himself.

By the time Bilbo finished reading the contract, he was so frightened by the content that he almost fainted to the ground.

Mo Tie supported him and put him on the sofa in the room.

Gandalf followed up and began to convince the only snitch in the group.

“…… The world is not on your map, and if you don't go out to see it, you will never see the landscapes that your mother once saw, and your grandfather Tuke......

“…… Think about it, Bilbo Baggins, when you are old, sitting in a warm armchair, looking at your garden and books, and reminiscing about the heroic legends of your ancestors, will you have a trace of regret for your retreat today? ”

Bilbo hesitated, he knew how good his grandfather Tuk was, he had heard his mother tell him stories since he was a child, and he still had a sketch of his grandfather on his wall.

"Can you guarantee that I'll be back?"

Bilbo asked Gandalf suddenly.

In order to get the snitch on board, Gandalf would love to say yes, but he's not a bad guy after all.

"No, Bilbo. But if you come back, you're different. ”

Gandalf said slowly, hoping that tone would make Bilbo think more deeply.

"I'm sorry, Gandalf, I can't sign."

Bilbo got up, walked into his bedroom, and closed the door.

Gandalf walked back to the living room disappointed, and the dwarves heard Bilbo's answer and were frustrated.

"Gandalf, are we leaving on time?"

Mo Tie asked out loud.

Gandalf suddenly remembered that Ain was also a stealthy elf who could play the role of a snitch, though not as good as Bilbo.

"Yes, let's move on."