I reforged the glory of the magic ring in Middle-earth

Chapter 9 Since you know there is an evil dragon, why don’t you kill it?
The night wind is so refreshing, and the light of the golden tree is so bright.

The golden light overshadowed the moonlight. Tanes was clearing the weeds from the ruins of the surrounding buildings with Nepheli Lu and Roger.

Most of the buildings in this city ruins are simply abandoned, not damaged, so they can still be used as long as the weeds and insects that have gotten into the houses are driven out.

The premise is that these buildings were not cut corners when they were originally built and can stand the test of time.

Otherwise they would have to sleep outdoors near the golden tree tonight.

"If you don't mind, I can lend a hand. I don't want to sleep on the grass tonight. If possible, I would like to have a warm house to shelter from the wind and rain." Gandalf saw Tanis's actions and took the initiative to speak.

Then he looked up at the cloudless night sky and the bright moon, and jokingly said, "Although it doesn't look like it will rain tonight."

"But being exposed to the cool breeze at night is bad for your health. I accept your help, but asking an elderly person to do manual labor isn't my style," Tanes replied, his voice echoing through the night. "We'll build you an extra room to rest in. You can just go in and rest when the time comes."

Gandalf took a drag from his pipe and exhaled, then stood up swiftly. "Old man? A normal old man wouldn't ride a horse alone on Minhirias' land, Mr. Tanes. And if it's just a simple weeding operation, with the help of a wizard, it will be more efficient than you think."

He deliberately emphasized the word "wizard" and stood up and patted his gray robe.

Then Gandalf picked up his staff and pointed it at a stone house covered with vines and weeds not far away.

The next moment, a white light emerged from the tip of the staff, and the vines on the stone house began to move from the wall to other locations, and the weeds also burrowed back into the soil.

Seeing this, Roger couldn't help but praise, "It's a very practical spell, and it's indeed different from the magic at the border."

It was also the first time that Tanes saw a wizard from this world cast a spell, and he nodded in agreement with Roger's words.

Wherever Gandalf pointed his staff, the vines and weeds began to fade away, revealing the original appearance of the stone house.

Soon, in just a few minutes, the stone house was cleaned up by him.

Under the gazes of Tanes, Nepheli Lu and Roger, Gandalf picked up the firewood that had not been thrown into the campfire, bent down and went into the stone house. Soon, flickering flames lit up from the door and windows.

Then Gandalf came out and invited Tanis and the others: "Come, the stone house is big enough for us, and I really have a lot to talk to you about."

Tanes did not agree immediately, but looked around at Nepheli Lu and Roger.

Neferi Lu, with her red eyes, spoke first. "In that case, you two go in and talk to the wizard. I'll stay outside to keep watch over the golden tree. Besides, I'm not very good at conversation."

Roger smiled faintly: "Communication is actually very simple. When I have time, I can teach you some speaking skills, that is, the art of language."

Neferi Lu quickly shook her head. "Forget that. I trust my axe more than trying to convince them with words. My adoptive father did try to teach me, but he gave up in the end. I still think using my axe to kill the enemy directly is more suitable for me."

Roger didn't know how to respond to Neferi Lu for a moment.

At this time, Tanis laughed kindly, then patted Roger on the shoulder, took Torret's reins, and walked towards the stone house where Gandalf was. "Don't make things difficult for her, Roger. Let us go in and talk to this wizard."

Roger adjusted the brim of his hat, nodded slightly to Nepheli Lu, and then followed Tanes.

The warmth of the fire dispelled the coolness of the night, and the light of the golden tree shone outside, while the interior was illuminated by the bonfire that Gandalf had built.

Tanes did not put Torret back into the spirit horse sentry post, but tied its reins outside the house, took out some dehydrated vegetables, a piece of ham and a water bag from the bag on his back, took out a frying pan, and walked into the house.

Roger had already entered the house before Tanis. At this time, Gandalf, who was sitting by the campfire, looked over at him, and the two spellcasters greeted each other at the same time.

"Hello." "Good evening."

The two of them stopped at the same time, as if apologizing for interrupting each other.

Roger extended his hand as if to say "please go first". Gandalf said with a smile, "Although I have told Mr. Tanis my name, this swordsman does not know it yet. You can call me Gandalf. I am a wizard."

After Roger bowed gracefully, he didn't care that there were traces of mud on the ground and sat down cross-legged.

He smiled and said to Gandalf, "My name is Roger. However, I am not a swordsman, but a magician. Swordsmanship is not my best skill."

Gandalf also smiled: "Swordsmanship is not my forte either."

Tanis came in at this time and heard Gandalf's words. He looked at the calluses on the other's hands, looked at his nose and his heart, and did not continue the topic.

He held up what he was holding and asked, "Can you lend me your fire so I can cook something?"

"Of course no problem." Gandalf agreed, and considerately picked up a few fist-sized stones from his side and built a simple stove for Tanis to put the frying pan on.

Tanes thanked him, put the frying pan on it, then unscrewed the water bag and poured the cold water into the frying pan, preparing to boil the water first.

While he was doing all this, he said to Gandalf, "If you have anything to ask, now is the right time to ask, Wizard Gandalf. By the way, how is Bilbo doing these days? Is he still hiding in Bag End and continuing to write his book?"

Gandalf raised his gray eyebrows. "In fact, you don't need to test me anymore. You should be able to feel that I have no ill will towards you, Mr. Tanis. Although Bilbo has the idea of ​​writing a book, he has never put pen to paper. Because the world is not in his books or maps, but outside his window. He has never been outside and seen the world with his own eyes. How can he write a book that satisfies him?"

When Gandalf finished speaking, he realized that Tanis had completely let down his guard against him.

