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Chapter 262 Dragon Meat Barbecue
On their flight south through the Misty Mountains, Smaug had the giant eagle Saurondo on his feet and Dui on his back.

Dui was carrying a large box, which was made entirely of mithril alloy and was very sturdy.

This box was a gift from Balin. It was enchanted with a Stretch-Without-Trace Charm by Dui and was just big enough to hold the corpse of the Frost Dragon.

Bahrain originally intended to invite Dui to Moria as a guest.

However, Dui was in a hurry to return to Aisengard to handle some business, so he declined Bahrain's invitation.

Before leaving, he gifted Bahrain a tooth from an ice dragon.

Balin was delighted with the gift and personally forged a Dragon Tooth Sword with mithril and dragon teeth, together with other dwarven craftsmen.

This Dragon Fang Sword was carried by Balin, the lord of Moria, and in the future, it became a Moria heirloom on par with the Axe of Durin.

Of course, that's something that will happen a long time from now.

Bahrain has only just acquired the Dragon Fang, and it will be quite some time before the Dragon Fang Sword is born.

Dui stood on Smaug's back and could feel the chill emanating from him.

Because of swallowing the dragon crystal, Smaug has temporarily lost his ability to breathe fire, his body has become cold, and his breath is extremely cold, making him look like an ice dragon.

"Smaug, how long will it take you to absorb the dragon crystal?"

“The Frost Dragon’s Dragon Crystal contains a vast amount of energy; it would take at least ten years to absorb it all,” Smaug replied.

Ten years! That long?

“It hasn’t been long, Master,” Smaug said, shaking his head. “This is the dragon crystal of an ancient dragon that was born in the First Age. Once I absorb its energy, I will become as powerful as the Frost Dragon, no, even stronger! And as large as him!”

"And in just ten years, I have gained the accumulation of thousands of years of the Frost Dragon, a benefit that no dragon can even dream of!"

"So, does that mean you won't be able to breathe fire for the next ten years?" Dui asked worriedly.

Dragonfire is one of Smaug's most powerful abilities; without it, he would be no different from a cold dragon that cannot breathe fire.

Smaug's strength was even weakened due to the influence of the dragon crystal's cold energy, and he entered a "weak period".

If we were to encounter a battle like today again, we could easily find ourselves in danger.

Smaug shook his head. "That's not the case. In about a year or two, I'll be able to suppress the coldness of the dragon crystal, and then I'll be able to spew dragon flames."

Hearing this, Dui felt a little relieved.

At worst, we can just let Smaug stay in the Windrise Treasure Vault for the next year or two and wait for his "weak period" to pass.

Smaug hesitated and said, "Master, after we return this time, I will fall into a deep sleep to speed up digestion and absorption. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you then..."

Dui waved his hand, "Just go to sleep, you don't need to worry about anything else."

He thought that after this failure, Mordor would not make any rash moves for a while.

Moreover, even if something happens, there are giant eagle Zorondo, basilisk Herpo, giant octopus Kraken, and three-headed wolf Cerberus at our disposal, so there's no rush.

On the way back to Eisengard, Dui also picked up the hibernating basilisk Herpo, put it in a box and took it with him.

When we arrived in Eisengard, all we saw was a scene of devastation.

Trees were destroyed, boulders crumbled, and the ground was cratered. The walls surrounding Eisengard were reduced to ruins, and unmelted frost covered the ground.

Even the most sturdy Osank Tower was damaged, with its spire and top collapsing.

It was a scene of utter devastation.

Upon seeing this scene, Dui frowned and couldn't help but sigh.

This was the first time his territory had suffered a large-scale attack. Fortunately, this was not Windrise, and there was no densely populated city like Hogsmeade.

Otherwise, the losses would have been devastating, and countless people in the territory would have been killed or injured.

At this time, the Black Barbarian warriors and Rohan cavalry remained entrenched around Osankta, guarding against and vigilant against the arrival of the enemy.

Led by Brog, the leader of the Black Barbarians, warriors patrolled the skies on their winged hippogriffs.

At higher altitudes, the griffin Aslan, with its superior eyesight, is responsible for surveillance.

On the ground, the three-headed wolf Cerberus, unusually, did not attack the surrounding warriors. Its three heads looked in three directions, always on guard against the arrival of enemies.

When they saw Smaug, Duy, and Zorondo appear, everyone's anxious hearts finally settled down.

"Lord Duir!"

Everyone rushed forward with delight.

"Lord Duir, what happened to the giant eagle?" Brog, the leader of the Black Barbarians, asked with concern when he saw the giant eagle, Saurondo, placed on the ground by Smaug.

"One of his wings was frozen by the Frost Dragon's cold air, and he can't fly for the time being, but it's not a big deal," Dui explained.

The giant eagle, Zorondo, also let out a loud cry, indicating that he was alright.

Unable to fly for the time being, he walked on two feet, creating a domineering yet somewhat comical sight.

King Sengir of Rohan also inquired, "Wizard Duir, what happened to the Frost Dragon? Did it escape?"

