Chapter 357: Old Matters Revisited

"Legolas."

Aragorn waved and greeted the guest who had just arrived at the valley.

After a long time, Aragorn was full of emotion when he saw Legolas again.

This guy lied to himself when they first met that he was just an ordinary elf.

As a result, he was clearly the elven prince of the woodland kingdom.

Across from Aragorn, Legolas was also full of emotion.

This guy lied to himself when they first met that he was just an ordinary ranger.

As a result, he was clearly the chief of the Dunedain and the only person in the world with the royal blood of Gondor and Arnor.

"You really kept it from me for a long time."

"You are the same."

The two smiled knowingly and stopped talking about it.

After returning from their travels in the East many years ago, the two met again in Rhovanion and worked together for a long time. Now they can be said to be quite familiar with each other and have a deep friendship.

The two talked about the past with smiles on their faces like old friends meeting each other.

Boromir frowned on the side. He looked at Aragorn, who seemed to be about the same age as himself. He always had a strange premonition.

It was hard to explain.

If I had to describe it, it would be "fate". That person had a kind of fate that was closely related to himself.

Old friends met here, and various forces gathered, each with their own thoughts.

On the other side, in front of a secluded terrace with a direct view of the waterfall, someone held a small meeting before the meeting.

"Being able to carry the One Ring so far, and there is nothing unusual, it shows that Frodo's ability to resist the evil thoughts of the Lord of the Rings is extraordinary."

Elrond looked at Frodo who was chatting leisurely with Bilbo, and didn't know what he was thinking.

Gandalf said on the side: "Yes, it is true, but this burden should not be borne by him. He is just a hobbit, a hobbit who does not like adventure and only wants to live quietly in his own home. A quiet life is more suitable for him."

"But sometimes I can't help myself." Elrond shook his head slowly.

"Our long-dormant enemy has begun to act. His army is huge, exceeding the sum of the elves and humans. And his strength is gradually recovering. Although he cannot get a physical form, his spirit is not weaker than before."

That year...that is, when the last alliance fought.

"Saruman also mentioned this. I learned from Levi that he was almost bewitched by Sauron that year, and was captured by the Ringwraiths a few days ago. He is still imprisoned in Dol Guldur. I don't know what their purpose is in capturing him."

"No matter what the purpose is, the restriction of a wizard's actions is a loss for us. We have to find a way to rescue him."

"Then do you have a way?" Gandalf asked.

Elrond fell silent again.

After a long while, he said, "Legolas of the Woodland Kingdom brought news about Dol Guldur. According to him, there are many demons there, and a large area of ​​darkness is growing there, which makes people feel terrified."

"I guess there is probably a large army lurking there, but they dare not take the initiative to show up because they are afraid of the strong defense of the surrounding free cities."

"Although they are afraid of the surrounding forces, it is not easy to attack."

"Even if it is not easy, we still have to do it." Gandalf's attitude is more resolute.

"Of course, we will do it, and I have decided on the candidates. Glorfindel will act together at that time. Together with Levi, it will not be difficult for us to attack Dol Guldur."

"Then I feel relieved."

Gandalf's brows relaxed a little.

After discussing Saruman's affairs, the two began to discuss the more important matter at the moment, that is, the Lord of the Rings.

"Whether it's in the Wayside Castle or in the Rivendell, the Ring can't stay forever. You should understand that as long as the Ring is there, Sauron will have a chance to rise again."

"This is what all the people of Middle-earth have to face, and no one can stay out of it."

"The era of the elves has ended. Even with the beacon to help us preserve our strength, some people will leave and go to the Holy Land to meet with more people."

"When all the elves leave, the power of the free camp will decrease again."

"Then you can only turn to-"

Click.

A person came late, crossing the bridge from a distance and walking towards the two, intending to interrupt this small meeting.

"Fortunately, there is this emerging force."

Elrond breathed a sigh of relief.

"Humans are too weak. Since the Second Age, they have been declining. The blood of Numenor has been diluted and dying among the people. Their strength and lifespan are less than half of their ancestors, and the glory and dignity of Numenor no longer exist."

"Fortunately, the Free Cities came into being. It allowed me to see the glory of humans in the last era."

"But it also makes me worried."

Taking advantage of the short time when Levi came over, Elrond said:

"Numenor was stronger than the Free Cities today. Even the enemy surrendered without a fight and was frightened to crawl at its feet, but in the end they were bewitched and corrupted, and perished in an instant."

"Later, in the final battle, its descendants were bewitched by the One Ring, which caused it to escape and led to the situation today."

"I saw it with my own eyes, Gandalf, I was right next to him."

This is real.

"When Isildur took the ring, I witnessed the fragility of human nature."

Seriously, he really had the urge to kick Isildur down at that time, but Isildur's ancestors were his blood relatives after all.

Elven kinslaying is an unforgivable sin, he could not do that, nor did he want to do that.

Moreover, even if he executed Isildur on the spot for the crime of kinslaying, it would lead to a direct war between humans and elves, the kind of war that would not end until death.

Because Isildur was the only heir to the human royal bloodline at that time, the only remaining bloodline of the Supreme King.

Finally, even if Elrond could withstand this point and still take action, the ring would not be destroyed. It would only attach itself to Elrond at the moment when Elrond made the chaotic decision to kill his father and cause a war, and choose him to be the next host.

Being able to make such a decision itself means that Elrond is no longer sober.

No matter from which aspect, Elrond could not move at that time. He could only watch helplessly and use his own shouting behind him to try to make Isildur sober.

At that time, it can be said that only Isildur could truly destroy the One Ring and determine its fate, and no one else could interfere.

But he failed.

"But fortunately, there are still many city-states near us. Although the humans there are weaker than the Numenorians and have a short lifespan, their forward-looking spirit always makes me happy and gives me hope."

"And Levi, it has been eighty years since we met. Although there are still many mysteries about him that I cannot understand, I also understand him as a person."

"The northern humans prospered because of him, and will continue to prosper."

"But the other..."

"The other leader who can connect humans is not in Rivendell, you have been watching it with your own eyes."

Elrond and Gandalf turned their heads together.

Levi said: "Aragorn has been a little decadent recently, or he has not done anything, but I have always seen his performance. There is a hidden flame of will in his eyes."

After saying what he said, Levi sat down on the chair next to him and took a breath.

Thanks to the Star Ring, his senses are now quite good. Even though they are far away, he can hear what Gandalf and Elrond say.

These two guys really think a lot.