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Chapter 173 Tanes has a wonderful idea

After everyone had left, King Exelian II calmly asked, "Did you all witness Sauron's appearance in Mordor?"

Although he appeared to be asking everyone present, his gaze was fixed authoritatively on Dehail.

Dehel, who had been tense ever since meeting Exelian II, felt even more nervous when the Regent of Gondor glanced at him. He subconsciously looked at Tanes before answering, "Yes, my father and I both saw it. Especially Lord Tanes, he confronted Sauron personally and escaped from his pursuit."

What do you mean by escaping? It was a tactical retreat, and Sauron didn't even chase after me. He didn't even send any Ringwraiths; he only ordered Orcs to pursue me.

Tanes thought to himself, raising an eyebrow at Dehel, making the young man think he had said something wrong.

However, Exelian II was quite satisfied with Dehail's answer. He noticed Tanes's raised eyebrow and said with a smile, "Young people are always a bit careless with their wording. I believe that with the abilities of the Lord of the Golden Tree, he is certainly not as Dehail described."

He paused, glossing over the matter, then his expression turned serious as he said, “But you all witnessed Sauron’s appearance. This news is very important to Gondor. I need to summon the kings of all the human kingdoms, as well as the elves and dwarves, and inform them of this.”

Tanes frowned slightly. Although the Photographer King seemed to have said a lot, he did not answer the question he had asked.

Then Tanes asked, "So Gondor's current decision is simply to convene a meeting of the kings of various nations to discuss how to deal with Sauron?"

Exelian II smiled and shook his head: "Of course not. I will deploy more soldiers to patrol the area around Minas Tirith to protect the safety of the people and prevent the Orks from escaping from Mordor. In addition, Gondor will provide more material support to the Black Gate so that the Rangers can defend the Black Gate without any worries."

He then gestured toward the dishes and wine on the stone table and said, “Well then, let us enjoy these delicacies together. Lord Tanes has come all the way from afar, and I suppose he has not yet tasted the food of Gondor.”

After speaking, Emperor Exelian II took a bunch of bright purple grapes, picked one, put it in his mouth, and nodded in satisfaction.

It's gone?
Tanes was somewhat stunned as he watched Exelian II eat like this.

Dehail clearly wanted to say something, but seeing the Regent so engrossed in his meal, he didn't dare voice his thoughts.

Seeing Tanes's expression, Exelian II wiped the food crumbs from the corners of his mouth with a red velvet tablecloth from the stone table and asked curiously, "Why aren't you eating? Is the food not to your liking?"

Tanes frowned slightly and said, "Besides these, does Gondor have no other plans, Your Excellency Regent?"

Exelian II said matter-of-factly, "This is already the greatest support Gondor can offer."

Tanes glanced at Dehail, who hesitated to speak, sighed inwardly, and said to Exelian II, "But I think what Talion and his men need most is not supplies, but soldiers to help with the defense. I've been to the Black Gate; it's huge. Before Sauron appeared, the Rangers could barely hold the line, but after Sauron appears, the Orcs' attack frequency will definitely increase, and Talion and his men won't be able to withstand it."

Hearing Tanes's words, Dehel nodded anxiously. Exelian II remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "I understand what you mean, Lord Tanes. But as you said, Gondor will provide the Black Gate with ample supplies. Beyond that, Gondor can offer no further assistance."

Upon hearing the other person's words, Dehail's expression turned somewhat disappointed, but he quickly remembered the other person's identity and concealed his disappointment.

As for Tanes, he was not angry when he heard the Regent's words. Instead, he asked calmly, "May I ask why? I believe that someone who can serve as the Regent of Gondor cannot be unaware of the situation at the Black Gate, but you still made this decision. There must be a reason for it."

The Regent looked at Tanes with some surprise: "I'm surprised you're not angry. Gandalf told me you're a man of action, who would rather take action than talk. I thought you'd be the kind of person who's quick to anger."

Tanes shrugged and joked in a relaxed tone, "Getting angry won't solve anything, Your Majesty the Regent, and I doubt Gandalf told you that I always think things through and weigh the pros and cons before taking action. I'm here to solve problems, not to solve yours."

The regent smiled when he heard Tanestanez's joke.

Then he heard Tanes say, "Unless you can solve the problems that Talion is currently facing, or resolve the impact caused by Sauron's appearance."

Exelian II's smile vanished instantly, his change of expression as natural as drinking water.

Seeing the change in the other's expression, Tanes smiled and said, "It was just a little joke. I am very grateful to His Excellency the Regent for giving the Enede region to the Golden Tree. It is impossible for me to betray Gondor and you."

Exelian II gave a forced smile and then changed the subject, saying, "The reason Gondor can only provide supplies is simple: our forces are also engaged in fighting Mordor's enemies elsewhere, and we cannot send more people to support the Black Gate."

Then the Regent looked at Dehel, and for a moment he briefly removed his mask, saying to the son of a ranger with a hint of apology, "I know your father and people paid a heavy price to protect the Black Gate for Gondor, but I'm sorry, this is all I can do for you."

Just as Dehail was somewhat flattered by Exelian II's words, Tanes suddenly spoke up, saying, "If it's just a lack of manpower, perhaps I can solve that, but I hope you can provide the Golden Tree with ample supplies, just as you did for the Black Gate."

King Exelian II frowned slightly. He was not unaware of the situation in the Golden Tree Territory; the population of that territory was probably less than a third of that of Minas Tirith.

Oh, he's also a wizard. Perhaps he has some magical magic that can solve the problem of the disparity in numbers?
The regent remained silent, looking at Tanes silently, waiting for him to continue.

Tanes quickly considered the feasibility of the plan in his mind, then said to the Regent, "I need at most two months."

The regent nodded readily: "No problem, it just so happens that I need some time to gather those kings."

(End of this chapter)