Dui smiled and lifted the box in his hand.

"It's in here."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked on incredulously.

"My lord, are you saying the Frost Dragon is dead?" Brog asked in shock.

Dui smiled and nodded, then opened the box.

Everyone looked into the box and saw that the huge space was filled with a huge dragon body that was thousands of meters long, and its whole body was radiating a cold aura.

Between the gaps in the dragon's body lay Helbo, now in hibernation. Seeing the frost dragon's corpse, the group finally confirmed his death.

I was both shocked and very excited.

They had all witnessed the terror of the Frost Dragon firsthand; it was like a natural disaster that nearly destroyed the entire city of Eisengard.

Unexpectedly, this giant dragon was killed by Duir.

The originally warlike warriors of the Black Barbarian Lands now held Dui in even greater reverence and awe.

Even the Rohan cavalrymen looked at him with burning eyes.

Even the King of Rohan was no exception.

"Lord Duir, this is your golden bow." Brog respectfully presented the golden bow.

As for the mithril arrows, they were used up in the previous battles.

“Wizard Duir, this is your horn, now returned to its rightful owner.”

The King of Rohan also returned the victory horn, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

The horn plays a vital role on the battlefield, not only boosting the morale and strength of one's own side and summoning allies, but also weakening the enemy's courage and disrupting their plans.

King Senger had personally experienced the power of this divine artifact.

Although Sengir did not directly participate in the attack in the previous battle, he played a huge supporting role with the help of the Victory Horn.

If Rohan possessed such a divine weapon, they would be invincible.

Even with King Sengge's strong will, he couldn't help but feel reluctant to part with her.

However, he also knew that he was neither capable nor qualified to possess such a divine artifact, so he voluntarily returned it.

Dui didn't stand on ceremony and took back the golden bow and the horn of victory.

Then he thanked Brog and Senger, saying, "I am very grateful for your help today, which saved Eisengard from a crisis. To express my gratitude, I will prepare some gifts for you."

With a whistle, the hippogriffs flew over.

Dui patted the lead winged hippopotamus and smiled at Brog, the leader of the Black Barbarians:

"Brog, I have witnessed your loyalty in returning from the battlefield of Rohan to rescue Eisengard despite the dangers you faced. Therefore, as a token of my gratitude and reward, these hippogriffs will henceforth be your mounts and companions."

Upon hearing Dui's words, Brog and the other Black Barbarians were overjoyed.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Duir! We will take good care of them!" Brog said excitedly.

They greatly admired the hippogriffs, but always knew that these hippogriffs belonged to their lord and dared not covet them.

They never expected that the lord would now bestow them with the Black Barbarians.

This sent Brog and the other warriors of the Black Wildlands into a frenzy of joy.

King Sengir of Rohan, standing nearby, looked on with envy.

He also longed for a hippogriff!
Dui then turned his gaze to the King of Rohan.

“Your Majesty Sengir, I am very grateful that you were able to resolutely lead half of your cavalry to support Eisengard when Rohan was in crisis, and I accept this profound friendship.”

As he spoke, he took out a sapphire brooch and handed it to King Senger.

"This is the key. When Rohan is in crisis, whether it is you or your descendants, just tap the sapphire three times and it will teleport the person holding the brooch to me. I will then lend a hand."

Upon hearing the purpose of the sapphire brooch, King Senger's eyes lit up.

This brooch is not only a life-saving item, but also a promise made by Duir.

Now he no longer envied the winged, hippogriff-like creatures of the Black Barbarians.

While the hippogriff is rare, how can it compare to a promise from Duir?
King Sengir was extremely grateful for his decision to come and provide assistance; otherwise, he would not have received such a life-saving blessing.

He decided to keep the brooch given to him by Duir as a family heirloom, not to use it until the country was destroyed and the people were wiped out, and then pass it down from generation to generation as the foundation for a final comeback.

After thanking King Senger, the leader, Dui looked at the other warriors and didn't forget them either.

He announced to everyone with a smile, "To celebrate today's victory, we'll have an open-air barbecue feast, and the main ingredient will be dragon meat!"

He then pointed to the corpses of the dragons scattered all over the ground behind him.

In this war of siege of Eisengard, the most casualties were among the ravens.

The dragons bred by Saruman were all wiped out.

Dui's fire dragon also suffered considerable losses.

To reward the nearly ten thousand Black Barbarian warriors and Rohan cavalry, Dui planned to use these dead wyverns to entertain them.

Upon hearing Dui's words, the scene erupted in a deafening roar.

Eating dragon meat? This was something no one could believe, yet everyone secretly looked forward to.

That's a dragon! Are they lucky enough to eat dragon meat today?
Seeing everyone getting excited, Dui's smile remained unchanged.

"But before that, let me restore the surrounding area first."

As he spoke, he activated the staff in his hand, and the Ring of Power also activated, as if time had reversed. The uneven ground was gradually repaired, and the broken walls were restored...

Everyone stared in awe at this miraculous scene.

Their gazes fell upon that tall figure, filled with even greater awe and reverence.

(End of this chapter)