Chapter 28: The One Ring
The weather was sunny and cloudless, and although the beginning of summer in the Shire was still a little chilly, the lush green in front of him made Edward feel different from Rivendell. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
In this farmland-strewn village, there are scattered hobbit dwarf cave houses, which look similar to goblin burrows on the outside, but are completely different on the inside.
Bilbo easily led Edward towards his bottom hole, and none of the hobbits along the way seemed to notice Bilbo, but instead focused on Edward. A group of hobbit children followed Edward curiously, wanting to say hello but not daring to approach.
"Oh my God, there's a big guy. ”
"What a tall human, what do you see behind him? a big stake?"
"Look at the armor on his body, it's a little torn, but I can bet a gold coin, it's not Charles' craftsmanship. ”
"The wizard who came before was not as good-looking as this human, and looking at his face, it was as round as a copper kettle. ”
"yes, if he had been a little shorter, he might have been a star in the Charles. ”
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"I'm sorry, Mr. Edward, but the hobbits who live here rarely see anyone outside, and once they get to know you, they become very hospitable. Bilbo explained.
"It's okay, I like the environment. Edward smiled and reached into his arms, pretending to be groping for something, actually buying candy on the menu.
"Nice to meet you, little ones, there's some candy for you. Edward half-crouched down and pulled out a handful of candy.
The children who followed him immediately gathered around and began to scramble.
"Thank you, Uncle Big Man. A little hobbit girl snatched some candy and said happily.
"Alright, Linna, hurry home, this is my guest, you can't be so rude. Bilbo scolded softly.
"Oh my God, you're Uncle Bilbo! They say you're dead. Only then did Lena notice Bilbo on the side.
"Who said that! Which bastard said I was dead!" Bilbo was furious.
"Mr. Secville said that they are auctioning off your things at your house. Lina said vaguely with candy in her mouth.
"This damn bastard!"
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Bilbo and Edward crossed the bridge to the mill by the river, and finally stood at the door of their house.
"What the hell is going on?" exclaimed Bilbo. It was crowded with people from all over the world, all of them of rank and position, and many were coming and going, and Bilbo was annoyed to find that they didn't even wipe their feet on the blanket at the door.
The old fellow of the Sevilville Baggins family, who had never dealt much with Bilbo, was really auctioned off in front of the bottom bag hole, and all the things of the Bilbo family had almost been auctioned off at this time.
"It was my mother's dowry box. ”
"That's my dining table and chairs.
"Stop it, that's mine, what right do you have to take it!"
Bilbo's roar froze the atmosphere, and everyone looked at Bilbo in surprise.
"It's been more than thirteen months since you've been missing, and if you're really Bilbo Baggins, show me proof that something with your name officially printed on it will do. The person in charge of the auction said.
"Alright, alright! You old bastard. Bilbo took out the employment contract he had signed with Thorin from his bosom and threw it to the other party, "This is the employment contract I signed with His Majesty Thorin Oak Shield, and it will definitely prove my identity." ”
"If you're not satisfied with this contract, I have witnesses. ”
Bilbo pulled Edward over and introduced, "Listen, you guys, this is Edward Lee, the Dragon Slayer, a friend of my Bilbo Baggins. ”
"Dragon Slayer Warrior!"
All the hobbits gasped.
"Hello Shire, I'm Edward Lee. Edward smiled and greeted the men, "I don't know what your Charr laws are, but it's Bilbo Baggins standing in front of you.
"Together with Thorin Oak Shield, the king of the Dwarven kingdom of the Lonely Mountain in the far north, he has made a difficult journey to help His Majesty Thorin recover Erebor and defeat the orc army, and is a friend of the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain. ”
"If you still don't believe me, I can ask His Majesty Thorin to send a messenger to the Shire to show that Mr. Bilbo is still alive. ”
Edward's words silenced the audience, followed by a flurry of discussion.
"Hey, Edward, you shouldn't have said it, I like to keep a low profile. Bilbo said proudly.
Edward smiled, walked up to the old hobbit in charge of the auction, and said, "Now, does this gentleman need to stop the auction immediately, and then return the proceeds of the auction to you, and get Mr. Bilbo's things back?"
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In the evening, Bilbo had basically taken everything back, but almost all of the silver spoons were gone, and Bilbo cursed a few times and was helpless.
After Edward and Bilbo had a hearty dinner, they sat down and talked about the arduous journey.
Speaking of the Goblin Kingdom, Bilbo suddenly looked around, and then closed the round window.
"Mr. Edward, I'm going to show you something. After a moment of ideological struggle, Bilbo finally made up his mind, "Gandalf once said, let me not show this thing to others, but we are friends, and there should be no hiding between friends. ”
As he spoke, he took out a golden ring and handed it to Edward.
Edward was curious and about to get it, but Bilbo suddenly reluctantly took it back.
"Mr. Bilbo, you don't have to show it, everyone has their own privacy, and there's no need to show it to others. Edward laughed.
"No, I'll have to show you, I'd be very upset if I were the only one who knew about it. Bilbo gritted his teeth and handed the ring to Edward.
"Discover the legendary item One Ring, earn 500 achievement points, and you have mastered the laws of crossing Middle-earth. ”
As soon as the ring entered Edward's hand, Richard's voice rang out.
"Crossing the Laws?" Edward wondered.
"The law of crossing is that you can choose to enter this world at the moment of crossing, rather than entering other worlds randomly. Richard explained.
"So that means I don't need to take this ring for myself or destroy it, and I have the right to return?"
"You're right, as long as you get this ring, I can simulate and generate similar rings according to the laws of this world. Take a look at your gear menu, where the One Ring purchase is already available. ”
Edward did not open the menu in front of Bilbo, but returned the ring to Bilbo.
"I feel a powerful demagogic influence on this ring, Mr. Bilbo, whatever the effect of this ring is, you must take care of it and use it sparingly. ”
Gandalf said the same thing. Bilbo breathed a sigh of relief and solemnly put the ring away, "I am ashamed that you are indeed a man of integrity, and just now I was very afraid that you would snatch my treasure. ”