Sword and Magic and Taxi

Elrond sat worriedly on his throne, with the map around Rivendell spread out on his knees. He summoned everyone here, and it seemed that it was definitely not for some good reason.

He has learned about Teveldo's reappearance through the guards, which is undoubtedly a boost to his confidence, especially since Teveldo has shown that he is not inferior to Saruman in frontal combat. For the next action It definitely helps a lot. He kept his eyes fixed on the entrance of the venue, and when Zhao Mai walked in, he obviously felt that Tverdo looked more mysterious, as if there was an invisible force protecting him, and the surrounding wind could not bring any news.

The power of the Ring of Wind was blocked by Zhao Mai's Insect Heart Ring, or it was dodged smoothly. If Elrond closed off his other senses and only used the Ring of Wind, he would not be able to detect Zhao Mai's existence at all. It adapts and blends into the environment and is a native creature everywhere, so the will of the world cannot detect it.

Long time no see. I've recovered, but you look very bad. What happened?

Only when evil no longer threatens Rivendell will I become better. However, we can wait until everyone arrives to discuss the specific situation. Elrond rolled up the map on his lap and asked everyone to sit down. In addition to the Fellowship of the Ring, several elven generals from Rivendell and the dwarf Groin who stayed behind were also there.

I have received a message from Glorfindel. It is not good news. Elrond's opening words set the tone of the entire meeting, and everyone listened with their ears pricked up. Glorfindel went south, down the Xiangshui River, and then turned to the North-South Highway, trying to go all the way south to Gondor. This is the line I am most optimistic about, because it is the smoothest and easiest to walk, and it can be walked as quickly as possible. Got support from Gondor. But what I thought of, Saruman also thought of.

There are Saruman's spies flying in the sky, and the crows are constantly passing news on the road to Orthanc Tower, and then elite orcs will attack. This is a brand new orc, stronger, with superior endurance, and finally The scary thing is that they are not afraid of the sun and can move during the day. Elrond said: The armor of these orcs has the emblem of the White Palm, which is the mark of Saruman, but it looks more evil and twisted now. . Their numbers are increasing, and I am afraid you will not reach Gondor unless Gondor can send cavalry to meet them on the western frontier.

Boromir closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then shook his head: I'm sorry, but I can't make a promise. The main pressure we face is in the east, and we really can't send soldiers to the western frontier. If we can let Lord Glorfindel We are all helpless, so I don’t think there is any use in dedicating dozens of soldiers. But Gondor is no longer able to mobilize the troops to join the battle.

Glorfindel had the same idea, so he sent messengers to Rohan to ask King Théoden for help. But like all previous messengers, they all left and never returned, without any reply. Elrond shook his head. He shook his head and said: Isengard and Saruman are on the border of Rohan. We have reason to believe that Rohan is likely to become an accomplice of the dark forces like Saruman.

The situation may not be as bad as imagined. Aragorn said: I once fought with the knights of Rohan. They are also strong men with honor and justice. Maybe Rohan is in trouble, just like all of us. They have encountered misfortune, but I believe they will not completely surrender to the Dark Lord.

I hope your words can come true, then we really have hope. Elrond said: But judging from the current situation, Saruman's power has taken advantage of Gondor's weakness to cut off the connection between the north and the south, and may even add more Go to Rohan where the situation is unknown. And I said the situation is unknown, but the actual situation is even worse.

Going west and north are just strategic deceptions. We all know that those two directions are meaningless. Therefore, under the current circumstances, there is actually only one way we can go, which is to go east over the dangerous Sith Aiglir (Mist) Mountains), and then to the elven-controlled Lothlórien, and from there take the road south in search of an opportunity to reach Gondor.”

Go to the elves' territory? Go to... Gimli was still about to speak, but Groin knocked him on his helmet. Although neither of them likes elves, Groin knows that the matter is urgent, and now is definitely not the time to provoke a conflict. He had already tolerated Legolas, an elf from the dark forest, being in the Fellowship of the Ring, and the elf from the golden forest, who had relatively little vengeance, tolerated it.

Saruman can also think of things you can think of. Zhao Mai said: Saruman participated in half of the meetings and knows our situation too well. He knows that we are going to Mordor, and there are only a few steps we can take. There are so many, he can set traps one by one and wait for us to take the bait.

You are right. As time goes by, the difficulties faced on each road will become greater and greater, and we can no longer wait any longer. Elrond sighed and said: We must Imagine the worst case scenario. Saruman is already an enemy. If Rohan also surrenders to the enemy, then starting from the Black Gate of Mordor, the north direction will be open. Sauron can go all the way west through the northern border of Rohan and join Saruman's power circled the southern end of the Misty Mountains, passed through the Pass of Rohan to the north, and then besieged Rivendell. Although this was a difficult long-distance march for Sauron, with his madness and evil, With his dedication to the Supreme Lord of the Rings, it is possible to do it.

If there is any sign of that, I will immediately cut off Sauron's logistics. Even if the orcs plunder all the way, at least their power will be greatly weakened.

But Rohan and Isengard will replenish the orcs' food and grass - now that they have become allies. Elrond said: I just want to say, Rivendell cannot protect everyone forever. Now the only The opportunity is to cross the Misty Mountains as soon as possible while Saruman's power has not yet reached its peak and he has focused all his attention on the south! I know it is very difficult and unimaginable to cross the snowy mountains in this season when water drops turn into ice. But also Because it is unimaginable, there is only a slight possibility of success. We are originally looking for light from darkness, and it will not be easy along the way.

Although it is very risky, it can be explained tactically. Boromir said: Saruman has always been considered a wise man. Only when we work hard like warriors and make the impossible possible can we be like wise men. The ability to fight. I agree with this plan.”

Aragorn also nodded, and it seemed that he agreed. But before he expressed his opinion, he first asked the halfling for his opinion: Frodo, you are a ring bearer, what do you think? It is not easy to climb the snowy mountains in this season.

I... Frodo thought for a while and replied: I believe your opinions, and you are all thoughtful and wise people. If there is no other choice, then we will set off and cross the Misty Mountains!

Then it's settled. I'll let the elves prepare your luggage and make more preparations for crossing the mountain. Elrond said: Next, there are things about the Holy Sword of Nasir and the Supreme Lord of the Rings. Please come with me, Frodo, Aragorn, and Twelvedo, and the others please go back.