Roger smiled and said, "I apologize to you on behalf of Tanis, old Mr. Gandalf. He has been through a lot, so he is very wary. But please believe me, once you gain his true friendship, Tanis will never let you down." Gandalf said, "I believe this. After all, you are the one who can give your friend such a priceless amber pendant and a sharp sword. Although Bilbo himself did not realize it, the two things you gave him are worth enough to buy one-eighth of the Shire. If those greedy people knew about the magical pendant that can exempt people from most diseases and prolong their lives, they would probably fight to the death for it."

While Tanis was waiting for the water to boil, he heard Gandalf mention Bilbo and smiled: "But I believe that with Bilbo's style, he certainly didn't wear it on himself, but left it in his home."

Gandalf also smiled. "Yes, when I found this pendant, it was placed so solemnly on the desk in Bilbo's study, surrounded by ink and quills. And the brass dagger was placed in the locker at the door, as if it were an ordinary thing. Hobbits always make people feel magical. It seems that this race is born with no interest in treasures, but only interested in food."

Tanis nodded. "Yes, even though I was only there for a short night, Bilbo had already eaten four meals before my eyes. One in the evening, one at night, and two in the morning."

After he finished speaking, he and Gandalf fell into a brief silence, and finally looked into each other's eyes and laughed.

Tanis then extended his hand and said in an apologetic tone, "I'm sorry, Gandalf. It's really my fault that I doubted you for so long."

Gandalf was stunned for a moment before reaching out and holding his hand. He said soothingly, "It doesn't matter. Being vigilant is an excellent quality. What's more important is that you haven't lost your trust in others."

Then Gandalf let go of Tanis's hand and felt something small and cold fall into his palm.

Tanis saw Gandalf notice the object in his hand and said, "A small compensation. I hope you like it."

Gandalf looked at the pendant in his hand. It was exactly the same as the one in Bilbo's house, except that the red amber in the middle was replaced by blue amber.

What Tanes gave to Gandalf was the [Blue Amber Pendant], which can slightly increase the magic limit of the wearer in the border area.

Gandalf felt the pendant with his hand. He could feel the mysterious power in it. Wearing this pendant would help him concentrate better when reading or thinking.

As for the most important effect of increasing the upper limit of magic power, Gandalf ignored it because he had no use for it.

Perhaps Lady Galadriel could use this.

Gandalf thought to himself, then looked at Tanis, opened his mouth, and finally sighed: "I now suspect that you are the only one who does not know how precious this pendant is, Mr. Tanis. You are truly full of so many magical things that I can't imagine."

The water in the pan had already boiled. Tanes threw the hard but salty and fragrant piece of ham into the pan, then looked up at Gandalf and said, "There will be many unexpected things. Just don't be too surprised when you see them later."

Then Tanis adjusted his sitting position and asked, "So, Gandalf, what do you want to say to me?"

Gandalf carefully put the Blue Amber Pendant away and said, "Well... Actually, I wanted to ask whether you were a friend or foe, but now it seems the answer is clear, so there's no need to ask."

Tanes asked curiously, "Why did you ask me this question? I thought you would ask about the golden tree."

Gandalf replied, "That is your secret. Everyone has their own secrets. As long as it does not harm Middle-earth, I have no desire to know. Although I admit that I am indeed curious about it, I would not ask if you did not ask. However, if you ask, I would not mind knowing the origin of the tree."

Tanes felt a little dizzy. "So, do you want to know whether all wizards speak like tongue twisters, or whether you are the only one like this?"

Gandalf said with a smile: "My colleague also asked me this question, but let's put the question of the golden tree aside for now and answer your previous question."

Then Gandalf sat up straight, his expression serious. "Mr. Tanis, I want to know whether you are a friend or foe because this land is not completely safe. Darkness lurks beneath the light, and in caves, jungles, and mountains that we cannot see, evil forces are growing."

After hearing this, Tanes didn't feel anything at first. It was just a conflict over land. It happened all over the border area. It was nothing special.

But Gandalf's next words made Tanis frown.

Because Gandalf said: "The darkness and evil I am talking about are not the contradictions you imagine, but the real enemies deeply rooted in this land. I believe you must have seen those ugly and terrifying Orcs? Did they attack you without giving you a chance to speak?"

"Because they are evil creatures, they will attack unconditionally when they see creatures different from themselves. They don't care whether they will gain benefits from attacking you, they just take pleasure in killing. Moreover, there is no option for peaceful coexistence with these orcs, because evil is their nature."

After listening to this, Roger also frowned, then looked at Tanis: "According to Gandalf, they will find us sooner or later."

Tanes nodded.

Gandalf continued, "It seems you believe what I say, which makes me feel relieved. Therefore, in order to resist the deep-rooted evil and darkness in this land, I need to gather as many helpers and forces as possible. That is why I came to confirm whether you are a friend or foe, Mr. Tanis. I am lucky that you are a friend of Middle-earth."

If I were not a friend of Zhongzhou, I am afraid that the creator god in my dream would not let me fall into this world.

Tanes thought to himself.

Then he asked, "Where are you going next, Gandalf?"

Gandalf said, "I am going to the north. There is an evil dragon named Smaug who is sleeping in the Lonely Mountain. The Lonely Mountain is the home of the dwarves. I am worried that this evil dragon will cooperate with some dark and evil being, and then the whole of the north of Middle-earth will be plunged into war."

He paused, then looked at Tanes: "If the time really comes, I hope you can help those displaced people and give them the courage to rebuild their homes."

As a result, Tanis's puzzled reply made Gandalf look surprised.

Tanes said, "An evil dragon. If you know where he is, why don't you just go and kill him?"

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