Bringing the MC system to Middle-earth.

Chapter 244 Visit and Reminder

Originally, when passing by the roadside castle, Gandalf and Balin planned to visit Levi on the way.

However, when they arrived here, they received a message:
"He's not in now."

Gandalf could only remain silent about this.

"Shall we go then?" Balin asked, looking up.

"What else can we do? Is there anyone who can catch him back?"

Gandalf sighed.

Hearing this sigh, the iron golem beside him kindly handed him a flower, as if to remind him not to be lost.

"Thank you."

"If only your master could be as peaceful as you are."

The iron golem doesn't understand these words.

When Gandalf took the flower, it continued on its patrol.

People always say that the roadside fort is indestructible and cannot be breached - the reason is not just because of the sturdy high wall that is difficult to see the end even if you stand below and look up.

And these iron lumps are one of the trump cards of Roadside Fort and even the free city-states.

To deal with them, one must either develop targeted tools or weapons, or send out an army ten times larger and equip it with talented generals.

Of course, even if you can find a way to deal with this group of iron golems, don't forget that there are still groups of excellent guards on the high walls who take turns on duty day and night. Every one of them is an excellent warrior with excellent qualities in all aspects.

"I'd rather attack White City than approach the roadside fort."

This has become a common saying among the Orcs.

"and many more."

At the intersection of the roadside fort and the eastern road, Gandalf was about to leave and continue towards the Shire, but he suddenly stopped and looked to the south.

I saw a road made of gray stone bricks appeared in that direction. The bricks on the road were square and had a very distinctive style.

"So...when did a new road appear here?"

"I don't remember there being an intersection here, at least not a year ago."

"This was newly built in the last year. We call it 'Gray Road'."

A passerby helped him solve the problem.

Seeing that someone knew the situation, Gandalf quickly stopped him and asked, "Where does this gray road lead to?"

"Riverside Fort. It leads to Riverside Fort."

"Riverside Castle?"

Gandalf and Balin looked at each other, but they were more confused.

"I've never heard of that name."

“It was only built in the last year,” the resident reminded.

"Then let's go and take a look?" Balin suggested.

"agree."

So the two of them temporarily changed their route at the intersection near the roadside fort and headed south along this new wide road.

...

Let’s go back in time a little bit.

“Just build the road.”

At the same time as the new major was opened, Li Wei also marked a new point on the map, and then picked up the pen to connect this new point with the roadside fort.

So it becomes a line.

When the line appears, residents will have new jobs.

A stone brick road starts at the intersection of Roadside Fort and Eastern Road and heads towards the southern delta.

Since the bricks made from the stones were gray in color, people simply called the road paved with stone bricks the "Gray Road." After hearing this informal nickname, Li Wei slammed the table and used it as the official name.

And when the Gray Road reached its end, where three rivers converged, Levi started again and built a new building.

A castle built by the river.

Of course, a new building needs a new name. Levi had an idea and named it "Riverside Castle".

Just like its name, Riverside Fort is built on a high ground by the river. It is quite conspicuous and can be seen from a long distance.

Many buildings and facilities will be built around this castle in the future, such as shipyards, docks, cranes, etc.

A brand new shipyard is about to be built.

Here, the inherited wisdom and latest research and development achievements of the three races of humans, elves and dwarves are fully displayed.

Through Levi's hands, all their wisdom can be maximized.

However, even with Levi's efficiency, it will still take some time to build this place.

Think about the great cities in the past. Which one was not built up bit by bit over dozens or even hundreds of years?
Even if this place has become his territory now...it will take several months to build, after all, there are quite a lot of facilities required, and it also involves some terrain transformation work. And even if it is built, the talent reserve in the rear cannot keep up for the time being. Maybe the venue has been built, and even the ships have been made by Levi when he has nothing to do. As a result, the first batch of students majoring in navigation and ship engineering at Lubianbao School have not graduated yet.

“We can build a new branch campus here.”

Inside the riverside castle, Levi stood at the window, looking at the construction site outside, and thought for a moment.

Just did it.

Once the shipyard here is completed, we will open a branch and move all the related majors here.

We have lecturers and all the teaching aids, so the teaching quality and environment are absolutely top-notch.

Nothing makes people progress faster than practice.

dong dong dong...

The castle gate suddenly rang.

crunch.

"Gandalf?"

Levi seemed a little surprised.

"How did you come…"

"And I."

As he was speaking, a voice came from below. Levi lowered his head and found Balin was there too.

"Oh, long time no see, Balin, welcome, have you finished your work?"

"No, no, no, don't mention this, Levi. That's not a good memory. You don't know that those guys were just too much. They went out to play without me..."

While speaking with grievance, Balin gave Levi an unequal hug, like an old child seeking comfort.

"But it really shocked me. I haven't been here for only a few years, but it feels like hundreds of years have passed."

"I almost wonder if the speed of time passing on both sides is different."

Bahrain was quite emotional.

"There is even a new territory here, and a new castle this big."

"Perhaps it will become a new city soon." Gandalf gave his opinion.

"This place is quite conspicuous, especially at night. We could see the beam of light belonging to the 'beacon' from a long distance away, and it guided us here."

“Don’t even ask for directions.”

“This thing really stands out at night.”

After a simple greeting, Levi moved aside and welcomed the two people in.

"You've had a long and tiring journey. Let's have a bowl of hot soup to warm our stomachs."

It was dinner time, so Levi naturally went straight to cooking.

"Thank you."

The two took the soup and took a look at it.

Mmmm, mushroom soup.

"It's quite delicious." Balin couldn't help but praise it.

"Um…"

Gandalf also nodded and commented:

"To be honest, ever since I drank mushroom soup at my friend's house last time, I have developed a fear of food with this ingredient. Now you've made me face it again."

"As long as you are satisfied - anything to drink?"

"wine."

"A glass of ale."

The two gave different answers.

Fortunately, there are all kinds of wine here, and soon the two people's needs were served.

Soup, grilled meat, vegetables and fruits, and bread...

The combination of this meal can be said to be quite balanced in all aspects, and the taste is impeccable.

"We were going to visit Bilbo in the Shire."

Bahrain took the initiative to bring up the topic.

“But when we saw the new gray road, we changed our minds and decided to come here first.”

"This is a very good location. Of course, I know you will find a way even if the terrain is not good."

"But I must warn you, Levi."

The dwarf with a gray beard said seriously, "Next to this is Moria."

(End of this chapter)