"Saruman is here!" said Pippin, gleefully. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Zhao Mai nodded and said to the halfling, "Thank you for telling me." He let Zeratul and Thrandis practice on their own, then got up and walked in the direction of the palace.

"No, Saruman is in the direction of the gate at the mouth of the valley, and Elrond, the Elven King, is also over there. ”

"I know, Pippin. I'm going to find Frodo, who is still in the palace to recuperate. Is Sam over there, too?"

"Oh, Frodo, he's right there. What are you going to do with him?"

"Someone has to keep him safe. By the way, do you believe me?"

Merry rushed over and grabbed Pippin's shoulders and gasped, but that didn't stop Pipin from talking. "You are a very brave man, and we believe in you. And of course, Aragorn, who was also a good man, but he made us tired and didn't eat enough along the way. Mr. Tverdo, do you think it would be better for us to have several meals a day?"

"As long as it is grown by oneself or obtained through labor, you can eat it when you are hungry, and you don't have to stick to a few meals. ”

"You really know us halflings!" Pi Ping's favor for Zhao Mai suddenly rose to a higher level.

As Saruman entered Rivendell, Frodo was watching the welcoming crowd below from the balcony of the palace. After being stabbed by the Witch King, he felt that the world was different. Even surrounded by flowers, flowing water, birdsong, and shade, he could not relax, and there was a strange sense of alienation from his surroundings. Whether it is seen by the eyes, smelled by the nose or heard by the ears, it always seems to be separated by a hazy veil.

"Lord Frodo, aren't you packing up?"

"What are you doing packing your stuff, Sam?" Frodo turned his head to see chubby Sam stuffing something into the package. What birch branches and leaves, a handful of oak seeds, a whole jar of dirt here, and a small packet of various petals. His wrap is as round and cute as his size.

"To get home, of course. Sam said, "Master Gandalf told us to come here, and here we are." It's fun to look at the elves, but it's not always good to watch. I'm starting to miss the Charles, and if I go back now, I'll be able to do it before I plant it. I have always envied the great oak tree on the bottom of the bag (Frodo's dwelling), and this time I asked the elf to give me a lot of acorns, and I can grow them when I go back. ”

yes, Big Oak. Frodo nodded. The oak tree was planted by his great uncle, Bilbo Baggins, in honor of the friend he had met during his adventures, Thorin Oak Shield. And, of course, the dragons, the treasures of the Lonely Mountain, and the incomparably brilliant light of the Akon Gem. Frodo misses Charles too, but what can he bring back from this adventure? his chest, where he had been stabbed by the Witch King, began to ache again.

"This time the story can't be compared to Mr. Bilbo, there are no dragons, no cave trolls who turn to stone, but the story with elves is a good story. If there is no terrible Black Knight (Ringwraith), then even better. But the most pity is that there are no Gandalf fireworks. If he could set off fireworks in Rivendell, it would be even more beautiful!"

"Maybe one day your dream will come true. Zhao Mai appeared from behind them and walked over with the reserve grain and small flowers.

"Mr. Tverdo, thank you for saving me. I've been wanting to thank you, but the Elf King said that my body hadn't recovered yet, and wouldn't let me leave the room. And I see from here that you have been busy teaching the elves, so you did not bother you. Frodo wiped his hands on his body, and then bowed to Zhao Mai. "Thank you. ”

"You're welcome, I'm happy to help. Zhao Mai accepted his thanks with a smile, and then said: "Now the situation is more complicated, so I'll make a long story short." Because Gandalf did not show up, you may now be in danger. But remember, for the sake of a friend of mine who has lost his memory, and because of my natural duty, I will protect you. You've got my assurance. ”

After hearing this, it was clear that Frodo was very nervous. "Danger? Where does the danger come from? We're in Rivendell, isn't this the safest place on the continent?"

"Danger seeks danger, and you're wearing what attracts danger the most. I can feel ...... I can see what you're carrying, it's a heavy burden for you, but it's a shame that you have to keep wearing it. ”

"Can you see that?" Frodo stretched out his hand to take out the Supreme Ring, but Zhao Mai stretched out his hand to stop him: "Put it away, hide it, don't give it to anyone." Someone's coming. ”

Zhao Mai turned around and blocked the door to the room with his body, while Saruman was walking towards this side, accompanied by the Elven King Elrond. It was an old man in good spirits, with gray hair and beard combed straight to his chest. His gaze was deep and wise, and every expression, even the slight trembling of wrinkles, seemed to be full of meaning. In his hand, there was a black staff. The cold metal protrudes from the top with four spikes, and the center is inlaid with milky white ivory crystal. It was almost identical to his magic tower, the Ozark Tower.

His hearty laughter could be heard from afar, and there was a power in his voice that made people listen and agree. However, when he saw Zhao Mai, his laughter stopped abruptly. "Which elf is this, and why are you blocking the way?"

"You can't pass through here. Zhao Mai looked directly at Saruman. "Back off, and get out of the way. I'm not going to let you through. ”

"What a daring!" said Saruman with his staff, "Lord Elrond, is this your elven guard, really bold?" ”

"This ......," the Elven King blinked, and then said, "This is to help our warriors, to stop the Ringwraiths on the banks of the Xiangshui River, and even to fight the Witch King Angmar, to protect our borders and security." He's a little nervous, you can understand that, right?"

"Fighting Angmar, is this true?" Saruman narrowed his eyes at Zhao Mai, "A lucky elf—I must say so." The Witch King must not be in the state, otherwise it would be difficult for him to be so vigorous. Although the forces of evil will eventually fail, we must not take this lightly, especially not to exaggerate the results of the war and breed the desire to underestimate the enemy. ”

He took another step forward, but Zhao Mai did not waver at all, and still stood at the door: "I am here to block you, not to accept anyone's orders, so you don't need to find someone else, come to me directly." Kujunir, I've known you for a long time, and you can't get in with me here. Leave now. ”

Saruman took another half step forward, his robe rustling against the ground. Frodo came behind Zhao Mai and looked out from the side. Saruman glanced at it, then smiled meaningfully. He seemed to give up on the idea of moving on, and said to the elf, "Okay. Lord Elrond, can you tell me where my room is?"

"It's the same room as last time, and I've kept it all the time. ”